Kirwan tells Blues to 'grow up'
After the Blues worst performance of the season coach Sir John Kirwan has issued some blunt messages to his troops.
Kiwis bloodied and disappointed
Heavyweight Mark Hunt suffers first knock out of his UFC career while James Te Huna defeated in first round.
Ranger having second thoughts
Rene Ranger's agent is exploring the possibility of a payout to allow the midfielder to remain in New Zealand.
Whitelock in doubt for France
Further blow to All Black second-row stocks with Sam Whitelock set to miss June tests.
Root puts England in charge
In a rollicking day's cricket in the Leeds sun, England advanced to 337-7 at stumps on day two.
ABs fine tuning not productive
The folly of having an All Blacks camp in the leadup to the biggest game of the season came back to bite Crusaders and Chiefs.
Kiwi fighters chase their dream
Make no mistake, today is the biggest day in New Zealand MMA history.
Read standout to replace McCaw
Coach has CV but not players
Hartley slur ends Lions hopes
Dylan Hartley will almost certainly forfeit his place on the Lions tour after he was red-carded for verbally abusing Wayne Barnes.
Blues to profit for Ali's retirement
Ali Williams' surprise decision to pull the pin on his All Blacks career only has upside for his Blues franchise, says coach Sir John Kirwan.
Costly home loss for Blues
Sick kids spur Chiefs on
Highlanders squander chance
Ex Highlander Jayden Hayward has helped the Western Force to a dramatic 19-18 win over his old team in Perth.
Tomkins urged to reject Warriors
Wigan coach Shaun Wane has publicly pleaded with Sam Tomkins not to join the Warriors or any other NRL club.
Mannering: my style won't change
Simon Mannering has defended his captaincy style, with critics claiming he isn't vocal enough on the field.
Galuvao to be Polynesian advocate
Tragic tale of rising star
Storm brewing for Warriors
Just when the Warriors didn't need anything else to contend with, along comes the NRL side Kiwis most associate success with.
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Maiden century on home turf
England's Joe Root has long been talked up as a future cricketing star, today he confirmed it in front of an adoring home crowd.
Chennai official arrested
India's cricket chief Narainswamy Srinivasan has dismissed calls for his resignation after his son-in-law was arrested by police for his alleged role in spot-fixing during the IPL.
Rain washes out first day
Ryder returns to the gym
McClenaghan NZ's secret weapon
The parallels between Shane Bond and Mitchell McClenaghan offer more than a passing interest.
Coach has CV but not players
New Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has promised to bring exciting, winning football to the club. But it might be easier said than done.
Beckham's career officially over
David Beckham's football career is now officially over.
Gay footballer to make comeback
Rojas dodges Rufer concerns
Bayern win Champions League
Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over rival Borussia Dortmund.
Kuchar maintains lead
Matt Kuchar maintained a one-shot lead after the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Texas.
Kuchar leads by one at Colonial
American Matt Kuchar held a one-shot lead at 10 under par after 15 holes when the weather-hit second round was suspended for the day at the Crowne Plaza Invitational.
Strong field headed to Memorial
Garcia a 'really good guy'
McIlroy certain to miss cut
Rory McIlroy is certain to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship after shooting a 3-over par 75.
Giants out-run Taranaki in fourth
The Nelson Giants put the foot down when it counted to remain unbeaten at the Trafalgar Centre and firmly in second spot in the NBL.
Sharks hand Hawks another loss
The Southland Sharks have beaten the Hawke's Bay Hawks 94-73 in the round six NBL game in Invercargill.
Pacers upset Miami Heat
Airs in sharp return to form
Jets too strong for winless Pistons
The Waikato Pistons are still seeking their breakthrough victory of the 2013 National Basketball League season.
Evans third again in Monaco
Mitch Evans put together his second straight podium finish in the second GP2 race in during the Monaco Grand Prix.
Fast start pays off for Evans
Mitch Evans' preoccupation with fast starts has paid off in Monaco, getting the young Kiwi driver back in the GP2 series mix.
Vettel needs to find speed
Zanardi holds on to Indy hopes
Pole hat-trick for Rosberg
Nico Rosberg scorched to his third successive F1 pole position with team-mate Lewis Hamilton completing a front row lockout for Mercedes.
Plummer hasn't lost sparkle
Quiet, even a bit shy. Norma Plummer is anything but predictable, as Hamish Bidwell reports.
Magic ready to come out fighting
Being defending champions has proven to be a nuisance for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic, according to assistant coach Tanya Dearns.
Thwaites may cop flak
Shadrock getting used to spotlight
Time to step down - Taurua
It was the toughest team talk Noeline Taurua ever had to give.
Montanes prepares Nice-ly
Albert Montanes warmed up for the French Open with a 6-0 7-6 win over Gael Monfils in the Nice Open final as he claimed his sixth career title.
Williams sisters to team up
Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up at the French Open for the first time in three years.
Head in sand for Djokovic
Erakovic through to final
Djokovic, damp threaten Nadal
Novak Djokovic and damp weather are the most likely obstacles to Rafael Nadal's bid for an eighth French Open title.
More AFL racism caught on camera
Another Collingwood fan has been captured on video yelling racist comments during Friday night's AFL match against Sydney.
Funding blow for Shanks
Bike New Zealand is holding up to $500,000 of elite, government funding in reserve while cutting world champion Alison Shanks from this year's international budget.
Contract KO for top bout
Millions to watch Kiwi gladiators
Aleh and Powrie dominant
Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie made it two wins from two in Europe this year as New Zealand collected a set of medals in the Netherlands.
Terror's 1:52.5 workout mile
A New Zealand record is on the cards for dual New Zealand Trotting Cup winner Terror To Love next Sunday, but the question is, just how quick will he have to go?
Bragato up for the challenge
Bragato, unlucky not to win the North Island Challenge Stakes two years ago, according to his Otaki owner-trainer, Richard Joosten, gained a deserved win in the $40,000 event at Trentham.
Hungry journey pays off
Tendon tear ends season
Hera hero for old firm
Celebrating winners is nothing new for Cambridge trainer Roger James and Wellington owners Ron and Fran Dixon - they've been doing it for 30 years.
Alvah Simon - A family affair
The restoration story of the 103 year old, 97 foot long ship, built from a single tree.
Alvah Simon - Admiral of the Ocean Sea
Alvah Simon takes a look back at the life of one of the world's greatest ocean adverturers.
Spithill lets fly over budget claims
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Dalton coy over Coutts' dismissal
Team New Zealand's boss isn't biting on suggestions by his rival, Sir Russell Coutts, that the Kiwis won't make the America's Cup final.
Kidnap horror: Dragged behind a car like dummy
Girlfriend mourns after man dies in fire
Polanski: No to equality, yes to skimpy dresses
Con artist failed to convince the Grim Reaper
All I want for my birthday is Maui
Anti-terror soldier's throat slashed
Keeper mauled by tiger 'broke rules'
The best Fresh Prince reunion ever
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