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In charge for three quarters of the match, the Central Pulse were forced to defuse a determined Northern Stars fightback before clinching a 58-51 win to open their 2024 ANZ Premiership campaign in Auckland on Sunday. Leading by as many as 10 in the first half, the Pulse were put under pressure in the third quarter after the Stars closed the gap to four with 15 minutes to play. LATEST HEADLINES:    * Black Sticks Women claim Japan series win * Sam Jones defends Muriwai Golf Open title * Fox starts well, fades badly at The Masters * Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose * Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final The home side flew out of the blocks in the final stanza, closing to within one before the Pulse took charge, five unanswered goals providing the impetus to nail a first-up win. With multiple changes to their team this year, the Stars showed plenty of promise, particularly at the defence end, but were unable to extend their momentum of the third quarter, being rattled into error by a fast-finishing Pulse. The Stars opted to start with their proven front three of Mila Reuelu-Buchanan (wing attack) alongside the shooting combination of Amorangi Malesala (goal attack) and captain Maia Wilson. With Tiana Metuarau ruled out with a foot injury, Pulse training partner and Central Manawa team member Kiana Pelasio got the call-up to fill the goal attack spot and the shooting duties with Amelia Walmsley. Both teams made up-tempo starts, mixed with rushes of blood as first game excitement took hold at times. The link between Reuelu-Buchanan and Wilson paid early dividends as the Stars made the front-running. Hitting their straps with slick and speedy through-court transition, the Pulse found their touch with midcourter Maddy Gordon providing a flurry of pin-point passes to Walmsley under the hoop. The Stars introduced a familiar face in former captain Gina Crampton, a temporary replacement player for the team, to help with the impetus on attack. Not helped by home team wing defence Khanye-Lii Munro-Nonoa being suspended for the final two minutes of the quarter, the Pulse stretched out to a 16-12 lead at the first break. Former Melbourne Vixen player Rahni Samson was introduced to goal shoot on the resumption with Wilson moving out to goal attack but it was the Pulse who continued to extend their lead. Pulse defenders Parris Mason and Kelly Jackson (nee Jury) did a fine job in restricting the Stars shooters while helping their team push out to a 10-goal advantage. Khiarna Williams took over from Pelasio late in the piece, the talented young shooter having her first game back at the elite level since 2021 after having her comeback curtailed by injury. The Stars introduced newcomer Lily Tokaduadua at goalkeeper, the rangy young defender having immediate impact with two deflections, to help stem the Pulse’s scoring options. But it was the visitors who took a handy 32-24 lead into the main break. Restored to their original shooting combination of Malesala and Wilson, in tandem with the defensive efforts of the athletic Kate Burley and her teenaged partner Tokaduadua, the Stars staged a stirring fightback during the third stanza. Showing more urgency and finesse on attack, the Stars chipped away at the deficit while Burley and Tokaduadua provided some tense moments for the Pulse shooters who, under sustained pressure, went off the boil. Winning the quarter by four brought the home side right back into the contest while setting up an exciting finish with the Pulse holding a narrow 41-37 lead at the last turn. Central Pulse 58 (Amelia Walmsley 45/58, Kiana Pelasio 12/16, Khiarna Williams 1/1) Northern Stars 51 (Maia Wilson 34/38, Amorangi Malesala 10/14, Rahni Samason 7/11). 1Q: 16-12, HT: 32-24, 3Q: 41-35

The Black Sticks Women have won the two-test series against Japan after success in the second match. A late goal gave New Zealand a 2-1 win at The National Hockey Centre in Auckland and the series after the first test was drawn 1-1 on Saturday. LATEST HEADLINES:    * Sam Jones defends Muriwai Golf Open title * Fox starts well, fades badly at The Masters * Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose * Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final   * NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw The game began with a tussle back and forth which continued from the first quarter well into the second as the teams tried to break the stalemate. However, the teams remained scoreless at the end of the second quarter. Momentum started to build in the third quarter as the Black Sticks were awarded three penalty corners, the third of which was dispatched by Fran Davies, giving the Kiwis the lead. The fourth quarter began with some strong defence from the home side as they fought to keep their 1-0 lead over Japan. However, a repeat of the first test was on the cards when Japan began to put up a fight and the visiting team managed to even the playing field with their first goal at four minutes left in the final quarter. Almost immediately the Black Sticks struck back with Rose Tynan scoring a powerful reverse shot just thirty seconds later to regain the lead. Aggression built between the two teams for the remaining minutes left of the game as Japan began their counterattack. A close call at two minutes left had the Black Sticks working hard to hold the Japanese off but New Zealand managed to clutch the win, maintaining the final score of 2-1. The Black Sticks Women now begin preparation for the FIH Nations Cup in Spain, beginning June 3.

