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The Warriors need a win at home, the Dophins are trying to cement their first top-eight finish PHOTO: NRL Captain James Fisher-Harris, hooker Wayde Egan and half Chanel Harris-Tavita will all miss the One New Zealand Warriors’ round 22 NRL clash against the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium on Friday. Fisher-Harris is out for two games with a calf injury, Harris-Tavita also has a calf issue which will keep him out for a week and Egan is following NRL concussion protocols after a head injury early in last Saturday’s 16-24 loss to the Gold Coast Titans. LATEST HEADLINES: Lulu Sun advances at Montreal tennis Ally Wollaston on Grand Tour podium James Watt selected in NZ Davis Cup All Blacks to miss start Championship Breakers sign up Izaiah Brockington In Fisher-Harris’ absence Queenland Origin winner Kurt Capewell will lead the side, rookie hooker Sam Healey comes in for his third NRL appearance this season, Te Maire Martin moves off the bench to start in the halves and Demitric Vaimauga replaces Fisher-Harris in the front row. Brought onto the interchange are utility back Taine Tuaupiki plus Freddy Lussick, who is set for his first NRL start of the season after rotating between hooker and prop for the club’s competition-leading New South Wales Cup side. Named on the extended bench are NSW Cup regulars in second rower Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, prop Bunty Afoa, winger Edward Kosi, loose forward Kalani Going and hooker Makaia Tafua. The Warriors are currently fourth on the NRL ladder with 12 wins while the Dolphins are eighth with nine victories for the season. Warriors : 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Kurt Capewell (c), 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Te Maire Martin, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. Demitric Vaimauga, 9. Samuel Healey, 10. Jackson Ford, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark Interchange (from): 14. Taine Tuaupiki, 15. Jacob Laban, 16. Freddy Lussick, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith, 18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 20. Bunty Afoa, 21. Edward Kosi , 22. Kalani Going, 23. Makaia Tafua

Ally Wollaston finished third on stage thiree of women's Tour de France PHOTO: FDJ-SUEZ New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has claimed another Grand Tour podium finishing third on stage three of the women's Tour de France. The 24-year-old FDJ-Suez rider survived a chaotic sprint finish to the 164km stage from La Gacilly to Angers. LATEST HEADLINES: James Watt selected in NZ Davis Cup All Blacks to miss start Championship Breakers sign up Izaiah Brockington Cassidy wins London ePrix weekend Steven Alker in top-10 at Senior Open Sprint specialist Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands made an explosive push for the finish as a crash in the final 4km temporarily took out several riders including 2023 champion and Wollaston's team-mate Demi Vollering of the Netherlands. Opening stage winner Marianne Vos of the Netherlands lost a photo-finish to Wiebes but reclaimed the yellow jersey from Kim Le Court Pienaar, who led the general classification after Sunday's second stage but dropped to second with a six-second deficit. Another New Zealander, Niamh Fisher-Black, is tenth overall, 25 seconds behind the leader. Wollaston claimed silver and bronze medal on the track at last year's Paris Olympics and won world titles in the elimination race and omnium. She finished third on a stage of the Vuelta Femenina earlier this year. The Tour continues with stage four, a 130.7km ride from Saumur to Poitiers through another mostly-flat ter r ain. The Tour is over nine stages.

