Host side Crusaders to start as favourites
The Crusaders start as favourite on home turf against the Chiefs in tonight's Super Rugby Aotearoa final.
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Black Caps batsman tests positive for Covid
Black Caps batsman tests positive for Covid
Black Caps batsman Tim Seifert has been forced to remain in India after testing positive to Covid-19 just hours before he was due to leave the virus-ravaged country.
Canterbury sporting talent on show this weekend
Canterbury sporting talent on show this weekend
When Linwood and Hornby meet for the first time in a new Canterbury Rugby League premiership season it’s typically a rematch of the previous battle for the Pat Smith Trophy.
Brown to mind Highlanders from afar
Brown to mind Highlanders from afar
Highlanders coach Tony Brown may be more than 9000km away but is still going to be heavily involved in the Highlanders game plan.
Meth-positive greyhound drew $10k bet
Meth-positive greyhound drew $10k bet before Christchurch race
An unidentified punter placed a $10,000 bet on a greyhound that later tested positive for methamphetamine after winning a race at Addington in Christchurch.
Brown set to depart Highlanders
Brown set to depart Highlanders
Tony Brown is heading back to Japan.
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for sex assault
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for sex assault
Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been jailed for at least three years and eight months for attacking a young woman in her bedroom on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final.
Charter flight for Kiwi cricketers in India
Charter flight for Kiwi cricketers in India
New Zealand cricketers in Covid-19 ravaged India will be able to get out of the country on a charter flight on Friday after the Indian Premier League was postponed.
FT60 leaves drivers wanting more after Ruapuna test
FT60 leaves drivers wanting more after Ruapuna test
Canterbury karting champion Jacob Douglas joined Aussie young gun Ben Taylor for a Castrol Toyota Racing Series test run at Mike Pero Motorsport Park this week.
Marathon fundraising effort
Non-stop from Milford to Mt Cook: Marathon fundraising effort
Ultra-marathon runner Glenn Sutton is a bit nervous but keen to get started on his latest running challenge - 580km non-stop from Milford Sound to Mt Cook.
Ennor schools up his University teammates
Ennor schools up his University teammates
University head coach Nigel Smith backs Braydon Ennor to pursue higher honours this weekend - if the All Black is required by the Crusaders.
Players begin leaving India
Players begin leaving India
Foreign players, including ten New Zealanders, are expected to start leaving India following the suspension of the Indian Premier League.
Late goal keeps Tactix winless
Late goal keeps Tactix winless
Northern Mystics shooter Grace Nweke secured the winning goal in the closing seconds to give her side a thrilling 53-52 win over the Mainland Tactix last night.
Black Caps move to No 1 ODI side in world
Black Caps move to No 1 ODI side in world
New Zealand have overhauled world champions England as the number one side in the one-day international (ODI) rankings.
Technical extend lead in New World Premiership
Technical extend lead in New World Premiership
At the midpoint of the New World Premiership, Cashmere Technical's lead has increased to three points.
Keas, Panthers undefeated in league premiership
Canterbury league premiership: Clubs lay down challenge for undefeated Keas, Panthers
The Linwood Keas and Hornby Panthers are the only undefeated teams in the Bartercard NZ CRL Men’s Premiership - but the Celebration Lions and Halswell Hornets made big statements over the weekend.
Great Scotts! Kiwi drivers first, second in IndyCar race
Great Scotts! Kiwi drivers first, second in IndyCar race
Kiwi drivers Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin have finished one-two in the latest IndyCar series race in Texas.
Victory for Joseph Parker by split decision
Victory for Joseph Parker by split decision
Joseph Parker's title aspirations remain alive after a controversial split decision victory over Derek Chisora in Manchester this morning.
Man City on brink of Premier League title
Man City on brink of Premier League title
Manchester City are on the brink of a third Premier League title in four seasons after a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday secured with goals by Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres.
Six Highlanders dumped for Crusaders match
Six Highlanders dumped for Crusaders match
The Highlanders have dropped six players, including All Black Josh Ioane, from their squad to face the Super Rugby Aotearoa champion Crusaders tomorrow night after breaking team protocols.