A start-to-finish victory for Jack Hawkeswood and Jason Farmer to take the Otago Rally title and first place on the Asia-Pacific and New Zealand Rally Championship tables. It was 23-year-old Hawkeswood's best performance in his career, while it was co-driver Farmer’s second Otago Rally success after his 2017 crown beside David Holder. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Sticks women beat Japan for series win Sam Jones defends Muriwai Golf Open title Fox starts well, fades badly at The Masters Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Over the first two stages of Sunday, Hawkeswood traded times with Robbie Stokes with the pair entering the first service halt with an identical gap to overnight. Hawkeswood and second-placed Stokes continued to trade stage times during the day, however, it was the former’s rally, taking his Toyota GR Yaris AP4 to victory. For Stokes, second place is his best result at the Otago Rally in seven starts and it hands a great start to he and co-driver Sarah Brennan in their national championship quest. Sunday was a better day for third-placed Ben Hunt. His time was a record on the first stage of the day, Adams Flat, and he was the driver of the day, finishing fastest over the six stages held. Hunt was also able to win the final stage of the rally, Kuri Bush, in a near-record time. That time also secured him maximum bonus points on the New Zealand Rally Championship’s Power Stage. Fourth and fifth places were swept up by the consistent Mike Young (Toyota Yaris AP4) and Todd Bawden (Ford Fiesta Rally2). While both drivers were only running in the Asia-Pacific section of the field, their top five result in the event overall put them amongst the fastest drivers in the event. Emma Gilmour, like Hunt, also had a better Sunday. The Dunedin driver clawed her way back up into the top four of the NZRC standings and sixth overall, giving her great championship points. Hunt and Gilmour moved up in the standings, but others weren't so lucky. Zeal Jones, a young driver in his first event in the top class of car, dropped from sixth to eighth due to mechanical issues. The Skoda Fabia R5 driver finished the day with front-wheel drive only, meaning he dropped significant time. APRC competitor Gaurav Gill also couldn’t make it through. The first stage of the day was his downfall when he hit a hole and broke the suspension on his Hyundai. Australian Stewart Reid, who held tenth overnight, also retired from the rally with power steering failure in his Mitsubishi Mirage AP4. Of the two-wheel drive competitors, it was International Classic Rally star Kris Meeke who finished on top and in seventh overall ahead of Deane Buist, while Dylan Thomson was first of such finishers in the NZRC. Canadian guest driver, Brandon Semenuk, had regained the second place he lost due to a puncture on Saturday, but the Classic 4WD Rally runner rolled on the final Kuri Bush stage, ruining any chance of a fairytale podium. Ahead of Semenuk, it was Andrew and Hayden Graves who won the Classic 4WD category in a dominant performance across all 16 special stages. OTAGO RALLY RESULTS 1. Hawkeswood/Farmer, Toyota GR Yaris AP4, 2hr18m03.2s 2. Stokes/Brennan, Ford Fiesta AP4, +17.8s 4. Hunt/Rawstorn, Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo, +53.1s 5. Young/Hudson, Toyota Yaris AP4, +2m23.3s 6. Bawden/Neill, Ford Fiesta Rally2, +4m48.1s 6. Gilmour/Renshaw, Citroen C3 Rally2, +6m42.8s 8. Meeke/O’Sullivan, Ford Escort RS1800, +7m19.5s 7. Jones/Jones, Skoda Fabia R5, +8m34.8s 9. Graves/Graves, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III, +8m55.0s 10. Buist/Celeste, Ford Escort RS1800, +10m56.8