Beaduen Barrett (left) and Scott Barrett (centre) are expected to recovery from injuries in time to face the Pumas in Argentina PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Several All Blacks will be unavailable for the start of the Rugby Championship after NZ Rugby revealed the extent of injuries It's been confirmed that halfback Noah Hotham, prop Tyrel Lomax, wing Caleb Clarke and loose forward Luke Jacobson will all miss the first few weeks of the tournament, which starts on August the 17th with the All Blacks first match in Argentina. LATEST HEADLINES: Breakers sign up Izaiah Brockington Cassidy wins London ePrix weekend Steven Alker in top-10 at Senior Open Football teens Kirk, Dunn head to US Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Beauden and Scott Barrett, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Tupou Vaa'i remain injured but should recover in time for the trip to Argentina. The following players are continuing to have injuries assessed ahead of the Rugby Championship squad assembling. Please note that the estimated return to play is as of today’s date and subject to change. Noah Hotham – Will need surgery for a high ankle sprain. Estimated return to play: 7 - 8 weeks. Tyrel Lomax – Has had surgery for hand fracture. Estimated return to play: 5 - 6 weeks. Caleb Clarke – High ankle injury, does not require surgery. Estimated return to play: 5 - 6 weeks. Luke Jacobson – Thigh injury. Estimated return to play: 5 weeks. Scott Barrett – Calf tear healing well. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks. Wallace Sititi - Rehabilitating well following surgery for high ankle injury. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks. Tamaiti Williams – Rehabilitating well following surgery for torn meniscus. Estimated return to play: 3 weeks. Beauden Barrett – Subtle hand re-fracture but healing well. Estimated return to play: 2 weeks. Tupou Vaa’i - Going through concussion protocols. Estimated return to play: 2 weeks. Meanwhile eight players from the All Blacks July Series squad will be available for the opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship. The NPC kicks off this Thursday at Eden Park, when Auckland host a Waikato side that may be bolstered by All Black Anton Lienert-Brown. Wellington and Canterbury will have Ruben Love and Brodie McAlister, respectively, at their disposal when they face off at Porirua Park on Saturday; then Christian Lio-Willie may feature for Otago when they take on Southland at Invercargill Rugby Park later in the day. Sunday’s two matches will feature Emoni Narawa and Pasilio Tosi for Bay of Plenty; Timoci Tavatavanawai for Tasman; and Dalton Papali’i for Counties Manukau. The list of All Blacks playing for their provincial teams is as follows: Auckland v Waikato – Eden Park, 7:10pm Thursday 31 July Waikato: Anton Lienert-Brown Wellington v Canterbury – Porirua Park, 2:05pm Saturday 2 August Wellington: Ruben Love Canterbury: Brodie McAlister Southland v Otago – Invercargill Rugby Park, 4:35pm Saturday 2 August Otago: Christian Lio-Willie Bay of Plenty v Tasman – Tauranga Domain, 2:05pm Sunday 3 August Bay of Plenty: Emoni Narawa and Pasilio Tosi Tasman: Timoci Tavatavanawai Hawkes Bay v Counties Manukau – McLean Park, 4:35pm Sunday 3 August Counties Manukau: Dalton Papali’i

Finn Reynolds (left) and James Watt (right) have been selected in the New Zealand Davis Cup team to play Georgia PHOTO: ATP South Canterbury's James Watt has been named to debut for the New Zealand Davis Cup team to take on Georgia in the upcoming tie. The team consists of Ajeet Rai, Finn Reynolds, Jack Loutit, Isaac Becroft and Watt. Rai is likely to be the top singls player with a ranking of 505 while doubles specialist Reynolds, currently ranked at an impressive 121 is named for the sixth time, alongside Jack Loutit who has proved to be a strong competitor against higher ranked opponents. LATEST HEADLINES: All Blacks to miss start Championship Breakers sign up Izaiah Brockington Cassidy wins London ePrix weekend Steven Alker in top-10 at Senior Open Football teens Kirk, Dunn head to US Becroft gets his third call-up into the team, while Watt has earned his first selection. “I’m super excited to represent New Zealand for the first time,” said Watt, 25. “It’s been a dream of mine to be selected for the Davis Cup team. Now it’s my time, it’s a pretty cool feeling.” Watt has shot up the rankings in both singles and doubles over the last few months, creating a successful pairing on the ATP Challenger Tour with fellow Davis Cup team member Reynolds. Since they began playing together in March, Wattt has climbed an impressive 184 places in the world rankings, and is now ranked 134. Watt has also moved up to an ATP singles ranking of 590 after qualifying and reaching the quarterfinals of the Newport Challenger and also qualifying at three other recent Challengers. The World Group II clash will take place on 13-14 September, and will mark the second time in a row Fly Palmy Arena will host the World Cup of Tennis, following a sellout weekend last year where New Zealand suffered a narrow defeat to Luxembourg. New Zealand’s non-playing Davis Cup captain Artem Sitak will lead the squad once again, having made his captaincy debut last year in Palmerston North. Sitak brings years of international experience and a deep connection to the Davis Cup environment as a former player. “We’ve got unfinished business in Palmy. Last year the atmosphere was incredible, and we were so close, but this year I know we’ll give even more and get the right result for the Manawatū fans,” said Sitak. Day one features two singles matches, day two features the doubles match and reverse singles matches.

