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Tana Umaga admits 'sharks are circling' around breakout Moana Pasifika star

Kyren Taumoefolau is garnering plenty of attention due to his blistering Super Rugby form.

The 25 best Premier League footballers the 'streets won't forget'

White Ferns stars missing from North-South series

Selectors are taking the opportunity to give some domestic players higher honours.

Black Caps: Latham out of Pakistan series, Bracewell to take over captaincy

Black Caps one-day skipper and wicket-keeper Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand.

The Biggest Boxing Matches Of All Time

Fans watching the Holyfield-Bowe rematch thought they'd seen everything, but what happened in the seventh round came out of nowhere.

England boss Thomas Tuchel reveals why Man United star Harry Maguire was really left out of his first Three Lions squad

Tuchel's first camp as the Three Lions boss is now over, having overseen a perfect start to his tenure as England boss with wins over both Albania and Latvia in World Cup qualifying.

Basketball: Breakers bring back club legend in new era

New Breakers owners make their first move by bringing back former player Dillon Boucher to oversee basketball operations.

How the mighty Brazil became a laughing stock: Vinicius Jr has not delivered and there's a reason they want Carlo Ancelotti, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

TOM COLLOMOSSE: As if being thrashed by their greatest rivals were not painful enough, Brazil had to stand and watch as world football's biggest wind-up merchant rubbed salt into the wound.

Australia and England will compete for the first rugby league Ashes series in 22 years - with Everton's new stadium confirmed as a host venue

The historic rivalry will re-ignite later this year, with the Kangaroos set to travel to the UK in October for a three-Test series.

Jonny Bairstow lifts the lid on following in the footsteps of late father David as he is appointed Yorkshire captain after England exile

RICHARD GIBSON: As revealed by Mail Sport on Monday, Yorkshire identified the 35-year-old Bairstow as the man to lead them on their return to the top flight of the County Championship.

RFU boss Bill Sweeney clings on to his job as he survives vote of no confidence - after receiving £1.1m salary despite union losing nearly £40m

Sweeney was left clinging to his job last year after he received a £1.1million salary at a time when the RFU posted a financial loss of nearly £40million and made 40 staff redundant.

Red Bull set to swap Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda after two races

Red Bull Racing are set to swap new-boy Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda just two races into new season, after a couple of tough outings for the 23-year-old as Max Verstappen's latest teammate

Bodybuilders Try The Olympic Gymnast Strength Test Without Practice

What happens when raw muscle meets elite body control? We put bodybuilders through the ultimate Olympic gymnast strength test - with zero prep. From iron crosses and planche holds to insane core and grip challenges, this test pushes them far beyond the weight room. Can brute strength match gymnast-level control and endurance? Let’s find out.

The worst referees in football history

Where Mercedes is missing out to "a smidge quicker" McLaren in F1 2025

Mercedes has the second-fastest F1 car so far in 2025, but where does it lose out to McLaren's pacesetting MCL39?

Much-debated Taranaki sports hub marks significant milestone

The Tūparikino Active Community Hub, the first phase of which was due to be complete in late 2027, would operate alongside New Plymouth Raceway.

Cricket: Dropped catches cost White Ferns

The White Ferns have been beaten in the final T20 international against Australia in Wellington.

Georgia Ellenwood, the Canadian heptathlete taking social media by storm

Premier League star shows how impressive the skills of a professional footballer really are as he is seen playing five-a-side with amateurs

An intricate array of neat touches, nutmegs and first-time finishes were on display as he stood head and shoulders above his counterparts during a game of five-a-side that was posted to TikTok.

Chelsea 'willing to pay over the odds to beat Real Madrid to the signing of in-demand Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen' this summer

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay over the odds to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen this summer.

Bayern Munich star is ruled out of action for SIX MONTHS after tearing ACL in major blow to the German giants

The German giants, who are top of the Bundesliga by six points - ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, the German champions - have their sights set on both domestic and European success this season.

Three-time America's Cup winner Matt Mitchell dies

Kiwi sailor Matt Mitchell, who won the America's Cup with three different teams, has died aged 53.

Everton set for major off-field rebuild ahead of moving into their new £800m stadium this summer

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Everton are to undergo a significant off-field revamp this summer ahead of their move to a new stadium.

Rory McIlroy reveals Augusta National changes after Hurricane Helene ripped through Masters course

Rory McIlroy has detailed the changes to Augusta National Golf Club ahead of The Masters, which tees off in mid-April, several months removed from when Hurricane Helene touched down.

Man City 'could sacrifice next Lionel Messi who arrived this YEAR' as makeweight in move for £42m-rated Spanish star

Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, and Abdukodir Khusanov have been parachuted straight into the side while teenagers Vitor Reis and Juma Bah are awaiting their Premier League bow.

Nottingham Forest dealt major Chris Wood blow ahead of FA Cup quarter-final clash with Brighton

Nottingham Forest have been dealt a huge Chris Wood blow ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Brighton on Saturday, as Nuno Espirito Santo's side look to continue their fairy-tale season.

