Reigning NPC champions Canterbury have retaken the Ranfurly Shield after beating holders Otago 19-15 in Dunedin.

A triple of tries for the multi sport master Tysha Ikenasio has taken the Warriors to a 22-14 NRLW victory over the Newcastle Knights in Hamilton.

Chelsea FC Women's have put on a star performance with a 7-0 victory over an Auckland FC Women's Invitational side in a pre-season friendly at Eden Park.

The Blues have signed 23-year-old Nic Shearer for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, adding depth and quality to the halfback position..

Success for New Zealand tennis players at ATP and WTA tournaments in Canada.

The All Blacks were given a stern test for 65 minutes but they powered away with four late tries to beat the Stormers by 21-38 in Cape Town.

A successful return to the Warriors for halfback Luke Metcalf, leading the side to a 28-12 victory the NRL table-topping Penrith Panthers at Auckland's Go Media Stadium.

The All Whites have some tough competition in October as they will travel to Japan to take part in the Kirin Cup 2026.

A late change for the All Blacks ahead of their opening South African tour match against the Stormers, in Cape Town on Saturday morning

The Ranfurly Shield is back on the line for the first time this Hilux NPC season, when Canterbury travels to southern rivals Otago.

New Zealand equestrians are chasing more than medals at the 2026 FEI World Championships Aachen, Germany, next week.

The new coaching group for the All Blacks Sevens has been confirmed with Willie head coach and two former stars of the game to assist him.

A star signing for the Wellington Phoenix with veteran Football Ferns defender Abby Erceg joing the side for the next A-League season.

Thirteen players with Black Caps experience have been selected in a New Zealand squad to play a white-ball tour in Australia’s Northern Territories (NT) later this month.

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks for their opening clash of the South Africa tour while Prop Siale Lauaki and inside back Josh Jacomb are set to make their debuts

Respected snowboard and freeski coach Tom Willmott is leaving Snow Sports New Zealand after a long tenure that included mentoring the country's most decorated Winter Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott.

Otago Cricket has announced its first 11 contracted players for the Sparks ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, highlighted by the return of New Zealand cricket legend Suzie Bates.

New Zealand Warriors front rower Jackson Ford has secured a two-year deal to extend his stay with the club until the end of the 2029 season.

The five-player New Zealand Davis Cup tennis team has named to face Japan in the World Group I tie next month.

Aucklander Josiah Maama will continue his rapid ascent through the coaching ranks with the New Zealand Breakers.