Preparation for next week's British Open hasen't been the best for Daniel Hillier as he looks likely to miss his third consecutive cut.

The pair of Bella Jenkins and Jess Handley have claimed the Female Under-19 29er World Championship title, while also securing silver in the overall female division in Kiel, Germany, to spearhead New Zealand's triumph in the coveted Nations Cup.

New Zealand Warriors halfback Te Maire Martin has locked in another year on his contract to extend his stay at the club until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday with five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the bench including two potential debutants.

New Zealand mountain bikers climb to the high altitude of Andorra for the sixth round of the UCI MTB World Series for both downhill and cross-country this weekend.

New Zealand Rugby has appointed former All Black Conrad Smith as its Head of Men's High Performance.

The Wellington Phoenix have brought Steve Coleman home from North America to help usher in a new era for the men’s first team.

New Zealand Warriors NRL and NRLW coverage will remain with Sky TV until 2034 after the long-time broadcast partner secured an exclusive seven-year broadcast deal for New Zealand rights with the Australian Rugby League Commission.

New Zealand white-ball specialists Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert have received NZC casual playing agreements for the 2026-27 period, commencing August 1.

Black Ferns rugby union superstar Stacey Waaka has been named to make her Warriors NRLW debut in Sunday’s round two encounter with the Raiders at GIO Stadium in Canberra (2.00pm NZT).

Wayde Egan will be at hooker again for the Warriors with James Fisher-Harris back alongside him PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY

The New Zealand men's squad for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands next month has been confirmed.

Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has stretched his stay with the club to eight years after signing a contract extension to the end of the 2028 NRL season.

The New Zealand Tall Blacks have beaten Guam 129-75 in Auckland in their final World Cup Asian Qualifying round one game.

Not a great week for New Zealand tennis players around the world with results going against them.

Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will miss the remainder of the international season after sustaining a hamstring injury.

The Black Sticks Women have named a 20-player squad for the next month's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has survived Silverstone and the British Grand Prix to finish sixth with Racing Bulls teammate Arvid Lindlad just behind him.

The Warriors then showcased why many expect them to content for the premiership with a dominant 32-10 victory over the Bulldogs in Hamilton.

Jena Gregory claimed her first national title, while Paul Coll secured his ninth at the NZ Squash Championships.