Waikato sports news

Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.

Book extract: Ian Foster on keeping his job as All Blacks coach
'There was not a lot of trust between us anymore. In fact ... there was zero trust.'

'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory
The 7-year-old won his first 2100m race for the stable of Katrina and Simon Alexander.

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike enters four in Ellerslie juvenile contest
Pike has Arthur, Ashoka, Boombox and Happy Youmzain in today's race for two-year-olds.

'Things have really fallen into place': Telfer on winning streak
Steve Telfer is optimistic about his horses' chances at Alexandra Park tonight.

Super Rugby teams: Strong sides named for first week of new playoffs
The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs format will make its debut on Friday.

Luke Jacobson re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby for two more years
Jacobson took on the captaincy after the departure of Sam Cane.

Netball: Magic clinch first win of the season against Stars
The Avis Magic took on the Go Media Stars in Hamilton on Monday.
Sport news from around NZ

Capewell to miss Warriors' clash with Panthers, rookie centre returns
The Warriors' second-rower has been recalled for Queensland for State of Origin game 2.

Savea to swap Moana Pasifika for Japanese club Kobe in 2026
The 31-year-old will take up a second sabbatical in his NZ Rugby contract.
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Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
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Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory
New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.

Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.