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Welcome to the league: Leger-Walker makes WNBA debut for Connecticut

The 24-year-old became the second New Zealander to play in the WNBA.

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.

Medical advice sees Carrington withdraw from World Cup regatta

Dame Lisa Carrington had originally intended to race in the K4 500m this week in Hungary.

Kiwi Fern earns historic Maroons Origin start after rule change opens door

Otesa Pule will play from kickoff for the first time after an eligibility rule change.

Moorby scores four as Hurricanes blow past Moana Pasifika

The win sees the Hurricanes return to the top of the table with a five-point buffer.

Inside the high-paced, dynamic broadcast team that brings live rugby direct to your lounge

The Herald went behind the scenes with Sky Sport at Super Round.

Highlanders survive Waratahs' comeback to win in Dunedin

Hosts prevail in Super Rugby Pacific clash as the race for the playoffs heats up.

Back to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby

Mike Thorpe reports on the rise of the schoolboy super-coach.

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

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

‘Tired of fighting the war within’: Ex-Warriors star's addiction, homelessness battle

He has recently signed a deal with World Bare Knuckle Fighting.

Kiwi Fern earns historic Maroons Origin start after rule change opens door

Otesa Pule will play from kickoff for the first time after an eligibility rule change.

Questions raised over star halfback's future at Warriors

A halves dilemma at the Warriors appears poised to become a problem, according to reports.

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

Cambridge trainer wins major races at both domestic meetings.

Kiwi galloper could crown golden week for owner after stunning sale

Owner has Sweynesday racing in Gosford days after he landed a A$5.6 million windfall.

Cullen’s Group 1 night: One can win, one can’t and one won’t count

Tonight's Alexandra Park meeting features five Group 1 races.

Forsman hoping good things come in threes with transtasman assault

Single Red looks well placed to win her Australian debut on the Gold Coast tomorrow.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Loyalty or stubbornness? Black Caps double down on faith in Tom Blundell

Despite his form struggles, the 35-year-old is the only wicketkeeper in the NZ squad.

Former Australian opener Warner 'reckless and foolish' over drink-driving charge

David Warner was allegedly more than double the legal blood alcohol limit in Australia.

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

Inside the high-paced, dynamic broadcast team that brings live rugby direct to your lounge

The Herald went behind the scenes with Sky Sport at Super Round.

Back to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby

Mike Thorpe reports on the rise of the schoolboy super-coach.

‘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.

Football club owner known as ‘Britain’s first gay dad’ charged with human trafficking

Daily Telegraph UK: Police raided their Danbury mansion, football club and The Swan pub.

Kiwi galloper could crown golden week for owner after stunning sale

Owner has Sweynesday racing in Gosford days after he landed a A$5.6 million windfall.

Sititi, Taukei'aho doubles lift Chiefs over Reds

The Chiefs outlasted the Reds in a physical clash in Brisbane.

Crusaders march on with big win over Blues

It was an important win for the Crusaders as they look to shore up their playoff hopes.

Crusaders v Blues highlights

Crusaders v Blues highlights: Super Rugby Pacific clash at One New Zealand Stadium.

'Golf beat me today': All Black Barrett battles through blustery Taranaki Open

The Hurricanes midfielder missed the cut after his score blew out in the second round.

Prince William's wild celebration as club books European final spot

The royal was seen cheering and hugging fellow fans when his beloved team won.

Medical advice sees Carrington withdraw from World Cup regatta

Dame Lisa Carrington had originally intended to race in the K4 500m this week in Hungary.

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.