Is Read the world's best player?

Kieran Read lifts the Bledisloe Cup in Dunedin after the thrilling win against the Wallabies.

OPINION: The All Blacks captain is having a profound influence in the big games, writes Paul Cully.

Johnson in doubt for Warriors

Halfback Shaun Johnson will be given as much time as possible to prove his fitness.

14 min ago  With only pride to play for, the Warriors won't be risking their star half if injured, coach Stephen Kearney says.

All Whites' legs to be tested

Anthony Hudson says the All Whites will be ready come November.

12:37 PM  Fitness-troubled All Whites prepare to face the Solomon Islands, whose best asset is speed.

Concussion saliva test trialled

All Blacks vice captain Ben Smith has been plagued by concussion issues.

Simple new procedure could be a "game-changer" for managing head injuries, rugby officials say.

Weepu return uncertainty

Piri Weepu of Wairarapa-Bush clears the ball from the ruck during the round one Heartland Championship match between ...

12:47 PM  Former All Black waiting on medical test results, Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union boss Tony Hargood says.

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Scott to fight for PGA season in Boston

Adam Scott has returned to the PGA Tour after a two-week break for the birth of his second child.

Aussie golfer, like Kiwi Danny Lee, needs a good result to stay in FedEx Cup playoffs.

Breakers reaching out

Breakers General Manager Dillon Boucher is pleased to have extended his club's commitment to the community.

Kiwi ANBL club unveils new partnership aimed at enhancing their community reach.

Forrest: ARU chair must quit

Andrew Forrest says ARU chairman Cameron Clyne should resign over the Force being axed from Super Rugby.

Billionaire claims Cameron Clyne lied about reasons the Western Force were axed from Super Rugby.

Ashes blow as Hazlewood injured

Josh Hazlewood is out of the Bangladesh series with a side strain.

Aussie quick joins list of injured bowlers after being invalided out of Bangladesh tour.

Summerfield out of NZRC lead

Matt Summerfield crashed out on stage 5 of the Rally Coromandel.

 Summerfield crashed out of the Rally Coromandel, and the New Zealand Rally Championship lead.

Silver Ferns defender ruled out

Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jury puts pressure on Maryka Holtzhausen of South Africa during the 2017 Netball Quad Series ...

Kayla Cullen called in for England match after Kelly Jury rolls ankle during practice.

Road titles up for grabs

Daniel Balchin leading the 2016 MenÕs NZ Champs 10km race

Tough opposition for Daniel Balchin as he looks to defend his New Zealand road running title in his home city.

Nadal marches on at US Open

Rafael Nadal has beaten Dusan Lajovic in straight sets in their first-round match at the US Open.

Straight sets win for world No 1 under the roof at Flushing Meadows.

Kiwi ousted from world champs

David Nyika, in blue, has been eliminated at the quarterfinal stage of the world boxing championships in Hamburg by ...

David Nyika comes up short in attempt to become second New Zealander to win a world boxing championships medal.

Eaton back training

Jason Eaton, right, in action for La Rochelle against Gloucester.

French club confirm former AB available again after being disciplined over street brawl allegations.

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Stadium a political forward pass?

Christchurch's proposed multi-use arena could have a steel roof and a retractable turf.

OPINION: An expert in the economics of sport argues a new stadium will saddle Christchurch ratepayers with debt for many years to come.

No Adams for NZ? That's sad

OPINION: Steven Adams is yet to play for NZ at senior level - he could learn something from footballer Chris Wood.

Reason: Ferns happier than ABs

Fittler is the Blues' answer

Rugby

Forrest: ARU chair must quit

Andrew Forrest says ARU chairman Cameron Clyne should resign over the Force being axed from Super Rugby.

Billionaire claims Cameron Clyne lied about reasons the Western Force were axed from Super Rugby.

Vito up for Top 14 award

Former All Blacks loose forward Victor Vito, left, playing for Top 14 French club La Rochelle.

Former All Blacks star Victor Vito shortlisted for French club rugby's player of the year honour.

Savea staying with Hurricanes

Despite a difficult season, Julian Savea has pledged his commitment to the Hurricanes.

Julian Savea staying with Hurricanes to "get my rugby back on track" and reclaim his All Blacks jersey.

To'omaga-Allen: 'Like a kid again'

Jeff To'omaga-Allen, right, and Ardie Savea get acquainted.

Tighthead prop Jeff To'omaga-Allen always had faith the All Blacks would win last week.

Cricket

Ashes blow as Hazlewood injured

Josh Hazlewood is out of the Bangladesh series with a side strain.

