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Analysis - Could this be the 'San Francisco moment' when an ascendant Team New Zealand is savaged by a revitalised Oracle TeamUSA, asks RNZ's America's Cup correspondent Todd Niall.

New Zealand has won the under 20 World Rugby Championship title with a 64-17 win over England in the final in Georgia.

Opinion - The Lions' big win over the Māori All Blacks was a statement of intent that makes their coming tussle with the national side suddenly much more interesting.

Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill invokes the eight-in-a-row win over Team New Zealand four years ago as they prepare for tomorrow's rematch in Bermuda.

Analysis - In the first game of their New Zealand tour, the Lions put on a performance that lacked strategy and cohesion, writes Jamie Wall.

Sports Call - Those poor Brits (with a sprinkling of Irishmen) won't win a test Joe Porter predicts saying you can put your money on the Lions getting beaten by a super side.

Feature - Ahead of the Lions' first match on Saturday, Matt Richens looks back at the 2005 test match they'd likely rather forget.

Opinion - The British and Irish Lions tour has faced some criticism as an cynical cash-grab - but that's really just living up to a well-worn tradition of rugby touring, writes Jamie Wall.

The America's Cup sets off on its 35th regatta on Sunday morning (NZ time), and in key aspects is unlike any preceding contest for international sport's oldest trophy. Video

Opinion - The expected traditional brouhaha over the Lions team selection decision has so far failed to materialise in the English press, writes Mike Reid.

New Zealand Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan has confirmed the final selection of his squad to open the British and Irish Lions tour next weekend.

In 1971, NZ were beaten 2-1. That team reckons it could happen again.

Opinion - High-profile sports matches are becoming a regular feature of Anzac Day. Are they a cash grab or a true commemoration, asks Jamie Wall.

New Zealand's world champion team sprint trio have a chance of making history at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong.

Star Para swimmer Sophie Pascoe has been awarded Swimming New Zealand's Swimmer of the year.

New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has won her first international competition, in Australia.

Parramatta forward New Zealander Kenny Edwards has been suspended for the first seven games of the NRL season after pleading guilty to domestic violence-related assault charges earlier this week.

New Caledonia and New Zealand have qualified for the Under-17 Football World Cup in India after defeating Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea in two nail-biting semi-final clashes at the OFC…

WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker is likely to be defending the crown against mandatory contender Hughie Fury in New Zealand in April but there could be a hiccup.