DP World Tour player Sam Jones has won back-to-back Muriwai Open titles in dominant fashion, claiming his third Charles Tour victory. Although he won by two shots on Sunday, his lead never looked in danger despite the chasing pack throwing everything they had at him. He finished 15-under-par after rounds of 73, 65, 63, and 72, ahead of fellow DP World Tour member Kazuma Kobori. LATEST HEADLINES: Fox starts well, fades badly at The Masters Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top Conditions were vastly different from the first three rounds, reflected in the final day's scoring, with 29 of the 62 players who made the cut shooting sub-par scores. Winds never gusted above 20 kilometres an hour today, compared to rounds one, two, and three, where they gusted upwards of 50 kilometres an hour alongside some heavy rain, which caused a four-hour suspension of play on Friday. After equalling the course record in dire conditions yesterday, Jones entered the final day with a comfortable four-shot lead over Chang Gi Lee, who also equalled the course record in round one. Jones got off to a solid start, making two birdies, an eagle, and a bogey in his opening nine holes to make the turn in three-under, extending his lead to eight. However, as Kazuma Kobori kept throwing birdies at him, Jones started to slip, dropping shots at 13 and 14. When Kobori birdied 15, the deficit was reduced to two, but Jones held on over the next few holes, dropping one more shot at the last like Kobori ahead of him, which was enough to secure a comfortable victory. He said it was a relief to get over the line. “It got a bit tight down the stretch! I saw Kazuma was making a run and Chang Gi had a few looks on the back nine that slid by. I’m very happy and glad to get the job done.” Even though he did not have his A-game, Jones said the Charles Tour was the perfect place to test his skills against elite competition before heading back overseas to play on the DP World Tour. Since returning to New Zealand, Jones has played in four Charles Tour events in preparation for US Open final qualifying in May, the European swing of DP World Tour events, and a couple of starts in China and Japan if he makes those fields. “Coming back and playing these events is a great opportunity to get tournament golf under my belt. There is nothing like playing tournament golf – I was nervous out there today, even with the big lead. It’s also different playing with nerves – the body moves a bit differently and I have different tendencies that seem to come in. “We’re also playing for a good chunk of money, so if you’re not doing well on the main tour, you can come here and make a little bit,” he smiles. Chang Gi Lee wrapped up third place on 12-under-par, while Bay of Plenty representatives Mitchell Kale and Jessica Green secured the low amateur and low women’s titles. The Charles Tour takes a break over winter and will resume in September for the Mount Open.

Staring down their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Hurricanes more than answered the bell. Trailing 23-17 early in the second half, the Hurricanes scored three tries and 19 unanswered points to beat the Chiefs 36-23 at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday night, remaining undefeated with a seventh straight win. LATEST HEADLINES: * Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final * NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw * Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory * Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut at The Masters * Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top Up 17-13 at the break, the Canes conceded a penalty to Chiefs first-five Damian McKenzie, then a converted try to wing Emoni Narawa in the 50th minute, giving the Chiefs their first lead of the match. Former All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara scored his second, backing up after a series of off-loads from wings Kini Naholo and Josh Moorby, in the 58th minute, with Brett Cameron's conversion regaining the lead. Perenara's try brought him level with former teammate Julian Savea, who scored in Moana Pasifika's win over the Queensland Reds on Friday night, atop Super Rugby's all-time try-scoring list. Naholo extended the lead in the 67th minute, finishing off a move that started with Jordie Barrett's break down the short side, then centre Billy Proctor's off-load from the ground. Hooker Asafo Aumua, lurking out on the right wing, provided some clinical finishing out wide as he charged to the corner minutes later to clinch the victory, taking the Hurricanes to 32 points, five clear of the Blues and ACT Brumbies. Earlier, the Hurricanes jumped out to a 10-0 lead after 18 minutes from a Cameron penalty and Perenara's first try. The No 9 dived over from the back of a ruck after No 8 Brayden Iose went close from a turning 5m scrum. The Chiefs answered through halfback Cortez Ratima soon after, before Narawa was sin-binned in the 27th minute for being offside at a ruck. With the Canes scrum shunting the Chiefs backwards, Iose capitalised by charging over for a 17-7 lead, before McKenzie cut the gap to four by halftime with two penalties. In Round 9, the Hurricanes (7-0-0, 32 points) head to Suva to take on the Fijian Drua (3-0-4, 13 points) on Friday (kick-off 7.05pm NZ Time), while the Chiefs (5-0-3, 23 points) have the bye. Meanwhile, the Highlanders' top-eight chances took a hit in a 47-31 loss to the Melbourne Rebels at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday night. Down 12-10, the game got away from the visitors leading into halftime as the Rebels got a penalty try and a second from Darby Lancaster to push ahead 26-10 at the break. The Highlanders closed within nine points three times in the second half, but each time they conceded a try minutes later. Halfback Folau Fakatava scored in the 57th minute, reserve hooker Ricky Jackson in the 67th and All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot, coming off the bench, in the 75th. First-five Carter Gordon scored two second-half tries, along with booting five conversions for 20 points, while Lancaster completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute to seal it. Next week, the Highlanders (2-0-5, 11 points) are on the road again, in Brisbane against the Reds (3-0-4, 17 points) on Friday (kick-off 9.35pm NZT). Hurricanes 36 (TJ Perenara 2, Brayden Iose, Kini Naholo, Asafo Aumua tries; Brett Cameron 4 con, pen) Chiefs 23 (Cortez Ratima, Emoni Narawa tries; Damian McKenzie 2 con, 3 pen). HT: 17-13 Melbourne Rebels 47 (Ryan Louwrens, Darby Lancaster 3, Penalty Try, Carter Gordon 2; Carter Gordon 5 con) Highlanders 31 (Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Ricky Jackson, Ethan de Groot; Sam Gilbert 4 con, pen). HT:

