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Warriors playing for more than a win in Christchurch
The Warriors are leaving their 34-6 loss against the Tigers behind them with a lot more to play for this weekend when they face Manly in Christchurch.
Netball: Accountability key to Mystics fightback
The Northern Mystics haven't won a Premiership match since July last year and defender Erena Mikaere says accountability is key to making headway.
Netball: Why the Silver Ferns need the 'Temepara' touch
Sports call - Silver Fern great Temepara Bailey has already made her mark domestically, Ravinder Hunia explains why Noeline Taurua should take note ahead of the 2019 Netball World Cup.
Irene van Dyk: "Playing men made me a better netballer."
Silver Fern great Irene van Dyk believes men's netball skills are being underrated and playing them during her international career made her a better player.
Noeline Taurua's bold move toward gender-neutral netball
Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua has smashed through international netball's glass ceiling in a bid to grow the sport she loves.
Netball: Canterbury coach recalls 'frightening' lockdown
Mainland Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek recalls the sick feeling in her stomach while in lockdown during mosque terror attack on Friday.
NZ's rich MMA history unfolding on world stage
Muay Thai kickboxer fighter Genah Fabian signed by Ray Sefo for the Professional Fighters League in inaugural 8-women competition to air on ESPN.
Netball NZ undeterred after losing World Cup bid
New Zealand's hopes of hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup in its centenary year has been dashed after South Africa were announced bid winners.
Netball's war on ACL injuries
What is being done to prevent netball's ACL injury problem? Sports reporter Ravinder Hunia asks NetballSmart director Sharon Kearney.
Netball: Lenize Potgieter's struggle to solidify with Steel
South African import Lenize Potgieter admits it's been a struggle to fit into the Southern Steel's style of play after her move from the Magic.
Year of the Cups: Netball World Cup 2019
With only 129 days until the first centre pass of the 2019 Netball World Cup, RNZ Sport turns the spotlight on the competition.
Netball: Round one's tears, upsets and comebacks
The return of Temepara Bailey had all eyes on the Stars while favourites are emerging early, sports reporter Ravinder Hunia reviews ANZ Premiership round one.
Netball: Magic's pursuit to recapture its former glory
The new Waikato Bay of Plenty netball coach Amigene Metcalfe is determined to restore the club to its former glory this domestic season.
Netball: Steel chasing a title three-peat under the radar
The Southern Steel stand to make history with a third consecutive ANZ Premiership title but feel there is no pressure to defend it.
Netball: Pulse refuse to settle for second place
The forever improving Central Pulse are using last year's ANZ Premiership grand final loss to the Southern Steel as motivation to win an inaugural title.
Netball: Wills pushing Stars to shine in World Cup year
Northern Stars head coach Kiri Wills wants to see more of her players on the Silver Ferns roster for the 2019 Netball World Cup.
Māori Indigenous clash a push for World Cup inclusion
The Māori Ferns will use the NRL All Stars match to prove why indigenous sides should compete at future world cups.
Silver Ferns top job not what Taurua expected
Coach Noeline Taurua admits she received a rude awakening accepting the top job and shares with Ravinder Hunia her experience so far.
UFC: I am Israel Adesanya.
Rising UFC star Israel Adesanya is determined to cement his unique identity at UFC 234 in Melbourne on Sunday in a confirmed bid for the title.
Adesanya to headline UFC 234
UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya will headline UFC 234 in Melbourne after champion Robert Whittaker was ruled out with a hernia.
Ma'a Nonu shaking up Blues' midfield options
The All Black centurion's return to the Blues has given head coach Leon McDonald plenty to think about in his midfield options ahead of the 2019 Super Rugby season.
Israel Adesanya: The historic UFC bout that almost wasn't
Rising star Israel Adesanya forced the hand of UFC boss Dana White for the chance to face veteran Anderson Silva and is now on the brink of title contention.
Netball: Catherine Tuivaiti's instant Superleague impact
Sirens head coach Gail Parata says recruiting former Silver Fern shooter Catherine Tuivaiti has instantly boosted Northern Hemisphere netball.
Black Ferns sevens reign supreme in Hamilton debut
The undefeated Black Ferns Sevens made an emotional debut in the Hamilton Sevens Fast Four Series while their male counterparts settled for bronze in front of a sold out Waikato Stadium.
MMA: A matter of Faith for Invicta FC comeback
Professional fighter Faith McMah is determined to reclaim a featherweight top spot in the world's only women's MMA organisation Invicta FC.