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Perenara's hilarious taunt after claiming Savea's Super Rugby tryscoring record

The veteran halfback claimed a record-setting 63rd try against the Waratahs.

Blues star Ioane faces sideline stint after nasty head knock against Rebels

The All Blacks midfielder has already been ruled out for next weekend's blockbuster against the Hurricanes.

Mark Clattenburg resigns in wake of Nottingham Forest VAR controversy

Mark Clattenburg resigns in wake of Nottingham Forest VAR controversy - Clattenburg has walked away while the Premier League and Football Association investigate Forest’s extraordinary statement accusing VAR Stuart Attwell of bias

Williams finally has its spare F1 car ready for Miami

Williams finally has a spare car available from this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, having been without it so far this Formula 1 season.

NRL considers divisive kickoff rule changes to reduce concussion risk in collision

Players and administrators protest that impact is an accepted part of the spectacle.

'Definitely nerves': Wales centurion Halfpenny eyes long-awaited debut for Crusaders

The 35-year-old will be the sixth-oldest debutant in the history of the competition.

Black Ferns Sevens progress to Singapore quarter-finals, All Blacks Sevens fall to Argentina

The The NZ men now face a must-win match against Australia on day two.

Alonso: Newey exit doesn't mean Red Bull F1 team is imploding

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso doesn't believe Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull is a sign of Formula 1's dominant team imploding.

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster - Klopp offered ‘a little advice from an old man on the way out’ as he criticised the way TV companies schedule fixtures

How athletes are smashing records in a NASA-inspired 'super-material'

The NASA-inspired 'super-material' is developed by Rheon Labs, and has already helped a number of athletes including Alexander Munyao and Tamirat Tola to break records.

The horrible accident that killed Spanish world champion Isaac Gálvez López

Are the All Blacks bound for Qatar? Nations Championship concept takes shape

NZR boss doesn't confirm but certainly doesn't deny a potential trip to cash in on the Middle East's expanding sporting investment.

Netball: Knee injury expected to keep star shooter Grace Nweke out of round four

The Northern Mystics expect to be without Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke this weekend, with the star shooter nursing a knee injury.

Five key moments that cost the Phoenix their first ever trophy

Opinion - It seems preposterous to take a negative look at the Phoenix's season so far, but it's hard not to consider some pivotal moments, Mathew Nash writes.

Nyika set for career defining fight

David Nyika says he is in the best condition of his career ahead of his biggest fight to date.

Black Ferns book blockbuster test against archrivals England Roses at Twickenham

The stadium capacity of 82,000 would smash the world record crowd for women' rugby.

Hurricanes rebound from first Super Rugby defeat with resounding win over Waratahs

Winger Salesi Rayasi had a try double, as the Wellington side retained their lead atop the competition table.

'Only see it as positive': NZ Rugby boss Robinson denies All Blacks tampering in Super Rugby

New national coach Scott Robertson has influenced the selection of his old Crusaders team.

Breakers confirm addition of former NBA forward Bolden for 2024/25 ANBL

The Australian-born big man was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers in 2017.

Rafael Nadal says an emotional goodbye to his home tournament, the Madrid Open

Tennis great Rafael Nadal says an emotional goodbye to his home tournament, the Madrid Open, for one last time. The Spaniard was presented with a commemorative trophy and had five banners to celebrate each of his five Madrid Open title wins in his career.

Late try earns NZ draw against South Africa in appalling conditions at U20 rugby championship

The opening match of the inaugural competition was played amid a deluge of rain on the Sunshine Coast.

Hurricanes star Roigard targets All Blacks return from season-ending knee injury

The halfback seemed destined to claim the black No.9 jersey this year.

Dutch Olympic legend Sjoukje Dijkstra dies at 82

Watch: US sailors tumble out of boat during frightening SailGP capsize in Bermuda

The F50 catamaran was tipped on its side during practice.

End of an era: are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry finished as champions?

Super Rugby Pacific - Crusaders v Queensland Reds at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium:

Join us at 4:30pm, as the defending champions chase back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Protestors block Bibby Stockholm barge coach

Police remove protesters blocking the transfer of migrants to the Bibby Stockholm. The arrests were for obstruction and a racially aggravated public order offence.

Unexpected Black Ferns call-up puts scare through rookie King's family

The Hurricanes Poua first-five was minding the farm, when she got the call.

Milestone for New Zealand cyclist on world stage

Auckland professional rider Dion Smith becomes just the eighth New Zealander to compete in all three cycling Grand Tours when the Giro d'Italia begins in Turin this weekend.

Bailley Unahi’s Paralympic goals: 'I couldn't ask for a better lifestyle'

She has just returned from three months in Europe, honing her talent in the paraskiing sit-ski discipline.

NZ Rugby celebrates 'significant' increase in Super Rugby Pacific viewership

The numbers aren't as encouraging when it comes to fan attendance.

World Rugby considers Qatar as controversial host of new Nations Championship format

The Middle East nation was severely criticised over its human rights shortcomings during the Football World Cup.

The tragic death of future Bundesliga star Junior Malanda

Russell: Mercedes F1 team won’t be burned by “reaching for the stars” again

George Russell says Mercedes will not repeat the mistake it made in China of trying to “reach for the stars” with Formula 1’s new sprint race format.

Young Stars align as defections, injuries, maternity leave rock ANZ Premiership campaign

The two-time runners-up are still chasing their first win of the season.

'Trying not to get emotional': Highlanders' Tongan stars brace for historic return to Nuku'alofa

Prop Saula Ma'u and halfback Folau Fakatava have already been inundated with family requests for tickets.

Inaugural Rotorua Marathon winner takes home a suitcase and a barometer

Dave Heine will return to the Rotorua marathon this weekend with the event a far cry from when he won the inaugural race in 1965.

F1 to sell 10,000 "backpacker" tickets for 2024 Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 has altered its approach to ticket sales for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, issuing 10,000 “backpacker” tickets in a bid to attract "a wider variety of fans".

Hurricanes whallop Waratahs in Wellington

The Hurricanes have scored a dominant victory over the Waratahs in Wellington.

Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend

Josh Baker, a talented Worcestershire spinner, had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.

Phoenix fear no one in A-League play-offs

Wellington Phoenix's David Dome says his side fears no one going into the A-League men's play-offs.

Netball: Steel's South African import Jeante Strydom realising potential

South African import player Jeante Strydom is relishing being able to focus 100 percent on netball for the first time in her life.

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders overcome torrential rain to edge Moana Pasifika - As it happened

The southerners consolidated their playoff hopes at Nuku'alofa.

Blues grind down Rebels to set up Super Rugby Pacific top-of-table showdown with Hurricanes

Winger Mark Tele'a and lock Sam Darry both had try doubles at Melbourne.

Ricciardo: No point in talking to unapologetic Stroll over China F1 clash

Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll hasn't cleared the air with him over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix clash, but suggested there is little point if Stroll isn't actually sorry.

Williams in talks with Newey about F1 reunion

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has said his team is in discussions with design legend Adrian Newey about trying to lure him back to the squad.

Phoenix fired up after missing out on minor premiership

Sam Sutton looms as a key figure in the Phoenix's finals run.

Phoenix put A-League premiership disappointment behind to chase bigger target

Wellington watched Central Coast Mariners clinch the regular season crown in the last game of the schedule.

Cricket world shocked by death of Worcestershire's 20-year-old Josh Baker

Sainz: No assurance of future Audi F1 seat amid Hulkenberg deal

Carlos Sainz says he has no “assurance” of a future Formula 1 seat with Audi but feels it “makes complete sense” for the manufacturer to have signed Nico Hulkenberg.