Burling's subtle threat to Spithill video

Peter Burling wore the New Zealand flag with pride during his golden run at the Rio Olympics and says nationalism is a ...

3:39 PM  Proud Kiwi slaps "Americans" with nationality card as Team NZ plot to rid cup of mercenaries.

Hansen's midfield muddle fix video

Anton Lienert-Brown scores a try.
New Zealand All Blacks v Samoa test match rugby union. Pasifika Challenge. Eden Park, ...

3 min ago  All Blacks coach reveals he's ready to pick Williams, Crotty and Lienert-Brown to face Lions.

Lions call up four Welshmen

Gareth Davies is one of four players called in by the Lions.

12 min ago  Warren Gatland adds four Welsh players to already-bloated Lions squad ahead of test series.

The Barretts' family affair

Beauden Barrett gets a hug from his grandmother after the All Blacks-Samoa test.

All Blacks playmaker celebrates 50 tests alongside brothers and warns more is to come.

Spithill won't faze Burling video

Peter Burling kept a wary eye on Jimmy Spithill when they fronted the international media in Bermuda for the America's ...

Team NZ skipper confident his young gun can handle everything that acidic Oracle ace will fire at him.

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Napier: ABs to learn from Samoa

Brodie Retallick makes a break for the All Blacks.

The All Blacks may have demolished Samoa 78-0, but there's still room for improvement against the Lions.

Ko falls down leaderboard

Lydia Ko is tied for 14th at the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Disappointing second round leaves Lydia Ko off the pace on the latest stop of the LPGA tour.

Four share US Open lead

American Brooks Koepka reacts after making a birdie during the second round of the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills in ...

A run of bogeys ended Ricky Fowler's run at the top of the US Open leaderboard.

Burling: It's the last race that counts video

Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling looked comfortable fronting the international media ahead of the America's Cup match.

Team NZ star plays down starting America's Cup behind Oracle on the points table.

Lions need best players, not closest

Eddie Jones' England are in Argentina.

Eddie Jones leads criticism of Warren Gatland with Lions set to call-up four Welshmen and two Scots based on practicality.

Spithill taunts over second boat video

Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill in the shadow of the America's Cup.

"You'll just have to wait and see," grins Oracle skipper as theories about new boat continue to swirl.

Confeds Cup: Russia rundown video

Fyodor Smolov, right, is one of Russia's main attacking threats.

Ahead of the Confederations Cup opener against the All Whites, we takes a closer look at what to expect from the host nation.

Wales win in the wet

Jamie Roberts, on the burst against Tonga on Friday, says Wales will do what they can to help out the Lions.

Wales have defeated Tonga 24-6 for their first ever test win at Eden Park.

Anscombe for Lions call-up?

Gareth Anscombe could be in line for a call-up for the Lions.

Wales coach says he's waiting to find out which players the Lions want.

Crichton hat-trick powers Souths

Rabbitohs back-rower Angus Crichton breaks away to score one of his three tries.

Rising star's bag of tries spearheads Rabbitohs' comeback win over Titans.

Baby Blacks backing firepower

Baby Blacks winger Tima Faingaanuku is tackled during New Zealand's semifinal win over France

The Baby Blacks have scored 10 more tries than England during the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Big win for Nelson rugby fan video

Brooklyn Logan spends a day as an All Blacks apprentice, attending a strategy session with players and coach Steve Hansen.

A Nelson rugby fan hopes her All Black apprenticeship will lead to a job opening with the Black Ferns in a few years' time.

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Hudson's promised land hasn't arrived yet

The All Whites' Ryan Thomas, centre, with Shane Smeltz, right, and Clayton Lewis, left, celebrate a goal against Fiji in ...

2:38 PM  OPINION: The All Whites have reverted to the long ball, writes Bill Harris.

Napier: ABs to learn from Samoa

The All Blacks may have demolished Samoa 78-0, but there's still room for improvement against the Lions.

Could Farrell injury spell doom?

Maori AB games deserve test status

Rugby

Lions to do what Samoa didn't

Lions winger George North flattens George Bridge of the Crusaders.

Forget last night - the Lions will strangle NZ and one try could be enough, says former AB.

All Blacks blitz Samoa video

All Blacks right winger Israel Dagg scores a brilliant try early in the second half against Manu Samoa.

All Blacks sound a warning to the Lions, by thrashing Samoa at Eden Park.

ABs send 'chilling message'

Ben Smith, left, and Israel Dagg celebrate the later's try against Samoa on Friday night.

Lions should be very afraid after 'truly ominous' All Blacks rout Samoa 78-0 in 'full Harlem Globetrotters mode', UK media says.