Aussie quick joins list of injured bowlers after being invalided out of Bangladesh tour.

Hope raises West Indies to win

Shai Hope was the hero for West Indies in the Leeds test, notching a century in each innings.

Only bettered by Bradman's 'Invincibles', the West Indies score an unlikely test win against England.

Warner leads Aussies back

Australia's David Warner salutes his teammates after reaching his half-century on day three of the first test against ...

Australia need 156 runs to pull off an unlikely victory over Bangladesh in the first test.

Brathwaite stalls England

Kraigg Braithwaite was again proving tough to dismiss as the West Indies attempt to save the second test against England.

Kraigg Brathwaite was again proving a real thorn in England's side.

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Ferns after 'a bit more support'

"Imagine what we could achieve if we were somewhat paid," star wing says after emotional welcome home.

Football

City to play Sydney FC

Melbourne City's Bruno Fornaroli grimaces after being taken down in a heavy tackle. He was stretchered off the field and ...

​Reigning FFA Cup champions and runners-up will face off in a blockbuster quarterfinal.

All Whites need to be brave

Michael McGlinchey says the All Whites have addressed what went wrong at the Confederations Cup.

Was it fitness or decision making that cost them their lead against Mexico in June? Whichever one, they've addressed it.

Unfit All White sent home

All Whites fullback Dane Ingham has been sent home from camp.

Teenage fullback Dane Ingham judged too unfit for the All Whites ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

Wood: I've got a point to prove

Burnleyu's New Zealand striker Chris Wood is challenged by Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in their EPL clash.

Frustrated by his Leicester experience, Burnley's Kiwi striker is thrilled to have scored on his return to the EPL.

League

Benji's bro set for NRL debut

Benji Marshall is headed to the Tigers next season but there may yet be a Marshall in Ivan Cleary's team this weekend.

Jeremy Marshall-King in line to face Warriors after being named on extended bench for Tigers.

Warriors unchanged for Tigers

Stephen Kearney is looking to avoid a club record ninth consecutive defeat this weekend.

Warriors head into season finale desperate to avoid an unwanted record.

'Back to where it all began' for Brown

Manly Sea Eagles NRL star Lewis Brown with his mother Trish, who first brought him to Addington Showgrounds to be a ...

From a ball boy cradling a pottle of hot chips to a NRL and test star: Lewis Brown looks back at his Christchurch rugby league roots.

Manly want long link with Chch

Manly Sea Eagles star Lewis Brown is looking forward to playing a NRL game in his Christchurch hometown.

Kiwis star Lewis Brown looking forward to bringing Manly "home to Christchurch''.

Basketball

Sharks not fussed on new rule

Australian Nick Kay has been an import Southland Sharks for the past two seasons.

"Our concerns were around three imports potentially limiting the playing minutes of New Zealand players."

Adams rapt to have George

Steven Adams: 'The front office does a good job of bringing in really good people.'

The OKC Thunder's big Kiwi says it's all about the locker-room fit when it comes to bringing in a new star.

NBL import rule affects Rams

Canterbury Rams guard Marcus Alipate won't be back next season because of changes to the NBL's import rules.

 The NBL's new import rules have had an instant effect with Canterbury Rams farewelling Marcus Alipate.

Jets cleared for takeoff

Basketball New Zealand have given the Manawatu Jets the green light for next year.

There will be an eighth team in the NBL in 2018, with the return of the Manawatu Jets.

Golf

Ko slides down world rankings

Lydia Ko's latest struggles in Canada have hit her world ranking.

Kiwi former world No 1 golfer pays the price after missing a third cut for the season.

Cromwell golfer's Australian success

Cromwell golfer Inia Logan came second at the Queensland amateur championship.

Something "clicked" for Cromwell golfer Inia Logan who has knocked out a line-up of top amateur Australian golfers in a Queensland championship.

Wie has emergency surgery

Michelle Wie is feeling OK after having her appendix removed.

Women's golf star gives a thumbs-up from hospital just hours after having her appendix removed.

Johnson steals PGA win

Dustin Johnson is back to winning ways.

The world no.1 is beginning to find the form that led to a hot start to the year.

Netball

Silver Ferns defender ruled out

Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jury puts pressure on Maryka Holtzhausen of South Africa during the 2017 Netball Quad Series ...

Kayla Cullen called in for England match after Kelly Jury rolls ankle during practice.

Ferns feeling for Maria Tutaia video

Experienced Silver Ferns shooter Maria Tutaia will miss the rest of this week's Quad Series due to bereavement leave.

