All Blacks XV: Coach Clayton McMillan’s message to Hoskins Sotutu with questions over international future

Clayton McMillan believes the Blues No 8 belongs with New Zealand.

Daniel Ricciardo gets a stunning career lifeline to compete in Australia's most famous race

The West Australian star's Formula One career came to a sad and controversial end in Singapore last month - but he's been given an option to stay behind the wheel in Aussie motor sport's holy grail.

Wayne Rooney breaks his silence on Plymouth red card - after being charged with improper conduct by the FA for furiously clashing with the referee in win over Blackburn

The former Man United man was dismissed after he reacted angrily to Blackburn's equaliser being allowed to stand in the 86th minute of Saturday's home encounter.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe heads to Japan leaving a legacy that will last longer than a lifetime, but that’s not all

"Our tikanga, our values ... I think they’re very similar in the Japanese culture."

Micah Richards urges 'nervous wreck' England star to 'calm down' in possession in the Three Lions' shock 2-1 defeat by Greece at Wembley

Greece were good value for their win on Thursday night and had the ball in England's net on five occasions, though three of their goals were ruled out.

Andretti F1 plans unchanged after ownership change

Despite Michael Andretti's decision to step back from team ownership, the UK-based F1 operation has not thrown in the towel on its bid to be on the grid for 2026

Rory McIlroy heading to New Zealand to play Te Arai Links and Tara Iti

The world number three is set to spend part of his off-season in New Zealand.

Gareth Southgate makes promise not to return to coaching 'in the next year'

'I won't coach in the next year, for sure,' Southgate said at the ECA Europe general assembly in Athens. 'I'm certain of that.

Haas F1 team agrees technical partnership with Toyota

Haas is tying up with Toyota Gazoo Racing to work together in F1

End of an era: Wimbledon to ditch 147-year old tradition

Joe Root overhauls Sir Alastair Cook to become England's record Test run scorer

Joe Root has overhauled Sir Alastair Cook as England's record run scorer in Test cricket, passing his former captain's mark of 12,472 on day three of the series opener against Pakistan. Root arrived in the country needing 71 to take top spot and got there in his first innings, seizing a crown he has long been destined for in typically assured fashion on the third morning in Multan. The 33-year-old assumed the mantle with a check drive for four off Aamer Jamal, moving fifth on the all-time list in his 147th Test appearance - 14 fewer than Cook managed before his retirement in 2018.

Red Bull Rampage: Robin Goomes claims victory and challenges stereotypes at 2024 event

Robin Goomes titled her entry to the Utah event, 'Who’s going to keep the house clean?'

Noel Gallagher calls for Richard Masters to QUIT the Premier League: Oasis star slams CEO as 'mouthpiece for the red cartel' as Man City fan signs petition amid civil war between champions and league

Oasis star and Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher has signed a petition calling for Richard Master's immediate removal as Premier League CEO.

Peter Cormack dead aged 78: Liverpool pay tribute to club legend who won the league, FA Cup and UEFA Cup under Bill Shankly

Liverpool have announced the death of their former Liverpool midfielder Peter Cormack at the age of 78.

England were a shapeless mess and outplayed during their 2-1 defeat by Greece - Lee Carsley seemed to be strolling to his coronation as Gareth Southgate's successor but this was a nasty stumble, writes OLIVER HOLT

ENGLAND 1-2 GREECE - OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: This was what everyone had been demanding. Take the handbrake off, I believe is the phrase that was used for much of the summer.

Manchester United summer signing is diagnosed with heart condition - and set for a spell on the sidelines having experienced the same problem at his previous club

CHRIS WHEELER: Club sources say there was no emergency situation and the minor corrective procedure for a relatively normal condition was a success.

Warriors grant Marcelo Montoya release to return to Australia after four seasons

Marcelo Montoya bids farewell to Warriors after scoring 30 tries in 82 games.

NPC: Wellington too strong for Counties Manukau in first quarter-final of 2024 season

Top seeds Wellington raced in front and held off Counties in the first quarter-final.

IronMāori 2024: Strong participation expected as Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga takes charge after 15 years

Chairperson Mike Paku said the event had gone from 'strength to strength'.

Lee Carsley explains his thinking after Greece's shock-but-deserved win over England

Lee Carsley sidestepped questions about whether he wants the England job on a permanent basis after the interim boss said he will 'hopefully' be returning to his role with the Under-21s following next month's fixtures.

Is football's new curse real? Rodri, Son Heung-min and Kevin De Bruyne are among the stars that have been struck down by injury after complaining about fixture congestion

Recently, a worrying trend has emerged, with many of those who complained about fixture congestion suffering injuries.

Pacific Championships: Kiwis turn to Shaun Johnson after Jahrome Hughes ruled out

'Shaun didn’t hesitate when asked to help out his country.'

