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New Zealand sport — rugby, cricket, netball, club and grassroots competition.
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test coach after the New Zealand series loss, ending the Bazball Test era.
By Newsroom NZ Sport Desk · Mon, 13 July 2026
Liam Lawson says the British Grand Prix sprint gives Racing Bulls a Silverstone opening as he tries to keep building momentum in Formula 1.
Sat, 4 July 2026
All Whites defender Tim Payne has reflected on New Zealand's World Cup campaign before joining Olimpia in Paraguay.
Thu, 2 July 2026
Coach Neil Barnes and Damian McKenzie have given the clearest early sign yet that Dave Rennie's first Test side will try to play with more tempo and ambition against France in Christchurch.
Wed, 1 July 2026
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tests at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029 and 2031.
Mon, 29 June 2026
The All Whites' World Cup campaign ended in a 5-1 defeat to Belgium in Vancouver, a hard finish that exposed game-management gaps despite earlier competitive moments.
Sun, 28 June 2026
New Zealand Rugby has named Ardie Savea All Blacks captain for 2026 and confirmed a 34-man squad for the Nations Championship Southern Series against France, Italy and Ireland.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Finn Surman's first-half goal was overturned by Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet as New Zealand head into the Belgium decider needing a complete performance.
Wed, 24 June 2026
A maiden 11-wicket match haul from Matt Henry hands the Black Caps a 253-run win at The Oval and levels the England Test series 1-1 before the Trent Bridge decider.
Mon, 22 June 2026
New Zealand's World Cup campaign reaches its first hard test as the All Whites face Iran at SoFi Stadium with Group G points on the line.
Tue, 16 June 2026
Defender Francis de Vries is set to become the first Auckland FC player to reach 50 A-League games, a marker of the club's rapid growth.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A 1-0 defeat to England in Tampa gives New Zealand a steadier platform before their Group G opener against Iran on 16 June.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Sport Waikato has called for a cultural reset after a series of sideline abuse incidents raised concern about the impact of adult behaviour on young players and officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's latest knee injury has brought an emotional end to his season and, potentially, his time in the NRL before his planned move to England.
Tue, 26 May 2026
Auckland FC has completed one of the most rapid rises in New Zealand football, beating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final to claim the A-League championship.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Netball New Zealand has appointed Jennah Wootten as chief executive, handing one of the country's largest women's sports to an experienced sports leader after a difficult period.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Hagley Park, the Avon River and the Port Hills are filling up with runners building toward a mid-year target.
Wed, 21 January 2026
Cricket, tennis, athletics and social sport are once again filling the city's grounds and pools.
Tue, 13 January 2026
Super Round comes to One New Zealand Stadium in April, with the Crusaders set to host the Waratahs.
Sat, 10 January 2026
