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Whitby teen strikes gold

Ben Walsh managed 12 medals in 13 events, including nine golds, two Wellington records and one New Zealand record.

Hopes rugby fans hit the couch

Rugby bosses hope they can reverse a declining trend in TV viewership for Super Rugby matches on the back of NZ's World Cup success.

Herbert extends contract

Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert will become the All Whites' longest serving coach after extending his contract through 2014.

Smith's body a work in progress

TOBY ROBSON

Conrad Smith says his body remains a work in progress as Super Rugby kick-off approaches.

Super Rugby launched

Rainbow's End set the scene for today's Super Rugby launch, but there will be no thrills and spills until at least April for Richie McCaw.

Richie McCaw on ice until April

Richie McCaw Richie McCaw could miss the first five rounds of this year's Super Rugby competition.

Nic Henderson's emotional journey

There is a point on the Olympic Highway near Gerogery in southern NSW that Nic Henderson avoided for a decade.

Hopes rugby fans hit the couch

Whistlers talking tough - again

Hebert gets another chance

Herbert Ricki Herbert's reign at the top of New Zealand football's coaching hierarchy will continue until after the 2014 World Cup.

Tevez set for Man City return

Carlos Tevez says he was treated "like a dog" by Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini but is talking about returning to play.

Let's go inside A-League sheds

Wolves sack Mick McCarthy

Daniel set to wave goodbye

Who is the highest-paid player at the Wellington Phoenix?

Tactix ready to climb off bottom

Leigh Gibbs Every marathon starts with a single step and the Canterbury Tactix take their first of many today as they strive to get back to netballing competitiveness.

New-look Steel ready for action

Southern Steel will swap the weights and exercycles for the netball court this weekend when they compete in their first preseason games for 2012.

Little rest for Tactix players

Steel cutting costs

Tactix get back winning feeling

The 2012 Canterbury Tactix are the best-balanced side in the franchise's five-year history.

Black Caps win T20 nailbiter

Brendon Taylor Zimbabwe's top-order batsmen gave the Black Caps a terrifying workout ahead of the much-anticipated South African showdown.

Ponting named Australia captain

Ricky Ponting has been asked to step back into the role of Australia captain after skipper Michael Clarke was ruled out of their one-day match against Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe seek strong finish

Black Caps in the crosshairs

Michael Mason bows out on high

In a career of numerous highlights, departing Central Districts pace bowler labelled the one-day final win over Auckland his most emotional.

Hurricanes prop tested by best

Mark Reddish It doesn't get much tougher than learning your trade against an All Black front row as new Hurricanes prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen did on Saturday.

Smith's start mystery deepens

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith is not planning to take the field for his side's final warmup match.

Hurricanes lose in heartland

Canes have much to gain

Conrad keen to beef up

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith has explained his delayed return to action saying he needs to put on weight before he is comfortable playing top level rugby.

Daniel set to wave goodbye

Daniel Who is the highest-paid player at the Wellington Phoenix?

Daniel gets Singapore offer

Brazilian midfielder Daniel might be waving goodbye to the Phoenix.

Yellow cards fly for Phoenix

Phoenix pay too much respect

Let's go inside A-League sheds

The A-League looks set to take a giant leap for football - and it should be applauded.

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