Joke threat of ban upsets English fans ahead of Thursday's semi-final.

Perhaps football is coming home after all. Here's how the world reacted to England win.

COMMENT: Football's World Cup shows distinctive nations at play.

Will Damian McKenzie be available for the Chiefs biggest game of the year? Probably not

At a glance, it's no more than your average garage.

The World Cup quarter-final could be one of the best sporting spectacles of the year.

Marc catches up with rising UFC star Israel Adesanya, The FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are upon us while Super Rugby moves up a gear.

England vs Sweden, Russia vs Croatia

Israel Adesanya claims dominant win over Brad Tavares.

Four Kiwis in the mix as Chris Froome is cleared ahead of le Tour de France​

England bury penalty shootout ghosts and defeat Colombia at the Fifa World Cup while Laura catches up with Black Sticks goalkeeper Richard Joyce.

Can England reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006?

From a suit and tie to pads and gloves, Laura catches up with the Black Sticks goalkeeper on managing work life and training.

Michael recaps the England vs Colombia match from Spartak stadium in Moscow

COMMENT: Why football fans around the world would relish seeing Colombia eliminate England

If another Mike Hesson's floating about the cricketing world, NZC would like to meet you.

Max runs the stats ahead of the knock out match between England and Colombia.

A young rugby player has been banned from all rugby for four years.

After a controversial decision against the Sharks cost them the game, The Warriors have their sights on the high flying Panthers

Rivals might have a hard time trying to poach Karl Tu'inukuafe from the Chiefs.

Comment: The King in the East has vacated his throne - but can you blame him?

Giants continue to fall out of the FIFA World Cup, The Warriors are hard done by and the future looks bright for NZ Basketball

Marc and Chris dissect the 4-year, $154 million deal made by the NBA star

These are the players you need to know through the rest of the tournament.

Hurricanes players Julian Savea and Gareth Evans have both received warnings.

The Team NZ boss says a lack of funding is scaring other competitors from entering.

The internet went into meltdown over Cristiano Ronaldo's bizarre fashion twist.

Lydia Ko is tied at 10th heading into the final day in Illinois.

Captain Katrina Grant said she wants a fresh start when she next wears the black dress.

Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker get back into the octagon next weekend.