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Black Ferns clash with Canada delayed due to severe weather

Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and Canada.

Why Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clash

The last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Opinion: Charlisse Leger-Walker’s WNBA leap crowns a Kiwi hoops dynasty

Her mum Leanne Walker captained the Tall Ferns and helped run a family basketball academy.

Pathways coming to fruition: Team NZ confirm new additions to sailing team

The additions come as the team prepare for May's preliminary regatta in Cagliari.

Black Ferns clash with Canada delayed due to severe weather

Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and Canada.

The decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sides

At least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.

Blues v Highlanders player ratings: The rising stars who stole the show

OPINION: How the players rated in the Blues' 47-40 win over the Highlanders.

‘Everyone’s looking’: Super Rugby rivals coy on signing Ardie Savea

The All Blacks standout's future is uncertain amid Moana Pasifika’s struggles.

Warriors: Is it 'Our Year'? Maybe. Is it 'Our Time'? Definitely

The 'Our Year' mantra began in earnest before the 2012 NRL season.

'Plenty to offer': Warriors sign Barnett's replacement in Broncos player swap

Grant Anderson has penned a three-year deal to join from next season.

Nathan Limm: Why the Warriors aren't taken seriously by Australia

Fox Sports’ team of the week named players from every round-six winner bar the Warriors.

Warriors star forward pens long-term extension

Erin Clark has re-signed with the Warriors through until the end of the 2029 NRL season.

Rapidly rising mare faces toughest challenge in Manco Easter Handicap today

Ellerslie is hosting a big race meeting, featuring three black-type races.

Dad’s winning treble trumped by scholarship win for daughter

It is a proud day for one Matamata horse racing family.

In-form White has firepower to overcome tricky draws at The Park

Matty White looks the driver to follow at Alexandra Park tonight.

Former Cole representatives forced out of Ellerslie meeting

A disqualified trainer's horses are not allowed to start at Ellerslie.

Nathan Limm: Five things we learned from ANZ Premiership's opening round

Nathan Limm believes the Stars are early title favourites.

Pulse power past Magic in statement ANZ Premiership season opener

Co-captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio shot 20 from 20 in the one-point zone.

Changing of the guard: How Silver Ferns shake-up could reshape ANZ Premiership

The 2026 ANZ Premiership will screen on free-to-air TV for the first time.

‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence

Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has had no contact with Dame Noeline Taurua.

Body ideals and banned drugs: Sport NZ warns of new risks for young athletes

Sport New Zealand warns youth doping is rising, partly fuelled by social media ideals.

'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win

The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.

Maadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta

The men were ordered home after complaints about their conduct.

Watch: NZ University Rowing Championships

Watch live coverage of the NZ University Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro.

Ryan Wood fired up for Ruapuna as JR trophy race goes down to the wire

Taupo's cancelled race adds a fourth Ruapuna contest, worth 400 points.

Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener

Ryan Wood was top Kiwi in third and still leads the race for the Jason Richards trophy.

'Better odds winning the lottery': Paddon confirms next challenge after shock Croatia podium

Hayden Paddon will get his third WRC drive of 2026 next month.

'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.

Black Caps open Bangladesh series with tight win

The Black Caps begin a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

Black Caps’ T20 World Cup win over Canada investigated for match-fixing

New Zealand players are not alleged to have committed any wrongdoing.

Ben Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after horrific facial injury

The England captain suffered a broken cheekbone after being hit in the face in February.

'Something that hurts': Will test cricket ever return to Auckland?

It's been nearly 3000 days since the City of Sails hosted a cricket test.

Watch: Tennis star obliterates racquet during epic meltdown before discarding in bin

Daniil Medvedev had a meltdown for the ages during a shock defeat in Monte Carlo.

Women could play five-set matches at Australian Open under new plan

CEO ideas: Drones delivering drinks, futuristic players' chairs, play on if it's a 'net'.

‘God knows what happens’: Djokovic hints at Australian Open farewell

The 38-year-old remains tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026

Sport Headlines | Monday, February 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald

Warriors: Is it 'Our Year'? Maybe. Is it 'Our Time'? Definitely

The 'Our Year' mantra began in earnest before the 2012 NRL season.

The decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sides

At least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.

Blues v Highlanders player ratings: The rising stars who stole the show

OPINION: How the players rated in the Blues' 47-40 win over the Highlanders.

Gregor Paul: How Super Rugby's salary cap pushes mid-tier players offshore

ANALYSIS: Japanese clubs are luring these mid-level players with big offers.

Black Caps’ T20 World Cup win over Canada investigated for match-fixing

New Zealand players are not alleged to have committed any wrongdoing.

'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down

Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

Government won’t step in to save Moana Pasifika – Sports Minister

There'll be no repeat of previous funding as the Super Rugby side face financial exodus.

How Moana's collapse could lead to an Ardie Savea bidding war ... and who'd win

Savea is expected to be on the hunt for another Super Rugby team.

Key All Blacks return from injury: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 10

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

Fox charges up leaderboard at $34m PGA Tour event

What a difference a week makes on the PGA Tour for Ryan Fox.

LIV Golf email dissected: What message to staff does and does not say

Executives met in New York for a 'seismic' summit as rumours swirled.

'Hopefully it's okay': All Whites captain's fresh injury blow after being forced from field

Chris Wood injured his right knee after being on the end of a red-card tackle.