Five months ago, Kosta Barbarouses was at the 2026 FIFA World Cup stage with New Zealand but after 19 years as a professional footballer, he faced a decision that went beyond football. Rather than pursue another A-League opportunity following the showpiece tournament…
RNZ / News / Pacific Former England international Nathan Hughes will make his return to international rugby in Fiji's Nations Championship clash against France in Lyon on Sunday morning. New head coach Jake White has named the giant Racing club player in…
Kalyn Ponga is set to make a remarkable return for New Zealand's semi-final with Tonga, 23 days after the Newcastle captain suffered a broken arm. There were fears Ponga's tournament was over after one game when the fullback, making his Test…
A controversial eligibility tweak has robbed code-hopping sensation Mark Nawaqanitawase of the chance to become the first winger crowned as rugby league's world player of the year. Despite being the only player in the past 12 months to feature in Ashes…
David Fifita has claimed he is the most unfairly judged forward in the NRL as the South Sydney back-rower looks to silence the critics who have followed his career by claiming a World Cup medal. Fifita's form, hunger and effort…
November 6, 2026 — 11:07am Nathan Cleary is about to undergo a third bout of surgery, but Penrith officials remain optimistic their superstar playmaker will be fit for round one next season. Just days after Cleary’s management informed the Papua New Guinea Chiefs the…
A Grove Racing star has topped practice ahead of the opening race of the Sandown 500, while the reigning Supercars champion battled through gearbox issues.
November 6, 2026 — 3:38pm Chiefs coach Willie Peters says out-of-favour Rooster Sam Walker is a genuine option as the club’s inaugural halfback if he is genuine about a move to PNG. The Chiefs were keen to offer Nathan Cleary the equivalent of $5 million…
November 6, 2026 — 3:30pm Things nearly got ugly the last time Keaon Koloamatangi and Spencer Leniu clashed in the middle of Allianz Stadium. So what could possibly go wrong when the pair line up for Australia and Samoa, in a must-win World Cup…
Disadvantaged youth should be encouraged to down guns and pick up combat sports, "uncool" parliamentarians have been told. A NSW committee is investigating emerging trends in combat sports as 'run-it-straight', slapping and other collision sports gain traction. Petru Taremwa, behind…
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