Coaches react to Argentina thrashing Brazil to qualify for World Cup

Head coaches Dorival Junior and Lionel Scaloni react to Argentina thrashing Brazil 4-1 to become the first South American team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Big blow for Canes, Ardie back for MP

Team lists for all the New Zealand sides for round seven of Super Rugby Pacific.

2026 World Cup – Qualification groups set

After the international break and the various results in the Nations League, we now know exactly the groups for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (June 11 to July 19). There are 12 groups of 4 or 5 teams, with 16 qualifiers at the end (see rules after the draw). Many Paris Saint-Germain players are of course involved, especially those on the French national team. Le tirage au sort : Group A Germany Slovakia Northern Ireland Luxembourg Group B...

World Athletics to introduce genetic tests for women

Lord Seb Coe announces that female athletes will have to undergo a one-time genetic test to compete in women's events

F1: Liam Lawson says 'it's tough' after demotion

The Kiwi driver's demotion has been a big talking point in Formula One, with many rushing to his defence.

Peter Lever dead at 84: Former England bowler and Ashes-winning hero passes away after a short illness

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Peter Lever, an Ashes-winning hero from Ray Illingworth's 1970-71 tour of Australia, has died at the age of 84 after a short illness.

The only European player on a footy team full of Pacific Islanders reveals his surprising take on having to learn the haka

English rugby star Tom Savage has played more than 200 games of top-flight footy and competed against some of the biggest stars in the world - but performing the haka is a huge challenge for him.

Premier League clubs all agree change to summer transfer window

All Whites to play full schedule of matches in World Cup buildup

New Zealand secured their place in next year's tournament with a 3-0 victory over New Caledonia on Monday.

Bulls star Josh Giddey scores insane half-court buzzer beater to sink LeBron James and the Lakers

The Chicago Bulls secured an astonishing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers after Josh Giddey scored a buzzer beater from the opposite half of the court.

Terrific teen Sam Ruthe takes on world-class field at Melbourne's Maurie Plant Meet

The world's youngest four-minute miler will line up at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.

The 20 Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of All Time – Ranked from Lowest to Highest

Heavyweight boxing has always captured the imagination of sports fans like no other division. It’s the weight class where power, legacy, and larger-than-life personalities collide—and where one punch can change everything. In this article, we’ve taken a deep dive into boxing history to rank the 20 greatest heavyweights of all time. From dominant champions to fearless warriors, these fighters left an unforgettable mark on the sport and helped shape what heavyweight boxing is today.

Jack Wilshere reveals the Arsene Wenger trait he is trying to emulate as a manager - and how watching Mikel Arteta 'inspired' his own coaching journey

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC HOGAN: It is strange that in someone so young we have already seen so many incarnations of Jack Wilshere.

Frank Warren names shock alternative opponent to Oleksandr Usyk for Daniel Dubois - as the Brit eyes return to the ring after beating Anthony Joshua

Dubois is expected to return to the ring this summer after defending his title by stopping Anthony Joshua inside five rounds at Wembley Stadium last September.

Luke Littler speaks after his Premier League darts win

Littler spoke to media after beating Luke Humphries 6-1 in Newcastle's final.

Black Cap's spinner Adi Ashok completes cricket comeback

Adi Ashok is back in the Black Caps for the first time since 2023.

Fans divided as 'shocking' bunker review rules out Penrith try - as Rabbitohs condemn Panthers to their third loss on the hop

In one of the worst defeats of their five-year run, the Panthers fell behind 28-0 at half-time on Thursday night at Accor Stadium before eventually being beaten 28-18.

NRL: Dylan Walker granted immediate release from Warriors contract

The utility has been granted an early release from the NRL side on compassionate grounds to return to Australia immediately.

A-League: Auckland and Brisbane a tale of two different seasons

Auckland FC return on top after the FIFA break whereas Brisbane Roar are battling to avoid the wooden spoon.

Former Tottenham hero announces decision to retire at the end of the season after admitting it's 'harder and harder' to meet the physical demands of the game

An ex-Tottenham defender has announced he will retire at the end of the season. The 37-year-old currently plays for Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht.

How a "worried" Red Bull plans to rebound after glum start to F1 2025

Red Bull is planning a deep dive into its 2025 Formula 1 car struggles after an eye-opening Chinese Grand Prix, but despite McLaren's dominance, the team is not resigned to defeat just yet

Phil Foden shares his thoughts on Man City's turbulent season - and reveals why Gareth Southgate's departure was 'gutting' for England

The PFA Players' Player of the Year has endured an uneven season with the serial champions, with Pep Guardiola's side in unknown waters ahead of the sharp end of their 2024-25 campaign.

Naholo scores a hat trick as Hurricanes obliterate Waratahs

Clark Ladlaw's side clicked into gear in a big way against the hapless and banged up New South Wales outfit.

Kenya goalkeeper is accused of match fixing in 4-1 defeat by Cameroon as the country's football federation launch investigation amid bizarre goals

Patrick Matasi, 37, has played 26 times for Kenya, and lined up from the start of their 4-1 defeat by Cameroon in October, which was a group stage match to qualify for this year's competition.