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Six matches for Hagley Oval in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Hagley Oval will be the venue for six matches in the upcoming 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup including the final.

Strip a blast from the past for Black Caps

Black Caps fans have had their say, willing an earlier version of their strip back into existence for the side's two upcoming series against Australia.

Vardy nets twice as Leicester down Villa

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their third goal. Photo: Reuters

Vardy nets twice as Leicester down Villa

Leicester City returned to winning ways with a 4-0 drubbing of Premier League strugglers Aston Villa on Monday.

Big consequences after former Canterbury player arrested in Japan

Joel Everson dives over to score for Canterbury against Auckland during an ITM Cup match in...

Big consequences after former Canterbury player arrested in Japan

The Japan Top League has been suspended for three weeks following the reported arrest of a former Canterbury player on suspicion of using cocaine.

Third Six Nations match postponed over virus concerns

France and Ireland in a Six Nations match last year. Photo: Getty

Third Six Nations match postponed over virus concerns

France's final Six Nations match against Ireland has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, but Wales' final match against Scotland will go ahead as scheduled at the weekend.

Marler may face big ban after genital grab

England prop may face big ban after genital grab

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones found no humour in having his genitals fondled by England prop Joe Marler during the Six Nations match at Twickenham this morning.

Football Ferns fall to Italy

Football Ferns skipper Ali Riley. Photo: Getty

Football Ferns fall to Italy

The Football Ferns will now look to secure third place at the Algarve Cup after falling to a 3-0 loss against Italy in the semi-finals in Portugal this morning.

Lengthy lay-off likely for David Havili

A lengthy lay-off is likely for Crusaders vice-captain David Havili, who has just had stomach surgery.

Labuschagne smacks ton but Aussies swept in ODIs

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne is bowled out by South Africa's Anrich Nortje. Photo: Reuters

Labuschagne smacks ton but Aussies swept in ODIs

Hometown hero Marnus Labuschagne's maiden one-day international century hasn't spared a lacklustre Australia from a 3-0 series whitewash in South Africa.

Sharks top table after win over Jaguares

Sharks player Sikhumbuzo Notshe runs in to score against the Jaguares. Photo: Getty

Sharks top table after win over Jaguares

The Sharks moved to the top of the overall table by taming the Jaguares with a 33-19 victory at King’s Park.

England hold off Wales in Six Nations

England's Maro Itoje celebrates after the match. Photo: Reuters

England hold off Wales in Six Nations

Tries by Anthony Watson, Elliot Daly and Manu Tuilagi drove England to a more convincing victory over Wales than the 33-30 scoreline suggested.

Crusaders pushed hard by Reds

The Crusaders' Cullen Grace makes a break against the Reds. Photo: Getty

Crusaders pushed hard by Reds

Brad Thorn's injury-hit Queenslanders gave defending champions the Crusaders a scare in their encounter in Christchurch last night.

Opinion: Is this the Mainland Premier League or European football?

What is this – top-flight European football? Sadly not, says Gordon Findlater, but the Mainland Premier League doesn’t lack any of the off-field drama.

Former Davis Cup player and captain still on court in Chch

Glenn Wilson is still competing for premier interclub titles 30 years after debuting in the...

Former Davis Cup player and captain still on court in Chch

Thirty years ago, Glenn Wilson began his premier interclub career in Christchurch. On Saturday he will play a key role in Waimairi’s hunt for a second straight title.

Former Football Fern to coach premier league men's side

Former Football Fern to coach premier league men's side

When the Mainland Premier League starts this weekend former New Zealand international defender Kelly Almond-Jarden will become the first ever woman head coach in the competition.