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Black Ferns Sevens: The greatest team of all

Adam Julian wonders if the Black Ferns Sevens are New Zealand's most successful female sports team - and whether they leave the men behind too The post Black Ferns Sevens: The greatest team of all appeared first on Newsroom.

How an 18-month design reset transformed McLaren into F1 race winners

McLaren’s victory at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix shows how far it has come in 12 months, having finished nearly a minute and a half off at last year’s event.

Motorsport: Kiwi Courtney Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come

New Zealander is seventh in championship after two of seven WMX rounds.

Manchester United v Arsenal player ratings: Gabriel Saliba and Leandro Trossard to keep title race alive

Manchester United v Arsenal player ratings: Gabriel Saliba and Leandro Trossard to keep title race alive - Arsenal secured a hard-fought win at Old Trafford to put the pressure back on Manchester City

Olympic Boxing faces its 'worst nightmare'

World Boxing will need more countries to join the new international body if the sport is to be a part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Black Ferns v USA: Ruby Tui on Warriors return to NRLW and what it means for sporting landscape

'All that league movement just makes us focus inward like our focus has been.'

Manchester United are desperate for a summer clearout – but again face one major problem

Manchester United are desperate for a summer clearout – but again face one major problem - Erik ten Hag, should he remain at Old Trafford, must thin out the squad with plenty of exits expected after another disappointing season

Arron Oberholser fired up over Jon Rahm’s PGA Tour comments: ‘I want to wring his neck’

Star golfer Jon Rahm caused a significant stir on Tuesday, culminating in some very incensed comments about the two-time major champion on The Golf Channel. Rahm announced his plan to join LIV Golf last December, and the PGA Tour suspended him. At the time, the move was considered a “formality” to allow other players to Read more... The post Arron Oberholser fired up over Jon Rahm’s PGA Tour comments: ‘I want to wring his neck’ appeared first on...

Pep Guardiola reveals his stars practiced on specially prepared pitch

Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola held a press conference to discuss his team's strategy and expectations ahead of their upcoming Premier League away game against Fulham. Pep Guardiola reveals his stars practiced on specially prepared pitch.

'It's my liking for him to be there': Papali'i casts vote for next All Blacks captain

Sam Cane's likely successor in the No. 7 jersey has made it clear who he'd like to see take the skipper's armband.

Real Madrid faces problem in Champions League final

Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League final at Wembley on 1 June last Tuesday. The Spanish club does face a problem for its home fans. Real Madrid can win the most important cup in European football for the 15th time, but it will have to get past Borussia Dortmund. For supporters who cannot make the journey to the venue of the final, Real set up large screens at its own Santiago Bernabéu in previous finals where they could watch the...

Mikel Arteta issues Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Manchester United clash

Mikel Arteta issues Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Manchester United clash - Bukayo Saka will be assessed ahead of Arsenal’s trip to face Manchester United on Sunday

Dustin Johnson's 'dangerous' tee shot at PGA Championship slammed by LIV Golf critics

Dustin Johnson's poor form has continued at the PGA Championship with the LIV Golf star getting off to a rough start, capped by a brutal double bogey after an embarrassing tee shot

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final

Michael Owen urges Manchester United to sack Erik Ten Hag before FA Cup final - Michael Owen spoke out about Erik Ten Hag and makes damning FA Cup final prediciton

Notre Dame All-American legend Kevin Hardy passes away

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

Top-of-table Hurricanes-Blues Super Rugby showdown has All Blacks selection implications

Both teams have loose forwards out to impress new coach Scott Robertson.

Former Freemantle Docker Cam McCarthy tragically dies aged 29

Olympics 2024: Kiwi Billy Stairmand to take on one of the world’s ‘scariest’ surf breaks

Billy Stairmand is an eight-time national surf champion.

Imola brings back gravel traps to help drive away F1’s track limits problem

Formula 1’s push to shake off problems with track limits has prompted the expansion of gravel traps at Imola.

'Sort it out, mate': All Blacks prop challenges Invercargill Mayor over stalled stadium repairs

Prop Ethan de Groot is a man of few words - until it comes to his beloved Rugby Park.

WNBA's Connecticut Sun home opener sells out thanks to Caitlin Clark

All 8,910 seats at Mohegan Sun Arena are expected to be filled when Clark hits the court Tuesday. The last time the Suns' inaugural game sold out was the 2003 home opener.

