Rising star Ben Waine ready to make his mark in the A-League

Ben Waine wants to emulate the success of academy graduates Sarpreet Singh and Liberato Cacace after getting a consistent run of starts for the Phoenix.
Phoenix welcome Steven Taylor back but have work to do while he's in quarantine

Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay has a points target in mind, but he's keeping that number close to his chest ahead of Perth Glory's visit on Sunday.
'We didn't fire a shot': Black Caps coach irked by passive batting showing

Gary Stead demands a return to all-out aggression from his top order in a do-or-die T20 decider.
Black Caps hammered again as Australia steam into Sunday series decider

On a pitch that delighted the spinners and made batsmen nervous, Australia were too good again.
Familiar batting woes for White Ferns as England cruise to T20 series victory

Again not enough runs on the board as England's Tammy Beaumont provides a batting lesson.
Peter Umaga-Jensen and Du'Plessis Kirifi to start for Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have injected two All Blacks squad members into their starting XV as they chase back-to-back wins against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Hurricanes circle off-contract Highlanders star Folau Fakatava

Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has expressed an interest in signing the rising star for 2022.
Former Phoenix captain Steven Taylor makes shock return from India

Fan favourite Steven Taylor has returned to the Phoenix, six months after terminating his contract.
Black Caps v Australia talking points: Does Gary Stead take a punt and rejig?

Santner is fit and well, but his backup is a worry, while the White Ferns just need someone to haul them up.
Covid-19 sees McEvedy Shield cancelled

The only other time the interschool athetics shield was cancelled was due to a polio epidemic
Aussie big-hitter signs broken seat set for charity auction

Glenn Maxwell smashed five sixes and one seat and a quick-thinking stadium boss found a way to benefit a worthy cause.
Conway's dream Black Caps tour to England in limbo over border rules

Star batsman's residency application was delayed by Covid-19, which is a problem if he leaves New Zealand.
'I enjoyed that', says Glenn Maxwell after mate Jimmy Neesham's night to forget

The Black Caps' hero of Dunedin, allrounder showed how fickle T20 can be as his Aussie nemesis struck back.
Unshackled: New Zealand Rugby puts perpetual licences on the table for franchises

The end of expiring licences is set to open the door for new investment and commercial opportunities for cash-strapped franchises.
Ashton Agar's stunning six sinks Black Caps in Wellington to keep series alive

From nowhere, left-arm spinner became the fourth bowler to take six-for in a T20 international.
Coronavirus: Community sports delayed

Community sports have had their seasons postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby losing ground at schools

Hutt Valley High School has 1700 students but can barely muster enough players for three rugby teams.
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