England football fan Andy Milne.

Football

England football superfan on his way to 10th World Cup

Andy Milne became a cult hero at the 2022 World Cup with the retired teacher finding his face splashed across newspapers and online memes.

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First-place finisher Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, top, of Italy, is held aloft by second-place finisher Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, left, of Britain, and Mercedes senior composite technician Dean Hale, second from right, as third-place finisher Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands, joins them following the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Motorsport

Formula 1 extends contract with Las Vegas Grand Prix until 2037

Formula 1 has announced a 10-year extension to the Las Vegas Grand Prix that will see the race remain in the Nevada city until 2037.

4:21pm

Chris Wood of New Zealand takes an overhead shot at goal, Haiti v New Zealand All Whites, international friendly football match at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA on Tuesday 2 June 2026.

Football

Chris Wood: Haiti played a World Cup game, 'we played a friendly'

"They outfought us, they outmuscled us," the New Zealand captain said.

10:55am

6:02

A view of Levi's Stadium ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup of San Francisco Bay Area in Santa Clara, California, United States on May 28, 2026.

Health

FIFA bans refillable water bottles at World Cup stadiums

With temperatures at 32C and above expected in many US, Mexican, and Canadian cities, fans will have to buy drink bottles at the stadium.

9:17am

6:02

England's Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Devon Conway during the first day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Cricket

Black Caps slump against England at Lord’s during chaotic first day

New Zealand was reeling at 61-6 after bowling out England for 140 during a chaotic first day of fast bowling in the Lord's Test.

7:50am

1:28

Rugby

All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes.

On the farm with new All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes

The long-time Taranaki coach was named as one of Dave Rennie's assistant coaches for the All Blacks earlier this year – but says he never saw himself destined for the top job.

6:00am

6:17

League

Adam Pompey in possession. Penrith Panthers v One NZ Warriors.

Panthers pip Warriors 20-18 in tense NRL top-of-table contest

The Warriors fell just short against Penrith after twice threatening to topple the NRL's benchmark side in a top-of-the-table thriller.

Mon, Jun 1

Ethan Strange of the Blues scores a try, which was then disallowed by the video bunker during game one of the 2026 Men's State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Accor Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

NSW beat Queensland in biggest State of Origin comeback ever

The Blues came back from a 14-point deficit to win 22-20 after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the series opener.

Thu, May 28

Tiana Penitani Gray of Australiais tackled during the Women's Pacific Championships Final match between the Australia Jillaroos and New Zealand Kiwi Ferns at CommBank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Rugby League World Cup gets major Aussie government boost

Wed, May 27

Warriors outside back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves the field with a knee injury during his team's win over the Dragons.

Tuivasa-Sheck's NRL career over after confirmation of knee injury

Tue, May 26

Demitric Vaimauga celebrates the Warriors' recent victory over the Dragons with his club's supporters.

Warriors hoping for record crowd for Anzac Round match at Eden Park

Mon, May 25

Cricket

Jacob Bethell of England batting during Day 4 of the Fifth Men’s Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Bethell fit to play for England in Test series against Black Caps

The No.3 batter had his time in the Indian Premier League cut short after sustaining a finger injury on his left hand.

Wed, Jun 3

Football

New Zealand defender Tim Payne (2) stands for the national anthem with the starters before the soccer match between Haiti and New Zealand

Tim Payne meets Argentine influencer who sparked social media fame

The All Whites defender has accumulated almost five million Instagram followers after Argentine influencer El Scarso dubbed him the World Cup's most unknown player.

Thursday 8:50am

Matt Garbett of the All Whites against Haiti in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

All Whites ship four in big defeat to Haiti in World Cup warm-up

A goal from Ruben Providence in the 12th minute put the Caribbean side up early before three well taken second half goals sealed the win for Haiti in the first contest between the two nations.

Wed, Jun 3

Recap: All Whites suffer heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti in Florida

Recap: All Whites suffer heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti in Florida

Wed, Jun 3

Jesse Randall of New Zealand celebrates with team mate Ben Old

All Whites prepare to face Haiti in pre-World Cup friendly

Wed, Jun 3

All Whites striker Ben Waine.

