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Rachin Ravindra's breakthrough season with the Black Caps has been recognised by his first New Zealand Cricket contract offer.

Phoenix midfielder Ben Old has signed a life-changing deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Étienne.

Head coach Darren Bazeley is excited about the prospects of his young New Zealand men's football squad named for the Paris Olympics.

The White Ferns have gone 2-0 down to England in their Twenty20 international series following a rain-hit 23-run defeat in Hove.

The NRL has confirmed the Warriors will play their NRL season-opening match next year in Las Vegas.

It will end a sevens career that began when Black Ferns Sevens star playmaker debuted at an Oceania event in Fiji in 2012.

The Highlanders have announced that former All Black and Japan coach Jamie Joseph will coach the Super Rugby Pacific side next year.

All White Marco Rojas is returning home for second A-League stint with Wellington Phoenix.

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen was unable to defend his title after crashing out of the NASCAR Chicago street race despite dominating early.

Michael Venus has tasted twin success in the doubles as New Zealand's dream run continues at Wimbledon.

New Zealand judo athletes Sydnee Andrews and Moira Koster will chase medals at the Paris Olympics.

Silver Ferns Maddy Gordon and Amelia Walmsley returned from injuries to inspire the Pulse to a fighting 53-48 win.

NZR says that the opportunity is an exciting prospect for Under 85kg players around the country.

Two young New Zealand BMX riders have locked in selection for Paris Olympic Games.

Crusaders youngster rushed into All Black squad.

Lulu Sun's ''thunderbolt'' forehands and her calm demeanour captured attention during her victory over British star Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon. Audio

The trio say it's an "honour" to be chosen to compete in Paris.

Northern Mystics outclass Southern Steel to win the battle of north versus south in ANZ Premiership.

Joelle King has overcome a lengthy injury layoff to smash the record previously held by Dame Susan Devoy.

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen put on a master class in winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago Street Race.

The NZ tennis sensation is relishing the chance to play the British favourite in their fourth round match on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

Scott Robertson's tenure with the All Blacks has started with a narrow win in dramatic circumstances at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Matt Burton's golden point field goal saw his side home in what will go down as one of the best games of the year.

The squad rallied in the second spell to beat the global heavyweights 73-65 in the quarter-finals of the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey. Audio

Captains Scott Barrett and Jamie George have had their say before Saturday's test match.