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Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos

The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.

'A sense of fear': Inside Netball NZ's report on Dame Noeline Taurua

The Silver Ferns complaints, which saw Dame Noeline Taurua stood down, have been revealed.

Dark place to fresh start: Bev Priestman rises again with Phoenix

Her Phoenix debut comes 15 months after the Paris Olympics drone scandal.

Nathan Limm: The confusion and contradiction between Taurua and Netball NZ

OPINION: The hypocrisies in Netball NZ's handling of Dame Noeline Taurua's return.

'Battle of attrition': England skipper on All Blacks clash

England blew late leads in three losses to the All Blacks last year.

Phil Gifford: The selection dilemmas facing Scott Robertson

OPINION: Ardie Savea called the All Blacks 'happy and probably lucky' after the test.

Why Clarke's absence could spark major All Blacks reshuffle

Caleb Clarke's head knock forces the All Blacks to reshuffle their backline for England.

All Blacks lose another to injury for Twickenham test

Caleb Clarke will be unavailable after failing an HIA in the win over Scotland.

Kiwis player ratings: Who produced the perfect score in Pacific Championships final?

Who impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis claimed the Pacific Cup in Sydney.

Kiwis storm back to claim Pacific title after epic battle with Samoa

How the Kiwis turned a 12‑0 deficit into their finest win in years.

Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos

The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.

From league to gloves: Why Nelson Asofa-Solomona is drawn back to boxing

Asofa-Solomona has even considered taking a year off to reset mentally.

Mick On Monday: Well Written could opt for Railway over Karaka Millions

Punters, bookies and rival trainers will all be eagerly awaiting Well Written's next move.

Latta planning to attack elite sprints with speed machine

Platinum Attack returns to Riccarton looking bigger and stronger than last season.

Have we just seen New Zealand racing’s next superstar filly?

Well Written remains unbeaten in the Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas at Riccarton.

Girls in Green could dominate as mammoth Cup carnivals overlap

Two of horse racing's biggest weeks overlap on either side of the Tasman today.

'Cobwebby': Silver Ferns debutant takes chance against Scotland

Carys Stythe said it was buzzy to play alongside a childhood hero in skipper Karin Burger.

Rejigged Silver Ferns put Scotland to the sword

A new-look Silver Ferns lineup has produced an unconvincing win over the Thistles.

'A sense of fear': Inside Netball NZ's report on Dame Noeline Taurua

The Silver Ferns complaints, which saw Dame Noeline Taurua stood down, have been revealed.

Nathan Limm: The confusion and contradiction between Taurua and Netball NZ

OPINION: The hypocrisies in Netball NZ's handling of Dame Noeline Taurua's return.

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

'Bulletproof rhythm': Kiwi pair crowned world champions in Shanghai

Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch beat the Romania pair by five seconds in the final.

Kiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in Shanghai

For the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.

'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move

Liam Lawson held on to finish seventh, ahead of teammate Isack Hadjar in eighth.

'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start alongside Oliver Bearman, whom he collided with in the sprint.

Washout means Black Caps can't lose T20 series against West Indies

Only 6.3 overs were played before rain set in at Saxton Oval in Nelson.

Black Caps win another thriller to take series lead over West Indies

The West Indies produced another late fightback, only to fall short again.

Black Caps escape smashing finish to even series up

Kyle Jamieson held his nerve in the final over to level the T20 series 1-1.

Santner heroics in vain as Black Caps lose West Indies T20 series opener

New Zealand have not won a T20 International at Eden Park in 621 days.

'It's unheard of': Venus Williams to return to ASB Classic at age 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion will play in Auckland from January 5-11.

Local favourite Norrie confirms return to ASB Classic after win over world No 1

Player's world ranking has rebounded from 91 to inside the top 30 after a strong comeback.

Testosterone levels mean Sabalenka and Swiatek are better than me, says world No 27

Marta Kostyuk said taller rivals have 'higher testosterone' levels.

'Feels like home': Top American confirms ASB Classic return

Ben Shelton will be making his fourth straight appearance at Stanley St in 2026.

Phil Gifford: The selection dilemmas facing Scott Robertson

OPINION: Ardie Savea called the All Blacks 'happy and probably lucky' after the test.

Kiwis player ratings: Who produced the perfect score in Pacific Championships final?

Who impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis claimed the Pacific Cup in Sydney.

'Not worth all that UK hype': Rating the Scots in defeat to All Blacks

How Scotland rated in their 25-17 defeat to the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: Spooked All Blacks go from self-sabotage to magic finish

OPINION: The victory can't be used to gloss over what was a worrying void after halftime.

Breakers fade late as Kings seize control in Sydney

The loss kicks off a four-game road stretch before facing Brisbane on Wednesday.

Mick On Monday: Well Written could opt for Railway over Karaka Millions

Punters, bookies and rival trainers will all be eagerly awaiting Well Written's next move.

Kiwis storm back to claim Pacific title after epic battle with Samoa

How the Kiwis turned a 12‑0 deficit into their finest win in years.

Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos

The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.

Black Caps win another thriller to take series lead over West Indies

The West Indies produced another late fightback, only to fall short again.

'I'm extremely proud': Corica hails Auckland FC derby success after two red cards

Auckland FC clung on with 9 men after two second-half red cards to beat the Phoenix.

'Deadliness when it matters': World media reacts to All Blacks victory

How the world's media reacted to New Zealand's thrilling triumph at Murrayfield.

What McKenzie's performance tells us about ABs' resilience

The All Blacks blew a 17-point lead before McKenzie’s late heroics saved them.