The Black Caps are hoping to open up some pre-Ashes jitters in the English players in the second cricket test at Headingley.

Kiwi middle distance runner Nick Willis will miss two major meets with injury as part of his buildup to August's athletics world championships in Moscow.

The NRL has responded to the ongoing ASADA investigation into drugs in the sport by introducing biological passports for players.

Warriors utility Ben Henry has been ruled out for the rest of the NRL season with a knee injury.

The Highlanders squad resembles more of a hospital ward than a Super Rugby outfit just a day out from taking on the Force in Perth.

The Waratahs have apologised for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account overnight.

A big honour for New Zealand's champion jockey Lisa Allpress.

Warriors coach Matt Elliott has gone on the front foot as his side faces huge pressure in the NRL.

Auckland teenager Makauley Fox has secured a full baseball scholarship to Oregon State University.

The Warriors can't seem to take a trick.

A solid first round for New Zealand golfer Greg Turner at the Senior PGA Championship in Missouri.