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Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara puts England on red alert as he makes clear his coaching ambitions - with Steve Borthwick feeling the heat after five defeats in six

Ronan O'Gara has put England and Ireland on alert after he admitted he has ambitions to work at international level with one of both countries, or France, in the future.

2024-12-09T18:12:23Z

Success at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesavers

Midway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.

2024-12-10T02:33:21Z

Joe Root insists Harry Brook is 'the best player in the world' - despite leading the ICC Test batting rankings himself - after the England star's blistering 123 to change the course of New Zealand series

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Only Root had begun the Test ahead of Brook in the ICC rankings. Yet even after Root scored a century of his own in England's 323-run win, he took issue with the algorithm.

2024-12-09T11:42:49Z

Baseball superstar Juan Soto joining New York Mets on US$765m deal

It would be the richest contract in the history of North American sport if confirmed.

2024-12-09T05:32:47Z

Antonelli, Bearman headline Super Formula Suzuka test as full entry list revealed

19 cars to take part in the traditional Suzuka test, where Bearman and Antonelli will get their first taste of Super Formula machinery

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Four-time major winner Ernie Els revealed as the lead architect behind exclusive new Algarve golf course

The Els Club Vilamoura will be situated on the Dom Pedro Victoria course, which had hosted the Portugal Masters between 2007 and 2022.

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'I loved it': Barrett impresses in debut for Irish side

Jordie Barrett came of the bench to make an immediate impression.

2024-12-08T23:02:46Z

'One of the best races I’ve driven': Lawson let down in Abu Dhabi

The Kiwi said it was one of the best races he'd driven.

2024-12-08T20:32:50Z

Lulu Sun voted WTA’s newcomer of the year

Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has been awarded for her breakout year.

2024-12-09T19:33:04Z

'It has been tough': Battling Blundell hits hundred in record home loss

Fighting for form – if not his spot – Tom Blundell struck a counter-attacking ton.

2024-12-08T04:32:31Z

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona

Liverpool have been boosted by a key player returning to fitness ahead of their midweek Champions League contest against Girona as Arne Slot named his matchday squad.

2024-12-09T18:12:21Z

Premier League referee Coote sacked after Klopp video rant

Referee chiefs described his position as “untenable”.

2024-12-09T17:33:00Z

‘A long burn’: How Taurua fought for her job and turned Silver Ferns around

Taurua reveals which player stood out to her in 2024.

2024-12-10T05:03:25Z

Springboks return to Eden Park, targeting All Blacks' unbeaten run

All Blacks and Black Ferns will play a total of nine home tests in 2025.

2024-12-09T19:03:16Z

‘He needs to show more respect’: Auckland FC boss' swipe at Phoenix rival

Another layer was added to the rivalry post-game with verbal jousting between coaches.

2024-12-07T23:02:16Z

'I'm not a matchmaker': UFC champ open to Kiwi's challenge - if UFC wants it

The two shared the cage in 2016, with the reigning champion winning an exhibition bout.

2024-12-09T01:03:03Z

Māori All Blacks to host Six Nations side in Whangārei

Scotland to face Māori All Blacks in Whangārei, their first meeting in 25 years.

2024-12-08T19:02:41Z

Four moments that cost Ferrari the 2024 F1 world title

Just 14 points separated Ferrari from a sensational world championship, leaving the team to wonder what could have been

2024-12-09T13:49:50Z

Man City are only THREE points worse off than last season despite their woeful run of form, while it's grim reading for Man United, Arsenal and Spurs... but who have improved the most so far this campaign?

With well over a third of the 2024-25 campaign already in the books, the Premier League table is taking shape - with 30 points now separating leaders Liverpool and rock-bottom Southampton.

2024-12-09T18:12:26Z

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy makes decision on Ange Postecoglou after winning just one of their last seven games

Spurs have won one game in seven - their stirring 4-0 win at Manchester City - which has led to uncertainty over Postecoglou's future.

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Southee's final bow the last call for Black Caps selectors

The Black Caps avoided a couple of tricky decisions ahead of the dead rubber with England.

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Lando Norris is a CHAMPION after all as he evades the chaos to deliver first constructors' title for McLaren since 1998

JONATHAN McEVOY AT THE YAS MARINA CIRCUIT: He was not entirely recrimination-free, however, talking of how hard it was going up against Max Verstappen.

