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After the Dupont calamity, what happens next

The world's best player faces a race against time to play a part in the World Cup but France have to hold their nerve

'Nothing's given': Smith senses Roigard pressure as race for All Blacks halfback spot heats up

The promising young rookie is starting to breath down the incumbent's neck.

Warriors v Broncos: Large numbers of Kiwis make trip across the Tasman

The Warriors won’t lack for support on Saturday night.

Why it's too late for the All Blacks to change their backline

All Blacks fans love to romanticise the upside of the many X-factor backs that call New Zealand home.

What Billy Vunipola made of his 'sucking eggs' tackle school stint

Billy Vunipola has explained what his recent enrollment at tackle school did for his game. The England No8 was red-carded on August 19 for his shoulder-to-head collision with Ireland's Andrew Porter in Dublin.

'We're here to win': Blackcaps out to end 15-year wait for Bangladesh series victory

New Zealand haven't won an ODI series in Bangladesh since 2008.

Phil Mickelson reveals he is in recovery following alleged $1bn gambling addiction

Warriors v Broncos kickoff time, how to watch in NZ, live streaming, teams, odds

The Warriors are in a preliminary final for the fifth time in the club’s history.

Rugby World Cup: France put up record score to dominate Namibia - As it happened

The hosts take on the African minnows at Stade de Marseille.

"I went through hell and back": What happened to Jelena Dokic?

Patrice Lagisquet: 'They must be considered as a model for rugby'

Portugal head coach Patrice Lagisquet hopes his team are closing the gap on World Cup rivals Georgia – but feels their Pool C opponents are widely under-rated.

Disgraced Kiwi runner Zane Robertson arrested in Kenya over alleged sexual assault - report

Police are also reported to have found an unlicensed AK-47 rifle in the 33-year-old's home.

Is 'unsung hero' Sironen NZ Warriors' most underrated player in 2023 run?

The off-contract forward's efforts have not gone unnoticed by his teammates.

Ireland have replaced All Blacks as the world's smartest attacking team

While there has always been respect, and grudging admiration for physicality and set-piece excellence, what really wakes New Zealanders up is creativity and innovation.

Warriors v Broncos: How Brisbane plan to shut down Shaun Johnson and the Warriors during preliminary final

Broncos coach Kevin Walters has revealed his strategy heading into the finals match.

'Up the Wahs' makes it to Mexico: Kiwi Youtuber stumbles across taxi pimped with Warriors stickers

Watch the moment here.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal shares heartbreaking health update following injury battles

He's one of the greatest ever players. But the broken star has issued a sad update.

Black Ferns train against Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV

Ferns "get to play against a lot more speed and a little bit more power".

F1: Former McLaren race member Bob McMurray weighs in on Liam Lawson and Daniel Ricciardo future at AlphaTauri

Reports say Daniel Ricciardo is set to take back Liam Lawson's AlphaTauri seat.

'I meant no harm': Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont

Deysel’s yellow card for the collision, with France leading 54-0, was upgraded to red following a review by the television match official.

Scotland on high alert ahead of crunch pool match against Tonga

Jamie Ritchie has warned his Scotland team-mates to be prepared for a Tonga side intent on trying to end their Rugby World Cup campaign this weekend.

Sheffield United Women devastated by sudden death of 27yo captain Maddy Cusack

'Scratching our heads': Jones' excuses wearing thin for ex-Wallabies winger

Drew Mitchell did not hold back in his appraisal of Australia's loss to Fiji.

Lawson in the dark over F1 place with AlphaTauri poised to confirm 2024 pairing

Newshub understands an announcement is imminent as to who will drive for Red Bull's sister team next year.

Lawson's non-selection 'makes mockery' of Red Bull driver programme, says veteran F1 expert

Despite his success, the Kiwi phenom is expected to miss out on a fulltime seat with AlphaTauri for 2024

'Like a bad dream': Adesanya breaks silence on shock UFC title defeat in Sydney

'The Last Stylebender' is determined to bounce back and claim the middleweight belt for a third time after his upset loss to Sean Strickland.

