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The Central Pulse withstood a Southern Steel onslaught to prevail 54-46 in their ANZ Premiership Netball match in Wellington.

McLaughlin has put a tough week behind him by winning in Alabama.

New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has delivered another impressive performance three months out from the Paris Olympics.

The Blues have pulled off a memorable win over the Reds to climb within a point of the Super Rugby Pacific lead.

The Black Caps have gone down by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Pakistan to leave the series squared 2-2.

The Wellington Phoenix have ended their regular season with a big win over Macarthur FC.

The Bay of Plenty/Waikato Magic have held on for a thrilling 52-49 win over the Northern Stars.

The Hurricanes' unbeaten run has come to an end in Canberra after the Super Rugby Pacific leaders fell to the Brumbies 27-19.

Mea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.

Giancarlo Italiano does want the Premiers Plate to be at Saturday's match - but says it's 'almost like Kryptonite on us'.

Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.

Former Warriors Erin Clark and Kieran Foran's return to Mt Smart was one to remember.

The Titans beat back the Warriors 27-24 in a rare Anzac Day match.

New Zealand's Scott McLauglin has been disqualified from the opening IndyCar race of the year after finishing third.

The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is set to head to Mt Smart.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney says he's in a good space and just concentrating on the job in hand.

Drug Free Sport NZ said there are unanswered questions on the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.

In-form Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua will be out of action for up to two months after a knee injury.

Warriors announce squad for Titans clash while Tohu Harris admits that it will feel a bit strange not playing the Melbourne Storm.

Dylan Schmidt, the first Kiwi to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, hopes to carry his current good form into the Paris Olympics.