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Watch: Socceroos coach Arnold casts shade on Phoenix reign atop A-League

"It's banter... I don't want to see it as a headline tomorrow."


WEC set to introduce minimum two-car manufacturer Hypercar rule

Manufacturers competing in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship are set to be required to enter two cars from next season.


Warriors women back in expanded NRLW

The Warriors will return to the NRLW in 2025 after a five-year absence.


Gareth Southgate comments on design change of new England shirt

England gaffer Gareth Southgate has commented on the design change Nike made to the St George' Cross. A lot of England fans criticised the change in design.


NRL Warriors v Knights: What you need to know

The Warriors are back in action on Easter Sunday, here's everything you need to know about their game at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.


Carlos Alcaraz forced to accept brutal reality as he slumps to shock Miami Open defeat

Carlos Alcaraz could have no complaints as he was forced to accept the brutal reality that he was beaten by a better player.


NZ Cricket ponders following Australia lead on playing Afghanistan

New Zealand Cricket is discussing what action, if any, it might take in relation to games against Afghanistan following Cricket Australia's decision to postpone an upcoming T20 series due to human rights concerns for women and girls in the Taliban cont...


Gaze's batting breakthrough can't save White Ferns in T20 series finale against England

The wicketkeeper scored her maiden fifty at representative level, but it wasn't enough.


Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders on track for first win over Chiefs at halftime - Live

The defending champions are still winless entering the sixth round of the season.


Watch: Blackcaps sensation Ravindra continues strong start to IPL with dazzling knock

Rachin Ravindra is making his mark early in his maiden IPL campaign.


Warriors confirm 2025 return to NRLW Premiership after five-year absence

The Warriors women were withdrawn from the competition during the COVID-19 pandemic.


'It's about dealing with the reality': Crusaders embrace unfamiliar underdog status

The winless champions find themselves in uncharted territory heading into Friday's clash with the Chiefs.


Warriors welcome back trio as they seek second NRL win

The Warriors have been boosted by the return of three frontline players while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will move to fullback.


Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announces retirement

The 35-year-old defender, who won 121 caps for the Lionesses, says she intends to retire at the end of the season. Houghton began playing for Sunderland in 2002 and also represented Leeds and Arsenal before moving to City 10 years ago.


WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture

Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera completed a stunning sweep of Friday morning stages to lead Safari Rally Kenya, while a puncture hampered World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville.


Liverpool's two main candidates to succeed Jurgen Klopp emerge after Xabi Alonso blow

Xabi Alonso has been struck off the shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, leaving two other managers for Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes to consider


2024 Masters field: Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods lead loaded group

The 2024 Masters will feature Jon Rahm attempting to repeat his title at Augusta against the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods.


Premier League ball boys and girls given new instructions amid 'unfair advantage' claim

The new instructions are due to come into force after a number of flashpoints involving ball boys and ball girls this season, including a notable FA Cup incident


Will Russia and Belarus be part of the 2024 Olympic Games?


Ferguson, Guardiola snubbed as Carragher names ‘most important’ manager ever; Man Utd, Man City legends ranked

Jamie Carragher has ranked Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson and Man City legend Pep Guardiola, but a 'unique' coach is football's most crucial figure


Sweet 16: Ranking remaining teams left in the NCAA tournament


Former Crusader defends under-pressure coach amid unprecedented losing streak

Chris Jack says placing the blame for the Crusaders' misfortunes solely at Rob Penney's feet is unjust.


Andy Murray set for 'extended period' on sidelines due to serious ankle injury

Andy Murray is set for an "extended spell" on the sidelines after he suffered a serious ankle injury during his defeat to Tomas Machac at the Miami Open. Murray lost a marathon encounter to the Czech player by a 5-7 7-5 7-6 (5) score, but has seemingly left America with a more significant issue. During the 10th game of the final set, Murray collapsed to the floor after he hurt his ankle when racing towards the net, having sealed the point which won the game. A medical time-out was initially called for the three-time major winner, but he picked himself up and continued, only to lose the decider on a tie-breaker. The 36-year-old, who is set to retire later this year, has now confirmed the severity of his injury with both his Anterior Talo-Fubular ligament (ATFL) and Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) ruptured.


Truex looks to solve short track "challenge" at Richmond

Martin Truex Jr. has few complaints so far this season as he leads the NASCAR Cup standings for the first time but Sunday night’s race at Richmond seems a good place to add a missing victory to his resume.


