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Clareburt finished just under two seconds off a place on the podium in a race won in spectacular style by French gold medal favourite Leon Marchand.

World Rugby's rookie of the year has set her sights on Olympic success alongside players she watched when she was at primary school.

Scott Robertson has named his 36-man Rugby Championship squad, bringing back the 95-test veteran.

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather is "a little bit gutted" after narrowly missing out on winning New Zealand's first medal at the Paris Olympics.

Scott Barrett has sustained a finger injury, unclear how long he will be side-lined.

New Zealand athletes haven't let a Paris downpour or security fears detract from their enjoyment of a unique Olympics opening ceremony.

For her final Olympics Luuka Jones wants "to turn up to Paris leaving no stone unturned".

Veteran Australian A-League footballer Paulo Retre has signed a two-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix.

"Additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents," Canada Soccer officials say after the Football Ferns were caught up in the saga.

Shattered players are devastated in the wake of being shunted out of medal contention at the Paris Olympics.

The All Blacks Sevens' hopes of a Paris Olympics gold medal are gone, after they were beaten by South Africa 14-7 in the quarter-finals.

The Dunedin swimmer heads to the Games with renewed confidence ready to square off against the world's superstars.

Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named the flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Kiwis have bolstered their coaching line-up with almost 90 caps of test experience.

Former Olympic silver medallist, Sarah Walker, has been elected as an International Olympic Committee Member.

The All Blacks Sevens are into the quarter-finals after making winning start to their Olympic campaign with victories over Japan and South Africa.

The Oly Whites have beaten Guinea 2-1 in their opening group game at the Olympics.

The Football Ferns have been dealt another blow with the loss of their captain to injury on the eve of their first game of the Olympics.

Les Elder has revealed her personal struggles after being ousted from the captaincy and being ignored during the team's Rugby World Cup celebrations.

The 'baby' of the Football Ferns at last year's FIFA Women's World Cup is also the country's youngest athlete bound for Paris.

New Zealand drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy had their hopes of a Formula E championship dashed in a dramatic final round in London.

New Zealand athlete Maddi Wesche has hit form ahead of the Olympics, smashing her shot put personal best in Germany.

Champion player Ardie Savea is leaving the Hurricanes behind.

Scott Robertson says the All Blacks got what they wanted out of the San Diego trip - but there's more to come as the Rugby Championship looms. Video

New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has won another Diamond League gold medal, this time at the London track and field meet.