Waikato sports news
Chiefs welcome new faces for pre-season clash
The Chiefs named a squad of 37 players for the match in Taranaki.
On the road again: Poverty Bay polo players clocking up the kms
Poverty Bay A pipped 4-3 by Hawke's Bay team in the Dewar Cup zero-goal final.
Racing: Kingsclere singing for joy as Orchestral hits high notes
'I say to myself if my grandmother wanted this horse, would I buy it for her.'
The remarkable journey from $20k broodmare to $1.1m yearling star
The filly is a full-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Prowess.
Hong Kong Jockey Club pays $625k for Savabeel colt at Karaka
The colt, from Trelawney Stud, will be trained in Australia before heading to Hong Kong.
Karaka Millions: Te Akau takes out mega money double at Ellerslie
Two fillies combined with two Australian jockeys to continue the stable's domination.
Orchestral must shrug off bum notes of this season
She has strong backing for Karaka Millions night but recent showings have been below par.
Trainer’s party night advice: ‘Get on the Bourbon train’
Trainer Stephen Marsh sounds a little like a liquor salesman before the Karaka Millions.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.
Gisborne waka ama paddler Queen of Karāpiro once again
Akayshia Williams powers her way to a seventh victory in the blue-ribbon waka ama race.
‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year Honour
The former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.
Hay and Duffy star as Black Caps seal series win
The Black Caps brushed aside Sri Lanka thanks to a quartet who missed the World Cup squad.
The try that wowed fans: How Smiler-Ah Kiong captured top honours
Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong wins Fans Try of the Year at the 2024 ASB Rugby Awards.
Sport news from around NZ
‘He got caught’: Adesanya knocked out in UFC return
Adesanya started strong before falling to his third loss in a row.
Six Nations: Ireland earn comeback win over England
All the action as Ireland beat England to open their Six Nations campaign
More Waikato sports news
Waikato to host major road cycling event in 2026 and 2027
The dates, course for the Elite Road Cycling National Championships still to be confirmed.
Why Stephen Marsh's bold decision paid off at Ellerslie
Trainer Stephen Marsh celebrates as Provence wins, earning over $169,000.
Former Manawatū coach joins Chiefs in new pathways role
Chiefs tap Mike Rogers for global talent search, boosting player pathways.