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Blues play down significance of blockbuster Brumbies clash at Eden Park

The two sides have each won six games in 2024.

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

Pulse prove too strong for Magic

The Central Pulse are two from two to start their ANZ Premiership campaign.

'I enjoy playing here': Nadal reflects on his win at Barcelona Open

'I enjoy playing here': Rafael Nadal reflects on his win at the Barcelona Open. The tennis superstar returned from injury to defeat Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3 at the Barcelona Open.

Fisher-Harris signing may persuade veteran star Johnson to stay on at Warriors - Blair

The Penrith Panthers enforcer will be released early to return across the Tasman.

Coach Webster: Where Warriors went wrong in shock hammering by Dragons

The Warriors put forward their most lacklustre display of the season in an upset loss in Wollongong.

Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight games with win over Fijian Drua at Suva

The team from the capital stretched their margin atop the competition table.

Ethiopian runners join British runners for the London Marathon

Ethiopian marathon runners joined British runners Marc Scott and Emile Cairess at the London Marathon. The Group posed for pictures and shares their excitement for the Olympics. Athlete Kenenisa Bekele added 'of course a big goal is to qualify'.

Blues blow Brumbies away in Auckland

The Blues have hammered the Brumbies 46-7 at Eden Park.

Erling Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday. The Norwegian striker was surprisingly substituted prior to extra time of the Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday. Manager Pep Guardiola revealed after the game the 23-year-old asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why. Speaking on Friday, Guardiola confirmed the forward had suffered an injury but still gave little indication as to how serious.

Costly late penalty miss leaves Phoenix on back foot in race for A-League Premier's Plate

Captain Alex Rufer couldn't convert a 96th minute spot kick, putting Central Coast Mariners in the box seat to finish atop the table.

Red Bull 2025 F1 driver decision will be made "much later in the year"

Christian Horner reckons Red Bull is in no rush to announce its 2025 Formula 1 line-up, despite Sergio Perez's hopes a decision will be made "in the coming weeks".

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes extend winning streak in Suva - As it happened

They had to do it the hard way, reduced to 13 men during the second half.

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

Rain washes out opening T20 international between Blackcaps, Pakistan

Just two balls were bowled at Rawalpindi.

First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at Pukekura Park

It was once described by cricketing bible Wisden as among the six best venues in the world - but its days may be numbered.

Hurricanes coach Laidlaw brings sevens experience to plotting Drua's Super Rugby downfall

The first-year coach spent seven in charge of the All Blacks Sevens.

Welcome to Wrexham Season 3 Official Trailer

In 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Wrexham Football Club in the hopes of creating an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and change is afoot. After 15 painful seasons in the National League, the Club finally achieved promotion back into the English Football League. Will Wrexham AFC stand up to the challenge and rise again?

Black Caps youngsters urged to step up against Pakistan

The Black Caps' T20 tour of Pakistan gives young players outside the regular team a big chance to shine in the international arena, batter Mark Chapman says.

Arteta on Bayern Munich knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League

Here's what Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had to say about being knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich.

Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400

Kiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.

Postponed Mariners fixture adds twist to Phoenix pursuit of A-League premiership

Their regular season rivals have been waylaid by Middle East weather conditions.

Pole vaulter McCartney's return headlines NZ athletics team for Paris Olympics

A 15-strong group has been announced by NZOC.

Kiwi golfer Ko keeps pace at Chevron Championship in Texas

Lydia Ko has carded another solid round at the first LPGA Major of the year.

Team New Zealand 'really happy' with America's Cup boat Taihoro - Peter Burling

The team took it as a good omen that the skies opened just as they revealed their AC75 Taihoro to the world.

Hapless Highlanders held scoreless in fifth straight defeat against Reds

Queensland had not beaten the southerners since 2016.

Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Jets

The result sees them back atop the competition table with one game left in the regular season.

Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities

After four years as a training partner in the Australian domestic competition, a fairy tale run with the Tongan netball team gave Pulse import Kelea Iongi the boost she needed.

Warriors slump to demoralising defeat against rampant Dragons at Wollongong

The result ended a four-game unbeaten run in their NRL campaign.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

Blues send warning to rivals with dominant Super Rugby win over top Aussies Brumbies

The battle between second and third on the table quickly turned into a mismatch.

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series preview

NRL: NZ Warriors v St George Dragons at Wollongong's WIN Stadium - Live

Join us at 8pm, as the Auckland side try to stretch their unbeaten run to five games.

V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback

The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing

Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.

The incredible rise of English Wunderkind, Phil Foden

Synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics

Team GB's synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics. The athletes performed in front of a mesmerized public to mrk 100 days before the Olympics in Paris this summer.

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force v Crusaders at Perth's HBF Park - Live

Join us at 9:30pm, as the defending champs try to rekindle their title hopes, after a woeful start to their season.

Joey Manu's code switch: A future All Black?

Analysis - This route makes far more sense than dropping him into a team with huge expectations and playing him out of position, Jamie Wall writes.

Jordie Barrett's move to Ireland and the ripple effect it can cause

Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.

'Over the moon': Kiwi Heimgartner survives early carnage for Supercars victory at Taupō

The rain proved a leveller among grid frontrunners.

The Black Power salute at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics that inspired generations

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

Chaz Mostert has won the Supercars practice session at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.