New Zealand driver Mitch Evans has missed an opportunity to convert pole position into the podium in the latest race of the Formula E season in Misano, Italy. He had to settle for sixth place, with Jaguar teammate and countryman Nick Cassidy recording a did not finish after being involved in an early crash. LATEST HEADLINES: Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut at The Masters Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top Evans was later upgraded to fifth pending appeal after race winner Antonio Felix da Costa was disqualified on an engine technicality. A second race takes place early Monday morning. Overall Cassidy is fifth on the season points standings and Evans sixth after six races.

The Black Sticks women have let a 1-0 lead slip at the National Hockey Centre in Auckland ., conceding a late goal to Japan The 1-1 draw came after the visiting side showed more dominance controlling territory and possession for the opening few minutes - and earning a number of penalty corners. LATEST HEADLINES: Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut at The Masters Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top The Japanese were unable to capitalise on their early momentum with the Kiwis recovering well from their slow start. For most of the first half it was advantage New Zealand with a number of entries into the Japanese defensive circle. The Black Sticks broke the deadlock late in the first quarter when Olivia Shannon found herself in the right place at the right time to tap in a goal from a penalty corner. Despite a number of good opportunities New Zealand were frustrated by some strong last defence and some poor finishing. Japan found their footing in the final quarter of the game and pressed the Kiwis high up the field. They were rewarded for their persistence when they found a goal through Shiho Kobayakawa who deflected in a shot from a baseline pass with five minutes remaining.

Defending champions, the Mystics have scored a decisive opening victory in the 2024 ANZ Premiership with an impressive 64-52 win over the Magic in Hamilton. Stacked with talent, the Mystics showed their ability to score quickly with Grace Nweke nailing 50 goals while the team, as a unit, were clinical in turning around an inconsistent first half. With multiple changes to their team this year, the Magic showed plenty of promise during an enterprising first half, the new shooting combination of Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Saviour Tui, particularly, proving they will be a real threat going forward. LATEST HEADLINES: Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut at The Masters Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top Defender Catherine Hall relished her first start when pairing up with the experienced Phoenix Karaka to put the early squeeze on the home side’s shooters but it didn’t take long for the Magic to hit their straps. At times, the Mystics made it look easy in getting the ball to ever-present shooting threat Nweke but the Magic produced plenty of their own impressive moments through the combination of Ekenasio and Tui. Overcoming early nerves, Tui worked in seamlessly with a fresh and energetic-looking Ekenasio, the pair working perfectly in tandem through their timing and speed. At the other end, the Magic were able to pick up defensive turnovers to wrest a 16-14 lead at the first break. The Mystics levelled up early on after the resumption with a real arm-wrestle setting the tone for the rest of the stanza. Let down by errors on attack, the Mystics struggled for consistency, the Magic mixing and matching their midcourt options to keep the visitors guessing. The Magic kept their noses in front when taking a tenuous 31-30 lead into the main break. The home side couldn’t have asked for a better start to the third quarter, stringing together four straight goals to forge the biggest lead of the game when building a five-goal buffer. Just as quickly, the Mystics clicked into overdrive, the delivery of quality ball from midcourters Peta Toeava and Tayla Earle into the reliable hands of Nweke provided the defending champions the scope to make the Magic pay. The introduction of shooter Hannah Glen and defender Carys Stythe changed the dynamics for the Mystics. The Magic lost their shape under the onslaught as they were placed under constant pressure. With captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson a constant presence in carrying the ball forward as well as creating the disruption from wing defence, the Mystics produced a purple patch to out-score the Magic 11-1 and with it taking a handy 47-41 lead at the last turn.