ABs v Samoa: Key moments

Ardie Savea scored a nice try from an All Blacks scrum.

Five key moments in the All Blacks impressive win over Samoa.

Cricket

Starc injured, O'Keefe axed

Scans indicated key fast bowler Mitchell Starc's foot stress fracture hadn't healed, ruling him out of the Bangladesh tour.

Key strike bowler Starc faces uncertain future with ongoing foot injury in big blow for Australia.

India thrashes Bangladesh video

Rohit Sharma celebrates scoring a century against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

India set up Champions Trophy final with arch-rival Pakistan.

White Ferns lose to Aussie

The White Ferns lost to Australia in their first World Cup warmup match.

White Ferns coach described the World Cup warmup match as a "good day out".

Ruthless Pakistan shock England

Mohammad Hafeez, (left) celebrates hitting the winning runs with Babar Azam in their eight-wicket win over England in ...

Lowest-ranked side knocks out Champions Trophy hosts with embarrassing ease.

Video

Hansen's midfield muddle solved

All Blacks coach reveals he's ready to pick Williams, Crotty and Lienert-Brown to face Lions.

Football

Hudson's promised land hasn't arrived yet

The All Whites' Ryan Thomas, centre, with Shane Smeltz, right, and Clayton Lewis, left, celebrate a goal against Fiji in ...

OPINION: The All Whites have reverted to the long ball, writes Bill Harris.

Durante: 'Release the shackles' video

Andrew Durante has played the full 90 minutes in the All Whites last six international matches.

Veteran All Whites defender imploring team-mates to play without fear in Confederations Cup opener against hosts Russia.

Confeds Cup: Russia rundown video

Fyodor Smolov, right, is one of Russia's main attacking threats.

Ahead of the Confederations Cup opener against the All Whites, we takes a closer look at what to expect from the host nation.

Football lesson not all bad

The New Zealand starting XI before their first match of the tournament against the following year's world champions.

A team of Spanish superstars put five past Glen Moss in 2009, but the Kiwi keeper did get one reward for his troubles.

League

Crichton hat-trick powers Souths

Rabbitohs back-rower Angus Crichton breaks away to score one of his three tries.

Rising star's bag of tries spearheads Rabbitohs' comeback win over Titans.

Recap: Rabbitohs v Titans

Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs will be hoping for a home win.

South Sydney come from 14 points down to beat a depleted Gold Coast.

Kiwis test player opens up

Te Maire Martin of the Panthers is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a try for Penrith against Melbourne Storm.

Te Maire Martin had talks with Warriors but ends up with Cowboys.

Cronulla wants hair follicle drug-tests

Coach Shane Flanagan says the players are on board with hair follicle drug testing.

Cocaine scandals prompt drug-testing move for player welfare.

Basketball

Sharks make final

Southland Shark's Nick Kay and Super City Ranger's Nick Barrow challenge for the ball during the National Basketball ...

Southland Sharks deliver best performance of season to progress to National Basketball League final.

Saints seal spot in NBL final

Wellington Saint Tai Wesley tries to force his way to the basket during his 36 point, nine rebound, NBL semi-final ...

 Wellington Saints overpower Canterbury Rams to book place in NBL final.

Warriors fans celebrate NBA glory

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors holding onto the Larry O Brien Trophy.

But the celebrations are bitter sweet for fans in Oakland as the team moves across to San Francisco.

'A game of chess and strategy'

Coach Jeff Green talks with his Super City Rangers team in a team huddle during a National Basketball League game.

It is a battle of the Sharks big men and the Rangers' quick style, who will win?

Golf

Four share US Open lead

American Brooks Koepka reacts after making a birdie during the second round of the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills in ...

A run of bogeys ended Ricky Fowler's run at the top of the US Open leaderboard.

World's top 3 golfers miss cut

World No 1 Dustin Johnson of the United States walks off the course after missing the second round cut at the the 2017 ...

Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day made the wrong kind of history at the US Open.

Ko falls down leaderboard

Lydia Ko is tied for 14th at the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Disappointing second round leaves Lydia Ko off the pace on the latest stop of the LPGA tour.

Hillier fades in Japan

Daniel Hillier held a two-shot lead before fading badly late in his round at the Junior Golf World Cup in Toyota, Japan.

High hopes for top golfer Daniel Hillier fade after horror round of 80 at world juniors.

Netball

A day in the life of broadcaster Bernadine Oliver-Kerby

Bernadine Oliver-Kerby, centre, and Vilimaina Davu, right, at the World Netball Championships final in Kingston, ...

