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Breakers keep spark alive with impressive win over Melbourne United

The Breakers have confirmed their spot in the NBL playoffs with a superb come from behind win over a desperate Melbourne United side. → Read More

Live: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal – French Open quarterfinal

After a one-sided first set, the world No 1 battles back in the second to bring the French Open quarterfinal tie all square. → Read More

Tyre failure ruins Shane van Gisbergen's race as Chaz Mostert wins Bathurst 1000

Any hope Shane van Gisbergen had of winning back-to-back Bathurst 1000 titles ended five laps from the end when he suffered tyre problems. → Read More

Kiwis to watch at this year's Bathurst 1000

New Zealand's Fab Four will be trying to bring the Peter Brock Trophy to this side of the Tasman for the third year in a row on Sunday. → Read More

'Hardest thing I've done': Shaun Johnson on leaving family behind for Warriors duty

Rejoining the Warriors meant Shaun Johnson had to be in a different county from his family, so Kayla Johnson can resume her netball career. → Read More

2021 Bathurst 1000: All you need to know

Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen looks to go back-to-back at Mt Panorama in the 2021 edition of The Great Race. → Read More

Tennis New Zealand cancels all national championships over Covid-19 uncertainties

The four national age-group tournaments set to take place in Auckland next month have been canned as Tennis NZ sees red light issues. → Read More

The perfect 10, Taranaki claim NPC Championship with win over Otago in final

Taranaki have completed the perfect season in the NPC, to capture their first title in seven years. → Read More

David Fusitu'a leaving Warriors to join Leeds in Super League

The longest serving member of the Warriors squad has been given an early release from his contract to join the English giants next season. → Read More

Brandon Smith: I know I let a lot of people down, especially my family

The Kiwis hooker came close to tears as he spoke of the abuse on social media his family have received following the emergence of the 'white powder' video. → Read More

Benji Marshall not talking about his own last dance, but savouring another NRL grand final

As Benji Marshall prepares for another grand final, 16 years after his last appearance in one, he reflects on a special NRL career. → Read More

Rabbitohs stars relishing playing with Benji Marshall during 2021 NRL season

Tom Burgess says the Rabbitohs wouldn't have made Sunday's NRL grand final if it wasn't for the input from Benji Marshall this season. → Read More

Fame and its trappings have come quickly for Warriors' Reece Walsh

OPINION: It's been a whirlwind six months for the teenager who has had to mature quicker than most peope his age. → Read More

Warriors' boss apologises after unacceptable behaviour, Kane Evans facing seven-week ban

Cameron George says players who crossed the line will be dealt with internally but three players face bans from NRL judiciary. → Read More

Embarassing Warriors smashed by Titans in dreadful end to NRL season

A disappointing season ended in an abysmal way for the Warriors, being outclassed by the Titans and having three players sent to the bin. → Read More

National league competitions postponed, Auckland Rugby League scraps season

There will be no Fox Memorial winner this year, while other competitions have been pushed back to October. → Read More

Michael Venus's family to join him on tour as lack of MIQ vouchers stops him coming home

NZ's top doubles player hasn't seen his youngest daughter since she was two weeks' old and with no chance of coming home, his family will come to him. → Read More

Warriors blow 16-0 lead against Raiders to end all hopes of finals footy

The Warriors went from completely dominating the Raiders in Mackay, to suffering yet another crushing defeat this season. → Read More

Top agent warns unvaccinated league, rugby players could mess with their futures

The New Zealand teams that play trans-Tasman competitions could run into issues next year if players refuse to get vaccinated. → Read More

Warriors took too long to get attack going says coach Nathan Brown

Nathan Brown backed Reece Walsh as the team's goal kicker after the teenager struggled at Suncorp Stadium. → Read More