McGeechan collapses at stadium

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan.

2 min ago  Former British and Irish Lions rugby player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan has reportedly collapsed ahead of the second test.

Tew: Lions tours will continue video

British and Irish Lions fans on the Wellington waterfront ahead of their match against the Hurricanes.

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew pours cold water on speculation that this is the last tour here.

Sexton-Farrell combo 'brave' video

Owen Farrell knows what playing at 12 requires.

Former All Black first-five Nick Evans has given Warren Gatland's bold call a big thumbs up.

Talent machine churns on video

Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd says he's spotting potential Super Rugby players now as early as 13 or 14.

Canes coach Chris Boyd highlights remarkable system that continues to unearth the gems in New Zealand rugby.

Curry signs record NBA deal

Steph Curry led the Warriors to their second NBA title in three years last month.

5:32 PM  Golden State star signs richest contract in NBA history.

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Southern Kings chalk up the narrowest of the victories, winning with a one-point lead.

Hingano makes most of Foran

Ata Hingano re-signed with the Warriors last month for another three seasons.

Warriors young gun taking nothing for granted in bid to replace Kieran Foran in 2018.

Hudson 'convinced' on Reid's return

All Whites captain Winston Reid last played for the national team on their tour of the US in October last year.

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Adams boost after Thunder trade

Steven Adams is stepping up in the OKC Thunder.

Kiwi Steven Adams' standing in OKC Thunder boosted as the team makes a major deal.

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Team NZ's risks rewarded

Team NZ skipper Glenn Ashby says their aggressive approach was they key to their success.

Skipper Glenn Ashby says they were going to be a laughing stock or the winners, and he's glad it was the latter.

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Lydia Ko finishes her second round with a birdie at the PGA Championship, to sit three shots behind the leaders.

White Ferns seek 'good feeling'

Amy Satterthwaite says a win over Australia would set a benchmark for the White Ferns.

A win over Australia on Sunday would set a good benchmark for the White Ferns at the World Cup.

Lions to kick high and often video

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen, left, and New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew catch up on Friday.

All Blacks and Lions relishing the moment that awaits them at Westpac Stadium.

Venus sued over fatal car crash video

Venus Williams caused a car crash that killed an elderly man, US police say.

US police say the tennis star caused a fatal crash. The dead man's family now want her to pay.

Can blood sport survive?

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Lingmerth extends lead

David Lingmerth's lead at the Quicken Loans National has doubled after the second round.

Sweden's David Lingmerth remains in the lead on the latest stop of the PGA Tour, while Danny Lee has moved up to 10th.

Enjoy the moment

The sweetest moment: Grant Dalton celebrates redemption.

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Give Gatland a break

Flanker Sam Cane is humble.

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Rugby

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Jaguares captain Agustin Creevy.

The Kings win by just a point in Buenos Aires.

Lions to kick high and often video

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen, left, and New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew catch up on Friday.

All Blacks and Lions relishing the moment that awaits them at Westpac Stadium.

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Cricket

India hammer Windies

MS Dhoni of India hit 78 not out.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni top-scores with an unbeaten 78 as Inida take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

White Ferns seek 'good feeling'

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A win over Australia on Sunday would set a good benchmark for the White Ferns at the World Cup.

Aussie cricketers out of a job?

Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood says it will be odd feeling waking up unemployed on Saturday.

Australia's top players in deadlock with Cricket Australia over pay dispute, with the deadline - and unemployment - looming.

One-cap Mathieson retires

Andrew Mathieson celebrates his wicket of England's Jason Roy with his first delivery in ODI cricket, in 2015.

He took a wicket with his first ever ODI delivery for the Black Caps. Now, after a single cap for the side, Andrew Mathieson's retiring.

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Canes coach Chris Boyd highlights remarkable system that continues to unearth the gems in New Zealand rugby.

Football

Hudson: We paid the price video

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson was left with plenty to ponder after his team's participation in the Confederations Cup.

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Germany in Confederations Cup final

Germany's Leon Goretzka scores their second goal against Mexico in Russia.

Leon Goretzka double in the first eight minutes helps Germany to thumping win against Mexico.

Ronaldo leaves cup to be with sons

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo heads at goal during a match against the All Whites at the Confederations Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo's left Portugal at the Confederations Cup in Russia to be with his newly-born twin sons.

Phoenix sign Aussie fullback

Scott Galloway has joined the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.

The Wellington Phoenix's new coaching regime have made an impressive first signing.

League

Live: Roosters v Sharks

Jayden Brailey of the Sharks runs with the ball.

Sharks are yet to lose away from home but face high-flying Roosters at Central Coast Stadium.

Storm extend Brisbane streak

Curtis Scott (centre) was one of three Storm players to score twice in Melbourne's rout of the Broncos.

History almost repeats as Melbourne run out 42-12 winners over depleted Broncos.

NSW pair hurt as Titans win

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NRL leaders flex their muscles as Melbourne belt the Broncos.

Basketball

Tall Blacks open v Kazakhstan

Coach Paul Henare will take a largely developmental Tall Blacks team to Lebanon for the Fiba Asia Cup in August.

Tall Blacks to play tournament's opener in first appearance at Fiba Asia Cup in Lebanon.

Beard grabbing mutual

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Curry to tee it up against pros

Stephen Curry will show off his shooting skills with a golf club.

Star point guard will show off his shooting skills with a golf club.

Golf

Ko on charge in second major video

A birdie on the 18th in her second round ensured Lydia Ko kept touch with the leaders at the Women's PGA Championship.

Lydia Ko finishes her second round with a birdie at the PGA Championship, to sit three shots behind the leaders.

Lingmerth extends lead

David Lingmerth's lead at the Quicken Loans National has doubled after the second round.

Sweden's David Lingmerth remains in the lead on the latest stop of the PGA Tour, while Danny Lee has moved up to 10th.

Lingmerth leads on PGA Tour

David Lingmerth tees off on the seventh during his round of 65.

Swede returns to happy place, while Danny Lee shoots even-par round.

Ko off the pace

Kiwi Lydia Ko watches her tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship in caption

Kiwi Lydia Ko trails the leaders of the women's PGA Championship by four shots after the opening round.

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No trial spot for Tuivaiti

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Williams sued by crash victim's family video

Venus Williams caused a car crash that killed an elderly man, US police say.

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Motorsport

Ron Dennis leaves McLaren

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Paddon fifth in Poland

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Paddon seventh at Rally Poland

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Racing

Brown does it for Black video

Nicci Brown rides Point Proven to an emotional victory at Wingatui on Friday.

Close friend of fallen jockey Rebecca Black honours her death with an emotional victory.

Stakes on the rise

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Jockey heading to Sweden

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