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A scholarship and trophy named in honour of one of NZ's all-round sporting personalities has been launched.

In front of a capacity Go Media Mt Smart Stadium crowd, Auckland FC have triumphed over arch-rivals Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in a frenetic, action-packed match at Mt Smart Stadium.

England have the Black Caps up against the ropes after dominating first with the ball - including a hat-trick - and then with the bat.

England pace bowler Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as the Black Caps had a miserable morning on day two of the second cricket test at Wellington's Basin Reserve.

The former New Zealand heavyweight title contender - known as the Tutaki Express Train - has died.

France have said no to playing a test against the All Blacks in the United States next year.

Alker has twice finished second in the NZ Open - in 2001 and 2002.

Black Cap Daryl Mitchell says he has faith they will reverse their catching woes and ''take some screamers'' in the second test against England in Wellington.

The Phoenix and Auckland FC rivalry heats up ahead of their second A-League clash.

The former US Open runner-up and world No 21 is a late replacement for Canadian Bianca Andreescu, who pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons.

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker is set for a world title shot in early 2025.

Former All Black Adam Thomson and Tonga international Sona Taumalolo complete the Chiefs Manawa coaching group for 2025.

Black Caps coach Gary Stead backs under-siege batters Devon Conway and Tom Blundell, with main selection issue being whether spinner Mitchell Santner plays in Wellington.

"I think I spun because I was trying not to hit Valtteri [Bottas], and I guess I did, so I'm sorry for that," the Kiwi says.

They were beaten 123-112 by the Wildcats in Sunday's clash.

The Black Ferns Sevens have suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the final of the women's Dubai Sevens, while the All Blacks Sevens men's team have lost their playoff for third place.

Dame Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Ngāti Porou) has been crowned the Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year for the seventh time.

England are in firm control of the first Test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.

The Kiwi has qualified tenth for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race ahead of his key Red Bull rivals.

The tourists are well poised at stumps on day two of the first cricket test in Christchurch.

A Hall of Fame recognising the country's top cricketers will be launched ahead of the second test against England in Wellington next week.

Three All Black forwards and three Black Ferns forwards are up for the top honours at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.

The Breakers have suffered a 109-71 loss at the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL to sour the debut of their new centre.

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar insists he holds no grudges for being sacked and said he's happy to be back in New Zealand rugby.

Eight years after winning the WBO heavyweight boxing title the New Zealand boxer could be set to get a crack at the IBF crown.