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Scott Robertson. Photo: ©INPHO/Ken Sutton Scott Robertson will get his shot at redemption against the Springboks. However, it won’t come as All Blacks coach. Robertson has been named as one of four coaches to lead the Barbarians in their clash against the world champions in June. It will be ‘Razor’s’ first assignment since he was…

Liam Lawson. Photo: FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that it was team advisor Helmut Marko that made the decision to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda early in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After a difficult start to the 2025 season, the New Zealand driver lasted just two…

A sudden increase in wind speed caused the Black Foils to lose control of their boat moments before their high-speed crash with Team France in this month’s SailGP regatta in Auckland, an investigation has found. The horrifying crash, which unfolded just 15 seconds after the start of the third race on day one, left two…

The Brumbies and Waratahs both sit above the kiwi sides after two rounds of Super Rugby. Photo: Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz After two rounds, the Aussies lead the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight. The lowest placed of those six sides was the…

New Zealand pole vaulter Imogen Ayris. Photo: Simon Stacpoole / www.photosport.nz The Athletics New Zealand selectors have a dilemma on their hands as they try to finalise their squad for next month’s World Indoor Championships in Poland. New Zealand’s three female pole vaulters are fighting for just two spots at the event. On Monday morning,…

Phoenix operations manager Shaun Gill (right) with general manager David Dome. Photo: Photosport Former Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano was already on borrowed time before his resignation at the weekend. Italiano quit after Saturday’s 5-0 loss to Auckland FC. The Australian had been with the Phoenix since 2019 and head coach since 2023. On Monday,…

New Zealand celebrate qualification for the 2026 Football World Cup. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz Explainer – The 2026 FIFA Football World Cup is taking place in the United States for the first time since 1994, with the country co-hosting the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada. The lead-up to the competition, however, has seen some…

Mitch Barnett Photo: www.photosport.nz New Zealand Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett will return to Australia at the end of the 2026 NRL season for personal reasons. Club chief executive Cameron George confirmed today the 31-year-old Kangaroos and New South Wales front rower will be released from the final year of his contract. It is understood the…

Molly Penfold of Auckland Hearts celebrates getting a wicket Photo: www.photosport.nz White Ferns bowler Molly Penfold is excited about the new-look team that will take on Zimbabwe over the next couple of weeks. The two sides will meet in three T20Is and three ODIs starting with the first T20 game in Hamilton on Wednesday night….

The agreement includes the expansion of the medical, life and trauma insurance cover to include Aupiki players. Photo: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland / PHOTOSPORT A greater investment in health and well-being, and rewards for long service are among the changes to the new collective agreement between players and New Zealand Rugby. The New Zealand Rugby Players Association…