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‘We’re robbed of game time back home’: Black Ferns players thriving in England club rugby

Maia Roos and Liana Mikaele-Tu’u now face off in London for the first time.

Sports Fan Survey: Is it the Warriors' year? Have you attended live sport?

All the key questions for a Kiwi sports fan - from live sport to the state of the ABs.

Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers

OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.

‘We’re robbed of game time back home’: Black Ferns players thriving in England club rugby

Maia Roos and Liana Mikaele-Tu’u now face off in London for the first time.

Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers

OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.

'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes season

Clark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.

Paul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?

OPINION: Critics say the 21-year-old flanker offers hype but little impact.

NZ-born NRL prop taken to hospital after Dragons training injury

Loko Pasifiki Tonga suffered a suspected neck injury at a training session this afternoon.

'Means a lot to me': Meet the Warriors' new playmaker Luke Hanson

Hanson has been named to make his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights.

V promises poncho colour rethink after giveaway had Warriors fans seeing Raiders green

Fans were handed green ponchos during the Warriors' clash with the Raiders.

Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Extra weight might not be enough to stop Champion winning again

Poetic Champion has the raw speed to prevail again at Trentham on Saturday.

Pacing’s biggest names expected to improve at mega meeting

Tonight is one of Alexandra Park's biggest meetings of the season.

Promising filly being lined up for shot at elite-level race

Summer Schemer will be chasing a second win at Pukekohe over 1200m on Friday.

Magic beach test: Habana out to revive stalled career at Pukekohe

The 7-year-old bay gelding has not won since the Rich Hill Mile at Pukekohe in 2024.

Inside the 'Fire Ferns' flat: Kiwi stars chase Super Netball, Comm Games spots

Kelly Jackson describes living with Ferns teammates Maddy Gord and Te Paea Selby-Rickit.

England netball coach steps down months before Commonwealth Games

Thirlby won World Cup silver in 2023 despite her father dying before the event.

Alice Soper: What netball's talent 'leak' tells rugby about loyalty and money

From July 2025, Silver Ferns can seek case-by-case exemptions to play offshore.

How much the Dame Noeline Taurua-Silver Ferns saga cost the taxpayer

The HPSNZ review into the Silver Ferns ran from late June to the end of September.

Missing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat builders

Napier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.

Medal rush: The young scullers who shone ahead of Maadi Cup

Marlborough Boys' College rowers secured nine medals, including three gold.

Watch live: 2026 North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

North Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

Watch live: Sunday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

South Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs

Two new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.

Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

Iran war causes cricket-ball shortage

Dukes is rationing cricket balls to clubs, supplying only half at first.

'Player power is big': Will Black Caps and White Ferns strike over T20 future?

New Zealand's players want a Kiwi franchise league, but no decision has been made.

Was it out? Bizarre run-out ignites 'spirit of cricket' row

Former captain Ramiz Raja said the decision hurt the 'spirit of cricket'.

‘Our own identity’: Black Caps break rank to back NZ20 over Big Bash

NZ Cricket’s board met on Monday to discuss T20’s future, but no decision has been made.

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

Alcaraz, 22, is now the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams.

'Player power is big': Will Black Caps and White Ferns strike over T20 future?

New Zealand's players want a Kiwi franchise league, but no decision has been made.

Gregor Paul: NZ rugby's 30 most influential power-brokers

OPINION: Gregor Paul looks at the real movers and shakers in the national game.

Paul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?

OPINION: Critics say the 21-year-old flanker offers hype but little impact.

'Significant strain': Top water polo identity urges clubs to weigh no-confidence vote in board, CEO following bullying claims

Chair: 'I won’t allow this to become a trial by media'.

Paul Lewis: Is this the most disliked rugby player in history?

OPINION: Critics say the 21-year-old flanker offers hype but little impact.

Son of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round six

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.

Sport Headlines | Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain will miss the start of the Indian Premier League cricket season, Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Argentina eye bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina wants to stage the first Rugby World Cup ever held in South America.

'Elk sliders and Irish champ': McIlroy reveals Masters menu

The 36-year-old returns as defending Masters champion and world number two.

'I was screaming': Ryan Fox recounts kidney stones battle that ended in surgery

'I certainly wouldn't want to be trying to swing drivers right now,' the Kiwi golfer said.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: March 19

Can you get a hat-trick?

'Significant strain': Top water polo identity urges clubs to weigh no-confidence vote in board, CEO following bullying claims

Chair: 'I won’t allow this to become a trial by media'.