Is Read the world's best player?
OPINION: The All Blacks captain is having a profound influence in the big games, writes Paul Cully.
Johnson in doubt for Warriors
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
12:37 PM Fitness-troubled All Whites prepare to face the Solomon Islands, whose best asset is speed.
Concussion saliva test trialled
Simple new procedure could be a "game-changer" for managing head injuries, rugby officials say.
Weepu return uncertainty
12:47 PM Former All Black waiting on medical test results, Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union boss Tony Hargood says.
Scott to fight for PGA season in Boston
Aussie golfer, like Kiwi Danny Lee, needs a good result to stay in FedEx Cup playoffs.
Breakers reaching out
Kiwi ANBL club unveils new partnership aimed at enhancing their community reach.
Forrest: ARU chair must quit
Billionaire claims Cameron Clyne lied about reasons the Western Force were axed from Super Rugby.
Ashes blow as Hazlewood injured
Aussie quick joins list of injured bowlers after being invalided out of Bangladesh tour.
Summerfield out of NZRC lead
 Summerfield crashed out of the Rally Coromandel, and the New Zealand Rally Championship lead.
Silver Ferns defender ruled out
Kayla Cullen called in for England match after Kelly Jury rolls ankle during practice.
Road titles up for grabs
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 comes up short in attempt to become second New Zealander to win a world boxing championships medal.
Eaton back training
French club confirm former AB available again after being disciplined over street brawl allegations.
Stadium a political forward pass?
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.
Forrest: ARU chair must quit
Billionaire claims Cameron Clyne lied about reasons the Western Force were axed from Super Rugby.
Vito up for Top 14 award
Former All Blacks star Victor Vito shortlisted for French club rugby's player of the year honour.
Savea staying with 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'
Tighthead prop Jeff To'omaga-Allen always had faith the All Blacks would win last week.
Ashes blow as Hazlewood injured
Aussie quick joins list of injured bowlers after being invalided out of Bangladesh tour.
Hope raises West Indies to win
Only bettered by Bradman's 'Invincibles', the West Indies score an unlikely test win against England.
Warner leads Aussies back
Australia need 156 runs to pull off an unlikely victory over Bangladesh in the first test.
Ferns after 'a bit more support'
"Imagine what we could achieve if we were somewhat paid," star wing says after emotional welcome home.
City to play Sydney FC
​Reigning FFA Cup champions and runners-up will face off in a blockbuster quarterfinal.
All Whites need to be brave
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
Teenage fullback Dane Ingham judged too unfit for the All Whites ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Wood: I've got a point to prove
Frustrated by his Leicester experience, Burnley's Kiwi striker is thrilled to have scored on his return to the EPL.
Benji's bro set for NRL debut
Jeremy Marshall-King in line to face Warriors after being named on extended bench for Tigers.
Warriors unchanged for Tigers
Warriors head into season finale desperate to avoid an unwanted record.
'Back to where it all began' for Brown
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
Kiwis star Lewis Brown looking forward to bringing Manly "home to Christchurch''.
Sharks not fussed on new rule
"Our concerns were around three imports potentially limiting the playing minutes of New Zealand players."
Adams rapt to have George
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
 The NBL's new import rules have had an instant effect with Canterbury Rams farewelling Marcus Alipate.
Jets cleared for takeoff
There will be an eighth team in the NBL in 2018, with the return of the Manawatu Jets.
Ko slides down world rankings
Kiwi former world No 1 golfer pays the price after missing a third cut for the season.
Cromwell golfer's Australian success
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
Women's golf star gives a thumbs-up from hospital just hours after having her appendix removed.
Johnson steals PGA win
The world no.1 is beginning to find the form that led to a hot start to the year.
Silver Ferns defender ruled out
Kayla Cullen called in for England match after Kelly Jury rolls ankle during practice.
Ferns feeling for Maria Tutaia
Janine Southby feels it's in the best interest of Maria Tutaia to be with her family at this time.
Defence must lift- Southby
 Patchy defensive performance frustrates Silver Ferns coach in Quad Series opener.
Scratchy Ferns subdue SA
 Silver Ferns overcome rusty first half to overpower plucky South Africa in Quad Series.
Defending champ Kerber gone
German tennis star becomes the first US Open defending champ in 12 years to lose in the first round.
Sharapova's big comeback
Maria Sharapova overwhelmed with emotion after victory in her first Grand Slam match since her doping suspension.
Road titles up for grabs
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 comes up short in attempt to become second New Zealander to win a world boxing championships medal.
Report reveals drug use
More than 30 per cent of athletes at 2011 athletics world champs admit to using banned substances.
Alice crashes but back for more
Young Kiwi skier Alice Robinson crashes in giant slalom, but hopes to bounce back in slalom.
Summerfield out of NZRC lead
 Summerfield crashed out of the Rally Coromandel, and the New Zealand Rally Championship lead.
On your marks, get set, go!
Mini motocross riders from Southland get set for nationals and Southern Series competitions.
Girl beating the men
Hannah Rushworth, 14, is off to the Oceania Moto Trials Championship in Australia.
Race five to be named after Meads
Hawke's Bay Racing will honour Colin Meads with a race in his name.
Bartender fakes his way to ringside
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
The big money is on the boxer, but the majority of bets are on UFC star Conor McGregor.
Kaepernick blackball revealed
OPINION: Jay Cutler has a job playing quarterback in the NFL. And Colin Kaepernick still doesn't.
Curry crashes house party
The two-time NBA MVP showed up unannounced to a house party to throw back beers with fans.