Hurricanes CEO puts the clubs rise in success down to consistency and expectation.

The 31-year-old formally announced his decision to end his career at the end of the NRL season

Wednesday July 18 - We dissect this weekend's Super Rugby play-offs, Mark Graham becomes first Kiwi League Hall of Famer and we meet the youngest contracted Black Fern.

Warriors icon Simon Mannering is calling time on his illustrious playing career.

The Crusaders will get some reinforcements for the quarter-final against the Sharks.

There are eight potential debutants in the 28-strong Black Ferns squad.

McGregor controversially praised Putin as "one of the greatest leaders of our time".

Dhys Faleafaga has become 1 of 28 players to be offered the first-ever 15's Black Ferns contracts.

Can Usain Bolt make it as an A-league footballer? Here's 9.58 things you need to know.

While France lifted the trophy in Russia, one lucky Kiwi punter collected a win of $85,000

A ranking of the best performing players of the FIFA World Cup in order.

The Crusaders should win, but this will be a much tighter match than many are anticipating

Reborn family man and avid grass nibbler comes full circle to savour fourth crown.

EDITORIAL: Football's World Cup finishes in thrilling style.

The celebrations are wild as France claim their second FIFA World Cup, Super Rugby quarter-finals are upon us and Eric Murray receives prestigious award.

Michael Burgess breaks down the World Cup final that had everything

French Fans block Queen St, Auckland while celebrating World Cup win

A magnificent final, but a pity that technology got in the way, writes Michael Burgess

Kylian Mbappe has risen above the rest at the 2018 Russia World Cup.

He grew up in a war-torn country as a child refugee. Now he's on the cusp of greatness.

Ferocious fightback from Rafael Nadal left fans in awe.

A fantastic finish to his third round at the Scottish Open.

All the action as the Blues took on the Crusaders at AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

Outrage has sparked as the women's doubles final might not be played on centre court.

The White Ferns managed a win in the third and final One Day International against England

They'll head into the world championships full of confidence and good form.

Calls are coming in after the never-ending semi-final between Anderson and Isner.

They went down to Alexander Peya from Australia and his American partner Nicole Melichar

Dagg turns to offshore club rather than Hawke's Bay in desperate bid to find form.

We catch up with world darts champion Rob Cross