All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie.

Rugby

Rennie explains 'hardest to pick' All Blacks team for Bledisloe opener

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said it took three selection meetings with his coaching staff to finalise the 23 for the first Bledisloe Cup Test match.

4:02pm

Rocco Berry has signed a new one year deal with the NZ Warriors.

League

Rocco Berry re-signs with Warriors on one-year deal

The centre missed the 2026 season due to injury.

3:00pm

McKenzie to start at 10 for All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup Test

Rugby

McKenzie to start at 10 for All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup Test

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his matchday 23 for the first Bledisloe Cup Test match.

1:00pm

NZR has asked the NRL to reconsider the name of the PNG expansion team to avoid trademark issues.

League

'Mind-blowing hypocrisy': NRL responds to NZR's legal action over Chief's name

New Zealand Rugby said the PNG Chiefs name would cause "significant confusion and damage" but Peter V'landys isn't copping it.

1:00pm

3:16

Damian McKenzie celebrates during the All Blacks’ last Bledisloe Cup win over Australia.

Rugby

Scotty Stevenson: All Blacks' intriguing backline call for Bledisloe Test

Richie Mo’unga’s late exit forces a reshuffle as the All Blacks roll the dice on McKenzie at 10 and Barrett at the back.

12:44pm

3:24

Rugby

Nathan Cleary of the Panthers is tackled by Phoenix Crossland of the Knights.

Hip-drop tackle added to rugby's global rule book

It comes after Penrith's Dally M-winning halfback Nathan Cleary suffered a compound fracture in a hip-drop tackle in an NRL preliminary final two weeks ago.

11:42am

1:33

League

Dane Gagai of the Knights tackled by Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad of the Warriors

Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes

Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai are poised to reprise their Newcastle finals heroics for New Zealand after both were selected to debut for the Kiwis at the Rugby League World Cup.

Wednesday 7:17am

Junior Amone.

Junior Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms

Tonga have named a Rugby League World Cup squad that looks capable of challenging for the title when the tournament kicks off next week.

Tue, Oct 6

Kalyn Ponga of the Knights during the 2026 NRL grand final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Knights vow to return stronger after gutsy NRL Grand Final loss

Mon, Oct 5

James Tedesco of the Roosters holds aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy as the team celebrates after winning the 2026 NRL grand final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, October 4, 2026

Roosters edge Knights to claim first NRL title in seven years

Mon, Oct 5

Salesi Foketi

The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad's dream

Fri, Oct 2

Cricket

BJ Watling has been appointed the new Black Caps batting coach.

BJ Watling to replace Luke Ronchi as Black Caps batting coach

BJ Watling has been appointed Black Caps batting coach, replacing Luke Ronchi at the end of the Test series against India in early December.

9:19am

1:33

Football

New Zealand’s Ben Old runs with the ball during the All Whites Kirin Cup Final match against Japan.

Japan wins Kirin Cup with 2-1 victory over All Whites

Japan proved too strong for the All Whites, despite New Zealand’s brave defence.

Tue, Oct 6

All Whites captain Chris Wood.

Why the All Whites' Kirin Cup final against hosts Japan is 'special'

The All Whites have the rare opportunity to challenge for international silverware as they face off against Japan in the Kirin Cup final in Tokyo tonight.

Mon, Oct 5

A exterior shot of the stadium before the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Man City appeals after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal

Sat, Oct 3

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for training in Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, ahead of their Nations League soccer match against Denmark.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after walking out on camp

Fri, Oct 2

Players of Israel, right, and Ireland stand for the anthems before the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Ireland and Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Ireland wear black armbands, skip handshakes in Israel clash

Mon, Sep 28

Netball

Te Paea Selby-Rickit, who hasn't played in the black dress since 2023.

Selby-Rickit ends Silver Ferns hiatus for Constellation Cup series

The former international returns to New Zealand’s squad for next month’s series against Australia, alongside Peta Toeava and Parris Mason.

Mon, Sep 28

Other Sport

A Hyrox sled (file image).

Hyrox apologises after Australian athlete soils herself mid-race

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologised to all those affected "directly or indirectly" by the incident at the endurance fitness event in Beijing over the weekend.

Tue, Sep 15

Basketball

Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers under pressure from Zylan Cheatham of the 36ers during the NBL Round 3 match.

Breakers shut down off-target 36ers in NBL surprise

Parker Jackson-Cartwright posted 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds as the Breakers defeated the Sixers 88-72 in Adelaide.

Mon, Oct 5

Arnas Velicka of the Bullets in action during the round one NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and New Zealand Breakers at Pat Rafter Arena.

Lithuanian star breaks NBL record as Brisbane Bullets beat Breakers

Arnas Velicka posted 23 points and 14 assists in Tuesday night's open-air clash at Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena, to launch the Will Weaver era in style.

Wed, Sep 23

Gordon Herbert

Breakers appoint World Cup winning coach on two-year deal

Wed, May 20

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

Golf

Members of the USA team celebrate Jackson Koivun's win on the 18th green against the International team during a Presidents Cup golf tournament fin

Americans sweep past Internationals to win 11th straight Presidents Cup

Outplayed over three days in team matches at Medinah, the Americans flipped two key singles matches on the back nine to deliver the biggest Sunday rout in tournament history.

Mon, Sep 28

Motorsport

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia

F1: Lawson claims seventh after flying start as Verstappen wins in Malaysia

“I had one of the best starts I’ve ever had in my career, and that put us in a great position for the rest of the race," Lawson said after the race.

Mon, Oct 5

Liam Lawson placed 11th after being eliminated in Q2 at the last moment

Lawson fails to make top 10, Verstappen takes pole in Malaysia

Liam Lawson has qualified P11 ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix, narrowly missing Q3 by 0.2 seconds.

Sun, Oct 4

NZ driver Liam Lawson in action during practice two in Malaysia.

Double top 10 practice finishes for Lawson in unpredictable Malaysia

Sat, Oct 3

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in his cockpit for a seat fitting during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Malaysia at Sepang Circuit

Liam Lawson anticipates decision on F1 future 'in the next few weeks'

Fri, Oct 2

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina, center, crashes with McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, left, and Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson.

Liam Lawson taken out by teammate in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Sun, Sep 27

Tennis

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, leaves the court after being disqualified during a semi final match against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia at the China Open

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball

Novac Djokovic was serving for the match at 7-5, 5-3 when Daniil Medvedev hit the ball into the stands in apparent frustration, striking a spectator in the eye.

Tue, Oct 6

Boxing

David Nyika connects with a right hand against Floyd Masson.

Kiwi Nyika gets another world title shot after 'ugly but great fight'

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika had to work hard for his points victory over Floyd Masson - now he hopes to fight for the IBF world title in December.

Sun, Aug 9

Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist behind failed drugs test

"It was a big mistake, and it cost me a lot, and it cost me time out of the ring, opportunity, looking after my family, but it also gave me time to spend more time here at home," Parker told Newstalk ZB.

Fri, Aug 7

Joseph Parker.

'I'm looking for a big fight' – Joseph Parker on lifted drugs ban

Fri, Aug 7

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika.

'Pot of gold': David Nyika's extra incentive in world title eliminator

Thu, Aug 6

Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker

Joseph Parker cleared to fight after failed drugs test

Wed, Aug 5