Stories by Clay Wilson

The All Blacks' hopes of a third successive Rugby World Cup have been smashed by a superior English squad in Yokohama.

The All Blacks play England in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal and the fans are already there debating the merits of their teams.

The England coach Eddie Jones' silver tongue is in stinging form and shooting verbal barbs ahead of this weekend's mouth watering RWC semifinal against the All Blacks. Video

Japanese fans were left philosophical after their dream run at the Rugby World Cup while South African fans are now contemplating a semi-final against Wales.

The All Blacks have powered their way into the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup, with the two-time defending champions walloping Ireland 46-14 in their quarterfinal at Tokyo Stadium.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was typically philosophical on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

What has happened in previous match ups between South Africa and Japan counts for little in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

After a day of tensions over the impact of Typhoon Hagibis for Rugby World Cup players and officials, the All Blacks say they are preparing to hunker down to ride out the typhoon.

The Kiwi who has officially become one of the biggest stars in one of the world's fastest growing sports says he's just getting started. Video

Next year's Tokyo Olympics are expected to be the hottest ever, and NZ athletes are preparing for the sweltering conditions with a special heat chamber. Video

The right men, for a mighty difficult job.

Well before his UFC debut 18 months ago, Israel Adesanya predicted he would fight Kiwi-born Australian Robert Whittaker for the world middleweight title in 2019. Video

The Warriors believe their first home game in rugby league's NRL-W competition has come at the perfect time.

The potential of Supercars history on home soil has New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin extra excited for this weekend's Auckland Supersprint event.

Brent Impey has had enough.

A traditional christening, for a boat that is anything but.

Atu Moli will have a full heart but an almost empty bank account if he earns selection in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this weekend.

The Black Caps will be hoping for a repeat of their 2012 Tour to Sri Lanka in this week's second cricket Test in Colombo.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says their thumping victory in the Bledisloe Cup decider has both answered - and created - questions as they get set to name their World Cup squad.

Last month's Cricket World Cup final is tough enough to re-live as a Black Caps fan, so imagine what it's like as one of the New Zealand players directly involved.

A long-held connection with a Tall Blacks legend has helped smooth Dan Shamir's transition into his role as the new coach of the Breakers.

Simon Child says the devastating manner of his last match for the New Zealand men's hockey team helped him push past a debilatating injury that threatened to end his international career.

The final countdown to next year's Olympics in Japan is officially on for many of our country's top athletes.

Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson earned the tag of world class batsman long before the almost-completed Cricket World Cup in England, writes Clay Wilson. Video

For those who experience it, getting your name read out as part of the All Blacks for the first time is a dream come true.