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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc retires from T20 International cricket ahead of New Zealand series.

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is set to sign a deal for his next fight.

Craig McMillan has become a full-time White Ferns assistant coach.

Injury and a loan move opens the door for two under-20 footballers to join All Whites for games against Australia.

Halfback Cam Roigard and midfield back Timoci Tavatavanawai have been ruled out of both tests against the Springboks but a former All Black has had a shock recall.

The seasoned pole vaulter will complete a low-key year by lining up at the athletics world championships after winning late inclusion in the New Zealand team.

Faf De Klerk comes in as halfback cover, joining Grant Williams, Cobus Reinach and Morne van den Berg.

They are among the eight clubs that have won bids to contest the first-ever professional football league in the Oceania region next year.

He will remain in New Zealand until after the 2027 World Cup and the next British and Irish Lions tour.

The Canterbury high jumper has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

The Crusaders will play more games at Christchurch's Addington Stadium before moving to the new Te Kaha ground.

The Kiwi was beaten in the second round of the women's singles 6-2, 6-3 by 19th seed Elise Mertens of Belgium.

The Stars have been quick to replace their goal shoot by signing Martina Salmon from the Tactix.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the team were "looking forward" to the challenge ahead.

Two oak trees have been planted in Zurich's Circle Park in honour of US sprint legend and 1936 Olympic champion Jesse Owens.

Shane Christie told media last year he wanted to donate his brain for research into concussions. Tasman Rugby's chief says he's shocked and gutted.

The Black Ferns look likely to be without a trio of injured players for next Monday's second Rugby World Cup pool game against Japan.

In a statement the NRL said it was not satisfied Brandon Smith was charged with an offence that triggered the automatic no-fault stand-down condition in NRL.

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will play for their provincial unions this weekend.

The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt.

The highly anticipated showdown at Eden Park will feature South Africa's talismanic skipper, as well as several other players recovered from injury.

The defending World Cup champions have received good news, with a trio of injured players set to stay with the team.

Alex Paulsen's English Premier League club AFC Bournemouth has confirmed the season-long move.

New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs competed in three Diamond League 100m events this season.

Kiwis 13-Test international and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith is reportedly facing drugs and sports betting charges.