Stephen Hewson

It's been slow going for both sides in the opening session of the first cricket test between New Zealand and England in Mount Maunganui. Audio

The former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains believes one factor that may count against Ian Foster taking over at the All Blacks is that he doesn't have a proven record as a head coach. Audio

Jamie Joseph has committed to another four years with Japan meaning he's out of contention to take over as the new All Blacks coach. Audio

The All Whites failed to capitalise on a good start, beaten 3-1 by Ireland in Dublin - the first game in charge for new coach Danny Hay. Audio

The Blues coach Leon McDonald doesn't expect the set piece domination used by Rugby World Cup finalists South Africa and England to rub off on New Zealand Super rugby teams. Audio

All Black Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he's returning to rugby league signing with Canadian club the Toronto Wolfpack on a two year deal reportedly worth $10 million. Audio

A upbeat Trent Boult has re-joined the Black Caps for their fourth T20 cricket match against England in Napier today. Audio

The Football Ferns have lost 2-nil to China in their opening match of a Four Nations tournament in China. Audio

The All Whites football coach Danny Hay says former skipper Winston Reid will be an integral part of the side for their upcoming matches against Ireland and Lithuania. Audio

Just under four months after their agonising Cricket World Cup loss to England, the Black Caps finally get the chance for at a smidgen of revenge.

The two sides play the first of four T20 matches at… Audio

If the Black Caps are looking to move on the from their Cricket World Cup loss, they may struggle as England are more than willing to talk about it. Audio

The Black Caps are confident there'll be no World Cup hangover when they play England for the first time since their historic match at Lord's in July. Audio

Assessing the emotional toll of missing out on the rugby world cup final has been a key part of the All Blacks buildup to their third place playoff match against Wales in Tokyo on Friday. Audio

The Wales coach Warren Gatland is lavishing praise on All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen ahead of the Rugby World Cup bronze medal match. Audio

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is well aware tomorrow's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland will mark an end of an era for either him or his opposite Joe Schmidt. Audio

The All Blacks have hinted they'll start a first-five other than Richie Mo'unga or Beauden Barrett in one of their next two rugby world cup pool matches against Canada and Namibia. Audio

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau is in line to turn out for the Tongan rugby league team in its upcoming internationals against Great Britain and Australia. Audio