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Turner the only change to Wallabies

09/09/2010 15:20:01

Winger Lachie Turner comes into the starting side for the injured Drew Mitchell in the only change to the Wallabies run-on side to face the All Blacks on Saturday.

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North may be rushed in to start

09/09/2010 14:36:01

New recruit Jade North may be rushed into the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up for this Saturday's clash with Sydney FC in Wellington.

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Preston rubbed out against Warriors

09/09/2010 13:52:02

Dangerous Titans fullback Preston Campbell has been ruled out of the NRL finals opener against the Warriors on the Gold Coast tomorrow night.

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Franks better for the rest

09/09/2010 13:48:01

All Blacks coach Graham Henry says prop Owen Franks is better off for the rest over the past month and will be ready to face the Wallabies in Sydney.

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Yankees back to winning ways

09/09/2010 13:44:01

Nick Swisher hit a walk off two-run homer to give the New York Yankees a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles and keep the Yankees in first place in the AL East.

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No frills Warriors to test Titans

09/09/2010 12:52:03

The no frills, no stars, no flair Warriors will test the Gold Coast in their NRL finals match on Friday night according to Titans coach John Cartwright.

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Super League playoff fixtures set

09/09/2010 11:52:02

Wigan will host Leeds in a UK Super League blockbuster while the Celtic Crusaders make their playoff debuts this weekend.

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Games cyclist banned for drugs

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Adam Stewart, a New Zealand Commonwealth Games cyclist, has been banned for two years for failing anti-doping rules.

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Murphy to race at Phillip Island

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Kiwi V8 Supercar driver Greg Murphy has made a quick recovery from back surgery and will take his place at the Phillip Island round this weekend.

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SBW gets his first ITM Cup start

09/09/2010 11:36:01

Canterbury coach Rob Penney has handed Sonny Bill Williams his first ITM Cup start after naming him at second five for Saturday's clash with Northland.

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Hartley to get GP2 drive

09/09/2010 10:16:02

Kiwi Brendon Hartley has secured a drive in the prestigious GP2 series - the strongest feeder into Formula 1.

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Top seed books semifinal place

09/09/2010 7:52:03

Women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has beaten Dominika Cilbulkova to move into the semifinals of the US Open.

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Five changes to All Blacks side

09/09/2010 7:52:02

The All Blacks coaching staff has made five changes to their Tri-Nations side to play the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday night.

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No basketball joy for Spain

09/09/2010 7:52:02

Despite winning almost every other major sporting trophy in 2010, Spain won't win the Basketball World Champs after losing in the quarters to Serbia.

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Father/son combination in Black Sox

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Brad Rona and son Pita have both been named in the New Zealand men's softball squad - the first time a father and son have been part of a national side.

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No further penalty for Ferrari

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Ferrari has escaped any further punishment after being fined for using team tactics to decide the German F1 Grand Prix in July.

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McCullum admits he's taking a risk

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Black Caps batsman Brendon McCullum admits he is taking a risk giving up the wicket-keeping gloves in test cricket.

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Work to begin on Stadium roof

09/09/2010 7:44:01

Construction of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is on track as workers begin putting together the most important part - the roof.

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John Higgins cleared of accepting bribes

09/09/2010 7:24:01

Relief for former world snooker champion John Higgins after being cleared of bribery allegations

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Five changes expected for All Blacks

09/09/2010 7:04:01

Expect a handful of changes to the All Blacks for Saturday night's final Tri Nations test against the Wallabies in Sydney

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Rays thump Red Sox in AL East

08/09/2010 15:32:01

The Tampa Bay Rays have thumped their division rival Boston Red Sox 14-5 at Fenway Park in Major League Baseball action.

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Mitchell out of test match

08/09/2010 15:28:01

Wallaby winger Drew Mitchell has been ruled out of this weekend's Tri-Nations test against the All Blacks after picking up a hamstring strain.

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Benji excited to be playing finals again

08/09/2010 14:16:02

Kiwis skipper Benji Marshall is enjoying playing in the NRL finals for the first time since the Wests Tigers won the premiership in 2005.

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Kahui suffers another shoulder injury

08/09/2010 10:20:01

Waikato and All Blacks centre Richard Kahui has suffered another shoulder injury in his return from a long-term shoulder problem.

