Stephen Hewson

The Ashes are less than three weeks away, and the Australian cricket side is still without a Test captain.

Tim Paine's sudden resignation last Friday amid a sexting scandal has left little time for… Audio

Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel's excited to take on India. Audio

Time for sport now, with Stephen Hewson. And NZ Rugby is standing by All Blacks coach Ian Foster despite back to back losses. Audio

The All Blacks and Black Ferns are in very unfamiliar territory, with both sides hoping to bounce back from losses and end the international season on a high with wins over France.

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Coach Ian Foster insists Beauden Barrett hasn't replaced Richie Mo'unga as the All Blacks first choice first-five. Audio

Darryl Mitchell may have been the player of the match but England captain Eoin Morgan has lauded the batting of Jimmy Neesham as the difference between the two sides as the Black Caps advanced to the… Audio

The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has hailed the influence of veteran bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee ahead of tomorrow morning's T20 World Cup semifinal against England in Abu Dhabi. Audio

Moana Pasifika's players will have less than seven weeks to prepare for their debut campaign in Super Rugby Pacific. Audio

Lydia Ko and Steven Alker have both won tournaments, while Danny Lee continues his good start to the new US PGA Championship season. Audio

The All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he's comfortable handing back the captaincy to Sam Cane despite the loose forward conceding he's not yet up to full match fitness or form. Audio

An exhausted Black Caps opener Martin Guptill admits they've still got plenty of work to do to qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals. Audio

Former All Black prop Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41. Audio

The All Blacks are in Rome, but also keeping a close eye on the Melbourne Cup. Audio

The Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson has highlighted Pakistan's clinical efficiency in both their bowling and batting as the difference between the two sides in their T20 world cup match in Sharjah.

Captain Kane Williamson says Pakistan's win over India will have them in a confident frame of mind going into their T20 cricket World Cup clash tomorrow morning. Audio

NZ's most capped women's hockey player is calling time on her international career. Audio