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Drua set for immense challenge in Christchurch
It will be a dramatic climatic shift for the Fiji Drua from the humid cauldron of Suva to the arctic chill of Christchurch.
Kai Kara-France suffers controversial loss
Kai Kara-France asks: "Who's worse, UFC judges or NRL Refs?" in wake of his loss to Amir Albazi.
Kara-France looking for quick knockout
Kai "Don't Blink" Kara-France is expecting a quick knockout in his Octagon return this Sunday.
'It's just another game of football'
The Junior All Whites have progressed to the top 16 at the U20 Football World Cup.
John 'Boulder Shoulders' unbeaten in the ring but still fighting off demons
Undefeated heavyweight boxer John 'Boulder Shoulders' Fiu shares his journey back to the ring.
Joseph Parker fighting for his career
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker concedes his boxing career is on the line in Melbourne tonight.
Harris' Hawke's Bay homecoming
Warriors skipper Tohu Harris is set for an emotional homecoming in Hawke's Bay this weekend
Mauger departs from Moana
Former All Black Aaron Mauger is ending his coaching contract with Moana Pasifika a year early.
Patient Nyika bides his time
New Zealand boxer David Nyika returns to action this Wednesday night.
Former All Blacks to clash in Europe
Former All Blacks to go head to head in Ireland in a bid for European rugby glory.
Adesanya: Ngannou deal could be game changer
Reigning UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya believes Francis Ngannou's historic deal with the PFL could change the industry.
Heavyweights go to war on Twitter
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has weighed in on former champ Francis Ngannou signing with rival PFL.
NZ considers hosting Rugby League World Cup
NZRL CEO Greg Peters said New Zealand will put its hand up to host.
American Magic withdraw from Saudi Arabia regatta
The American Magic sailing team is refusing to participate in the second Preliminary America's Cup Regatta in Saudi Arabia.
Billy Guyton dies at 33
Former New Zealand rugby player Billy Guyton has died at the age of 33.
Ulberg claims another knockout
New Zealand light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg claimed another UFC victory at the weekend.
10 most memorable Super Rugby moments
Would Wayne Smith take these rugby moments over a nature documentary? Video
Akira Ioane still undecided on post-World Cup plans
Akira Ioane will play his 100th match for the Blues against the Crusaders this weekend.
Darry returns home with the Blues
Christchurch born Sam Darry makes his Super Rugby homecoming this weekend but if he gets his way, Crusaders fans will be disappointed.
Sterling cements his legacy
It was a chaotic climax to the main event at UFC 288 Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo.
Adesanya reveals injury battle prior to title win
Israel Adesanya has revealed he fought through a serious leg injury to regain his middleweight title at UFC 287.
Harris returns for Panthers clash
The Warriors face another tough assignment against the defending champion Panthers this weekend.
Bragging rights and rent on the line in Blues clash
There will be more than just bragging rights on the line when the Blues take on Moana Pasifika this weekend.
Kara-France lands UFC main event
New Zealand mixed martial artist Kai Kara-France will headline a UFC card in Las Vegas.