Whanganui sport news
Whanganui athletics: Strong team showings at cross country champs
More than 100 runners competed at the schools event at Dudding Lake.
'Pretty special': Rugby veteran celebrates 400th senior game milestone
Brad Carr made his debut for the Feilding Yellows Senior A team when he was 17.
'Homecoming': Classic All Blacks to face Steelform Whanganui
Several former All Blacks have been confirmed and Conrad Smith is set to referee.
Rugby: Taihape prepare for crucial Rātana clash
Coach Sefo Bourke expects a tough match against Rātana on Saturday.
Whanganui teen to represent NZ at World Junior Squash Championships
The teenage sensation will head to Cairo in July for the Junior World Championships.
Kaierau eye playoff berth in critical club rugby match
Player-coach Beau Herewini leads a young Kaierau team aiming for the playoffs.
'Honoured': Pétra Allen steps into role as Whanganui Rugby chair
Jason Caskey and Aaron Currie are the board's new members.
Rugby: Taihape's young guns aim for crucial quarter-final spots
Coach Slade Hay-Horton, recovering from a leg injury, leads a young Taihape team.
Rugby: Rātana face critical match against Border
Player-coach Jamie Hughes returns, boosting team morale and leadership.
'No one does ops like Kat': NZ loses athletics high performance leader
She will join Athletics Australia as head of performance environments and operations.
Rugby: Kaierau ready for Border challenge
Border, last year's champions, have yet to secure a victory this season.
Netball: Pirates secure victory with strong second half
All the action from David Jones Motors Premier Netball.
Rugby: Taihape second on premier table after first round
Taihape defeated Border 26-20, continuing their winning streak at Dallison Park.
Whanganui dragon boater to represent NZ at world champs
Anne Kauika is the only Whanganui-based racer selected for the Black Dragons squad.
Rugby: Ruapehu and Marist Knights face off in pivotal clash
Ruapehu host Marist Knights at Rochfort Park this Saturday.
Club rugby: Old rivals face off as race for semifinals heats up
Rātana and Marist meet at the Pā in a crucial rematch on Saturday.
Athletics: Young athletes climb ranks
The Whanganui rankings list top performances for the 2024-2025 season.
Rugby: Kaierau claim Paul Mitchell Cup
A wrap of the weekend's club rugby in Whanganui.
Club rugby: Marist stun with win over Border
It was Marist's first win since 2019 over the five-time defending champions.
Rugby: Marist and Border chase first win of season
The Jake Alabaster Memorial Shield adds extra incentive for both sides.
Rugby: Top Whanganui women's teams set for clash
Marist hosts Rātana at Cooks Gardens at 6.30pm on May 8.
Whanganui teen rower to represent New Zealand in US
The 16-year-old considers the opportunity a step towards her Olympic dream.
Sport news around NZ
'Trying to do things better': How hip injury led Fox to lifestyle change
'I'm trying to do a little bit better and obviously it's helped out on the golf course.'
Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for
The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.
Broadcast shake-up: NPC rugby on free-to-air with TVNZ
Sky will retain rights to national teams and Super Rugby, sharing NPC games with TVNZ.
'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle
The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.
More local sport news
Athletics: Youth tours offer benefits beyond competition
Jono Maples will compete in England and Belgium this month.
Rugby: Taihape snatch last-minute victory against Rātana
A penalty try clinched the win for Taihape.
ACC data shows improvement with sport-induced concussions
The Whanganui District's concussion claim costs were down nearly $238,900 from 2023.
Taihape face unbeaten Rātana in crucial club rugby clash
A preview of this weekend's premier competition.
Whanganui club rugby: Horrocks boosts Whanganui Shield defence
A preview of this weekend's senior and women's club rugby.