Ben Waine on the perks of finding a better football-life balance

Mon, Jun 1

Netball

Jennah Wootten has been appointed as Netball New Zealand's chief executive officer.

Netball NZ boss appointed, acknowledges 'tough' 12 months for sport

Netball New Zealand said one of the most experienced sports and major events leaders will helm the country's largest women's sport.

Thu, May 21

Other Sport

Peter Burling joined Luna Rossa in June 2025

Peter Burling and Team NZ to square off in Italy

New Zealand sailor Peter Burling will race against his former team at this weekend's America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia.

Fri, May 22

Basketball

Gordon Herbert

Breakers appoint World Cup winning coach on two-year deal

Gordon Herbert named to replace Finn Petteri Koponen who left at the end of last season after two years.

Wed, May 20

Brandon Clarke

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

"He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family."

Wed, May 13

Is that smoothie packed with life-extending goodness, or just a whole heap of sugar?

Is that smoothie packed with life-extending goodness, or just a whole heap of sugar?

Sun, Apr 26

Charlisse Leger-Walker #5 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after her three-point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kiwi Charlisse Leger-Walker drafted to Connecticut Sun

Tue, Apr 14

New Zealand Breakers head coach Petteri Koponen.

'Ready for a new challenge': Breakers to part ways with coach

Sat, Feb 28

Golf

The north Canterbury golf course was sold to a real estate developer a few weeks ago.

Pegasus community ‘shocked’ at plan to turn golf course into housing

The north Canterbury golf course was sold to a real estate developer a few weeks ago.

Sun, May 31

Motorsport

Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske Chevrolet during the NTT INDYCAR Series of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scott McLaughlin third in Indy 500, Rosenqvist secures record-setting finish

Kiwi Marcus Armstrong was pipped for the win during the final lap of the race, which saw Rosenqvist and David Malukas fight for the closest finish in the event's history.

Mon, May 25

Twelfth placed qualifier Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is interviewed during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on May 23, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.

Lawson fights his way up to 12th on Canadian Grand Prix grid

Lawson managed seven passes during Sunday's sprint race after mechanical issues during free practice forced him to play catch-up this weekend.

Sun, May 24

An in memoriam photo of former driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Charlotte, NC.

Kyle Busch's family says he died after pneumonia progressed into sepsis

Sun, May 24

Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Dover, Del.

NASCAR's Kyle Busch short of breath, coughing blood before his death

Sat, May 23

Mechanical issues meant Lawson missed free practice.

Lawson 'playing catch-up' in Canadian Grand Prix due to mechanical issues

Sat, May 23

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during the quarterfinal tennis match against Russia's Diana Shnaider at the French Open in Paris.

'Just want to quit tennis': Sabalenka defeated in French Open quarterfinal

The world number one's wait for a first French Open title continues despite the four-time major winner leading 4-1 in the second set and being two points from victory

Thursday 9:44am

Boxing

The UFC mixed martial arts fight will be held on June 14.

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for celebratory bout

The bout is timed for America’s 250th anniversary – and Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Wed, May 27

Rico Verhoeven lands a heavy right hand against Oleksandr Usyk during their heavyweight fight in Giza, Egypt.

Heavyweight champ Usyk taken to limits by kickboxer Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk eventually won by stoppage in the 11th round to remain undefeated but the fight was closer than most expected.

Sun, May 24

Joseph Parker spoke to Andrew Saville about his boxing future.

'It's crap' – Parker eager to clear name after failed drug test

Thu, May 21

Daniel Dubois, left, and Fabio Wardley trade blows in their heavyweight title fight in Manchester.

Dubois stops Wardley to become two-time world champion

Sun, May 10

Lani Daniels goes on the attack during her victory over Shadasia Green at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing: Lani Daniels back on top of the world after latest triumph

Mon, Apr 20