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Super Rugby teams return to training
Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden says his teammates didn't pack away too much baking during the lockdown.
"The America's Cup is now New Zealand's Cup" - 25 years on
It's 25 years since Team New Zealand won the oldest sporting trophy in the world - the America's Cup - in San Diego. Video
New Zealand athletes 'grieving' Olympics postponement
Athletes are having to go through a grieving process as they come to terms with the loss of the Tokyo Olympics due to the global pandemic says a leading sports psychologist.
Lucrative IPL contracts set to elude Black Caps
Black Caps allrounder Jimmy Neesham is refusing to get too downhearted at the seeming demise of his debut in the lucrative Indian Premier League.
How cricket has fared as Covid-19 calls time on other sports
New Zealand Cricket has seemingly evaded the lethal bouncer Covid-19 has delivered many other sports, writes Stephen Hewson.
Covid-19 cuts short over-50s cricket world cup dream
First Person - RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson was part of the New Zealand over-50s cricket team taking part in the Cricket World Cup in South Africa earlier this month. Unfortunately for him and the…
Astle calls time on red ball cricket
Canterbury leg-spinner Todd Astle is giving up test cricket to concentrate on the shorter formats of the game.
Silver Ferns to decide on new captain
A decision on who'll lead the Silver Ferns in the absence of Laura Langman is expected tomorrow.
It's not about revenge for the Black Caps
Three and a half months after their agonising cricket world loss to England the Black Caps finally get the chance for at a smidgen of revenge.
Netball: Langman and Folau put retirement on hold
There were discussions about retirement but coach Noeline Taurua says it's "fantastic" that Silver Fern greats Laura Langman and Maria Folau have decided to remain on the international scene for now…
History against Black Caps in Sri Lanka
If Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is looking for encouraging omen's ahead of the side's test against Sri Lanka in Galle starting this afternoon - he'll be struggling to find any.
Opinion: Stop the moaning we're sounding like the Poms
Sports Call - Time to stop all the moaning about the Cricket World Cup - we're starting to sound like English fans says RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson. Video
How the Black Caps can win the world cup
Analysis - RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson ponders the strengths and weaknesses of the Black Caps and England.
Opinion: Battler Durante epitomises Phoenix
Sports Call - Andrew Durante epitomised the Wellington Phoenix and it's a shame his departure from the club has been such a mess, writes Sports Editor Stephen Hewson.
Players' sexuality shouldn't matter...but it does
Analysis - James Faulkner's 'misunderstood' social media post has raised a lot of questions, none more so than why should we care? RNZ Sport Editor Stephen Hewson writes.
Sports call: Drysdale deserves crack at Olympic hat-trick
Sports Call - It would be wrong of Rowing New Zealand to deny two-time Olympic champion Mahe Drysdale a crack at an Olympic hat-trick.
Mahe Drysdale contemplates rowing for Fiji
Two time Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale is considering switching allegiance to Fiji in his bid to get to the Tokyo Olympics.
Netball: Lack of confidence undermines Silver Ferns
A lack of self confidence is undermining the Silver Ferns, former captain Casey Kopua says.
Cricket: That yellow strip is back ...and so are the memories!
Sportscall: So Australia are to turn back the clock and go with canary yellow and and lime green for their one-day series against India. Video
Netball: When will 'learnings' become 'winnings' for Silver Ferns?
There will be 'learnings' aplenty no doubt. But will there be 'winnings'?
Black Caps vulnerable ahead of Sri Lanka series
Vulnerable is not the first word that would spring to mind when weighing up the Black Caps chances against Sri Lanka.
NZRL fail to nominate Dally M winner Tuivasa-Sheck for Halbergs
New Zealand Rugby League appear to have dropped the ball in failing to nominate the NRL's top player, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, for the Halberg Sports Awards.
Milkshakes fuel 64-year-old on record breaking run down country
Chocolate milkshakes have powered Napier man Perry Newburn to a new record in running the length of the country. Audio
Rugby: Ten reasons why we don't mind if Ireland beat the All Blacks
The All Blacks face Ireland this weekend in arguably their toughest Test of the Northern Tour but should All Blacks fans mind if Ireland win? Video