Eddie Jones admits his future with Wallabies at stake

Eddie Jones says he's unsure if he will be coaching the Wallabies beyond the World Cup if they fall to Wales in their crunch pool clash in Lyon.

Five talking points for Ireland ahead of the Springboks

Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have also begun with back-to-back victories.

'Our strongest team': All Blacks give 'few bodies coming back' update

There is no mistaking the bye week for a rest week with the nature of the upcoming schedule keeping the New Zealand camp very much on their toes.

LockerRoom: How to watch the Football Ferns, Silver Ferns and White Ferns this weekend

It's all on for Kiwi women's sports teams across the globe this weekend.

'He's not baiting, he's imitating': Davidson, Ngarewa-Packer team up in facing bickering Seymour, Peters

"It's like an arsonist showing up dressed as a fireman."

Samoa player ratings vs Argentina | Rugby World Cup 2023

In a scrappy affair in Saint Etienne, Samoa have fallen to a 19-10 loss to Argentina. How did the Manu Samoa players perform in defeat?

'Do or die': All Blacks' World Cup hopes on the line against underdogs Italy

Losing to France has left next Friday's encounter as a must-win for Ian Foster's side.

Silver Ferns frustrated by second-string England squad sent for Taini Jamison Trophy

The Silver Ferns confess they're disappointed to be denied a shot at revenge against the side that tipped them up in the World Cup semi-finals.

Freddie Mills, the British boxing icon who "murdered eight women"

The 130kg giant-sized former NRL prospect tasked with replacing Tupou and Skelton

Missing big bodies Will Skelton and Taniela Tupou through injury for their must-win match in Lyon on Sunday (Monday AEST), Fa'amausili will make a timely return from a calf injury.

Rugby World Cup: The five best matches this weekend and why you should be watching

Quarter-final spots, fiery coaches and former All Blacks make for top viewing this weekend

What Paul O'Connell admires most about the Boks

Ireland go into the pivotal Pool B showdown on a 15-match winning streak.

‘We are the power’: Hastings Boys’ rips riotous anthem for Warriors captain Tohu Harris

The school's rendition of the Warriors chant was directed at an old boy.

Ireland's view of South Africa's so-called ?Bomb squad?

Victory over the Springboks could seal a World Cup quarter-final place for Ireland.

Hulk Hogan’s surprising 'big regret' from his iconic wrestling career

F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Max Verstappen topped the Friday practice times for Red Bull ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.

Son Michael Schumacher: "particularly sad"

'Surfing, pig hunting, fishing': Return to roots reinvigorates Martin for Warriors' finals charge

The trauma of a career almost lost to a brain bleed has taught Te Maire Martin the importance of striking balance in life.

Christopher Luxon tells Kiwis to read between lines as coalition questions continue

Luxon is saying without saying: don't vote for Winston Peters.

Toulon-bound Ribbans accepts end of England road ?for now'

The 28-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Top 14 club, making him unavailable for England selection under RFU eligibility rules.

Sean Fitzpatrick's verdict on All Blacks: 'We need our big boys'

Physicality will go a long way in deciding the Rugby World Cup, says a man who was part of the first team to ever win it.

Lawson "wouldn't be happy to go back" to F1 2024 reserve role

AlphaTauri stand-in Liam Lawson has said he "wouldn't be happy to go back" to a Red Bull reserve role ahead of his last chance to claim a 2024 Formula 1 seat.

Warren Gatland: 'That is the last position we want to be in'

Wales are chasing a fourth successive Rugby World Cup last-eight appearance.

'It?s hot for us gingers' - An 8-0 split, cake and Darwin's theory of evolution

The Rugby World Cup is nothing if not a wild, raucous and surprising tournament on the field - and that absolutely applies to what some of the players and coaches let slip at press conferences off the pitch.