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Dame Lydia Ko set for homecoming as NZ Women's Open returns

The March tournament at the Wainui Golf Club will be the first in a four-year agreement.

Spain take lead over France from penalty in World Cup semi-final

Follow the action as France and Spain play the first semi-final in Dallas.

How low-key Ireland can overturn All Blacks' Eden Park mystique

The All Blacks have not lost at Eden Park since 1994.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: July 15

Can you get a hat-trick?

Basketballer midwife Azure Anderson ready to deliver in Glasgow

The 29-year-old North Shore midwife will debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Avondale supporters hoping today's last meeting not so final

Avondale has hosted some of New Zealand's greatest-ever horses.

Inside the All Blacks' decision to keep their jersey patch-free

New Zealand Rugby says the All Blacks will not wear the Nations Championship patch.

US Open winner blames betting for golf fans' bad behaviour

The world No 3 was targeted at the Ryder Cup and Players Championship.

Fifa World Cup semi-finals: All you need to know

England face Argentina in Atlanta for their first clash in 21 years.

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France in trouble in semi-final as Spain extend lead

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

Skipper Shubman Gill leads India to ODI victory over England

India inflicted more pain on Brendon McCullum and England with a six-wicket win at Edgbaston.

Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital

Despite Norway's quarterfinal loss to England, the team were given a huge welcome back home.

US victory gives Botha timely boost for Glasgow

The defending Commonwealth champion says a successful stint racing in the United States has left her full of confidence as she targets more gold this month.

Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with sizzling solo ride.

The champion cyclist says he wanted to honour the yellow jersey on Bastille Day.

A-League pay talks at impasse as new season looms

With the new season just months away, the A-League and its players remain deadlocked over pay after the union rejected the competition's latest contract offer.

NRL: Origin stars return, as NZ Warriors near full strength against Dragons

High-flying wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has also been named to face the cellar-dwelling Dragons at Mt Smart.

Kerr leaves Commonwealth Games high jump title defence up in the air

The Olympic and world champion high jumper will travel to Glasgow, but a final decision on whether he will compete is yet to be made. Audio

The All Black bringing rugby back to Germany

After moving to New Zealand as a teenager to chase his rugby dream, Anton Segner said the response back home had been "huge".

Motocross accident set Ratima on All Black path

Cortez Ratima abandoned his motocross career to pursue rugby.

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New tech behind some of FIFA World Cup's most contentious calls

It is not the first time at this World Cup that teams have hit out against new rules or technology.

Brendon McCullum 'sorry' his England team failed in Ashes series

The New Zealander has apologised to English cricket fans for falling short as Test head coach, accepting that "it's time for someone else to have a go".

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett sits out training ahead of Ireland clash

Team management take cautious approach to key midfielder, who took knock to a leg at the weekend.

Black Caps beat West Indies by 5 wickets to level series 1-1

Jayden Lennox took 5-19 as West Indies collapsed from 63-0 to be all out for 138.

All Whites goalkeeper to join fellow Kiwi Eli Just at Scottish club

Motherwell FC has announced Alex Paulsen would join the club on a season-long loan deal from AFC Bournemouth.

Police investigate death of South African World Cup footballer

Jayden Adams died two weeks after helping South Africa reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time.

'I won't back flip': League star Haas reveals plan for World Cup

Brisbane prop quashes reports he was considering switching back to Australia for the 2026 tournament.

All Blacks: 'Biggest challenge so far' – Codie Taylor on Irish threat

Head coach Dave Rennie attempted to slightly play down the importance of Saturday's Test at Eden Park – but the experienced hooker was unequivocal.

William and Kate share moment with Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon win

The couple's two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, also attended the match.

World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions and a bitter rivalry

Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in FIFA’s rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champion of the world again.

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Spain double lead over France in second half of World Cup semifinal

Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain from Arlington, Texas.

US striker at centre of Trump FIFA intervention speaks out

Folarin Balogun says the decision by Trump to intervene on his match ban stirred up “a bit of nerves” among his team

How the latest All Black’s debut went down back home in Germany

Anton Segner now owns a slice of history as the first German All Black, having achieved a goal he set when he was a young boy falling in love with rugby on the other side of the world.

Watch: Benji Marshall slams ‘made up rumours’ in expletive-laden press conference

The Wests Tigers coach says things have ‘been made up’ and there is no breakdown in his relationship with star playmaker Jarome Luai.

Watch: Italy lock banned for headbutting All Blacks star

Italian forward Niccolo Cannone has received a four week ban for a headbutt on All Blacsk No 9 Cam Roigard during the test in Wellington last Saturday night.

Only four remain. Tell us who is your pick to win the World Cup

We’ve had enough wholesome and underdog moments, but now it’s time for the big boys to take centre stage.

Blues snag sharp-shooter from the Highlanders

In a rare move north from a Highlander, playmaker Cam Millar has signed with the Blues.

Watch: Sunglasses-wearing bowler spins Black Caps to victory

The Black Caps have drawn level in the series against the West Indies after winning the second ODI thanks to a pair of left-arm spin twins.

Olympic champion Lydia Ko to headline blockbuster golf homecoming

The New Zealand Women’s Open is back after a 10-year hiatus, and so is Lydia Ko.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Full match schedule and results

A full list of fixtures and results at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, in New Zealand time.