Janine Southby feels it's in the best interest of Maria Tutaia to be with her family at this time.

Defence must lift- Southby

Bailey Mes was among the Silver Ferns' best in their Quad Series opener against South Africa.

 Patchy defensive performance frustrates Silver Ferns coach in Quad Series opener.

Scratchy Ferns subdue SA

Silver Ferns captain Katrina Grant defends against South Africa's Lenize Potgieter during their Quad Series clash in ...

 Silver Ferns overcome rusty first half to overpower plucky South Africa in Quad Series.

Tennis

Nadal marches on at US Open

Rafael Nadal has beaten Dusan Lajovic in straight sets in their first-round match at the US Open.

Straight sets win for world No 1 under the roof at Flushing Meadows.

Defending champ Kerber gone

Angelique Kerber has been beaten by Naomi Osaka in the opening round of the US Open.

German tennis star becomes the first US Open defending champ in 12 years to lose in the first round.

Tomic crashes out of US Open

Bernard Tomic is out of the US Open after a first-round loss to Gilles Muller.

Aussie star's bad year has just got worse.

Sharapova's big comeback

Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates winning her first round Women's Singles match against Simona Halep of Romania on ...

Maria Sharapova overwhelmed with emotion after victory in her first Grand Slam match since her doping suspension.

Other sports

Road titles up for grabs

Daniel Balchin leading the 2016 MenÕs NZ Champs 10km race

Tough opposition for Daniel Balchin as he looks to defend his New Zealand road running title in his home city.

Kiwi ousted from world champs

David Nyika, in blue, has been eliminated at the quarterfinal stage of the world boxing championships in Hamburg by ...

David Nyika comes up short in attempt to become second New Zealander to win a world boxing championships medal.

Report reveals drug use

A World Anti-Doping Agency-commissioned study found more than 30 per cent of athletes at 2011 IAAF world championships ...

More than 30 per cent of athletes at 2011 athletics world champs admit to using banned substances.

Alice crashes but back for more

Erik Read won the men's giant slalom on Coronet Peak at the Winter Games in Queenstown.

Young Kiwi skier Alice Robinson crashes in giant slalom, but hopes to bounce back in slalom.

Motorsport

Summerfield out of NZRC lead

Matt Summerfield crashed out on stage 5 of the Rally Coromandel.

 Summerfield crashed out of the Rally Coromandel, and the New Zealand Rally Championship lead.

On your marks, get set, go!

From left, Bella Earley, 7, Cooper Earley, 6, Jacob Bavin, 7, and Brooklyn Bavin, 10, at the motocross fun day held at ...

Mini motocross riders from Southland get set for nationals and Southern Series competitions.

Girl beating the men

Hannah Rushworth is off to the Oceania Moto Trials Championship in Australia.

Hannah Rushworth, 14, is off to the Oceania Moto Trials Championship in Australia.

Iconic racing-car liveries

Anything looks cool in Martini colours. This is a Lancia rally car.

The right colours bring some racing cars alive.

Racing

Race five to be named after Meads

The late Sir Colin Meads will have a race named after him at Hastings on Saturday.

Hawke's Bay Racing will honour Colin Meads with a race in his name.

Ringo late entry

Owners have paid a late nomination for Ringo to contest the Tarzino Trophy at Hastings on Saturday.

Breslin runner is a late entry for the Tarzino Trophy.

Girls have racing fun

Cambridge horse trainer Emma-Lee Browne has gathered ladies from far and wide in a new racing syndicate.

Party time at Emma-Lee Browne's stable.

Hiflyer laying low

Talented galloper Hiflyer will miss Hastings and will resume next month.

Hiflyer's return to racing has been delayed.

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The Fumble

Bartender fakes his way to ringside video

Oliver Regis was unhappy with his seat, so he posed as a member of Mayweather's team.

UK boxing fan poses as Mayweather security to bluff his way to the third row, and a mad run of celebrity selfies.

$1.2m bet on Mayweather video

Floyd Mayweather shadow boxes with weights at a Las Vegas training session.

The big money is on the boxer, but the majority of bets are on UFC star Conor McGregor.

Kaepernick blackball revealed video

Colin Kaepernick can't find an NFL team willing to sign him.

OPINION: Jay Cutler has a job playing quarterback in the NFL. And Colin Kaepernick still doesn't.

Curry crashes house party video

Steph Curry turned up at a random house party to drink a beer with some fans.

The two-time NBA MVP showed up unannounced to a house party to throw back beers with fans.

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