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Watch: Thunderous hit from Chiefs enforcer Finau against Waratahs sparks tackle debate

The All Blacks loose forward has forged a reputation for his heavy hits on first-fives, but some believe he's pushing the limits too far.

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Moana Pasifika tackle Fijian Drua as they aim for top eight finish

Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

Bob Baffert’s horse racing legacy: Unbridled success and swirling controversy

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary - ‘I don’t think there’ll ever be too many women athletes who will make like the stars,’ said Senator Tommy Tuberville

Phoenix A-League premiership hopes fuelled by dire pre-season predictions of doom

The Wellington side can claim the silverware with victory over Macarthur FC.

Chari Hawkins: Doing it all as an accomplished American heptathlete

Hulkenberg set for Audi F1 switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1, after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

Indoor sports stadium in Kaikohe to open after decade of work

More than a decade in the making, a blessing will be held Saturday to formally open Kaikohe's indoor sports stadium.

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

Five key players that inspired Leicester’s immediate return to Premier League

Five key players that inspired Leicester’s immediate return to Premier League - It has been a brilliant season for the Foxes under Enzo Maresca

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges - Arne Slot wants the Liverpool job and has said he hopes an agreement can be reached with Feyenoord

A look at the biggest and smallest title-winning margins in Premier League history

WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says

The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Hurricanes suffer first loss of the season against Brumbies

The Hurricanes' unbeaten run has come to an end in Canberra after the Super Rugby Pacific leaders fell to the Brumbies 27-19.

Olympics 2024: Trampolining couple fall head over heels before Paris

Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson were Olympic team mates in Tokyo but are returning to the Games as a couple seeking medals and inspiration from each other.

Superstitious Phoenix coach worries about 'kryptonite' trophy being on sideline

Giancarlo Italiano does want the Premiers Plate to be at Saturday's match - but says it's 'almost like Kryptonite on us'.

Highlanders win nervy bottom-of-table battle against Force to enter Super Rugby playoff picture

The southerners snapped a five-game losing streak and now sit in the top eight.

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class - The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge

Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent

Mea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal

WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.

Warriors juniors make history with victory over Magpies in Harold Matthews Cup final

They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.

Watch: Veteran prop Franks scores first try in 14 years, as Crusaders savour morale-boosting win

Last time Owen Franks crossed the chalk, Richie McCaw and Zac Guildford were also on the tryscoring sheet.

'A mistake was made': Kiwi McLaughlin stripped of third at IndyCar's St Petersburg GP

Fellow Kiwi Scott Dixon now leads the championship standings.

Keith Gillespie's tragic journey from Premier League star to bankrupt gambler

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’

Daughter of NFL star Will Smith confronts her father’s road rage killer as he’s jailed for 25 years: ‘You ruined my life’ - The shooting occurred after Cardell Hayes rear-ended Smith’s SUV

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Super Rugby Pacific: ACT Brumbies v Hurricanes at Canberra's GIO Stadium - Live

Join us at 4:30pm for a grudge match between the teams from the NZ and Australian capitals.

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

NRL: 'Emotional' win for kiwi Titans on Anzac Day

Former Warriors Erin Clark and Kieran Foran's return to Mt Smart was one to remember.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Kiwi basketball prodigy Leger-Walker confirms move to US college powerhouse

The guard will play her final year with the UCLA Bruins, before declaring for the WNBA Draft.

Former United and City player Carlos Tevez "rushed to hospital"

Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch

Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

Marcus Rashford ‘needs Manchester United’s support’ as Erik ten Hag issues backing

Marcus Rashford ‘needs Manchester United’s support’ as Erik ten Hag issues backing - Rashford posted a late-night tweet saying ‘enough is enough’ after being the target of ‘months of abuse’

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

Marcus Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post - The Man Utd and England forward has hit back after suffering more abuse from fans following a poor run of form

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out

Jurgen Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out - Liverpool have lost their fight in the Premier League title race as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell, leaving one last comeback beyond them

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

'Gutted' Webster cites defensive shortcomings in Warriors' upset defeat to Titans

Andrew Webster admits his team were completely outplayed against previously winless Gold Coast.

Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

How a sportscar friendship prevailed over F1 rivalry

Formula 1 isn’t usually a category that can be associated with selflessness. But Manfred Winkelhock’s gesture in qualifying for the 1984 South African Grand Prix to a driver from a rival team he’d frequently collaborated with in sportscars underlines why Marc Surer picks him as his favourite team-mate

Mooted F1 points system like "putting a plaster on a big cut" - Ocon

Esteban Ocon believes the proposed new points system for Formula 1 would be like "putting a plaster on a big cut".

WATCH: Phoenix strive for history with A-League premiership at stake against Macarthur

Newshub's Harry Bartle was sideline to preview the match with Wellington coach Giancarlo Italiano.