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Christchurch golfer Kazuma Kobori is tied for the lead after the first round of the $16 million Abu Dhabi Championship.

New Zealand scored 207 for five with the innings based around Chapman's stunning knock which included six fours and seven sixes.

Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix re-ignite the A-League's New Zealand derby on Saturday.

The signing of Japan lock Warner Dearns by the Hurricanes is one of many talking points to come out of the squads for next year.

Selina Goddard has been named the World No 1 female bowler and hopes the new ranking system can help create more commercial opportunities in the sport.

The NRL is continuing to investigate the handling of the incident that landed Eli Katoa in hospital, with league legend Monty Betham calling it "the worst I've seen all year".

Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner admits the West Indies bowlers got the best of them.

New Zealand Rugby said it was reducing the number of teams in the women's rugby competition from 13 to 12 next year.

Irish lock Tadhg Beirne's controversial red card for high contact on Beauden Barrett in Sunday's rugby international has been rescinded at a judicial hearing.

It comes after the All Blacks midfielder suffered a leg injury in the game against Ireland in Chicago.

Captain Mitchell Santner says the Black Caps are braced for seven weeks of tough cricket against the touring West Indies.

The Kiwis are unchanged for their rematch with Samoa while the Kiwi Ferns are tweaked for their battle with the Jillaroos.

New Zealand interest in the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup will feature two locally-bred runners and a strong expat Kiwi trainer and jockey flavour.

Defensive stalwart Blair Tarrant is retiring from international hockey after a Black Sticks career spanning 15 years.

History is playing a significant part in the All Blacks' preparations for this week's Test against Scotland.

Chris Wood is still recovering from a knee injury and will miss the matches against Colombia and Ecuador.

The wicketkeeper-batter broke his finger while batting for Northern Districts on Monday.

Scott and Jordie Barrett have been replaced due to injuries and will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

The reinstated Silver Ferns coach says she'll quit if she doesn't have the backing of players and management. Audio

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

Ifeanyi Eze found the scoresheet as Wellington Phoenix drew 1-1 with Central Coast to maintain an unbeaten start to the A-League season.

There are concerns over Tongan forward Eliesa Katoa after heavy blows to his head before and during their test against the Kiwis.

Kane Williamson is concluding his international career in the shortest form of the game.

The Breakers have breathed life into their stuttering NBL campaign, crushing the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points in Wollongong.

The New Zealand pace bowler copped a blow at training on the eve of the final ODI against England in Wellington.