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Highlanders overcome conditions, Moana Pasifika in historic Tonga debut

The game was played in torrential rain that made handling difficult.

Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon

Local runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon, while Debbie Donald took out the women's race.

'Definitely nerves': Wales centurion Halfpenny eyes long-awaited debut for Crusaders

The 35-year-old will be the sixth-oldest debutant in the history of the competition.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes dominate Waratahs to stay atop table - As it happened

The tabletoppers were trying to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.

Russell: Mercedes went too far in trying to solve last year’s F1 problems

George Russell believes Mercedes’ struggles in Formula 1 this year are a consequence of it having gone too far and “overcompensated” for problems it faced with its 2023 car.

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him - As vacancies at Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have come and gone and as Brighton slipped into the bottom half, the Italian must instead focus on rebuilding his own reputation

Sainz: No assurance of future Audi F1 seat amid Hulkenberg deal

Carlos Sainz says he has no “assurance” of a future Formula 1 seat with Audi but feels it “makes complete sense” for the manufacturer to have signed Nico Hulkenberg.

Verstappen: Norris’s F1 Miami GP win won’t be his last

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen believes that Lando Norris’s maiden grand prix victory in Miami ‘won’t be his last’ after the McLaren star inflicted the world champion’s second defeat of 2024.

New Zealand extends SailGP lead after second place finish in Bermuda final

Spain won the final to claim their second SailGP victory, with New Zealand second and Australia third.

Recap: Super Rugby Pacific live Crusaders v Reds

The Crusaders couldn't quite pull it off against the Reds, losing 28-33 in Christchurch.

Williams falling behind in F1's upgrade race, says Albon

Alex Albon fears that Williams is falling behind in Formula 1's upgrade battle as it continues to chase its first points of the year.

Australia bounce back to dominate day one at SailGP Bermuda, NZ move to fourth

Tom Slingsby's crew have responded to their disastrous outing at Christchurch.

Watch: US sailors tumble out of boat during frightening SailGP capsize in Bermuda

The F50 catamaran was tipped on its side during practice.

Crusaders lose All Blacks Blackadder, Barrett, slump to visiting Reds at Christchurch

The result is a major setback to the champions' hopes of making this season's playoffs.

NRL considers divisive kickoff rule changes to reduce concussion risk in collision

Players and administrators protest that impact is an accepted part of the spectacle.

Warriors coach baffled by bunker's decision not to award penalty try in loss to Knights

"It looked like he was going to deadset score for all money and the only reason he didn't was because he got tackled in the air."

Blues star Ioane faces sideline stint after nasty head knock against Rebels

The All Blacks midfielder has already been ruled out for next weekend's blockbuster against the Hurricanes.

Perenara's hilarious taunt after claiming Savea's Super Rugby tryscoring record

The veteran halfback claimed a record-setting 63rd try against the Waratahs.

If this was Liverpool’s last great game under Jurgen Klopp, it told the story of his thrilling era

If this was Liverpool’s last great game under Jurgen Klopp, it told the story of his thrilling era - Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham: Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott all scored in a rampant display before Spurs created some late drama

Tottenham face test of faith in Angeball as Chelsea defeat reveals ‘bigger issue’ than set pieces

Tottenham face test of faith in Angeball as Chelsea defeat reveals ‘bigger issue’ than set pieces - Ange Postecoglou’s frustrations boiled over on the touchline during his side’s defeat to Chelsea

César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85

César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85 - César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died at age 85

Rona bags treble as Chiefs crush the Force

The Chiefs have picked up a resounding win over the Western Force in Hamilton.

Rona hattrick powers Chiefs over hapless Force, but All Blacks McKenzie, Finau leave injured

The win was their biggest over the Western Australians in Super Rugby.

ANZ Premiership Netball: Central Pulse stun Northern Mystics with incredible second-half comeback

The Wellington team fought back from an 11-goal half-time deficit to beat the Northern Mystics 52-47 and remain at the top of netball's ANZ Premiership.

Injury blow to Pulse with Maddy Gordon ruled out for up to 12 weeks

Scans show Gordon has a significant ligament sprain to her ankle after being injured in a game against the Steel on 28 April.

Who should win the PFA Player of the Year award in 2024?

Nottingham Forest land huge blow in relegation battle as Sheffield United claim unwanted record

Nottingham Forest land huge blow in relegation battle as Sheffield United claim unwanted record - Sheffield United 1-3 Nottingham Forest: Forest moved three points clear of the bottom three as the Blades conceded their 100th goal of the campaign

Unsuspecting Americans braced for T20 World Cup cricket culture shock

One billion viewers around the world have US marketers seeing dollar signs.

Which world records can be broken at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

'Only see it as positive': NZ Rugby boss Robinson denies All Blacks tampering in Super Rugby

New national coach Scott Robertson has influenced the selection of his old Crusaders team.

NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium - Live

Join us at 4pm, as the Warriors try to break their three-game winless slump.

End of an era: are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry finished as champions?

What went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Can Belgium win Euro 2024?

Ipswich complete remarkable rise to seal Premier League promotion after 22 years away

Ipswich complete remarkable rise to seal Premier League promotion after 22 years away - Ipswich 2-0 Huddersfield: Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson’s goals meant the Tractor Boys secured second spot in the Championship and relegated the Terriers to League One

Netball: Steel's South African import Jeante Strydom realising potential

South African import player Jeante Strydom is relishing being able to focus 100 percent on netball for the first time in her life.

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Roy Keane calls Erling Haaland a ‘spoilt brat’ as war of words continues

Roy Keane calls Erling Haaland a ‘spoilt brat’ as war of words continues - Haaland dismissed previous criticism from Keane after the former Manchester United midfielder compared the striker to a ‘League Two’ player

World Rugby considers Qatar as controversial host of new Nations Championship format

The Middle East nation was severely criticised over its human rights shortcomings during the Football World Cup.

Black Ferns Sevens defend world series crown with victory in Singapore final

Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens also won their final against Ireland.

Alonso: Newey exit doesn't mean Red Bull F1 team is imploding

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso doesn't believe Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull is a sign of Formula 1's dominant team imploding.

NZ men's and women's sevens do double in Singapore

The New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams have won the Singapore leg of the World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens crowned regular season winners.

Havili reflects on maiden outing at first-five amid ongoing Crusaders' Super Rugby misery

"It's going to take a wee bit of time."

Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend

Josh Baker, a talented Worcestershire spinner, had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.

Phoenix to play Victory in A-League semi-final

The Wellington Phoenix know their opponent for their two-leg A-League semi-final after a thrilling match in Melbourne.

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.

Red Bull boss says Wolff’s efforts to lure Verstappen "not right"

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has said Toto Wolff’s public flirting with Max Verstappen “is not right” and points to a lack of “respect” from his Formula 1 rival.

Warriors lose way against Knights, extend winless NRL slump to four games

Their record calls to three wins, five losses and a draw this season.

Buescher: "That sucks to be that close" after Kansas photo finish

For a few brief moments, Ford Performance’s disappointing winless streak to the start the 2024 NASCAR season appeared to be over thanks to Cup driver Chris Buescher – even the scoring monitor said so.

Why peaky F1 tyres caused 'acts of desperation' in Miami GP qualifying

Qualifying for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix saw the rare phenomenon of certain drivers attempting to complete Q3 on mediums amid question marks over Pirelli's tyre behaviour.