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has had a horrid final 12 holes of the third round at the Masters in Augusta. The last last dozen holes featured six bogeys, a triple bogey and just the one birdie. Fox four-putted on the 17th green to score a seven on the par-four hole to put himself out of contention followed by a bogey on the 18th to finish the round after what had been a fantastic opening three holes. LATEST HEADLINES: Canes seventh straight win, Highlanders lose Blues stun Manawa to claim SR Aupiki final NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory Surman's header takes Phoenix back to top The day had started brilliantly for Fox, who was as high as fourth on the leaderboard after after birdies on each of his first three holes. He parred the next three before a run of four successive bogeys from the seventh hole struggling to then find the greens and going from four under to four over and tied 26th after carding a 77. American Scottie Scheffler birdied his final hole to lead at seven under, one shot ahead of countryman Collin Morikawa. Tiger Woods shot the worst round of his major championship career, an 82 to be 11 over and tied 52nd.

The Blues are Super Rugby Aupiki champions for the first time after an improbable 24-18 victory over Chiefs Manawa at Eden Park. With 15 minutes remaining ominous clouds became unremitting rain and the hosts were down 18-5, wobbling towards the canvas. LATEST HEADLINES: * NZ Warriors, Sea Eagles play out NRL draw * Nelson Giants upset Tuatara for first victory * Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut at The Masters * Surman header takes Phoenix back to top * Tahs steal golden-point win over Crusaders What followed was a genuine Houdini act sparked from a most precocious source. Kahlia Awa in her debut season produced a cameo so assured and influential it might pique the interest of Black Ferns selectors. Rallying her beleaguered forwards, the Blues mauled within inches of the visitors' try line in the 65th minute. Suddenly the ball was disappearing quicker from the ruck. The body position, urgency, muscle, and precision of the carries greater. Awa scored from close range, and it became 18-10. Krysten Cottrell missed, what typically for her would be, a regulation conversion. Awa got the Blues marching again with a dart and dash that ended with a slight fumble by Niall Williams-Guthrie just outside the 22. A mighty Blues scrum resulted in a penalty. Awa tapped quickly as the Blues peppered again. With battered bodies strewn left, Awa switched right to an unmarked Katelyn Vaha'akolo. Reese Anderson chased smartly, ushering Vaha'akolo wider but the Black Ferns flyer had enough room to finish. Cottrell nailed the sideline conversion to make it 18-17. The Blues were hesitant from the restart. Passes were bobbled as the Chiefs hunted. Patricia Maliepo sensed the danger and smashed a kick down the middle of the field which dribbled into the Manawa in-goal area. Chelsea Semple gathered, surveyed the options, and then she was belted by Maliepo and knocked on. The winning try had a sense of inevitability about it. Manawa mana was unquestionable, but the Blues were possessed. The collisions were gladiatorial, Awa’s clearances swift. Eventually, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, sporting a golf ball-sized black eye, euphorically crashed over. Tension amplified when the try was investigated by the television match official. The Black Ferns Player of the Year in 2023 said afterward. “Man, that was a tough game. We knew it would take whoever was on our team to get us to the final whistle. It’s what dreams are made of. From the first camp, I knew we had something going in this team." “The try is for my sisters, yeah, that’s what finals footy is about, push until the 80th minute.” Much of the first half was played between the 22s. Though the Blues enjoyed 57 percent of possession and two-thirds of territory, it was the Chiefs who turned with an 8-5 advantage at the interval. The Chiefs scored the first try in the fifth minute. Grace Steinmetz skidded on her knees to retrieve a dipping pass and then cannoned a skip ball to Ruby Tui who delicately chipped for Renee Holmes to gather the bounce. It was a reversal of their roles from the classic try Tui scored in the Black Ferns dramatic Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal win against France in 2022 at Eden Park. It would take 25 minutes for the next points to be scored, Holmes kicking a penalty to make it 8-0. After Tui was penalised for leaping over an opponent, the Blues sent four passes in the direction of Vaha'akolo, who finished after early incisions threatened similar outcomes. The Manawa stamped their authority on proceedings after the break. The suffocating maul started to purr, and the Blues discipline disappeared conceding six consecutive penalties. In the 52nd minute, Maliepo saved a certain try with a lunge and jersey pull on Reese Anderson. The Blues finally wilted two minutes later when Mia Anderson barged with venom. The Manawa's Black Fern lock Charmaine Smith appeared shell-shocked speaking with Sky Sport after the match. “It was a battle. We expected nothing less. The Blues are an awesome side, but I couldn’t be prouder of the Manawa. We’ve overcome a lot of adversity,” she said. The Manawa also lost the final from 19-0 ahead in 2023. Blues 24 (Katelyn Vahaakolo 2, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Kahlia Awa tries; Krysten Cottrell 2 con) Chiefs Manawa 18 (Renee Holmes, Mia Anderson tries; Holmes con, 2 pen). HT: 5-8

