Waikato sports news

'Light at the end of the tunnel': All Blacks lock on recovery from injury
'Limbs being caught up in the wrong place. It probably doesn’t help being 6'9" sometimes.'

Super Seth steps into New Zealand’s elite stallion ranks
A young stallion challenges the big star in the big business of thoroughbred breeding.

Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.

'Everything we dreamed of': All Whites captain welcomes arrival of baby girl
Chris Wood and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child.

On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.

Kiwi galloping hero overcomes setback as HK riches loom
Top New Zealand horse El Vencedor is back on track for the richest race of his career.

Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.

Trainer celebrates Ellerslie double before Hong Kong QEII Cup
Trainer in hot form leading into huge Hong Kong week.
Sport news from around NZ

Auckland FC scoring success on and off the pitch
The team's black-and-blue stripes are taking over the city.

Indian Panthers: Team CEO responds to concerns about pay delays
The team did not take to the court on Tuesday night in protest of poor treatment.
More Waikato sports news

Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.

Sua’ali’i shines, McKenzie struggles as Chiefs lose Super Rugby top spot in upset
Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.

Supercars drivers given 'rock star' start to racing weekend
The Supercars will be on the track across three days.