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Rooney scores on the field

08/09/2010 9:20:00

Under fire England striker Wayne Rooney has scored a goal as his side enjoyed a 3-1 win over Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifiers.

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Venus into US Open semis

08/09/2010 8:20:01

Venus Williams has beaten Italian Francesca Schiavone 7-6 6-4 to advance to the US Open semifinals on

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Black Sticks beat India 3-0

08/09/2010 7:48:01

The Black Sticks women's hockey team has beaten India 3-0 in their final group match at the Hockey World Cup in Argentina.

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McCaw to consider future after Tri-Nations

08/09/2010 7:48:01

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw will consider his playing future during a couple of weeks off at the conclusion of the Tri-Nations.

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Schleck, O'Grady pulled from Tour

08/09/2010 7:48:01

Andy Schleck and Stuart O'Grady have been withdrawn from the Tour of Spain by their Saxo Bank team after a late night drinking session.

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Carney claims Dally M Medal

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Roosters five-eighth Todd Carney has capped a remarkable come back to win the Dally M Medal for the NRL's best player.

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Pavin selects Woods as wildcard

08/09/2010 7:44:01

World number one Tiger Woods has been handed a Ryder Cup wildcard berth by captain Corey Pavin and will play at Celtic Manor in Wales next month.

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Cruden reveling in starting role

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Rookie All Blacks first five Aaron Cruden is reveling in his starting role this week as he grows in confidence ahead of Saturday's test against the Wallabies.

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Ropati battling groin strain

08/09/2010 7:44:01

Warriors centre Jerome Ropati will play through a lingering groin strain when the club begins the NRL playoffs against the Titans on Friday night.

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Hong Kong insists Bled Cup game still on

08/09/2010 7:16:02

Speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong will be shifted to another venue is being quashed the HK Rugby Football Union

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Hong test could be on the move

07/09/2010 20:00:02

The fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong at the end of October could be on the move to the Northern Hemisphere due to poor ticket sales.

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Post World Cup blues for players

07/09/2010 18:36:01

The Phoenix could sideline All Whites Tim Brown and Leo Bertos this weekend - asst coach believes long break was needed after World Cup

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Steve Matai takes early guilty plea

07/09/2010 18:28:01

Controversial centre Steve Matai receives 4th suspension in 2 years and will miss 7 matches, but Manly doesn't want him to change his style

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India match big for the Black Sticks

07/09/2010 17:36:01

Olympic survival is in the air for the Black Sticks as they take on India tomorrow after losing 3 matches and drawing one at World Cup

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Indian officials say venues will be ready

07/09/2010 13:24:01

Indian Commonwealth Games officials are confident all the venues for the upcoming Games will be ready and safe to use on time.

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Giants close in on Padres

07/09/2010 13:20:01

The San Francisco Giants have beaten Arizona 2-0 in Major League Baseball to close to within half a game of the San Diego Padres in the NL West.

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McIntyre to partner van Gisbergen

07/09/2010 11:24:01

Leading local driver John McIntyre will join forces with V8 Supercars' leading Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen for the endurance events on the calendar.

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Pietersen fined for Twitter remarks

07/09/2010 10:44:02

English batsman Kevin Pietersen has been fined by the ECB for his foul-mouthed Twitter post after being dropped last week.

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Inglis and Morris named in 'Roos squad

07/09/2010 10:44:02

Injured centres Greg Inglis and Brett Morris have both been named in the Kangaroos Four Nations train on squad despite saying they'll undergo surgery.

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Rooney to start against Switzerland

07/09/2010 10:44:02

English striker Wayne Rooney will play in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Monday despite the personal problems engulfing his life.

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Bird suddenly the toast of Queensland

07/09/2010 10:44:02

NSW enforcer Greg Bird isn't used to Queenslanders cheering him on but that will be case as he starts his NRL finals campaign with the Titans.

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Wallaby travel played down

07/09/2010 8:32:01

Both the Wallabies and All Blacks are playing down the amount of travel the home side has done ahead of the final Tri-Nations test in Sydney on Saturday.

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Wozniacki too strong for Sharapova

07/09/2010 8:04:01

Top seed and last year's runner-up Caroline Wozniacki has moved into the quarterfinals of the US Open after beating Maria Sharapova.

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Tall Blacks beaten by Russia

07/09/2010 8:04:01

The Tall Blacks have been beaten by Russia 78-56 in the round of 16 at the Basketball World Champs. The loss ends their campaign.

