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How Kiwi UFC star earned July title shot

Kai Kara-France will fight for the interim UFC flyweight title at UFC 277 in July.

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Spark Sport has enlisted a new partner in the battle for the 2023 Rugby World Cup rights.

Liam Napier: The two barriers delaying a new world test rugby competition

Hurdles remain to the biggest overhaul in test rugby since the dawn of professionalism.

No Nweke, no chance: Silver Ferns legend slams floundering Mystics

The ANZ Premiership leaders have suffered three consecutive losses.

Rotorua horse trainer farewelled after 'freak accident' at racecourse

Donna Fleming fell while walking a horse, and died at the scene.

Kris Shannon: Five reasons why sportswashing is becoming inescapable

The oil ain't running dry and there's a lot of reputation laundering left to be done.

Comm Games under fire for 'discriminatory' village for parent athletes

There's pressure on the Commonwealth Games Foundation to practice what they preach.

Gregor Paul: The NZ rugby 'weakness' giving the North an advantage

OPINION: It's time for New Zealand to embrace the drop goal.

Kiwi UFC fighter earns title fight

Kai Kara-France has earned his first shot at a UFC title.

Gregor Paul: 'Preposterous' RTS making stunning progress

Opinion: The All Blacks will have an exceptional and uniquely gifted No 12 in their midst.

Paul Lewis: Why Foster will soon make his most fascinating selection

OPINION: The next All Blacks squad will hold plenty of clues about their World Cup plans.

Warriors bring in reinforcements after prop's mysterious exit

The Warriors are set to sign a former State of Origin prop after losing two key forwards.

'We want to empower women': Wilson's bittersweet switch from Mystics to new role

Northern Mystics head coach Helene Wilson has always wanted to serve others.

Phil Gifford: My starting ABs XV, and three areas that need special attention

Opinion: Three areas need special attention if the ABs are to wreck the party in Paris.

'It just wasn't meant to be': Resurgent Kahui reflects ahead of homecoming

Playing in Hamilton again is an opportunity Richard Kahui never thought he'd have.

Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'

'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.

'Best way forward': Warriors explain key prop's early exit

Warriors boss Cameron George concedes the early departure of Matt Lodge is far from ideal.