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World Cricket needs to address quickly changing game, Williamson says
An international playing calendar needs to be looked at by World Cricket, the star batter says.
Thompson in hot seat for Chiefs' final side
The Chiefs' third-string hooker gets a start in the biggest game of the year.
Tuipulotu in shock return for Blues Super Rugby Pacific final side
The Blues skipper has made a miraculous recovery after a knee injury ruled him out of the last two games.
Kane Williamson turns down NZ Cricket contract, will relinquish Black Caps captaincy
Black Caps legend Kane Williamson and pace bowler Lockie Ferguson have turned down central contracts with New Zealand Cricket.
All Whites knock Solomon Islands from OFC Men's Nations Cup with 3-0 win
All Whites eliminate Solomon Islands from the OFC Men's Nations Cup with comfortable win in Port Vila.
NRL: Tuivasa-Sheck back for Warriors
The centre returns after missing the last five games.
Adesanya announces he’s back in action at UFC 305
The UFC middleweight title will go on the line as heated rivalry set to ignite in Perth.
Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
Garden-Bachop, also a Māori All Black, made his Highlanders debut in 2021.
Ferguson enters record books as Black Caps end with a win
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson produced an historic bowling effort to help the Black Caps to a seven-wicket win over PNG in their last T20 World Cup game.
Kiwi set to rise to number two in the world tennis rankings
New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe is set to move up in the world doubles rankings after victory at a Wimbledon lead-in tournament.
NZ rowers impress ahead of Olympics
New Zealand rowers have won four gold medals at the third World Cup Rowing regatta in Poland.
Netball: Tactix beat Pulse in extra-time thriller
The Mainland Tactix are on top of netball's ANZ Premiership after a sensational 58-53 extra-time win against the Central Pulse in a physical top-of-the-table clash in Christchurch.
Beauden Barrett plays for Taranaki club for first time in 14 years
The surprise appearance for Coastal was the All Black's first game in NZ since his return from Japan.
Storm continue their domination over Warriors
Melbourne Storm's nine-year winning streak against the Warriors continues, with victory in a game of fluctuating fortunes.
Mystics hold valiant Stars back in topsy-turvy clash
The Mystics have clung on to beat the Stars 51-49 in a close-run contest in Auckland.
Breakthrough Sititi display powers Chiefs into Super Rugby final
A Chiefs side inspired by a rampaging Wallace Sititi upset the Hurricanes 30-19 to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues.
Thumping win over Uganda comes too late for Black Caps
The Black Caps have crushed Uganda by nine wickets to notch their first win at the T20 cricket World Cup.
Southee reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
The Black Cap veteran has been reprimanded for an incident during his side's T20 World Cup match against the West Indies on Thursday.
Super Rugby Pacific: Blues keen to focus on performance, rather than final opponent
Skipper Dalton Papali'i says his side has learned from their 2022 final experience: "We know what's on the line."
Hurricanes v Chiefs: What you need to know
Team lists, kick-off time and predictions for tonight's clash in Wellington. Video
Fast-starting Blues beat Brumbies to reach final
The Blues bludgeoned the Brumbies 34-20 to book a place in the Super Rugby Pacific final - but victory may have come at a cost.
In-form Barnett adds two more seasons to Warriors deal
New Zealand Warriors forward Mitchell Barnett has recommitted to the club to the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Warriors v Storm: What approach against the table-toppers?
The home side gets a chance to avenge the recent dramatic loss to the Storm in Auckland tomorrow.
Blues v Brumbies: What you need to know
All the information you need about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. Video
Tough start for Ryan Fox at US golf open
Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has had a tough start to the US Open in North Carolina.