Jackson Ford's a long-term casualty for the Warriors Kurt Capewell but Sam Healey return for wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak’s milestone appearance in the round 17 clash against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium.

After more than a decade at the Crusaders, captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in Japan.

After winning the A-League title Auckland FC has been descimated with Danny Hay also departing to join former Head Coach Steve Corica at Yokohama F Marinos in Japan.

New Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners along with six uncapped players for the 2026 season.

New Zealand have suffered their first defeat at a FIFA World Cup since 1982, losing 3-1 to Egypt in their second Group G fixture at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver.

Flamboyant Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo is one of four uncapped players named in Dave Rennie's first squad as All Blacks coach.

An seven-strong Weightlifting team is set to represent the New Zealand Team at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

An improvement for Ryan Fox in the final round at the US Open at the Shinnecock Hills course in Southampton, New York.

New Zealand have finished runner-up to India at the 2026 FIH Women's Nations Cup, beaten 2-0

New Zealand, have equalled the test series against England with a stunning 253-run win at the Oval. .

The Warriors are back to winning again after a 38- 20 win over the Cowboys at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch

The Steel have won through to their first netball Premiership Grand Final in eight years after a 60-54 win over the Tactix in the Elimination Final in Invercargill.

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has carded a four-over par third round - falling to seven-over for the US Open tournament

New Zealand's Paul Coll has lost the title decider of the PSA Squash Tour Finals in Paris to world No 3 Diego Elias of Peru.

The Black Sticks Men have finished their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with bronze medals after defeating Japan 3-1 in Cape Town, South Africa.

New Zealand need five wickets - England are 182 for 5 requiring 281 more runs to win the second cricket test at the Oval in London.

The Hurricanes have delivered one of the best finals performance in Super Rugby history, defeating the Chiefs 60-5 in Wellington.

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox shot a three-over 73 to sit in a 14-way tie for 46th at the US Open played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club at Long Island, New York

Crusaders backline/loose forward star Leicester Fainga'anuku will miss the opening All Blacks tests of 2026 after suffering a fracture to his lower leg.

The White Ferns kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence alive with a thrilling four-run win over Ireland at the Hampshire Bowl