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Namibia captain receives lengthy ban after Dupont tackle

Namibia captain Johan Deysel's World Cup is over after the centre received a five week ban for his dangerous tackle on France captain Antoine Dupont last Thursday.

'He's ready': All Blacks rookie in line for World Cup debut

In what is a must-win match for the team, the All Blacks will name a Rugby World Cup debutant to feature in the front row against Italy.

Australia v Wales result: Sonny Bill Williams labels Wallabies performance against Welsh as ‘embarrassing’

The former All Black didn't hold back.

Tribute for Hawke’s Bay rugby league and netball referee Andy Cracknell

Andy Cracknell had refereed rugby league and umpired netball for more than 40 years.

Ex-Wallaby proposes scrapping Australian Super Rugby team

Eternally wounded from his own World Cup horror show, former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles believes less Australian Super Rugby teams is one answer to the country's spectacular fall from grace.

Eddie Jones' gamble doesn't guarantee a better career for young Wallabies

The Wallabies are staring down the barrel of a pool stage exit for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.

New theory emerges over Springboks' mindset heading into Ireland clash

As soon as Antoine Dupont's participation in the World Cup quarter-finals was thrown into doubt after fracturing his cheekbone, suggestions that playing a Dupont-less France would be more desirable than playing the All Blacks in the last eight were inevitable.

How Jesse Owens embarrassed Hitler

Italian Motorcycle Racer Filippo Mometto Dead At 24

The young racer demonstrated incredible talent in the Trofeo Aprilia RS 660.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal shares heartbreaking health update following injury battles

He's one of the greatest ever players. But the broken star has issued a sad update.

'He said ?how quickly can you get to Nice? and now I?m here'

Uncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad.

'Not the improvement award': Warriors' Webster shouldn't win Dally M, argues Gallen

The former New South Wales captain wants to see Ivan Cleary named coach of the year instead.

Taurua searching for answers after shock Silver Ferns loss

After their embarrassing loss to an under-strength England side the Silver Ferns have now lost their last four Tests and coach Dame Noeline Taurua says she doesn't have a magic bullet.

Alonso explains “throwing me to the lions” radio rant in F1 Japanese GP

Fernando Alonso has explained the angry radio messages to his Aston Martin Formula 1 team during the Japanese Grand Prix and insisted they were taken out of context on TV.

Jonah Lomu’s widow Nadene tries to block NZ Film Commission-funded documentary about rugby superstar husband

Nadene Lomu has written cease and desist letters to the NZ Film Commission.

Ollie Ritchie: What Ireland's win over South Africa means for All Blacks

Coach Ian Foster's men are now on quarter-final collision course with the world No.1 side.

The ex Test referee who's revolutionised Fiji's discipline this World Cup

Former international referee Glen Jackson, the Flying Fijians attack and backs coach, has helped the team dramatically improve their discipline at the Rugby World Cup in France - an area of the game that has regularly undermined their cause at Test level.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Irish impressionist pokes fun at Wallabies coach Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has become a parody.

Warren Gatland turns Wales into unlikely World Cup contenders

The celebrated coach has used all his years of experience to resurrect Wales and turn them into a side capable of an upset

Triumph 250cc Motocross Machine Takes To The Air At SMX World Final In 2023

New bike just flew; will officially drop on November 28.

Blackcaps cruise to series-sealing victory over Bangladesh in third ODI

With the World Cup just a week away, New Zealand have closed out their first series win in any format in Bangladesh since 2008.

Tim Horan reveals what Wallabies players were saying in sheds after Wales loss

Rugby World Cups are brutal and this young Wallabies squad have learnt that the hard way in their second pool stage loss in France.

The Warriors’ tale: How sport unites a nation - Breaking the silence of New Zealand crowds

OPINION: This year has been a roaring success for the Warriors and Kiwi sports culture.

Chaos reigns: The Wallabies must start again from square one

No more pretence, no more stories - accept the rubble around you, and look at the ruins until it hurts.

It's official! Broncos pass ruled forward during Warriors' NRL playoff elimination

The refereeing clanger resulted in a try to Kiwi second-rower Jordan Riki in the second half.

Kiwi sporting great Dame Sophie Pascoe announces she’s pregnant with first child

The swimming legend has announced her big news in a fitting fashion.

