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Alice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby stars

OPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.

'It seemed like the world was ending': How world motocross champion is tackling health setbacks

Courtney Duncan is focusing on her health, with no set date for her racing return.

Kiwi racing driver’s narrow road to the top

She made history in 2023, winning at Indianapolis with an all-female team.

Daughter of Warriors legend inspires NRLW victory

Ivana Lauitiiti scored a try in her NRLW debut match against North Queensland.

'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legend

Nadene Lomu said neither the author nor publisher contacted her about the book.

Liam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders

OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.

Alice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby stars

OPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.

NZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in Rotorua

The Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.

Kiwis, NRL star stopped and questioned by police at Queensland Airport

The 29-year-old is set to make his 150th NRL appearance on Sunday.

Top-four hopes fading as Warriors belted by Bulldogs

The Warriors may want to flush the dunny and move on after this result against the Dogs.

Warriors Women cruise to back-to-back NRLW wins with complete performance

As the heavens opened at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, so did the floodgates for the visitors.

Warriors' cult hero and longest-serving player tipped to depart

The futures of Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale and Te Maire Martin are up in the air.

Suliman proves perfect replacement for stablemate forced out of hurdle

Stable wins Grand National Hurdles days after having to scratch their favoured runner.

Perennial placegetter picks Grand day to finally come out on top

A trainer who has tasted Auckland Cup success has now captured a historic Grand National.

West Coast chasing Grand National four-peat

The 10-year-old has a shot at joining one of racing's rarest clubs at Riccarton today.

Forgotten superstar of harness racing ready for comeback

Auckland Cup winner Akuta poses a punting price puzzle in his return at Alexandra Park.

'Wasn't my time': The frontrunner to replace Silver Ferns captain

Filda Vui is a strong chance to fill the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

Silver Ferns confirm five new tests

Dame Noeline Taurua's applauding the extra test matches ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Netball NZ non-committal on player pay cuts with new broadcast deal

The ANZ Premiership will be broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ next season.

Why the ANZ Premiership’s best shooter won’t play for the Silver Ferns

Amelia Walmsley will miss the Taini Jamison series against South Africa.

87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat

The journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.

'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student ban

Debate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.

'Not okay': Top NZ rower cops booze ban after bolting from US police in post-regatta incident

Zack Rumble was being questioned over an alleged assault in Seattle.

‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best

How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.

'It seemed like the world was ending': How world motocross champion is tackling health setbacks

Courtney Duncan is focusing on her health, with no set date for her racing return.

'Head and shoulders above': McLaren's rise to F1 dominance

Zak Brown's leadership and key hires revitalised McLaren's performance.

Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle

OPINION: What we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP

The Kiwi held off the world champion for his second points finish in a row.

Black Caps player ratings: Who missed their chance in Zimbabwe series win?

OPINION: How New Zealand rated in their 2-0 series sweep.

Black Caps thrash Zimbabwe for largest test win as Foulkes takes five-for

Once again, New Zealand won inside three days to seal a 2-0 series sweep.

Centuries galore as Black Caps' batters bash Zimbabwe into the dirt

Two wickets, and plenty of records, fell on day two of the second test.

Deja vu: Black Caps openers take control after Henry routs Zimbabwe

New Zealand already hold a first innings lead after day one in Bulawayo.

'Shameful': Tennis star shares vile messages after loss in Montreal

Elina Svitolina was attacked by online trolls after her shock loss to Naomi Osaka.

ASB Classic: Exclusive – Tennis arena upgrade under way as council injects $1.5m

The roof project has been a talking point for years – but this is the biggest step yet.

Why Venus Williams is making a surprise comeback to tennis

Venus Williams returns after a 16-month layoff at the DC Open this week.

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title in another Alcaraz classic

The 23-year-old is the first Italian to win at the All England Club.

Flag football: The growing NZ sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028

The five-a-side version of American football is making a leap in Aotearoa.

Jugger: A combat sport using pool noodles

Jugger is a combination of touch rugby and capture the flag, using padded "weapons". Video / Dean Purcell

Black Caps player ratings: Who missed their chance in Zimbabwe series win?

OPINION: How New Zealand rated in their 2-0 series sweep.

$200k 'Run it Straight' winner apologises after Kiwi teen's death

Vulangi Olosoni, the winner of a $200k 'run it straight' final in Dubai, has apologised for influencing youth to take part in the controversial sport.

Warriors' cult hero and longest-serving player tipped to depart

The futures of Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale and Te Maire Martin are up in the air.

Lightning halts play in PGA Tour playoffs as Fox falls further back

Ryan Fox improved on his opening-round performance but remains well off the pace.

The high-risk nature of Carlos Ulberg's first UFC headliner

A bout that was scheduled to take place twice last year will take centre stage in Perth.

Pampellone knocked out in interim world title fight

Pampellone fell to a seventh-round TKO loss in his bid to clinch the WBA belt.

Alice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby stars

OPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.

West Coast chasing Grand National four-peat

The 10-year-old has a shot at joining one of racing's rarest clubs at Riccarton today.

Herald Sport 10-fer weekend quiz

Test your sporting knowledge in the Herald Sport weekend quiz.

'It seemed like the world was ending': How world motocross champion is tackling health setbacks

Courtney Duncan is focusing on her health, with no set date for her racing return.