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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.

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.

'We?ve seen it coming up against them in the URC': Ireland familiar with Boks

Jack Crowley believes Johnny Sexton’s remarkable longevity has blazed a trail for Ireland’s aspiring fly-halves rather than impeded their international opportunities.

Felipe Massa sues Formula 1, can Lewis Hamilton stay focused in Japan?

'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."

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.

Golf: Phil Mickelson says he’s done with gambling after claim he’s wagered more than $1b

Phil Mickelson says he crossed the line from moderate wagering to addiction.

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

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

Son Michael Schumacher: "particularly sad"

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

F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 would face "disarray" if Felipe Massa wins his legal bid to overturn the 2008 championship and sets a precedent that others follow.

'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.

Changing name to Aotearoa, transgender sport and speeding fines: Where Hipkins, Luxon stand on popular issues

The two leaders faced off in TVNZ's leaders' debate for the first time on Tuesday.

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.

Banned New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson arrested

Disgraced former New Zealand athlete Zane Robertson has reportedly been arrested in Kenya after being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.

‘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.

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.

Japanese GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display in the pitlane as teams prepare for the Japanese Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

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.

'Cool, really cool': Warriors faithful learn team song to celebrate winning season at Mt Smart

The Auckland-based side may not enjoy that same luxury at Suncorp Stadium this week.

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.

Report: Another Australia player ruled out of the World Cup

Australia's 19-year-old fullback Max Jorgensen has been ruled out of the World Cup, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

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.

How Michael Schumacher's accident changed his brother Ralf

'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.

Who is next to commit through 2026 after Verstappen and Piastri?

Oscar Piastri became the second Formula 1 driver after Max Verstappen to commit to a team until after 2025, when the new engine regulations take effect. Given the new regulations coming into force in the 2026 F1 season, it is important for drivers to make the right choice when signing a new contract.

'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.

'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.

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.

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".

Why England's infamous celebrations might actually be holding them back

Whether the England team sat down one day and decided to overegg their celebratory pudding or whether it happened organically may never be known, but they surely never expected it would evoke such outcry far and wide.

South Africa v Ireland prediction, Rugby World Cup 2023, Group B clash

Ireland have never played South Africa at the World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2023 results so far, schedule, fixtures and kickoff times in NZ

A full list of all the results and fixtures from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown missing after his mother is found dead

Young impresses with half-century, rain washes out Blackcaps v Bangladesh opener

The opener made his fourth ODI fifty, but less than 34 overs were able to be bowled in Mirpur.

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

Watch the moment here.

Five reasons why the Springboks will beat Ireland

We’ve never been here before. Thanks to a quirk of the draw and recent inconsistencies from the New Zealand All Blacks, we’ve got the top two ranked teams in the world squaring off before the knockouts. Whatever your views are on the lopsided nature of this World Cup, this is something to celebrate.

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.

Golf: Ryan Fox reflects on BMW PGA Championship win and eyes future on both sides of the Atlantic

'It's going to be hard to come down from [winning] and play again this week.'

What happened to Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2018 US Open?

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.

'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.

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

Return of the Ferns

Football, netball, cricket and rugby - it's all on for Kiwi women's sports teams across the globe this weekend. Merryn Anderson gives the lowdown on all the Ferns action. Did you think, with the wave of World Cups receding from our shores, women's sport was about to take a back seat? Think again. There are still plenty of opportunities to support our women’s sport teams, with the return of four of the Ferns teams in a bumper weekend of sport....

'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.

'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.

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

Taming the Broncos: How Webster plans to help Warriors tame Brisbane stars in NRL finals bout

Limiting Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds is at the top of Andrew Webster's agenda, as the Warriors eye a Grand Final berth.