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Coaches and physios can now return to work with ANZ Premiership sides after professional netball teams were the biggest winners in the latest instalment of the government's Sport Recovery Package.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has apologised for his comments about "disrespecting the flag," that caused outrage among athletes supporting the fight against racism.

Motor racing's all-female W Series cancelled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic but promised to return next year.

The International Weightlifting Federation was plagued by decades of corruption orchestrated by autocratic former president Tamas Ajan, according to an independent investigation.

September's Rally New Zealand has been cancelled due to the the coronavirus.

A sight Blues fans could scarcely believe. Five world rugby player of the year awards between them - Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett kicking it together at Blues training, writes Clay Wilson. Video

While sports organisations around the world are forced to lay off staff due to Covid-19, athletes continue to cash their large cheques, writes Hamish Bidwell.

The New Zealand Warriors are aiming to go two from two following the NRL restart when they take on the Penrith Panthers. Follow the action live with Jamie Wall.

Opinion - Auckland got a couple of things it really needed today: rain, and a guy who looked happy to be getting soaked in it, Jamie Wall writes.

Auckland got a couple of things it really needed today, the first being the rain that tumbled down in sheets. The second was a guy who looked happy to be getting soaked in it, Jamie Wall writes.

The former All Blacks coach who had Dan Carter in his team for most of his international career describes him as possibly the greatest first-five the game has ever seen - and expects him to be ready…

Professional sports clubs are to receive another four and half million dollars on top of the $5 million they have already received in government funding.

NBA superstar LeBron James has taken aim at Drew Brees after the NFL quarterback reiterated his objection to those who kneel during the American national anthem.

The skipper of the UK's America's Cup sailing team says he may not be able to prepare properly if the crew can't secure exemption visas to travel to New Zealand soon.