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'Lost for words': Southern Steel into ANZ Premiership grand final

Silver Ferns Carys Stythe and Georgia Heffernan produced standout displays.

Matatū see off Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki clash

Matatū remain unbeaten ahead of a grand final rematch against the Blues next week.

Black Sticks edge USA in shootout to reach Nations Cup final

Grace O'Hanlon made three key saves to seal the 4-1 shootout victory.

Black Fern on motherhood, mental health and finding her strength again

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Michaela Brake returns to the Ferns Sevens in November.

Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

OPINION: Five Hurricanes could start in the All Blacks' new-look backline.

Black Ferns lock extends contract through to World Cup

Maiakawanakaulani Roos will also remain with the Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki.

'Time for me to move on': Super Rugby-winning captain announces departure

Crusaders captain and 30-test All Black David Havili will take his talents to Japan.

First XV wrap: Wellington College win twice on same day ... 197km apart

Wellington College won matches in Whanganui and Lower Hutt on the same day.

Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

Warriors v Cowboys player ratings: Which player produced the perfect game?

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Cowboys in Christchurch.

'The star of the show was the new stadium': Praise pours in after Warriors win

A sold-out crowd of 25,365 turned One NZ Stadium into a cauldron of noise.

Warriors lose star to injury in big NRL win over Cowboys

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scored four tries as the Warriors ended their two-game losing run.

Lord Spencer dominant in maiden steeplechase triumph

Lord Spencer didn’t let the inclement weather rain on his parade at Te Aroha on Sunday.

Regal consolation for owners after Joliestar pipped at the post

The New Zealand mare ran a close third in the mega-rich race at Royal Ascot.

All Whites meet Shane van Gisbergen at spectacular Nascar track in San Diego

The All Whites caught up with Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen in San Diego before a Nascar meeting at the spectacular Naval Base Coronado. Video / NZ Herald

Matter of timing as Joliestar seeks sprinting crown at Royal Ascot

Joliestar is favourite for the Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot.

'Lost for words': Southern Steel into ANZ Premiership grand final

Silver Ferns Carys Stythe and Georgia Heffernan produced standout displays.

'Training's going to be a boomer': Taurua addresses injuries, captaincy and off-court drama ahead of Commonwealth Games

Catherine Hall and Kimiora Poi made the Silver Ferns despite ankle and calf injuries.

Netball boss calls for respect after rise in bad sideline behaviour, verbal abuse on and off court

Netball Waitākere said it has seen a "concerning trend" of increased bad behaviour.

Nine debutants as Silver Ferns mix experience and youth for 2026 Games

Kelly Jackson will play her third Commonwealth Games for the Silver Ferns.

Kiwi pair win gold and almost break Bond and Murray's world record

Ben Taylor and Oli Welch won gold just 0.54s off a world record time.

'Ongoing anxiety harm': Auckland Grammar rowers lodge new complaint over 1988 Maadi Cup loss

Former Auckland crew claim Christ's College used lighter carbon fibre oars in race.

‘Unfair advantage’: Auckland Grammar rowers challenge Christ’s College’s 1988 Maadi Cup win

Some of the school's 1988 crew have asked officials to revisit the outcome of the race.

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Emma Twigg on track to make LA Olympics in beach rowing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Matthew Payne eyes Hidden Valley breakthrough after Nascar setback

The 23-year-old Kiwi races in Darwin despite a fractured left wrist.

Alex Powell: Liam Lawson’s form is ruining Red Bull’s masterplan

OPINION: What we learned from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Lawson upgraded a spot after late penalty to double points haul

The Kiwi appeared destined to miss the top 10, before late drama went his favour.

'Everyone has fire in the belly': Hartley's bid for Le Mans fightback

'I feel like this year there’s a big fight back happening from the team internally'

White Ferns face Scotland in must-win T20 clash

The White Ferns need to win to keep their slim semi-final hopes alive.

Phillips' century gives Black Caps uncomfortable question to answer

The 29-year-old’s breakthrough innings was vital in securing victory over England.

How Tom Latham and team effort led to rare triumph on English soil

Latham’s side levelled the series to set up a decider at Trent Bridge.

Kane Williamson’s final test shirt fetches nearly $14k at charity auction

All shirts from the New Zealand test against England at Lord’s were up for sale.

'Just joking': Tennis ‘bad boy’ pushes limits again with on-air outburst

Corentin Moutet was speaking after winning a match at the Queen's Club Championship.

'Greatest of all time': NZ's Erin Routliffe to play Serena Williams

They face each other in the first round of the women's doubles at the Queen's Club.

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set win.

'A big dream of mine': 19-year-old triumphs in French Open

She became the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since Monica Seles in 1992.

Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

OPINION: Five Hurricanes could start in the All Blacks' new-look backline.

Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

'Stepped up': How young All Whites defender has taken giant leap at Fifa World Cup

Finn Surman's header against Egypt was only the fifth senior goal of his career.

First XV wrap: Wellington College win twice on same day ... 197km apart

Wellington College won matches in Whanganui and Lower Hutt on the same day.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: June 23

Can you get a hat-trick?

Lord Spencer dominant in maiden steeplechase triumph

Lord Spencer didn’t let the inclement weather rain on his parade at Te Aroha on Sunday.

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How Tom Latham and team effort led to rare triumph on English soil

Latham’s side levelled the series to set up a decider at Trent Bridge.

Dreams die hard for All Whites in World Cup loss to Egypt

Finn Surman opened the scoring in just the 15th minute before Egypt came back to win.

'Unable to deny wave': World media reacts to All Whites loss to Egypt

What the global media had to say after the All Whites' 3-1 Fifa World Cup defeat today.

The intent that jumps out in Rennie's first All Blacks squad

Dave Rennie has largely stayed true to his word to select on form, with some big omissions