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All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park

The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?

rugby

Steve Hansen looks on as the All Blacks train ahead of their first test against the British and...

Hansen, All Blacks eye history

In preparing his team for Saturday's seismic first test against the British and Irish Lions, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made a point of looking to the past for inspiration.

Gatland reveals keys for Lions

Gatland reveals keys for Lions

Being courageous and bold, Warren Gatland says, is the key to winning the first test at Eden Park.
All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park

All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park

The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?
New trophy to honour Eric Watson

New trophy to honour Eric Watson

Zingari-Richmond and Southern will play for a new trophy this weekend, the Eric Watson Cup.

netball

Magic out, Mystics advance

The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic have missed out on the ANZ Premiership playoffs in agonising fashion, falling barely short of their lofty target against the Northern Stars tonight.

Crampton focused on the final

Crampton focused on the final

Gina Crampton nearly reached her latest milestone without even realising it.
Perfect regular season for Steel

Perfect regular season for Steel

One more to go. That's the reality of the Southern Steel's 64-51 win over the Central Pulse in Invercargill last night.
Steel finishes regular season unbeaten

Steel finishes regular season unbeaten

The Southern Steel confirmed their strong favouritism for the ANZ premiership title as they completed a terrific 15-from-15 winning round robin record in Invercargill tonight.

football

Australia's Bailey Wright with the ball during their game against Cameroon. Photo: Getty Images

Australia fights back to draw

Australia has fought back to draw 1-1 with Cameroon in the Confederations Cup.

All Whites push Mexico

All Whites push Mexico

For almost 20 minutes the All Whites dared to dream in the Confederations Cup on Thursday morning.
Changes likely for All Whites

Changes likely for All Whites

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson is likely to make changes to his starting XI for the match against Mexico.
Mexico taking All Whites seriously

Mexico taking All Whites seriously

Mexican coach Juan Carlos Osorio has warned his players not to be complacent ahead of their match with New Zealand (Thursday 6am NZT), saying that the All Whites have a similar team spirit to the...

cricket

Broom offered NZC contract

Otago's Neil Broom was one of three new names on New Zealand Cricket's central contract list for the 2017-18 season.

Afghanistan, Ireland given test status

Afghanistan, Ireland given test status

Afghanistan and Ireland will join the ranks of full test-playing nations after receiving the backing of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) conference.
Williamson cert for No1; Santner loved

Williamson cert for No1; Santner loved

The Blacks Caps list of contracted players is expected to be announced today. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a lighthearted look at who might make the cut.
Ronchi calls time on internationals

Ronchi calls time on internationals

Hard-hitting New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi has few regrets after announcing his retirement from international cricket.

Will Oracle protest against Team NZ?

Team New Zealand during its comprehensive win over BAR. Photo: America's Cup

Will Oracle protest against Team NZ?

Fears Oracle Team USA may lodge a late protest against Team New Zealand have intensified.

Broom offered NZC contract

Otago's Neil Broom was one of three new names on New Zealand Cricket's central contract list for the 2017-18 season.

Federer wins to make quarterfinals

Roger Federer returns a ball during his match against Lucas Pouille. Photo: Getty Images

Federer wins to make quarterfinals

Top seed Roger Federer has beaten Germany's Mischa Zverev 7-6(4) 6-4 to advance to the last eight of the Halle Open.

Hansen, All Blacks eye history

In preparing his team for Saturday's seismic first test against the British and Irish Lions, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made a point of looking to the past for inspiration.

Gatland reveals keys for Lions

Gatland reveals keys for Lions

Being courageous and bold, Warren Gatland says, is the key to winning the first test at Eden Park.

Australia fights back to draw

Australia has fought back to draw 1-1 with Cameroon in the Confederations Cup.

Afghanistan, Ireland given test status

Afghanistan plays Ireland in a one-day match. Photo: Getty Images

Afghanistan, Ireland given test status

Afghanistan and Ireland will join the ranks of full test-playing nations after receiving the backing of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) conference.

Williamson cert for No1; Santner loved

Kane Williamson scores a century at the University Oval last week. Photo: Getty Images

Williamson cert for No1; Santner loved

The Blacks Caps list of contracted players is expected to be announced today. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a lighthearted look at who might make the cut.

All Blacks own Fortress Eden Park

The most eagerly awaited test in New Zealand is just around the corner, in Auckland tomorrow night. What points towards a home town victory and what are the things creating worry lines?

Oamaru win redemption for Wize Act, Wilson

Redemption is a something Ashburton trainer Bevan Wilson knows a thing or two about.

Plenty of love for Odi Et Amo

Plenty of love for Odi Et Amo

Odi Et Amo will be getting nothing but love letters from his connections after scoring a hat-trick of wins at Oamaru yesterday.

First training quinella for Lock

It took hours rather than minutes for the feeling from training his first quinella to sink in for Steve Lock.

Jackalack Sue just gets there

Driver Sam Payne has the David Pearce-trained All Nuts N Bolts in full flight before going on to...

Jackalack Sue just gets there

The later last night’s meeting at Forbury Park went on, the more hectic the racing got.

Battle of the Gorge looks game of round

Clyde-Earnscleugh player Tom Ballantyne takes the ball up in a game against Maniototo at Clyde...

Battle of the Gorge looks game of round

Arrowtown travels to take on Cromwell in what stacks up as the game of the round tomorrow in the latest round of the Central Otago premier rugby competition.