Each week we ask a well-known New Zealander to share a photo memory.

Plenty of support expected for Steel

Jennifer O'Connell of the Southern Steel against the Mainland Tactix.

Plenty of fans are expected to watch the depleted Southern Steel play the Central Pulse, in their first home game since a motor vehicle accident.

Pettitt wary of 'scary' Langman

Laura Langman will be a crucial figure for the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Super Netball final.

Veteran Giants wing attack fully aware of Laura Langman's ability ahead of Australian final.

Silver Fern to Melbourne Cup

Maria Tutaia embracing the fashion in the field during Auckland Cup Day at Ellerslie in 2015.

Silver Ferns star Maria Tutaia to take centre stage at Melbourne Cup in November.

Tennis

Venus into semis

Michael Venus and partner Andre Sa are into the semifinals in the Netherlands.

Kiwi tennis star and partner Andre Sa endure long third set to get into final four in the Netherlands

Venus' winning run continues

Michael Venus won the French Open men's doubles title with American Ryan Harrison.

French Open doubles champion teams up with new partner for grass tournament and continues his winning ways.

Haas cuts Federer comeback short

Roger Federer's return ended in the round of sixteen as he fell to the 302-ranked Tommy Haas.

Veteran comes up with huge upset in battle of the tour oldies.

Planets aligning for Venus

Michael Venus and Ryan Harrison will always be linked by their Grand Slam success.

From picking up a racquet aged three to a grand slam title, Michael Venus has loved the journey.

Other sports

Aussie bull rider critically injured in US

A bull stomps on the chest of Australian Bradie Gray at a rodeo in the US.

Australian bull rider on life support after a bull threw him and stepped on his chest at a rodeo in the US.

A day in the life of broadcaster Bernadine Oliver-Kerby

Bernadine Oliver-Kerby, centre, and Vilimaina Davu, right, at the World Netball Championships final in Kingston, ...

Each week we ask a well-known New Zealander to share a photo memory.

Fourth on grid for Kiwis

Kiwi drivers Brendon Hartley, left, and Earl Bamber, right, will drive the Porsche 919 Hybrid at the LeMans 24 hour race.

Kiwi drivers Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley will be fourth on the grid for the Le Mans 24-hour race.

'Extra slip' for Team NZ video

Team New Zealand's America's Cup yacht was built and painted by Southern Spars using the Resene paint technology.

Hopefully it'll be plain sailing to the finish line for Team NZ in the America's Cup series against US defenders Oracle, thanks to a new slippery coating on the boat's foils.

Motorsport

Van Gisbergen builds pace in Darwin

Shane van Gisbergen looks to get back on track in Darwin.

After hitting a few hurdles, the Kiwi ace is looking to get his title defence back on track.

Kiwi duo eye podium at Le Mans

Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley are looking to top the podium at Le Mans.

Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley are looking for a big showing on the prestigious circuit.

Rookie ready for V8 challenge

Matt Podjursky will take a big step forward with his motor racing career this year.

Teenager Matt Podjursky will step up to the big time this year in New Zealand V8 racing.

Paddon slams into stone wall video

Watch: Ouch! Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon slams into stone wall, ending hopes of Italian success

Kiwi rally driver looks to move on quickly after being forced to retire from Rally d'Italia after hitting a dry stone wall.

Racing

Fully Funded pays out at Ruakaka

Fully Funded charges to victory at Ruakaka in an exciting finish beating Amarula (wide on track) and Lewis Caroll with ...

The big guns went to war in Ruakaka sprint with Fully Funded prevailing.

Kiwi dominating in Singapore

Mark Walker is on target to win his second Singapore trainers' premiership.

Kiwi horse trainer at top of the trainers heap in Singapore.

Save The Date on trial

Save The Date will make her Australian debut on Saturday.

Save The Date looking to earn second date across the Tasman.

Leading trainers poised for century

Bonneval has been the star of another outstanding season for trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.

Leading trainers ready to hit century of winners.

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Is McGregor in over his head? video

Conor McGregor is taking a boxing crash course to prepare to meet Floyd Mayweather.

MMA star will never be able to out-box Mayweather. But he may be able to out-punch him.

Men, this will make you wince video

The kick that ended the fight.

This MMA fight lasted only 9 seconds, but the groin kick could be felt around the world.

LeBron testy after second loss video

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If anyone needs LeBron James, he will be in his trailer. Actually, he will be at his locker.

Curry calls out 'dirty play' video

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Warriors v Spurs NBA conference finals series heats up as star lashes rivals over undetected foul.

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