Guard Izaiah Brockington has filled one of the NZ Breakers' remaining roster spots. PHOTO: NEW ORLEANS PELICANS The NZ Breakers have added dynamic and experienced American guard Izaiah Brockington to their roster. Brockington, a 6-foot-4 combo guard, brings a proven track record of strong offensive and two-way play at both the NCAA and professional levels. LATEST HEADLINES: Cassidy wins London ePrix weekend Steven Alker in top-10 at Senior Open Football teens Kirk, Dunn head to US Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup "We are incredibly excited to have Izaiah join the NZ Breakers," said president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher. “His skill-set, athleticism, and versatility will be a huge asset to our team. “We believe he will make a significant dynamic impact on both ends of the floor, providing a crucial piece for the team." Brockington joins the Breakers guard-line that includes returning import point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Tall Blacks Izayah Le'afa, Taylor Britt and Reuben Te Rangi, plus development players Kaia Isaac and Alex McNaught. Brockington, out of Philadelphia, appeared in one NBA game for the New Orleans Pelicans on March 5, 2024, scoring four points. Boucher and Breakers head coach Petteri Koponen scouted Brockington during the recent NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where he suited up for the Los Angeles Clippers. The 26-year-old has played the last two seasons in the G-League for the Birmingham Squadron and San Diego Clippers, the Pelicans and Clippers affiliates. Brockington spent four seasons in NCAA Division I, with St Bonaventure, Penn State and Iowa State, culminating with averaging 16.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 45 percent FG, 36 percent 3pt in 35 games for the Cyclones. Most-recently, he put up 10.6 points, 3.3 boards and 2.9 assists a game in eight games for the Vancouver Bandits in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. "Izaiah Brockington has impressed us with his maturity and integrity, and he will fit in well with our impressive 'Kiwi core' crew, alongside Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Karim López,” said Breakers chairman Marc Mitchell. The Breakers have one spot left on their roster, likely to be filled by an import big man.

Kiwi Nick Cassidy won both races at London Formula E to finish the season PHOTO: FORMULA E Nick Cassidy signed off for Jaguar TCS Racing in style with double victory to take second in the Drivers' World Championship. The 30-year-old Kiwi had a dominant Round 16 victory at a packed Excel London after having scored only one point from the first six races of 2024/25, hoever this win - from lights-to-flag - saw him bag a hat-trick of victories. LATEST HEADLINES: Steven Alker top-10 at Senior Open Football teens, Kirk, Dunn to the US Fairweather disqualified in 400m free Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup Cassidy crossed the line 13.5 seconds ahead of Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries for the second-largest winning margin in Formula E history. Only Antonio Felix da Costa had won three on the spin before. Another second spot for de Vries helped Mahindra seal a best Teams' finish of fourth since 2017/18. Sebastien Buemi (Envision Racing) followed up a Jakarta podium with third in London- up from 19th on the grid at the outset. Jake Dennis (Andretti) came home fourth, with New Zealander Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) following in fifth - a five-second penalty for speeding under Full Course Yellow conditions costing him the second place he'd secured on-track. Porsche secured their maiden Teams' and Manufacturers' World Championship titles, with Jaguar TCS Racing also beating Nissan to second in both the Teams' and Manufacturers' running at the last.