The NZ Warriors showed plenty of heart and determination to stage a big comeback against Manly at Mt Smart, but could not quite seal their fourth straight win, settling for a draw. Down 22-14 with two minutes to play, the Warriors put on a try for Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and drew level through a Shaun Johnson penalty goal to send the game to extra-time but neither team could break the deadlock. LATEST HEADLINES: Ryan Fox makes cut at 2024 Masters Follows beats Paris 204 qualification time Surman header takes Phoenix back to top Tahs steal golden-point win over Crusaders Two more out of Black Caps' Pakistan tour Manly scored first when Tom Trbojevic took the line on from close range and flicked a pass out the back which deflected into the in goal and was grounded by Dally Cherry-Evans who converted the try for a 6-0 lead. The Sea Eagles attacked on the left side in the 24th minute and Tommy Talau sent a perfectly weighted kick back inside for Cherry-Evans to make it a double. A big tackle by Talau and Jake Trbojevic forced an error from Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the set from the kick-off and Manly capitalised with Tom Trbojevic sending a perfect pass over the top for Talau to cruise over untouched. With four minutes remaining in the half the home side finally got on the board when Tohu Harris showed his ball-playing skills to put Jazz Tevaga over from close range. Johnson converted to make the score 16-6. On the break whistle, the home team then scored again from a Watene-Zelezniak intercept from Luke Brooks pass and took off for a 60-metre try. Ben Trbojevic crossed courtesy of a Cherry-Evans pass and the margin was back to 12. Warriors playmaker Johnson then came up with some dazzling footwork in the 53rd minute to run around Tom Trbojevic, however, Johnson missed a relatively easy conversion and the score remained 22-14. The Warriors continued to push for a fourth try but when Johnson sent an attacking kick dead with six minutes to play it seemed to take the air out of the balloon but the halfback put Watene-Zelezniak over in the corner to set up a grandstand finish. With the clock winding down to zero, Johnson launched a two-point field goal to try and tie the scores and had his legs taken out by Josh Aloiai so the Warriors received a penalty where the ball landed 12 metres out. Johnson landed the penalty goal from in front and the game went to golden point before a mistake by Manly in the 84th minute handed the Warriors a chance to win but Harris spilled the ball in a tackle and the opportunity was lost. Into the second period of extra time, Johnson missed a field goal shot from 30 metres out to hand Manly a seven-tackle set and Cherry-Evans had a long-range field goal shot that came up short. The drawn was the NRL’s first since Manly and Newcastle played out a 32-32 draw in Round 5 last year. NZ Warriors 22 (Jazz Tevaga, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2 tries, Shaun Johnson tries; Shaun Johnson 2 con, pen) Manly Sea Eagles 22 (Daly Cherry-Evans 2 tries, Tommy Talau, Ben Trbojevic tries; Daly Cherry-Evans 3 con)

New Zealand's Ryan Fox has made the cut at The Masters in Augusta on just his second attempt in blustery conditions. Fox sits tied for eighth at the midway point of the first golf major of the year and was just a couple of shots off the lead after his front-nine, which included eight pars and one birdie on the par-five eighth. LATEST HEADLINES:     * Follows beats Paris 204 qualification time * Surman header takes Phoenix back to top * Tahs steal golden-point win over Crusaders  * Gray, Leslie swim Paris 2024 qualifying times  * Two more out of Black Caps' Pakistan tour However, his back-nine saw him hit three bogeys at the 11th, 12th and 14th holes for a two-over 74 to be one-over overall, making the cut by five strokes. The 37-year-old struggled to hit the greens in the later stages of his round as windy conditions became tougher. Fox is not far off the leaders, trailing Americans Scottie Scheffler, LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa, all on six-under, by five. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has made the cut at the Masters for the 24th consecutive time. He carded an even-par 72 to go with his first round 73 to leave him one-over for the tournament, with the cut at six-over. Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion now on the LIV Tour, also made the cut at four-over.