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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"

'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.

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.

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.

Watch: Heartwarming moment NRL star Walsh gifts young fan training jersey

The Broncos dynamo put a huge smile on his small supporter's face.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Honda’s India MotoGP pace “unexpected” but ‘not real’

Despite both factory Honda riders making it directly into Q2 for the first time in MotoGP 2023 at the Indian Grand Prix, Joan Mir believes its pace is ‘not real’.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

'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.

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

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

Ireland have never played South Africa at the World Cup.

'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.

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.

'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.

'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.

Russell will keep "rolling the dice" despite Singapore F1 crash

George Russell insists that he will keep "rolling the dice" and taking risks in an effort to get his Mercedes Formula 1 team into a winning position in 2023.

This Rare 1969 Yamaha TR2 Homologation Racer Is Looking For A New Home

It's located in San Diego, California and sold on a bill of sale only.

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

Watch the moment here.

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

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

'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.

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.

Kia and Mercedes drivers get into terrifying game of cat and mouse on country lanes

Both drivers, Kevin Rowley, 59, and Michael Drage, 50, who live in Northampton, were interviewed by officers and were subsequently charged with dangerous driving.

‘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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

'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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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".

How David Seymour and Winston Peters hogged the mic in the minor party leaders debate

Winston Peters and David Seymour filled up significantly more air time than Marama Davidson and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.

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

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

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

'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."

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.