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Has NZ Cricket oversight caused irreparable damage to Stead?

New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead's a recipient of a Westpac credit card-type of deal.

Player ratings: The Black Caps who shone v India - and those who will be axed

Niall Anderson analyses how all of the Black Caps performed during the series sweep.

Gregor Paul: The twisted thinking killing rugby - and the easy fix

COMMENT: Plotting Boks, cheating English and struggling Aussies are but three problems.

Storms, standoffs and sausages: Six talking points from Six Nations

No hot showers, Finn Russell slams Gregor Townsend, and what's this about sausages?

'He's going to feel that': Late call up ready to shock at UFC Auckland

'I've said 'look, I'll fight whoever, whenever. You just tell me'.'

Chris Rattue: The fools who killed Super Rugby

COMMENT: Super Rugby is a wounded beast looking for a secluded spot where it can die.

'ABs selectors had to be impressed': Seven talking points from Super Rugby

COMMENT: Phil Gifford runs through seven talking points from rugby this week.

Gregor Paul: Militant protection of All Blacks is destroying Super Rugby

Comment: Super Rugby contests used to have integrity. Not anymore.

Marina Erakovic's new path - and why she doesn't miss playing tennis

Many athletes struggle in the step away from professional sport but not Erakovic.

Meet the new challenger for Kiwi motorsport star

Defending Kiwi Toyota Racing Series champion has a challenge on his hands.

The curious challenge facing Burling and Tuke

The pair won their fifth 49er world title in Auckland as recently as December.

Phil Gifford: Proof that the Black Caps don't need Gary Stead

The timing of coach's break was at best poor public relations, at worst, incompetence.

Crystal ball gazing: Rugby writers' round two Super Rugby predictions

NZME experts provide their picks ahead of Super Rugby round two.

Liam Napier: Brace yourself - dark clouds gathering over NZ rugby

New Zealand Rugby's professional game faces a knife-edged future as challenges mount up.

Science of the splashdown: Why America's Cup boats 'will all capsize'

Richard Gladwell: Team NZ may have founded AC75 Capsize Club - but membership is growing.

NZ rugby's niggliest rivalry just got extra edge

Patrick McKendry: It's a fixture rarely without drama or controversy. Long may it live.

Hawks are expected to hang hat on every pillar of NBL

Hawks coach Daniel Nelson hopes to use his extensive network to highlight player pathways.

Is Super Rugby already a two-horse race?

It will take something special to stop the Crusaders and Chiefs this season.