'It doesn't look good': Matthijs de Ligt slams referee decision in CL

'It doesn't look good': De Ligt slams referee decision in Bayern's CL defeat. The Dutch defender was quick to slam the referee's decision for Bayern's dissalowed goal during their semi-final clash against Spanish giants Real Madrid.

'It's up to me to pick him': Robertson offers no guarantees over departing Cane's All Blacks selection

New coach Scott Robertson says Sam Cane will need to prove he's fit for test selection, after a lengthy injury layoff.

Ex-Red Bull F1 drivers pay tribute to "unique genius" Newey

"Unique genius" Adrian Newey received plaudits from drivers who formerly raced for Red Bull, as the Formula 1 engineering guru prepares for his departure from the team.

Too early? Phoenix full house braces for historic A-League semi victory celebration

The Wellington side hope a packed Sky Stadium can tip the scales in their favour.

Undisputed champion Usyk shows off his moves ahead of fight

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.

Black Ferns v Canada: NZ side looking to ‘instill fear back into the fern’ in Pacific Four Series

'We’re just striving for consistently good performances; great performances.'

Preakness Stakes 2024 predictions, betting odds: Win, place, show, exacta, and superfecta expert picks

Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom, and Imagination are favored at Pimlico Race Course with Muth scratched due to a fever, but does our expert think they can win?

Masa Hashizume’s stellar season continues with Rotorua ITM Stakes win

Hashizume's season tally hits 53, includes seven stakes wins.

Burnley have Premier League relegation confirmed after Tottenham comeback win

Burnley have Premier League relegation confirmed after Tottenham comeback win - Tottenham 2-1 Burnley: Micky van de Ven’s late winner confirmed Burnley’s fate as they immediately return to the Championship

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

Tyson Fury prepares for heavyweight fight against Usyk in Riyadh

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.

Warriors star Johnson reportedly rebuffs big Roosters offer to switch clubs next NRL season

The veteran insists he wants to stay in Auckland with his family.

NRL: Warriors veteran Jazz Tevaga concedes standards have dropped as 2024 struggles continue

The 38-18 defeat to the Roosters last weekend was a new low in a difficult campaign.

Tuivasa-Sheck sidelined in injury blow for struggling Warriors, Montoya dropped

The star centre won't feature against Sydney Roosters this weekend - at the very least.

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on leaving Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino admitted "it would not be the end of the world" if he left Chelsea this summer. The Blues manager believes it is not just up to Chelsea's owners to make a decision on his future, and that he will also have a say on where he will be next season.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter pleads guilty to transferring $17m from player’s bank account

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter pleads guilty to transferring $17m from player’s bank account - Ippei Mizuhara is accused of using the funds stolen from the Japanese superstar, who pitches and hits home runs, to pay off his own illegal gambling debts

Blow for Crusaders as Scott Barrett ruled out

There is more bad news for the defending champs as they enter must-win territory against the Highlanders on Saturday night.

Mikel Arteta says ‘box of dreams’ is open as Arsenal take title race to last day

Mikel Arteta says ‘box of dreams’ is open as Arsenal take title race to last day - Leandro Trossard scored the only goal to lift the Gunners back above Manchester City in the table

UCLA legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson passes away

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’ - Casemiro is one of the ‘modern greats’ but was a shadow of his former self in the 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park

Biden fumbles again while awarding trophy to Army football coach

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

LPGA star speaks out against transgender golfers

Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson was able to compete in a recent qualifying event for the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open later this month. And naturally, this had some pushback from some of the top female golfers set to take part in the U.S. Open, including LPGA Tour star Dana Fall. Fall seemingly caught wind of Davidson’s Read more... The post LPGA star speaks out against transgender golfers appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

'Let's go': Warriors turn to Nicoll-Klokstad as injuries strike deep into half options

At the start of the season, the Auckland club had a surfeit of halves... now not so much.

Why Jurgen Klopp could get a touchline ban and miss Liverpool goodbye

Why Jurgen Klopp could get a touchline ban and miss Liverpool goodbye - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nearly nine years at the helm but faces missing out on his Anfield farewell

UFC St Louis: Carlos Ulberg knocks out Alonzo Menifield in stunning fashion

Carlos Ulberg has recorded the third-fastest UFC light heavyweight finish ever.

Formation of Te Kotahitanga FC ‘something special’

Te Kotahitanga FC is the collaboration of five clubs.

Rotorua Stakes showdown: Top mare La Crique faces rivals in Rotorua’s premier race event

La Crique aims for a big win in Rotorua after missing NZ Breeders due to hoof issue.