A top-10 finish for Steven Alker at the Senior Open PHOTO: GOLF NZ A final round two-under 68 wasn't quite enough for Steven Alker to challenge for the Senior Open title at Sunnydale Golf Club in Berkshire, England. The 53-year-old Kiwi completed the tournament at 10-under alone in seventh, six shots behind the winner, Irishman Padraig Harrington. LATEST HEADLINES: Football teens, Kirk, Dunn to the US Fairweather disqualified in 400m free Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup Tactix claim maiden Premiership title Alker carded birdies at the first, third and seventh holes as well as in the back nine at the 11th. However bogeys at the bogeys at the 12th and 16th holes pulled back from a higher placing. Earlier in the tournament Alker carded a 63 to lead after the first round, but then a 73 followed by a 66 and then the 68.

Indigo Kirk is on a scholarship at Wilmington University in the United States. PHOTO: ETHAN SHOOTS Two Western Springs AFC teens have taken up football scholarships in the United States after long-time association with the club throughout their junior careers. Charlie Dunn and Indigo Kirk, both 18, will further their careers at NCAA schools - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Division I for Dunn and Wilmington University in Division II for Kirk. LATEST HEADLINES: Fairweather disqualified in 400m free Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup Tactix claim maiden Premiership title Lawson in top-10 on Belgian GP grid Kirk has worn the green and white hoops since joining the club as a youngster, working her way through the grades all the way up to the Women’s Premier squad. She has played in various teams, including junior grades, academy, Girls National Youth League squads, and recently graduated into competitive women’s development and Women’s Premier teams. Kirk contributed to key moments this season, including scoring the winner in a cross-town clash against Eastern Suburbs in the NRFL Women’s Premier, that also won NRFL Goal of the Week.  Additionally, she regularly led coaching sessions for Academy players, school holiday football and various programmes over the years. Women's Premier captain Tiana Hill has seen Kirk's development at Springs first hand.  “We have seen Indi take her game to new heights in the last 12 months. She consistently puts in bold and impactful performances. Indi is a vibrant core of our Springs whanau who will be deeply missed. We wish her nothing but greatness in the next step in her footy journey." Charlie Dunn is on a scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). PHOTO: ETHAN SHOOTS Meanwhile, Dunn has been at the club for 13 years. her first match for Springs was in 2012, at just five years and one month old. She has played in every age-group and joined the Women’s Premier team in 2024, with 47 matches. Dunn recently earned recognition on the world stage, representing New Zealand at the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup in 2024. She has also given back to the club in many ways, including coaching in the Academy, Fantails, holiday programmes and skill centres, as well as four years helping various community and social teams. Dunn has had a positive impact on so many others around the club and she will be missed by everyone she has played, coached and worked alongside. “It has been inspirational watching Charli grow in confidence, composure and leadership in the prems space over the last few years. She is a player who you can trust to have your back on and off the field. Charli is an incredibly talented player with a bright future ahead. We will miss her beyond words but wish her nothing but the best for this new adventure," said HIll.

Liam Lawson will start 10th on the grid for the Belgian GP PHOTO: F1 GRAPHIC Liam Lawson's made a minor mistake in the final qualifying session which could have seen him up the grid ahead of Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix. The Kiwi driver will start from ninth on the grid, one spot behind Racing Bulls teammate Isaac Hadjar . LATEST HEADLINES: Kiwis set for BMX World Champs Black Ferns XV beat South Africa Alker back in top-five Senior Open Henry bowls Black Caps to finals win Titans double over Warriors at home "It was a good session for the team having both cars reach Q3, but it's tough when you see P5 was so close," said 23-year-old Lawson. "The speed was building and we were learning throughout the session, but a moment at the end of the lap meant we lost some time, so with such close margins it's frustrating. "Regardless of the conditions tomorrow, we need to try and have a clean race while extracting everything out of the car." McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have locked up the front row. Charles Leclerc will start third and Max Verstappen fourth Erlier Lawson finished 10th in the sprint race, Verstappen was the winner.

