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Black Ferns slip to third in world rankings after Canada loss
The world champion Black Ferns have suffered a historic 22-19 loss to Canada in their Pacific Four rugby test decider in Christchurch.
NRL: Tuaupiki stars in shock 22-20 Warriors win over Penrith
The Warriors have scored a "huge" 22-20 NRL win over the three-time defending champion Penrith Panthers, ending a four-game losing streak in the upset.
Pulse remain undefeated after beating Stars
The Stars' miserable start to the ANZ Netball Premiership continues, suffering their sixth loss in a row.
Runner Maia Ramsden within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
New Zealand runner Maia Ramsden has smashed the national women's 1500m record and gone within a whisker of Olympic qualification.
Black Ferns wary of Canada 'maul threat' in Pacific Four test
The World Champion Black Ferns host Canada in their second test match of the Pacific Four Series in one of the most compelling games of the series.
Phoenix coach praises 'electric' vibe of record crowd
Their effort was in vain, but Giancarlo Italiano is proud of the way Wellington came out to support their team.
Pulse's Walmsley out of action with knee injury
Central Pulse and Silver Ferns shooter Amelia Walmsley will miss at least eight weeks of netball with a serious knee injury.
Late McKenzie penalty hands Chiefs a fourth straight win
An out-of-sorts Chiefs needed a late Damian McKenzie penalty to beat the Rebels 26-23 and entrench their top-four status.
Black Ferns make change up front for Canada
The Black Ferns have made one change for Sunday's test against Canada in Christchurch.
Watene-Zelezniak to bring up 200 NRL games
The cult hero winger will reach the mark against one of his former clubs at NRL's Magic Round this weekend.
Netball: Major blow to Southern Steel veteran
The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the remainder of the ANZ Premiership through injury.
Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia
Dame Noeline Taurua will join successful Australian Super Netball side, the NSW Swifts, as a specialist coach.
Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year
Five Phoenix players have been named in the A-League players team of the year.
NZ Rugby finalises governance proposals
Two options are on the table for the special general meeting at the end of the month, however only one is consistent with the Pilkington Report's findings.
'Definitely down on confidence' – Warriors look to rebound at Magic Round
Warriors coach Andrew Webster takes a changed side to Suncorp Stadium to face the Panthers.
Kiwi snooker legend Dene O'Kane dead at 61
New Zealand snooker legend Dene O'Kane has died in Auckland.
Kiwi paired with Coco Gauff at Italian Open
New Zealand's Erin Routliffe has been paired with world number three Coco Gauff at the Italian Open.
Egan re-signs with Warriors for two more seasons
Egan has been one of the standouts in an up and down Warriors effort in 2024.
'It's up to me to pick him' - Robertson weighs in on Cane's future
The new All Black coach also hinted that he has been in discussions with Cane's successor.
Sam Cane to retire from international rugby
He's decided to focus on spending more time with family - and sign a long-term contract with Suntory Goliath in Tokyo. Video
Fox records second top-10 finish, Alker tops money winners
Auckland's Ryan Fox has fired four birdies on the back nine to shoot up the leader board in the final round of the PGA's Myrtle Beach Classic.
Full stadium would give Phoenix 'the extra half a goal that we need'
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says they go into the second leg of the A-league semi-final with "destiny in our own hands" after his side's big defensive effort last night.
Olympic champion Carrington beaten in Paris build-up
Fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher pipped Olympic champion Lisa Carrington by 0.33 seconds to win the K1 500m at the World Cup in Hungary.
Kiwi wins prestigious Badminton horse trials
Caroline Powell has become just the second New Zealand woman to win the event.
Netball: Pulse defeat Tactix by six goals to claim fifth straight win
The Central Pulse extended their winning run in the ANZ Premiership, beating the Tactix 36-30 in a gruelling top-of-the-table clash.