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All Blacks set to make big positional switch for Ireland test

Coach Dave Rennie will return Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa’i to the side of the scrum against Ireland and select a new locking combination, when he unveils his team on Thursday.

Why England have never faced football’s ‘Little Genius’ - until now

ANALYSIS: Over 15 years and 35 matches, Lionel Messi has scored 27 times against English opposition. Yet it is only now he will face England's national team for the first time.

Could one former Black Caps captain enter the race to succeed another as England test coach?

Stephen Fleming’s parting of ways with Chennai Super Kings after a successful 18-year tenure as coach sees him join the list of contenders to succeed Brendon McCullum.

Former NBL player charged with attempted first-degree murder in US

Basketballer Lagerald Vick, who played as an import for the Southland Sharks, was arrested after a man was hospitalised for a gunshot wound to the back.

Neither France nor Spain have trailed at this year's World Cup, but only one can reach the final

France have outscored their opponents 14-2 at this World Cup. Kylian Mbappé has eight goals to match Lionel Messi, and is one behind the Argentina’s captain’s career record of 21.

Dame Lydia Ko to headline return of NZ Women's Open in 2027 for $800k prizemoney

Kiwi golf superstar will make long-awaited return home as New Zealand Women’s Open returns for first time in a decade in March.

The little known Black Caps spinner who outshone his skipper in win over West Indies

Jayden Lennox returned the third-best figures by a NZ spinner in men’s ODI history with 5-19 as they levelled the series in Guyana.

Scrum flaw dashes New Zealand under-20s hopes as wait goes on for another world title

ANALYSIS: A recurring weakness in New Zealand age-grade rugby rears its head again in a 26-22 semifinal loss to France.

What we learnt from round two of the Nations Championship

ANALYSIS: All Blacks and Springboks are locked in a two-horse race to top the south ladder - and the draw could favour New Zealand.

Fast and fiery British Open predicted at Royal Birkdale

Sunscreen might outpace the sale of fish and chips this week for the last men’s golf Major of the year.

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Raising the bar: The 17-year-old Nelson athlete taking on the world's fittest

Hannah Granger is preparing to head to California after qualifying for the prestigious CrossFit Games this July.

Black Caps lose ODI opener after West Indies batter avoids embarrassing blunder

West Indies batter almost fell in comical fashion, but hosts prevail against Black Caps in opening ODI in Guyana.

Extra-time double seals Galbraith Shield glory for Barbarians

Two extra-time tries secured the Eastern Northern Barbarians their second Galbraith Shield triumph with a 40-28 victory over Pirates Old Boys at Les George Oval on Saturday.

Sharks hoping for big crowd to help tame Giants at Shark Tank

Southland Sharks fans are being urged to turn up in droves and pack out ILT Stadium Southland for the team’s final two home games.

Top two sides ready for Galbraith Shield battle

The Galbraith Shield will be heading to either Surrey Park or the Gore Showgrounds following Saturday’s final at Les George Oval.

Experience meets youth in exciting 2026 Southland Stags squad

There’s a lot to like about the first official Southland Stags squad named by coach Scott Eade and his coaching team.

All Blacks set to make big positional switch for Ireland test

Coach Dave Rennie will return Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa’i to the side of the scrum against Ireland and select a new locking combination, when he unveils his team on Thursday.

Why England have never faced football’s ‘Little Genius’ - until now

ANALYSIS: Over 15 years and 35 matches, Lionel Messi has scored 27 times against English opposition. Yet it is only now he will face England's national team for the first time.

Begg set for incredible opportunity with Europe test

Winton racing driver Jacob Begg is set to become one of the youngest New Zealanders to test-drive a GT car in Europe.

Could one former Black Caps captain enter the race to succeed another as England test coach?

Stephen Fleming’s parting of ways with Chennai Super Kings after a successful 18-year tenure as coach sees him join the list of contenders to succeed Brendon McCullum.

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I’m a referee – I want to quit because of the abuse

Wellington rugby refs refused to take the field over the weekend due to ongoing abuse. But it’s not just a rugby problem.

Italy’s coach blamed World Rugby scheduling for their All Blacks thrashing. Does he have a point?

Gonzalo Quesada delivered an epic post-match rant in which he blamed the scoreline, as opposed to the result, on anything but himself and his players.

Are football jerseys an unkillable fashion trend?

Forget France, Spain or Morocco. The World Cup’s real biggest winners are the jerseys filling the stands and pitches.

The All Blacks’ close win over France proves that rugby is now a 40-man game

The focus on who wasn’t playing on Saturday was redundant in an era in which player depth is critical.

Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face

… and other lessons you learn when you decide to fight.

The most memorable moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup so far

From Ben Old’s trampled ballsack to Miguel Almirón’s covered mouth, here’s what we’ll actually remember about this World Cup once the football fever subsides.

Eleven moments that defined the Black Caps’ series win over England

It was a series of big moments, not big players.

Attention armchair selectors: these are the mistakes you’re making

Think you could pick a better All Blacks squad than Dave Rennie and co?

A fashion critic’s guide to the best (and worst) kits at the Fifa World Cup

From ‘fabulously ornate’ to ‘this looks like something excavated from the back of my fridge’.

The time has never been better for a Christchurch-based NRL team

The stars are aligning for a second New Zealand rugby league team to enter the competition.