Erika Fairweather was disqualified from her heat at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore. PHOTO: SIMON WATTS/DAVE LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Erika Fairweather has missed out on defending her world title after she was disqualified for moving on the blocks at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore. She clocked 4:03.39 in 400m freestyle at the world champs which would have put her sixth into the final. LATEST HEADLINES: Liam Lawson more points Belgain GP Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup Tactix claim maiden Premiership title Lawson in top-10 on Belgian GP grid Black Ferns XV defeat South Africa Fairweather is the only New Zealand swimmer to be seeded at the meeting. She will swim in the 200m freestyle where she is ranked eighth. Last year Fairweather, 21, captured the title at Doha in 3m 59.44s, as superstars Ariarne Titmus (Australia), Katie Ledecky (USA) and Summer McIntosh (Canada) were absent. She would later finish fourth behind that trio at the Paris Olympics, just 0.26s behind Ledecky for bronze.

The Springbok Women have delivered a gutsy performance in Cape Town, pushing the Black Ferns XV to the brink in an entertaining encounter. The Black Ferns XV made a fast and physical start, running out 34–26 winners over a determined Springbok Women’s side. LATEST HEADLINES: Alker back in top-five Senior Open Henry bowls Black Caps to finals win Titans double over Warriors at home Routliffe, Venus both beaten in DC Alker drops, other Kiwis miss cuts The visitors built a commanding 34–12 lead with sharp attacking play and clinical finishing. The Black Ferns XV looked in control for much of the match before the home side crossed the chalk twice late in the game. The Black Ferns XV held on to beat the Springboks Women in Cape Town. PHOTO: NZR/ACTION PRESS Centre Kelsey Teneti, 22, was the star performer for New Zealand with three tries all inside the first half an hour of the game. The two sides clash again at the same venue in a week's time. Black Ferns XV 34 (Paul, Kelsey Teneti 3, Kolose, Mete-Renata, tries; Nepia 2 con) South Africa Women 26 (Hele 2, Latsha, Mdliki tries; Cilliers 3 con). HT:

Liam Lawson took points for the third Formula 1 grands prix at the Belgian Grand Prix. PHOTO: RACING BULLS New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has earned points for the third time in the last six grands prix. Lawson started and finished eighth at the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday (Monday NZ Time), collecting four points to move ahead of Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr. LATEST HEADLINES: Phoenix reach last 16 of Australia Cup Tactix claim maiden Premiership title Lawson in top-10 on Belgian GP grid Black Ferns XV defeat South Africa Henry bowls Black Caps to final win Heavy rain ahead of the 44-lap race delayed proceedings by almost 80 minutes but once racing got underway on Lap 5, the crucial moment came immediately as Oscar Piastri got a better run on his McLaren teammate and polesitter Lando Norris. Australian Piastri ran away with the race, while Lawson maintained eighth throughout in a stretched-out field. "Feeling very happy," Lawson said. "Happy for the team. They've done a very good job all weekend, the car's been very strong and in both conditions today, the car was very good as well. "Good call on the box to come out on slicks and then from there, it was strong all the way til the end. We've got one more (grand prix) before the break, so let's try to finish this part of the season with a good one." Lawson's other results in the last six F1 grands prix have been 11th at the Spanish Grand Prix and retirements at the Canadian and British Grands Prix. The 23-year-old now sits 14th with 16 points, six fewer than Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar, who finished 20th at Spa, but six more than Yuki Tsunoda, who controversially replaced Lawson at Red Bull after just two races. Formula 1 now heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit next weekend, where Lawson has never competed.