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The Hurricanes have beaten the Highlanders 47-12.

The Phoenix have beaten Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 at Porirua Park.

The defending champion Crusaders swept aside the Chiefs 37-26 in a bruising try-fest in Super Rugby Pacific to post their first win of the season.

Brooke Halliday and Izzy Gaze hit a record 56-run 6th wicket partnership, but their efforts were in vain.

The Warriors will return to the NRLW in 2025 after a five-year absence.

Shaun Johnson is pleased with the way the side is tracking as they head into their big Easter Sunday game with the Knights.

White Ferns captain picks up injury as New Zealand lose T20 series against England in Wellington.

Guy Molloy is stepping down after six years in the role.

The All Whites goal scoring frustrations have continued as they were beaten by Tunisia at the FIFA series tournament in Egypt.

The White Ferns have been trying to develop the quality within their side in recent years, but the big three will again be relied on when they take on England in Wellington.

The Warriors have been boosted by the return of three frontline players while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will move to fullback.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley admits finding a balance between consistency and giving players an opportunity remains a challenge.

The Hurricanes and All Blacks halfback is showing support for Poua and their controversial haka, saying: "I share similar views to our women".

Auckland FC will become the second New Zealand side in the A-League competition when it kicks off in October, joining the league-leading Wellington Phoenix.

New Zealand secured a dramatic win after a late batting collapse by the visitors in Nelson.

New Zealand have capitalised on the home advantage to take line honours at SailGP in Lyttelton to snatch an overall series lead.

The 25-year-old's elevation to the match day squad comes after only a month after his signing to the Richmond Tigers. Video

Young football star Liberato Cacace has taken another step in his career after being named as captain of the All Whites.

A mid-innings batting meltdown has seen New Zealand slump to a 15 run loss in the second T20 cricket international against England in Nelson.

The Southern Steel have been dealt a huge blow with international shooter George Fisher officially ruled out of a second ANZ Premiership season.

All White Sarpreet Singh wants to go to an Olympics at least once in his career.

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine says women's cricket has "transformed" since they were last at Nelson's Saxton Oval nearly a decade ago.

The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract extension at the club.

The Warriors coach says he fully accepts the protocols around head injury assessments, but there needs to be an element of fairness.

The way in which it happened was spectacular, but that doesn't make losing any easier to stomach for Warriors coach Andrew Webster. Video