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Phoenix delete social media post questioning Chelsea Eden Park match

The Chelsea Women will play an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI in August at Eden Park.

Cool-headed teen leads Phoenix charge into A-League Women’s grand final

Pia Vlok's been called up to the Football Ferns during her first season with the Nix.

Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch

Nick Sautner, Desley Simpson and Nick Becker speak at the Chelsea FC v Auckland women's invitational XI launch at Eden Park. Video / Alyse Wright

Gregor Paul: Ten make-or-break challenges facing new NZ Rugby boss Steve Lancaster

OPINION: After a 10-month search, Lancaster has a big job on his hands.

Paul Lewis: All Blacks prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection

OPINION: Ethan de Groot is the clear first-choice loosehead but back-ups are scarce.

Liam Napier: Dave Rennie recalls blasts from the past for All Blacks reboot

ANALYSIS: Two vastly experienced figures are recalled to complement widespread change.

Gregor Paul: Ten make-or-break challenges facing new NZ Rugby boss Steve Lancaster

OPINION: After a 10-month search, Lancaster has a big job on his hands.

Ted Talks: Sir Graham Henry appointed All Blacks selector

Dave Rennie revealed the former All Blacks coach will be part of the new regime.

Warriors playmaker set to move on after losing battle for No 7 jersey

Luke Metcalf is free to talk to rival NRL clubs about deals from 2027 onwards.

Ranked: The 50 greatest Kiwis of the NRL era

The Herald ranks the best Kiwis to have played from 1998 to the present in the NRL era.

New Zealand Rugby League announces new chief executive

NZRL chair Justin Leydesdorff says she blends strategy, delivery and passion.

Former Warriors star and fan favourite in intensive care after fall at home

Jason Death was named Warriors Player of the Year in 1999.

Ellerslie's track guru confident he can deal with surprise attack

Ellerslie has become the shining light of New Zealand racetracks.

Mick On Monday: Kiwi trainers luckless but NZ owners nail it

New Zealand-owned gallopers won major races in two different Australian states on Saturday

Churchillian too quick for flying filly at Arawa Park

The black-type win adds to Churchillian's future broodmare worth.

Big-race double in same hour for Forsman and ownership group

Cambridge trainer wins major races at both domestic meetings.

ANZ Premiership coach defends netball depth after Casey Kopua, Leana de Bruin comebacks

Former Silver Ferns Leana de Bruin and Casey Kopua played in round four.

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.

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.

'He fancied a bit of a fist fight': Kiwi Armstrong held back as French driver fumes in heated IndyCar pit stoush

Crew chief Jimmy Looper stepped in as peacemaker during the clash.

Van Gisbergen dominates Nascar road race for first win of season

Shane van Gisbergen defended his Watkins Glen title on his 37th birthday.

On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing

A sudden E1 call-up in 2026 saw Rianna O’Meara-Hunt eventually become a permanent pilot.

'Precise and committed': Endurance ace Hartley on what it takes to win

Brendon Hartley and his co-drivers lead the WEC after victory at the Imola opener.

NZ20 launch pushed back a year

Time constraints will see the new competition get underway in the summer of 2027-28.

White Ferns denied at the death as England sneak one-wicket ODI win

England captain Charlie Dean steered the chase with an unbeaten 31 off 46.

‘Tricky situation’: Indian commitments leave Black Caps at risk for England

Five players will head to England with little to no chance to prepare after T20 stints.

Australian set to become England selector to help McCullum's side regain Ashes

Former allrounder Marcus North, 46, would be the first foreign England selector.

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

Selection squeeze: The big questions over All Whites Fifa World Cup squad spots

There is unlikely to be a surprise selection or kid from nowhere in Thursday's squad.

Paul Lewis: All Blacks prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection

OPINION: Ethan de Groot is the clear first-choice loosehead but back-ups are scarce.

Liam Napier: Dave Rennie recalls blasts from the past for All Blacks reboot

ANALYSIS: Two vastly experienced figures are recalled to complement widespread change.

Gregor Paul: Ten make-or-break challenges facing new NZ Rugby boss Steve Lancaster

OPINION: After a 10-month search, Lancaster has a big job on his hands.

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sport Headlines | Delayed start for proposed NZ20 franchise league and three-day eventer Tim Price's second-place finish at Badminton Horse Trials. | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 12

Can you get a hat-trick?

First XV rugby wrap: All the top schoolboy rugby action nationally

Grammar made to work hard but secure victory; top-of-the-table clash set for North Harbour

Opinion: Super Round shows rugby wins when it focuses on fans, not games

Fan zones, food trucks and player access turned matches into full-day events.

Chelsea Women to face Auckland FC Invitational XI in Eden Park showcase

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon will coach the Invitational XI.

Winners & Losers: The All Black who has NZ rugby fans in a chokehold

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

Watch: 'One team, one dream': Raukura world champs given heroes' welcome home

It is the school’s third Sanix World Youth title after wins in 2003 and 2004.

Ranked: The 50 greatest Kiwis of the NRL era

The Herald ranks the best Kiwis to have played from 1998 to the present in the NRL era.