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Merlin eyes $100k Taylor Mile after $1m race boost
Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.

Matamata trainer targets A$1m Australian Oaks with rising star
Why Dubai Goldrush is NZ's big hope in the Australian Oaks

'Weight can stop a train': Trainer's bold strategy for Whangaehu
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.

Ready to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to Tauranga
Over 650 mountain biking riders from across the North Island will compete at Summerhill.

Why Fiji must be on your rugby bucket list
Attending a rugby match in Fiji is to experience an atmosphere like no other.

Masters 2025: All you need to know ahead of tee-off
The 89th edition of the Masters is set to tee off tonight.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

McIlroy's daughter steals the show ahead of Masters
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy stole the show at the Par 3 Contest.

'Wonderful human': All Blacks greats pay respects to 'Doc' Mayhew
The former All Blacks team doctor died following recent heart complications.

On The Up: Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.

Ineos abandons America’s Cup challenge
Sir Jim Ratcliffe ends company’s interest in sailing’s grandest title.

'Still holding out hope': Nweke on potential Silver Ferns comeback
After moving to Australia, Grace Nweke is ineligible to play for the Silver Ferns.

'Have a tough hide': Raelene Castle on leadership in sports
Raelene Castle has faced personal and professional challenges in male-dominated roles.

Why Atishu's final race could be a storybook ending at Randwick
Atishu aims for a fourth Group One win at the Queen of the Turf Stakes.

Former All Blacks doctor John ‘Doc’ Mayhew dies
Mayhew served as the All Blacks team doctor from 1988 to 2004.

Barrett says criticism ‘not far off the mark’
Scott Barrett admits he's been far from his best during the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Warriors remain hopeful of retaining star fullback
On the surface, it would be a surprise to see Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad leave Auckland.

‘Some tough experiences’: Black Ferns coach takes stock as World Cup looms
Allan Bunting took over as Black Ferns director of rugby in 2023.

Rugby’s newest rivalry prepares to ignite this weekend
Moana Pasifika could change the complexion of their sibling rivalry with the Blues.

NBA contenders fire coach ahead of playoffs
The Denver Nuggets have dismissed Mike Malone just days out from the NBA playoffs.

Ex-All Black warns of 'weakened' French threat
Aaron Cruden says the All Blacks can't afford to take France lightly, despite omissions.

‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea
No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.

‘Major failures’: French oversight costs Rugby World Cup $57m
The French government and FFR were blamed for failures of hosting the 2023 event.

‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.

Racing: Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis secures A$1m colt in Sydney
David Ellis purchased a Snitzel colt for A$1 million at the Easter Yearling Sale.