2024-12-08T23:12:02Z

Australia thump India to level series

India had no answer for the Australian pace attack in Adelaide.

2024-12-08T04:02:25Z

Still unbeaten: Auckland FC hold off Wellington Phoenix in Kiwi derby

If you wanted a recipe for the best rivalry in New Zealand sport, this is it.

2024-12-07T07:02:04Z

Stevenson's NZ Rugby future in balance, seeks early release for Japanese move

Reports the one-test All Black has already signed are premature.

2024-12-10T03:33:17Z

Black Caps batsman to miss third test

Black Caps opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England.

2024-12-08T23:02:39Z

Black Ferns Sevens comeback to win Cape Town final

New Zealand recovered from a bumbling start to secure the title.

2024-12-08T17:32:37Z

David Warner reveals why he's 'still not convinced' over Marnus Labuschagne's Test form despite his half-century in Adelaide

The spotlight has been on the top-order batsman after he struggled to score runs during the first Test in Perth, hitting just five runs across both innings.

2024-12-09T15:57:12Z

Why Athletics Australia want to 'temper' the rise of teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout

Athletics Australia president Jane Flemming has revealed why the sporting organisation will look to 'temper' the significant hype surrounding teenage sprinter Gout Gout.

2024-12-10T01:57:27Z

James McDonald leads Kiwi charge in Hong Kong

Everywhere you look tonight there will be Kiwis in the thick of it.

2024-12-07T17:02:16Z

Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and darts sensation Luke Littler lead the way as BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed

DAVID COVERDALE: Olympic 800 metres gold medallist Hodgkinson has been nominated alongside teenage darts sensation Luke Littler and Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.

2024-12-09T07:27:17Z

Australian youngster becomes the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m

Australian youngster Gout Gout became the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m after hitting a 20.07 during the Australian schools championships in Brisbane. Not only that, earlier in the week he ran the fourth-fastest 100m ever by an Australian.

2024-12-08T13:39:51Z

Maresca raves about 'not normal' Palmer after beating Spurs

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca raves about 'not normal player' Cole Palmer after the England star bagged two penalties to complete a 4-3 comeback win away at Tottenham Hotspur

2024-12-09T09:55:11Z

Aussie Test great Michael Clarke reveals the repeated act by fiery Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj that should get him 'fined every time'

Mohammed Siraj made himself public enemy No.1 last week after a heated clash with Travis Head - but he should be fined for another act, according to an Aussie cricket great.

2024-12-09T05:42:07Z

Hawke's Bay has first division Lotto win, $333,000 prize still unclaimed

Staff are prepped in case the winner comes back into the store.

2024-12-08T22:32:50Z

Travis Kelce breaks another NFL record as he surpasses Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez again

Travis Kelce has set another record at the expense of Tony Gonzalez, as he helped the Chiefs survive against the Chargers on Sunday night.

2024-12-09T06:27:11Z

'Like lining up winning kick for the All Blacks': Kiwi jockey wins $8.8m race in Hong Kong Cup

One of the world’s biggest meetings was turned into an exhibition of NZ talent.

2024-12-08T19:02:37Z

Mohamed Salah defends Darwin Nunez in front of fans as he compares him to Liverpool legend - and reveals what he likes about playing with the struggling striker

It has been a difficult season for Nunez who, despite his rampaging presence, has only managed three goals in 18 games.

2024-12-09T12:57:38Z

‘Didn’t get the results’: Barrett’s assessment of first year as All Blacks captain

'It was pleasing to see the group grow as the year wore on,' the skipper says.

2024-12-10T02:03:19Z

Pit stop error costs Lawson dearly in Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale

The Kiwi was an outsider for a career-best finish, then disaster struck.

2024-12-08T15:02:43Z

'Hardest job in F1': Warning to Lawson over taking Red Bull seat

A former F1 technical director is worried the Kiwi faces a short career in the sport.

2024-12-09T18:03:01Z

Golfing in the footsteps of greats: With dramatic mountainous scenery, sun all year round and past players including Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia... Spain's stunning Sotogrande is becoming a golf trip hotspot

In a proud history spanning more than half a century, the club - which became a royal course in 1994 at the behest of King Juan Carlos I - has played host to some of golf's finest players.

2024-12-09T17:57:49Z

Head century, bowlers, put Australia on brink of victory over India in Adelaide

India have lost half their side, 29 runs away from making Australia bat again.

2024-12-07T04:01:56Z

Z Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skills

Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.

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