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The Hurricanes are only thinking about winning as they prepare for Saturday's Super Rugby play-off game against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea headlines a tournament team named following the conclusion of the round-robin phase of Super Rugby.

Ellesse Andrews has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

During his time on the sidelines with Sky Television, Murray Mexted became a commentator who you either loved or loathed.

Sophie Devine and Tim Southee have become officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to their sport.

The Rabbitohs winger scored a hattrick to reach 200 NRL tries, but could not deny the Auckland side.

Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne isn't ruling out benching his starting players for the next international match after a comprehensive 3-1 loss to Venezuela in Spain.

Betsy Hassett is back in the Football Ferns, with son and partner in tow.

Moana are fighting for the last play-off spot in Wellington - here's the team lists, key stats and news. Video

Team lists, key stats and news for today's huge match at Eden Park. Video

Thirty-two fighters fought for a $50,000 winner's purse, plus a $1000 bonus each.

Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has opted out of a central contract for a second year running.

Casey Kopua has been called in as injury cover for an Australian Super League team.

Christchurch golfer Cooper Moore's burgeoning career has reached another height as he claimed the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Junior Championship Boys title in Hong Kong.

Trist who was 77 died in Christchurch yesterday.

Alinghi may take part if Team NZ and the Challenger of Record, Britain's Athena Racing, can agree on an event protocol.

"It is jousting without sticks," Dr Stephen Kara says.

Auckland goalkeeper to captain peer-voted team, which includes five of his teammates.

"Patrick is the heartbeat of this team," the Blues chief executive says about the 32-year-old skipper.

Dame Lydia Ko admits the prospect of achieving a career grand slam is providing some motivation as she seeks a landmark fourth golf major.

New South Wales have opened the three-match series with an 18-6 win over Queensland in Brisbane.

Calls are growing louder to ban the game in the wake of a teenager's death in Palmerston North. Audio

There's something riding on every game in the final regular season round, here's the line ups.

There were also major awards for defender Francis de Vries and goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.

Auckland FC's Colombian midfielder is the first player to leave after A-League season's abrupt end.