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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.


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.


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.


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...


Blackcaps assistant Ronchi denies rumours of looming Pakistan coaching appointment

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


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.


Aston Martin makes offer to poach Newey from F1 rival Red Bull

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has approached Red Bull star designer Adrian Newey with a fresh contract offer, Autosport has learned.


DS Penske ready for a new challenge

This weekend, Formula E travels to Japan for the first time, on a circuit designed on the outskirts of Tokyo.


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.


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.


RB must give Ricciardo an F1 car "he's more comfortable with"

RB Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says the Faenza outfit must give Daniel Ricciardo a car "he's more comfortable with" following a difficult Australian Grand Prix.


Grading rookie seasons for every QB who went first overall in the NFL Draft since 2000


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.


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

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


What happened to former American soccer sensation Freddy Adu?


Gary Neville admits he wanted ‘disgraceful’ Man Utd relegated for ‘absolute crime’

Man Utd legend Gary Neville admits the Red Devils and the five other clubs "who were willing to destroy" English football should have been relegated.


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.


Jurgen Klopp responds to Xabi Alonso's decision to snub Liverpool manager's job

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given his thoughts on Xabi Alonso's decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, despite being heavily linked with a move to Anfield


Sports betting: is it dangerous for you?


Rins "needs to do something different" to Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP bike

Alex Rins feels he “needs to do something different” to speed up his adaptation to Yamaha’s MotoGP bike, as copying Fabio Quartararo’s set-up hasn’t yielded the desired results.


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...


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


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.


'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.


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.


The England flag needs to be reclaimed from the far right


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

Seven rugby icons have been named in the inaugural group.


Who is Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic?


Sweet 16: Ranking remaining teams left in the NCAA tournament


Donald Trump accused of 'hoodwinking' Scotland over Aberdeenshire golf course $1BN investment promise

Donald Trump once claimed he would invest $1billion to create the world's premier golf course at the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland - but the project director now says he now feels 'very hoodwinked and ashamed that I fell for it, and Scotland fell for it'


Warriors women back in expanded NRLW

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


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.


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.


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.


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?


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.


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


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.


Is college basketball more compelling to watch than the NBA?


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

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


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...


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

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


Dustin Johnson's 4Aces brought in a golf business guru. What does that mean for LIV Golf money?

One of the main narratives around recruiting superstar players to LIV Golf was the idea that owning shares in one of the teams would be a valuable investment for the golfer down the road. That would obviously be true if a deep-pocketed financier came in to buy one, but teams aren't waiting around for the cash-out. Dustin Johnson's 4Aces GC announce...


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.


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.


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.


Coach Rob Penney insists Crusaders still a Super Rugby force

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


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.


'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.


Ranking MLB Opening Day starting pitchers