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The Silver Ferns have been dealt a blow heading into the Taini Jamison netball series against England, with defender Phoenix Karaka ruled out due to illness.

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant will shift back to the No 10 jersey when the side plays Ireland in their opening WXV 1 test.

The key information for tonight's test at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Video

New Zealand Rugby have appointed former All Blacks Captain Graham Mourie to chair an independent stakeholder panel.

All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will return from France to New Zealand Rugby after signing a two-season contract with the Crusaders.

The New Zealand rugby community is mourning the death of long-serving administrator Steve Hinds.

Why this one is so important for Scott Robertson's All Blacks.

Tacko Fall won't rule out bringing his towering frame to the Breakers full-time, depending on the outcome of his cameo with the New Zealand club.

New Zealand were competitive for a third straight game but couldn't get past the defending world champions Australia.

Football Ferns players have reportedly criticised NZ Football's handling of allegations they made against former head coach Jitka Klimkova.

In a first-of-its-kind acquisition, five women have bought a New Zealand basketball team.

Scott Robertson's already Crusader-heavy squad just got a little more red and black.

Protection from sexual abuse, bullying, racism and match-fixing is behind New Zealand's Code of Integrity for Sport and Recreation.

Auckland City FC's FIFA Intercontinental Cup hopes have been dashed with a 6-2 loss to the reigning champions.

All Blacks second-five Jordie Barrett is being sent for a scan in Wellington tomorrow on his wounded left knee.

The Breakers started their Australian NBL basketball season with a win over the Brisbane Bullets in Perth.

The NZ champion and world No 3 held off Egypt's Tarek Momen in a tough four-game encounter.

Young Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes has big boots to fill but is up for the challenge.

The White Ferns have fallen to a five wicket loss to Australia in the opening T20 of their three-match series in Mackay.

James Slipper will surpass George Gregan's record of 139 appearances in Saturday's test match in Sydney.

Wellington Phoenix women have re-signed captain Annalie Longo.

The back three have been shuffled as Scott Robertson makes changes for Saturday's clash.

Former world women's tennis number one and four-time Grand Slam winner, Naomi Osaka, will return to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer.

A scaled-back Commonwealth Games would be a one-off rather than the new normal, according to the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

Sir Graham Henry is steadfast in his belief that the weight-restricted grade can make a real difference to club rugby. Video