What to watch: The America’s Cup and the big unknown before race one

OPINION: The first-to-seven contest begins with two races on Sunday morning.

Melbourne Cup champion tragically dies, aged 24

Alongside Pop Rock, the Japanese pair made history in 2006, after they battled for first and second place at Flemington.

England fans clamour for Lee Carsley to play a striker amid woeful hour against Greece after interim Three Lions boss opted to play Jude Bellingham up front in Harry Kane's absence

The likes of Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer all started the Nations League game at Wembley on Thursday night, while captain Harry Kane missed the game through injury.

All Whites v Tahiti recap: New Zealand ease to victory in Fifa World Cup qualifier

It was a scrappy affair that never reached great heights but New Zealand got the job done.

Jockey Warren Kennedy optimistic about Te Rapa rides despite Snazzytavi’s draw

Drawn well, Snazzytavi would have been one of the horse to beat.

England v Pakistan: Jack Leach leads England to historic win against Pakistan in Multan test match

England win by an innings and 47-runs in a record-breaking match.

How Crankworx Rotorua is bouncing back from tough year

Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.

Gabby Williams conquers Europe after criticizing the WNBA and Caitlin Clark’s salary

Ryan Fox runs hot at Black Desert Championship

The Kiwi dropped shots early in Utah before going on a birdie spree.

Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams joins Auckland FC ownership group

'I still get homesick and any connection back to New Zealand is important for me.'

Stadium roof ripped off after tornadoes smash into Florida

Women’s America’s Cup: Pressure goes on as Team NZ at risk of missing semifinals

The pressure has shifted on to Team New Zealand in the women’s America’s Cup.

A year of netball rivalry decided by a single goal

One of the tightest rivalries in NZ sport has just produced another thriller, with Howick College of Auckland winning the national schools netball title The post A year of netball rivalry decided by a single goal appeared first on Newsroom.

Black Ferns world ranking on the line in final test of the year

The Black Ferns coaches are demanding the players take responsibility for some individual mistakes as the team stares down the barrel of some unwanted history.

Young Tauranga gymnast Azaria Tai has big Olympic dreams

Azaria Tai is 8 years old and excelled in her first competitive season.

England wrap up first Test win over Pakistan inside 96 minutes on day five to take 1-0 lead in the series after miraculous innings and 47-run victory in Multan

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MULTAN: England needed an hour and 36 minutes to wrap up one of their most famous away wins in Multan. But the side didn't always make life easy for themselves.

England's victory over Pakistan has to go down as one of their most incredible wins away from home, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

NASSER HUSSAIN: Having conceded 556 in the first innings, to then be able to score so many and get themselves a lead and to be able to find a way to get 20 wickets was remarkable.

Wimbledon line judges break their silence after being replaced by AI at the All England Club

Immaculately dressed officials courtside at SW19 has been one of the quintessential sights of a British summer for 147 years but the tradition will now be consigned to history.

Hugo Viana identifies Pep Guardiola replacement if he lands top Man City job

Black Ferns v France: Losing run crucial in preparing for 2025 World Cup, says Georgia Ponsonby

The reigning world champions could end the year with four straight defeats.

Kevin Bowring dead: Wales rugby great passes away aged 70 as tributes pour in for 'legend' of the game

Bowring led the team in 29 matches, securing a record of 15 wins and 14 defeats, between 1995 and 1998. He was Wales' first full-time professional coach when he took the role.

Rafael Nadal retires: Farewell to a tennis icon

Greece forward Vangelis Pavlidis dedicates goal to George Baldock after scoring against England in the Nations League - following death of former-team mate by 'drowning' at 31

The striker pointed to the sky and held his black armband aloft in tribute to Baldock after putting Greece 1-0 up in the 49th minute at Wembley.

Borussia Dortmund trigger Yan Couto's £25m obligation to buy just two MONTHS after Brazil international joined on loan from Man City - and he never played for Pep Guardiola's side in four years!

City fought off competition from European heavyweights such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich to lure Couta from Brazilian club Coritiba when he was just 17.

England vs Pakistan PLAYER RATINGS: Who batted like a genius in Multan? Which bowler stood up well to the heat and exhaustion? And who starred with the ball in a terrific comeback after nine months out?

England secured a record-breaking victory against Pakistan and lead the three-match series 1-0. Mail Sport assesses England's standout performers in Multan.

Marcelo Montoya to leave Warriors, former club likely destination

The winger leaves after 82 games for the Warriors.

Gallagher Premiership clubs are set to 'introduce away fan sections' at stadiums as rugby bosses look to seize on sport's growing popularity by improving the atmosphere at games

Gallagher Premiership bosses are set to follow football's lead and introduce designated away sections for fans at English club rugby matches.

History-making Bay of Plenty Steamers immortalised in doco

Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.