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'Fighting a lot of thoughts': Kiwi's journey from rugby to AFL and back again

Grace Brooker has had a unique career since losing her Black Ferns contract in 2024.

'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-final

An expected crowd of about 5000 fans is seen as vital to a home comeback.

Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks

Elen Nicholas is one of the big movers in the New Zealand jockeys' ranks.

Balmer’s found the right dose of medicine and netball

Laura Balmer paused Otago med school last year to debut with the Central Pulse.

Super Rugby: How to fix the struggling competition

A draft, more teams or a new finals structure? Here's how to make Super Rugby better.

Hurricanes blow as All Blacks halfback sidelined for up to a month with injury

The Hurricanes have made seven changes for the Moana Pasifika clash.

'Fighting a lot of thoughts': Kiwi's journey from rugby to AFL and back again

Grace Brooker has had a unique career since losing her Black Ferns contract in 2024.

'We've seen nothing': NZRPA boss on Kanaloa bid for Moana Pasifika

A consortium featuring several All Blacks claims their bids have been blocked.

Inside an NRL recruitment: Why the Warriors keep getting it right

Recruitment boss Andrew McFadden faces a balance of promoting or signing from outside.

Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Season-defining gauntlet awaits high flying Warriors

OPINION: Ben Francis looks at the big talking points after the Warriors win over the Eels.

Warriors v Eels player ratings: Is speed the ingredient the Warriors were missing?

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Eels in Sydney.

Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks

Elen Nicholas is one of the big movers in the New Zealand jockeys' ranks.

Late entries save harness racing bosses from Messenger mess

A range of factors have contributed to this season's shrinking open-class pool of pacers.

Mick On Monday: The men who just keep finding Derby winners

Wigmore causes a huge upset in the South Australian Derby.

Exciting colt lands betting plunge in Te Rapa juvenile feature

Excite could earn himself an Australian campaign if he keeps winning.

Balmer’s found the right dose of medicine and netball

Laura Balmer paused Otago med school last year to debut with the Central Pulse.

'Great period of change': Netball NZ appoints former TVNZ chairman as board chair

The experienced company director will appoint a permanent CEO and three board members.

Netball NZ CEO on Silver Ferns fixtures, broadcast deals, her future

Jane Patterson is keeping quiet on whether she wants the CEO job long-term.

'Comfortable where I am': Dame Noeline Taurua's plan to reunite Silver Ferns

Taurua and assistant coach Briony Akle will have only three weeks with the full squad.

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Twigg's latest win puts Olympic beach sprint history within reach

Emma Twigg, 39, adds the national beach sprint title to her world crown.

Watch: NZ Coastal Rowing Championships, day one

Watch all the action of the NZ Coastal Rowing Championships at Orewa Beach.

Body ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletes

Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.

F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems

OPINION: Rule tweaks on electrical deployment made only a marginal difference in Miami.

Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Alex Powell: New threat emerges for Lawson's F1 future after Miami

OPINION: What we learned from the Miami Grand Prix.

Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash

The Kiwi was found to not be at fault for the incident that ended his race in Miami.

Black Caps win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

Bevon Jacobs smashed five fours and three sixes in his 31-ball 62*.

'Lost a bit of identity’: Mark Richardson on state of cricket in NZ

Former Black Cap also said his days in the commentary booth have wrapped up.

Rain abandons second T20

Persistent rain in Chattogram meant not even the toss could take place.

'We need to be listening to our fans': New CEO on future of NZ Cricket

Chief executive Geoff Allott knows emphasises balance between T20 and internationals.

Watch: Tennis star obliterates racquet during epic meltdown before discarding in bin

Daniil Medvedev had a meltdown for the ages during a shock defeat in Monte Carlo.

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Super Rugby: How to fix the struggling competition

A draft, more teams or a new finals structure? Here's how to make Super Rugby better.

Watch: Arsenal fans set off late-night fireworks at Atletico team hotel

Atletico have complained to Uefa after their late-night disturbance in London.

Rotorua Boys’ High claim their third world rugby title

Rotorua now hold the national title, Moascar Cup and world crown.

Inside an NRL recruitment: Why the Warriors keep getting it right

Recruitment boss Andrew McFadden faces a balance of promoting or signing from outside.

Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'

Chelsea posted a record pre-tax loss of $604 million for the year to June 30, 2025.

From teen lock-up to Central League: Fenton's long road to Napier City Rovers

The 26-year-old forward has twice battled back from early season injuries.

Building belonging: NZ Football up for major diversity honour

CEO Andrew Pragnell says building cultural competency is a key objective.

'Completely wrong' Auckland FC boss pushes for A-League rethink after finals flop

Only 11,351 fans attended last Saturday, despite the high-stakes contest.

F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems

OPINION: Rule tweaks on electrical deployment made only a marginal difference in Miami.

Three talking points from the Premier League

Arsenal need three more wins to end a 22-year Premier League title wait.

'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-final

An expected crowd of about 5000 fans is seen as vital to a home comeback.

Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks

Elen Nicholas is one of the big movers in the New Zealand jockeys' ranks.