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The Auckland side ran in seven tries and kept their rivals scoreless in the first half, but could not add to their score in the second.

Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.

In a physical, low scoring game, Damian McKenzie was the difference for the visitors

Two tries to Luke Reimer at the death sealed a dramatic win for the Australian side.

First-half try doubles from Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Ali Leiataua have propelled NZ Warriors to a 36-10 pre-season win over Melbourne Storm at Hamilton - their final hitout before…

Team lists, key info and news for this weekend's feature match. Video

Ellesse Andrews set a world record as NZ's endurance riders dominated on the final day of the Oceania track cycling championships in Brisbane.

The feeling for Hurricanes fans would've been extra bitter knowing Kyle Preston is a Wellingtonian.

The visitors from across the Tasman have left their first-graders at home for their visit to Hamilton.

The Black Caps beat hosts Pakistan by five wickets in Karachi in a major boost ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.

The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.

Follow all the action from AAMI Park, Melbourne.

The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.

Shane van Gisbergen is likely to need a back-up car for Daytona 500 after his Chevrolet got dinged in a lead-up race smash.

One of the bravest knocks in New Zealand's white ball history set up the win 25 years ago. RNZ looks back at the Kiwis' success.

Squads are already banged up as the season begins - and the entertainment factor could be to blame.

Can the Crusaders return to the top of the pile and will the Blues can go back to back?