The Breakers' championship dream is still alive.

Live scoring of tonight's NRL, Super Rugby matches and ANBL semifinal match between the Cairns Taipans v Townsville Crocs.

The scenario facing the New Zealand Breakers looks a daunting one as they battle to keep their ANBL title hopes alive.

It's a three-game series but the Breakers and Wildcats know that whoever wins tonight's opening semifinal will have one foot in finals.

It seems the Breakers will have to win the championship to get any respect in Australia.

Michael Brown looks at five things the Breakers need to do to become the first New Zealand team to win an Australian competition.

The New Zealand Breakers ended the regular season with a dominant 87-74 victory over the Melbourne Tigers.

Live scoring of tonight's NRL, Super Rugby matches and the Cricket World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka.

An anonymous financial backer has ensured a new Auckland basketball team can focus on winning championship the NBL.

Kirk Penney will remain at the Breakers next season despite his name appearing on an ANBL free-agent list.

A key Breaker dreams of Spain or Italy, but in the meantime there's the small matter of winning an ANBL championship.

The Breakers continued their happy knack of winning close games last night beating the under-strength Sydney Kings.

The Breakers will look to balance intensity with staying fresh as they complete their regular season with three matches.