Senna's death and the other Imola accidents that changed F1 forever

Kwagga Smith shares his feelings on the infamous 7-1 split

Following South Africa's tense 13-8 Pool B loss to Ireland this past weekend in Paris, flanker Smith has reflected on the match and spoken about the next challenge.

Sad news about wife Michael Schumacher: 'she is a prisoner'

Why Honda MotoGP team wouldn't block Marc Marquez's exit

Recent precedents, and the senselessness of prolonging a situation that would be detrimental to both Marc Marquez and Honda, lead us to believe that the Japanese company would not block the rider's departure one year before the end of his MotoGP contract.

'They'll be licking their lips': Wounded Wallabies expect Portugal to smell blood

Fullback Andrew Kellaway expects Portugal to be "licking their lips" about their World Cup clash with the battered Wallabies

Trainstation bodybuilder pair Mike Smith and Justine Miller compete in Japan

A Waikato bodybuilder couple go toe to toe with the best in the world.

NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson says Super Rugby commission announcement is ‘imminent’

Mark Robinson won't let Australian rugby woes dampen his spirit about the future of SR.

Schmidt could be All Blacks' secret weapon if QF against Ireland eventuates

The former Ireland head coach could hold all the cards in looking to upset his old side.

Ben White confident with what Scotland have to do to reach the quarter finals

Ben White is adamant Scotland still have full belief they can navigate their way through an increasingly hazardous pathway to the World Cup quarter-finals.

The golden girl returns

Tayla Bruce has gone from a teenager fan with an NZ fern in her hair to world champion in bowls. Angela Walker tells her remarkable story “A true full circle moment,” is how Tayla Bruce described the surprise celebration that was put on for her at her bowls club in Christchurch. When she arrived at the Burnside Bowling Club, and fellow members were lined up either side of the entrance in her honour, she couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. “It was...

'Dan is a great man, but he has given me a bit of stick about that'

Gareth Anscombe admits there is an element of relief after Wales avoided a fight to the finish in their quest for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place.

'Let's return to reality - Ireland must exercise caution'

Irish expectation soars as Andy Farrell's team sweeps all in its path, but cool heads are needed if they are to heed mistakes of the past

Ireland match-winner predicts Springboks rematch in World Cup final

Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley joked about spending his well-earned days off in Disneyland following the fairytale of sealing his country’s statement Rugby World Cup win against South Africa.

The downfall Riccardo Riccò – the cyclist who nearly died doing his own blood transfusion

Why in ?phenomenal shape? Tom Curry was told to get out the gym

Tom Curry has been pushing himself through a punishing training regime to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match.

Dalton Papali'i confirms 'hot-headed' trainings 'just what the team needed'

The All Blacks appear to have made the most of their bye week on and off the training pitch, reinvigorating the side ahead of their potentially decisive Pool A clash with Italy.

Football Ferns v Chile result: New Zealand go down again

The Football Ferns have been defeated 2-1 by Chile.

Aston Martin gives Jessica Hawkins first full F1 test outing

Aston Martin ambassador Jessica Hawkins has had her first proper test in a Formula 1 car, having driven the team’s AMR21 at the Hungaroring last week.

Williams: Costly F1 crashes masking Sargeant's "steady improvement"

Williams thinks Logan Sargeant's spate of recent crashes has "masked his steady improvement" but says he risks falling behind on Formula 1 car specifications if they keep happening.

Uruguay captain admits unfortunate truth if they don't beat Namibia

Uruguay captain Andres Vilaseca says that victory is essential against Namibia to confirm his team’s progress at the Rugby World Cup.

Eddie is not the knight in shining armour for Australian Rugby

The good news though is this result isn't the death of Australian rugby. The Wallabies are one part of a system, the most visible cherry on top, but by no means one-and-all of Australian rugby.

Richie and Gemma McCaw experience ‘footgate’ on flight to France for the Rugby World Cup

The family received an unwanted intrusion on their flight to France.

Warriors already plotting return to playoffs - and more - to build on 2023 success

"It's really time that the NRL started to look at New Zealand and putting more content in here.”

Netball: Dame Noeline Taurua takes blame for loss to England B-team, talks future

The Silver Ferns were humbled by an under-strength English team over the weekend.