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Reports Mo'unga to miss Rugby Championship 'laughable'

Richie Mo'unga at All Blacks training in Japan. Photo: Getty Images

Reports Mo'unga to miss Rugby Championship 'laughable'

All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga has hit back at a report he was one of several players considering pulling out of this year's Rugby Championship for family reasons - slamming the suggestion as ...

Ardern confirms quarantine rule change for Bledisloe Cup

TJ Perenara clears the ball from a ruck during the All Blacks loss to Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Ardern confirms quarantine rule change for Bledisloe Cup

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that the New Zealand Government will change quarantine rules to allow the Wallabies to prepare for the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand.

Japan will not play again in 2020 due to pandemic

Japan will not play again in 2020 due to pandemic

Japan's national rugby union team will not play again this year because of safety fears related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said on Monday.

Osaka downs Azarenka to win US Open

Naomi Osaka reacts during the third set against Victoria Azarenka. Photo: Robert Deutsch-USA...

Osaka downs Azarenka to win US Open

Naomi Osaka has won the US Open, beating Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 to lift the trophy for the second time in three years.

Liverpool, Arsenal open new season with wins

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots to score their fourth goal to complete his hat-trick. Photo:...

Liverpool, Arsenal open new season with wins

Liverpool and Arsenal got off to winning starts with victories over promoted sides on the opening day of the new Premier League season on Saturday.

Aussie to host Rugby Champs, PM denies blame

A meeting in Los Angeles could have a large impact on the All Blacks' schedule in years to come....

Aussie to host Rugby Champs, PM denies blame

Australia is to host the Rugby Championships, while the Government says it is not to blame for New Zealand missing out.

Covid, cancer and a championship?

Marist Albion stalwart Rowan O’Gorman and wife Jennifer, who is battling breast cancer.

Covid, cancer and a championship?

Rowan O’Gorman’s 17-season wait between Christchurch premier club rugby finals is even more poignant as the Marist Albion stalwart’s career could draw to a close as his wife battles cancer.

Serena stunned by Azarenka comeback

Serena Williams congratulates Victoria Azarenka after the match. Photo: Getty Images

Serena stunned by Azarenka comeback

Victoria Azarenka has stunned Serena Williams in the US Open semi-finals, denying the American the chance of winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title on home soil this year.

Boxer stepping back into ring almost 30 years on

Dean Calvert, who had a 7-0 record as a professional, last fought in 1993. Photo: Star News

Boxer stepping back into ring almost 30 years on

Former Jameson Belt holder Dean Calvert is stepping back into the ring 27 years after his final professional boxing bout to raise money for charity.

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Ben Blair was on the coaching staff when Lincoln University won Christchurch's Metro Premier...

Marist Albion seek long-awaited club rugby crown

Former All Black fullback Ben Blair played in Marist Albion’s last Christchurch senior club rugby final 17 years ago, and now hopes to celebrate another memorable milestone on Sunday.

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

Veteran rugby league coach Frank Endacott has helped the Northern Bulldogs to their first...

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

The Northern Bulldogs would equal Canterbury’s feat in the 1993 provincial rugby league final win over Auckland if they can snap recent Linwood’s dominance of the Massetti Cup.

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep's (left) leadership responsibilities at the Hurricanes will aid his captaincy of...

All Blacks to aid new Canterbury skipper's lead-in to role

Reed Prinsep won’t be lacking All Black-level leadership nous to lean on when he leads Canterbury for the first time in this season’s Mitre 10 Cup.

All Whites to play England at Wembley

Wembley will host the All Whites later this year. Photo: Getty Images

All Whites to play England at Wembley

The All Whites will play England at Wembley Stadium - the world's most famous football venue - later this year.

Tom Walsh admits to a bit of fear of missing out

Tom Walsh admits to a bit of fear of missing out

The world's best men's shot-putters are competing in Europe, but Tom Walsh isn't one of them and he's okay with that.

Dan Carter may play for boyhood club in shield final

Dan Carter’s surprise addition to the Southbridge side proved decisive when he kicked five...

Dan Carter may play for boyhood club in shield final

Dan Carter may make his third appearance of the season for his hometown club when they host the Coleman Shield final on Saturday afternoon.

Former Canterbury and Fijian flyer not finished yet

Former Canterbury winger Patrick Osborne. Photo: Getty Images

Former Canterbury and Fijian flyer not finished yet

Former Canterbury Uni and Fijian winger Patrick Osborne is confident his legs still have a few miles left in them yet.

Djokovic urges angry fans not to turn on line judge

An apologetic Novak Djokovic (right) and a tournament official tend to a lineswoman struck with a...

Djokovic urges angry fans not to turn on line judge

Novak Djokovic has pleaded for compassion for the line judge he struck in the throat with a ball at the US Open after the female official faced a backlash from fans of the world No 1 on social media.