Stephen Hewson

The football World Cup is over - in New Zealand at least.

Last night New Zealand hosted its final World Cup game, at Eden Park, with the semi-final won in dramatic fashion, 2-1 by Spain over Sweden.

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfö has been cheering on her Barcelona team mates playing for Spain at the Women's World Cup but will now hope to send them packing from the tournament in tonight's semi-final at… Audio

Tomasi Cama has been named as Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens for the 2024 season.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster says they've learnt lessons from the 2019 World Cup. After naming his squad for this year's tournament, Foster says the All Blacks of 2023 won't repeat the mistakes of four… Audio

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The Silver Ferns begin their Netball World Cup title defence in Capetown tonight with the side seen as tournament favourites by many, despite a disappointing third place finish at last year's… Audio

Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday night with regular skipper Sam Cane ruled out with injury.

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The Football Ferns have achieved their first goal at the World Cup - winning a game - the aim now is to reach the round of 16 knockout phase.

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Teenage New Zealand swimming sensation Erika Fairweather says she'll have to continue breaking the four minute barrier if she's to be a medal contender in the 400m freestyle at next year's Paris… Audio

It's business as usual today for the Football Ferns, with coach Jitka Klimková keen for the players move on from the elation of last night's World Cup triumph.

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The opening match of the Football World Cup will still go ahead despite today's shooting in Auckland.

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Two-time Commonwealth Games shot put champion Tom Walsh says the doubt now surrounding the 2026 Commonwealth Games will strip many New Zealand athletes of something to strive for.

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Australia's Victoria state will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of cost overruns.

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Black Caps coach Gary Stead still believes a split-coaching role should be considered in the future.

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The All Blacks face a nervous wait to see if SANZAAR will take any disciplinary action over skipper Sam Cane taking out a pitch invader after the side's win over Argentina in Mendoza on Sunday… Video, Audio

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is defending his selection of Damian McKenzie at first five ahead of Richie Mo'unga for Sunday's first test of the year against Argentina in Mendoza.

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Novak Djokovic joked that Stan Wawrinka stole two grand slams off him before saying he was looking forward to a battle of the "veterans" at Wimbledon, if his old rival can win his next match. 

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