Mixed martial arts fighter Mark Hunt is the latest Kiwi to be tagged as an Australian but insists his loyalty remains with New Zealand.

The Brisbane Roar have spoiled Ernie Merrick's first outing as coach of the Wellington Phoenix as they stole a 2-1 win in the capital today.

Super shooter Caitlin Bassett has come off the bench to clinch a thrilling 50-49 comeback win over NZ and complete a 4-1 Constellation Cup netball series triumph.

Sonny Bill Williams will return to rugby in 2015 after completing his second season with NRL premiers the Sydney Roosters, the cross-code superstar announced today.

The Chiefs won't hold out any hope that the volatile nature of Sonny Bill Williams will see him announce tomorrow that he's had a change of heart and will indeed be shifting to Hamilton next year.

Sonny Bill Williams will stick with rugby league and the Roosters next year after informing the NZRU and Chiefs he won't be returning to rugby in 2014.