The tragic death of former boxing world champion Alesia Graf at the age of 43


Rocco Jamieson claims snowboard bronze at Junior World Champs

The 17-year-old from Wānaka won the snowboard slopestyle bronze medal at the Slopestyle and Big Air Junior World Championships in Italy.


Women’s team with five transgender players ‘broke opponent’s leg’ and had parents fearing for girls’ safety

A women’s football competition has been branded misogynist after it was won by a team featuring five transgender players, amid accusations one had broken an opponent’s leg in two places. Flying Bats FC won every match they played during the four-week Beryl Ackroyd Cup, including a 10-0 victory in which one of their trans players scored a double hat...


White Ferns not strong enough to hold off England in final T20 match at Basin Reserve

Brooke Halliday and Izzy Gaze hit a record 56-run 6th wicket partnership, but their efforts were in vain.


Veteran halfback Johnson poised to reclaim kicking tee for Warriors against Knights

Luke Metcalf has slotted 8/10 attempts at goal over the past two weeks.


Red Bull had no F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne - Stella

Red Bull “did not enjoy any advantage” with its tyres in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, unlike previous races this season, according to McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella.


32 footballers who wore unusual shirt numbers

From the bizarre to the ridiculous, a look at some of the more unusual shirt number choices for footballers over the years...


'Kinda scared': NBL breaks new ground with live game coverage on TikTok platform

Reigning champions Canterbury Rams beat Nelson Giants in their season-opener on social media.


Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of World Cup

Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of the women's World Cup, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, Hannah Hampton and Ella Toone were also training.


Phoenix likely without star striker Zawada for remainder of A-League season

With five games left in their schedule, the Wellington side are three points clear atop the table.


How NZ Rugby’s board plans to rearrange the way the game is governed

Explainer: The NZ Rugby board wants to hand over power to a new, independent group within two years. Why are people so grumpy?


We expect to be here - Emma Hayes says semi-finals are where Chelsea should be

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes believes her side have simply lived up to expectations by securing passage to the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Mayra Ramirez opened the scoring 33 minutes into in the first half of her Champions League debut for Chelsea and, while Chasity Grant netted a second-half consolation for the visitors, the Blues ultimately booked their place in the final four with a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.


Blackcaps assistant Ronchi denies rumours of looming Pakistan coaching appointment

The former wicketkeeper-batter is currently batting coach for the NZ men.


What happened to former American soccer sensation Freddy Adu?


NZ Rugby proposes governance overhaul after independent review demands 'urgent' change

Board chair Dame Patsy Reddy has presented the new model to voting members.


MLB power rankings heading into Opening Day


Coach Rob Penney insists Crusaders still a Super Rugby force

Crusaders coach Rob Penney is adamant they can still defend their Super Rugby crown.


Gary Neville tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe he must cross three names off Man Utd manager list

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville doesn't believe that three managers who are being linked with replacing Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford would be up to the job


Itunu sisters Linda, Aldora bring love, laughter to Blues' Super Rugby Aupiki hopes

The siblings must balance the challenges of their coach-player rugby relationship.


Sports betting: is it dangerous for you?


Watch: All Blacks legend 'BeeGee' among first inducted to Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame

Seven rugby icons have been named in the inaugural group.


Warriors teammates excited to see RTS at fullback, coach Webster not so much

The Dally M Medal-winning No.1 is trying to make the switch to centre this time round.


Luke Littler wins first Premier League Darts title at ninth attempt with Belfast victory

Luke Littler earned his first Premier League Darts success at the ninth time of asking when he saw off Nathan Aspinall in the final, having beaten Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen along the way


Bee Gee, the grandfather of Pacific rugby in New Zealand honoured in Hall of Fame

Analysis - The impact of Sir Bryan Williams, who has just been inducted into the Pacific Rugby Hall of Fame, extends far beyond his sensational on-field exploits, Jonty Dine writes.


Young gun Khiarna Williams ready to reignite career after two-year injury-enforced absence

In 2021 Khiarna Williams emerged as one of the most exciting young shooters in New Zealand, but a serious car accident marked the start of a painstaking journey back to court.


Gary O'Neil's stance on leaving Wolves to take new job offer at Man Utd

United want to speak to the Wolves boss over a new role.