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'I'm coming for heads': Adesanya eyes UFC Perth return
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is eyeing a return to the Octagon.
Hurricanes' Asafo Aumua proves potential under Laidlaw
The Silverstream product has forced himself into contention for the All Blacks number two jersey with several standout performances.
Canes top of the table as Blues denied bonus point
Josh Ioane has broken Blues' hearts, with his last-minute try denying them a top of the table finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Crusaders' play-off hopes still alive, but Drua could put nail in the coffin
The Crusaders have dispatched Moana Pasifika 43-10, but the next 24 hours are key.
UFC 302 preview: Makhachev meets the Diamond
The UFC lightweight tile is on the line in New Jersey this Sunday.
Can the Black Caps continue their World Cup record?
Jonty Dine looks back at the rollercoaster history of the Black Caps at the T20 World Cup.
UFC superstar Conor McGregor's best and worst top 5
UFC superstar Conor McGregor's five best and worst moments.
Ferns bounce back in ruthless style
The Black Ferns have hammered Australia in Albany to end their Pacific Nations campaign.
Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes claim controversial victory over Chiefs
A late penalty from an ice cool Brett Cameron helped the Canes snatch the win in Hamilton.
S Canty axes Ranfurly Shield challenge
It's the highlight of many rugby players' careers, but with the team's flights set to cost $28k it was too much for them to travel for the match-up.
Ruthless Blues hammer Highlanders in Auckland
The Blues have hammered the Highlanders at Eden Park.
Moana Pasifika fight for chance at playoff
Despite a season of disruption, Moana Pasifika are still in the hunt for a Super Rugby Pacific playoff berth.
Conor McGregor getting back in the cage - but is it for the last time?
Analysis - UFC superstar Conor McGregor may have become a victim of his own success.
Highlanders heap more misery on Crusaders
The Highlanders have beaten a New Zealand side for the first time since 2021.
Blues beat Hurricanes in absolute thriller
The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes in a nailbiter at Eden Park.
Chiefs maul Moana at Mt Smart
The Chiefs have moved to third on the Super Rugby Pacific table with a win over Moana Pasifika in Auckland.
Auckland to battle weight of expectation at OFC Champions League
Auckland City FC are set to defend their OFC Champions League crown in Papeete.
Warriors coach backs ref after sexist online abuse
NRL referee Kasey Badger has been subjected to sexist attacks following her performance in a match last weekend.
Rona bags treble as Chiefs crush the Force
The Chiefs have picked up a resounding win over the Western Force in Hamilton.
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders continue to crumble
The Crusaders have lost to the Reds in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.
Hurricanes wallop Waratahs in Wellington
The Hurricanes have scored a dominant 41-12 victory over the Waratahs in Wellington.
Nyika set for career defining fight
David Nyika says he is in the best condition of his career ahead of his biggest fight to date.
Phoenix fired up after dramatic end to regular season
Sam Sutton looms as a key figure in the Phoenix's finals run.
Farm life helps shape new Black Fern
Hannah King is one of three new faces in the Black Ferns squad for 2024.
Fonua-Blake backs young Warriors to replace him
Addin Fonua-Blake joins the Sharks next year but has committed to seeing out the 2024 season.