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Phil Gifford: The most wonderfully outspoken man in rugby

Bryan Craies, who coached Auckland to a 1979 Ranfurly Shield victory, died this month.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Team NZ's Am Cup decision a slap in the face to Kiwis

OPINION: New Zealand won't take this well, nor should we.

All Whites star's rise continues to make waves in Italy

The 21-year-old has made a "great start" to his time with Empoli in the Serie A.

A gender revolution is brewing in NZ rugby

New York Times: One in five rugby players in New Zealand are now women.

'Most exciting fighters since Parker': Kiwi boxers sign major deals in Australia

Two rising Kiwi boxing prospects are on the fast track after signing with Dean Lonergan.

Will Smith owned the Williams sisters' story on screen. Then he stole their moment

New York Times: The night should have affirmed their against-great-odds rise to stardom.

Kris Shannon: Why NZ sports fans have returned at just the right time

OPINION: The FOMO has increased with every sold-out stadium seen overseas.

Gregor Paul: The troubling discrepancy between NZ and Australian Super Rugby

OPINION: NZ players could be set up for a rude awakening when they play in Australia.

The road less travelled: How All Whites star took unusual route to the top

Joe Bell will be key to the All Whites' prospects of progressing in the Oceania qualifiers

Gregor Paul: The significance of two unique Super Rugby rookies

OPINION: NZ appears to be cultivating secret new markets from which it is luring players.

Paul Lewis: In defence of 'arrogant' New Zealand rugby fans

Opinion: Since when does not knowing who's in the French team make NZ fans arrogant?

No complacency: All Whites brace for World Cup qualifying climax

A decade on from Honiara, there is less possibility of a shock result in the coming days.

Young Mystics embrace tricky balancing act of netball and uni

Playing netball in the ANZ Premiership is only a piece of the puzzle for Nweke and Earle.

UFC back in NZ? Kiwi star's grand plan ahead of 'title eliminator'

Kai Kara-France will face the biggest test of his UFC career in Ohio this weekend.

History doesn't lie: Why Warriors' ugly win was crucial

The match had an immense amount riding on it and defeat would have been disastrous.

The ultimate equaliser: Why NZ remain a faint chance for SailGP title

An eventful debut season in SailGP could yet have a few more twists for the Kiwis.