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New Zealand's Liam Lawson has been linked with a Formula One drive this weekend.

The formidable rugby duo of Portia and Renee Woodman-Wickliffe are heading to Japan on playing and coaching contracts.

Sydney FC have pulled off a major transfer coups by completing the signing of former Bayern Munich and Juventus winger Douglas Costa for the next two seasons.

Team New Zealand won the preliminary regatta off Barcelona overcoming their closest race of the series to clinch the title.

She has missed out on her chance of a first Women's Tennis Association title.

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is well in the hunt for a maiden Women's British Open title after a third round 71 to sit three shots off the leader.

Nathan Dahlberg died doing what he loved, his longtime friend says.

Team New Zealand is top of the America's Cup preliminary regatta standings after two victories off Barcelona.

The Warriors superstar and former All Black will not be playing for the Kiwis.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has recalled a host of his best offshore-based players for internationals against Mexico and the United States.

The Kiwi boat capitalised on its rival's technical problems to taste victory in their first race at the America's Cup preliminary regatta.

Middle distance runner Maia Ramsden has shattered the New Zealand women's mile record which has stood for 37 years.

"As coaches we have differing views and both agreed it wasn't working," All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says after Leon MacDonald's resignation.

It's a curtain-raiser for the America's Cup but Peter Burling says this week's preliminary regatta off Barcelona will be invaluable for Team New Zealand.

On the eve of her latest stab at women's golf major title, Lydia Ko describes the prospect of retirement as "scary".

Sun has been rewarded for her rise in the world rankings - fuelled by reaching the last eight at Wimbledon last month.

Promoted pair Josh Lord and Harry Plummer remain in the All Blacks squad for their two tests in South Africa, with Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta ruled out.

Brisbane-born Kamo (Ngāti Mutunga) is eligible to represent New Zealand and will bring two seasons of experience in Australia's Super Netball with her.

Players say they re-discovered their value after coach Bev Priestman's suspension following a spying scandal at the Olympics.

The New Zealand Cycle Classic is ending after almost four decades.

New Zealand gave a up a second quarter to Montenegro in the pre-qualifier in Mexico.

The Football Ferns captain suggested in a speech to young sportswomen that she had been considering her post-playing career.

The Warriors' home ground will be known as Shaun Johnson Stadium this week as the club honours its departing playmaker.

The win means the New Zealand tennis player extends her points lead over everyone else at the top of the world rankings.

Hayden Wilde's latest narrow triathlon defeat to Alex Yee has come with none of the bonhomie that marked their Paris Olympic showdown.