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Super Rugby Pacific teams: Kereru-Symes answers Hurricanes hooker shortage

All five New Zealand Super Rugby teams are playing in round 11.

Tall Blacks, Breakers sharpshooter Penney admitted to FIBA Hall of Fame

The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.

Are LeBron James' NBA Playoff days with the Los Angeles Lakers numbered?

'Trying not to get emotional': Highlanders' Tongan stars brace for historic return to Nuku'alofa

Prop Saula Ma'u and halfback Folau Fakatava have already been inundated with family requests for tickets.

'Up The Bars' or Ma Te Wah'? Fans score as Warriors look to name new pub

The team are thirsty for a name for their new bar - and the fans are here for it.

Breakers confirm addition of former NBA forward Bolden for 2024/25 ANBL

The Australian-born big man was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers in 2017.

Demetriou sacked by Rabbitohs after horror start to 2024 NRL season

Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has been rumoured to take over the club in 2025.

Call from All Blacks coach prompts Crusaders backline reshuffle

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is considering midfielder David Havili as a back up first five, urging the Crusaders to play him there.

Bailley Unahi’s Paralympic goals: 'I couldn't ask for a better lifestyle'

She has just returned from three months in Europe, honing her talent in the paraskiing sit-ski discipline.

Football round-up: Party at Chiefy’s? Phoenix sweating on final A-League fixture

Analysis - We're on the brink of the biggest game in their history - but not a single 'Nix player will kick a ball in anger, Mathew Nash writes.

Football Ferns Stott, Fraser voted onto A-League Women's Team of Season

Defender Rebekah Stott makes her second appearance in the all-star selection.

Thiago Silva’s Chelsea exit leaves key issue for Mauricio Pochettino to solve

Thiago Silva’s Chelsea exit leaves key issue for Mauricio Pochettino to solve - The mentality at Stamford Bridge has to change if Pochettino is to push on towards success

May sports highlights: What's coming up

Everything you need to know about the upcoming month's action.

NZ great Carter insists All Blacks eligibility rules shouldn't be changed

The two-time World Cup winner believes off-shore players - including "best No. 10 in the world" Richie Mo'unga - should remain ineligible for All Blacks selection.

Why playing Premier League games in the US is the last thing football needs

Why playing Premier League games in the US is the last thing football needs - Comment: As the Premier League’s American TV partner said it would ‘push’ for fixtures to be played in the US, the prospect of more global expansion is an insult to football fans and further proof of clubs detaching from their community roots

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says

Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says - The father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been charged with abusing one of his other children, his lawyer says

'Very appreciative': All Blacks nudge Crusaders towards Havili's first-five selection against Reds

The talented utility has already played at fullback and midfield for the national team.

Tottenham hit by injury blow ahead of Chelsea visit with two ruled out for rest of season

Tottenham hit by injury blow ahead of Chelsea visit with two ruled out for rest of season - Timo Werner has been denied a reunion with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

TNA Wrestling legend Matt Hardy breaks down major changes to Broken characte

WWE's Matt Hardy is best known for his time as one half of The Hardy Boyz tag team with his brother Jeff Hardy. He also played as Broken, which went on to be one of the most talked about WWE characters of all time.

Afoa, Capewell return for NZ Warriors against Newcastle Knights

The two forwards are recovered and ready roll for Sunday.

Why Arne Slot is the perfect manager to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

The Red Bull RB17 Hypercar Debuts at Goodwood This Year

Even with Adrian Newey leaving the Formula 1 team, he will finish the hypercar project.

Why Cardiff City demands £100 million from Nantes after the death of Emiliano Sala

2024 NFL Draft Grades - AFC

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

Black Ferns select three uncapped players for Pacific Four Series

"We have seen these players perform strongly during Super Rugby Aupiki."

Fairweather, Clareburt headline strong NZ swimming team for Paris Olympics

Nine swimmers will take to the pool in France.

Unexpected Black Ferns call-up puts scare through rookie King's family

The Hurricanes Poua first-five was minding the farm, when she got the call.

Phoenix put A-League premiership disappointment behind to chase bigger target

Wellington watched Central Coast Mariners clinch the regular season crown in the last game of the schedule.

'100 percent ready to go': Blues forward Suafoa eyes return against Rebels after cancer scare

The Māori All Black was diagnosed with high grade sarcoma last November.

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary

‘That’s crap’: Republican Senators on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary - ‘I don’t think there’ll ever be too many women athletes who will make like the stars,’ said Senator Tommy Tuberville

Vettel to drive Senna's 1993 McLaren in F1 Imola tribute

Sebastian Vettel will demo Ayrton Senna's 1993 McLaren at Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as a tribute to the Brazilian Formula 1 icon.

Mariners clinch A-League premiership, deprive Phoenix with win over Adelaide

The Wellington side needed their rivals to lose their final game to snatch the regular season crown.

Hurricanes hooking stocks thin as team's defence in the spotlight

Coach Clark Laidlaw is demanding his team responds after last week's "poor performance".

Anton Ferdinand sends message to John Terry over alleged racial abuse: ‘We’ll look at footage unblurred’

Anton Ferdinand sends message to John Terry over alleged racial abuse: ‘We’ll look at footage unblurred’ - Ferdinand tagged Terry in a tweet after the former Chelsea captain commented on the 2011 incident in a podcast with Simon Jordan last week

Zarco doesn't have "very positive comments" about new Honda MotoGP prototype

LCR rider Johann Zarco was unimpressed by Honda’s new MotoGP prototype after trying it for the first time in the post-Spanish GP test.

Phoenix fear no one in A-League play-offs

Wellington Phoenix's David Dome says his side fears no one going into the A-League men's play-offs.

'They've let us down': Clareburt's fears for fair Paris Olympics after Chinese swimming scandal

"A an athlete in New Zealand, we feel like we have different treatment compared to the Chinese."

Barry, Barbarouses claim supreme honours at Wellington Phoenix awards

Both sides enjoyed their most successful regular seasons in club history.

Are Tiger Woods' days as a professional golfer numbered?

Former boxing world champion dies aged 57

Graeme Souness hits out at Liverpool after their late season collapse

Graeme Souness tells Liverpool's stars to 'look themselves in the mirror' after their late season collapse as the Reds legend claims it is 'not a healthy situation' for Jurgen Klopp's successor to walk in to.

Football: Phoenix miss out on Premiers Plate as Mariners beat Adelaide

The Phoenix have finished in second place in the A-league minor premiership, after the Central Coast Mariners beat Adelaide United 2-0 tonight.

‘It’s my happy place’ - Dan Carter kicking goals for kids in the Pacific

The All Black legend and now UNICEF ambassador launches the Beat Dan Carter kicking challenge.

Black Ferns book blockbuster test against archrivals England Roses at Twickenham

The stadium capacity of 82,000 would smash the world record crowd for women' rugby.

RB reveals “chameleon” F1 Miami GP livery

The RB Formula 1 team has unveiled a multi-coloured one-off livery for the Miami Grand Prix.

US congressman accuses F1 owners of 'cartel-like behavior'

The bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. John James, claimed the mass media conglomerate was engaging in 'cartel-like behavior' by preventing the Indiana-based team from entering the sport.

Young Stars align as defections, injuries, maternity leave rock ANZ Premiership campaign

The two-time runners-up are still chasing their first win of the season.

Bagnaia thinks “Marquez would adapt well” to factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would "adapt well" to Ducati's factory MotoGP team should he be promoted after this year, according to world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Tensions may have got worse at Red Bull between Christian Horner & Helmut Marko

The power struggle between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko has been tested once again after Red Bull's team principal has publicly dismissed some of Marko's claims.