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The tournament might not be for another two years, but a potential blockbuster opening match is on the cards.

New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World's Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall.

The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France in 2026 as part of the new WXV Global Series.

The All Whites will get a send-off on home soil ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup - but New Zealand Football are light on the details.

The two-time Olympian is off to Melbourne and will train with a new coach and other Olympic athletes who also specialise in the medley disciplines.

World No 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind No 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January.

It's been a turbulent year for Lawson who has spent much the season fighting for points and his survival.

Judd Flavell admits he couldn't have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them.

Annalie Longo knew the end of a career spanning nearly 20 years at the top was coming this year. Audio

New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August.

New Zealand has swept the Dubai round of the Sevens World Series with wins over Australia.

Sam Lane opened the scoring with two field goals in the opening quarter at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.

The Black Sticks men have finished third at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.

Crazy scenes at Mt Smart, as the 'Black Knights' lost during a monsoon-like downpour.

The Tongan international says his recovery is going well and he hopes to return to the game.

After her giant slalom victory, Alice Robinson climbs to second in the standings behind Austrian Julia Scheib.

It was the fifth clash between city rivals Auckland United and Eastern Suburbs.

The All Blacks Sevens make a perfect start to the world series in Dubai, while the Black Ferns Sevens also top their pool.

Captain Alex Rufer's early goal set up Wellington for a shock win. Audio

Up at halftime, New Zealand fell short of victory in a tense World Cup qualifier at Hobart.

RNZ understands a bid by a private consortium to establish a new T20 competition has led to a power struggle over the future shape of the domestic game.

The World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year winners have been named among the finalists for New Zealand's top rugby awards.

The Black Foils driver is confident he'll be on board for this weekend's SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi despite needing a trip to hospital.

Football Ferns on the back foot against strong Matildas side at home.

The road to the 2027 FIBA World Cup starts for the Tall Blacks against their closest rivals in Hobart.