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Kearney not concerned about Matai

07/09/2010 8:00:01

Kiwis league coach Stephen Kearney says centre Steve Matai needs to sort out his discipline but isn't concered about losing him for the Four Nations.

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Wallabies return home bouyant

07/09/2010 8:00:01

A bouyant Wallabies side has touched down in Sydney after their first win in South Africa in 47 years as they prepare for this Saturday's test against the All Blacks.

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A call for more funding for Women's rugby

07/09/2010 7:04:01

A plea to the NZRU by Black Ferns captain Farah Palmer for more funding and support for New Zealand women's rugby

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Fallon in doubt for All Whites after hernia op

07/09/2010 6:28:02

A hernia has Plymouth Argyle striker Rory Fallon in serious doubt for the All Whites October internationals

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Henry set to make changes

06/09/2010 14:44:01

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is set to make some changes to his side to play Australia with Aaron Cruden, Owen Franks and Piri Weepu tipped to start.

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Black Sticks beaten by Australia

06/09/2010 13:28:01

Despite scoring first the Black Sticks women's hockey team has lost 4-1 to Australia at the World Cup in Argentina.

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Rockies extend Padres skid to 10

06/09/2010 11:36:04

The Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to extend their losing streak to 10 games and cut their lead to one game in MLB.

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Tipperary wins hurling final

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Tipperary has beaten defending champions Kilkenny 29-21 to win their 26th All Ireland Hurling final at Croke Park in Dublin.

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Aitken defends use of bench

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken has defended her use of the bench after her side's 46-40 third test loss to Australia.

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Pedrosa wins San Marino GP

06/09/2010 8:08:02

Spain's Dani Pedrosa has won the San Marino MotoGP to close the gap on championship leader and fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo.

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Adams beats Ostapchuk finally

06/09/2010 7:48:02

New Zealand's Valerie Adams has finally beaten rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk this year at the IAAF Continental Cup in Croatia.

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Rabbitohs lose, Manly get last spot

06/09/2010 7:48:02

A 38-24 loss to the Dragons has seen the Rabbitohs miss the NRL playoffs and hand Manly the final playoff berth.

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Murray ousted by Wawrinka

06/09/2010 7:44:02

Brit Andy Murray has been upset at the US Open - losing 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-3 to Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

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Murdoch picks up a bronze

06/09/2010 7:44:02

Kiwi sailor Andrew Murdoch has collected a bronze medal at the Laser class world championship in England.

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Fainga'a suspended two weeks

06/09/2010 7:40:02

Hooker Saia Fainga'a will miss the Wallabies Tri-Nations test against the All Blacks in Sydney this week after being suspended for a dangerous tackle.

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Phoenix beaten by Perth

06/09/2010 7:40:02

The Perth Glory has beaten the Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in their A-League match in Perth. It's the Phoenix' second straight loss.

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Black Ferns win 4th World Cup

06/09/2010 7:08:02

The New Zealand Women's rugby team wins a bruising World Cup final against England 13-10. Fourth Cup win for Black Ferns

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Kiwi makes history at Burghley

06/09/2010 5:32:00

Caroline Powell and her 17-year-old mount Lenamore have won the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials

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Otago secures first win

05/09/2010 19:12:02

Otago has finally won a match in the ITM Cup, beating Hawke's Bay 17-16 at Carisbrook this afternoon.

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Australia win Constellation Cup

05/09/2010 18:28:01

The Australian Diamonds have claimed the first ever Constellation Cup, with a 46-40 win over the Silver Ferns at Vector Arena in Auckland.

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Berquist boots Auckland to victory

05/09/2010 16:56:01

First five Matt Berquist kicked 17 points to lead Auckland to a 27-13 win over Taranaki in their ITM Cup match at Eden Park.

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Dixon in seventh

05/09/2010 16:16:01

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon finishes a disappointing seventh in latest round of Indy Car series in Kentucky

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Faingaa faces judiciary

05/09/2010 14:56:01

Wallabies reserve hooker Saia Faingaa faces SANZAR judiciary after being cited for a dangerous tackle

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Silver Ferns ready for cup decider

05/09/2010 14:00:01

The Silver Ferns prepare to play Australia in a crucial Constellation Cup decider in Auckland

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Great rivals ready for Great Race

05/09/2010 10:56:02

Bragging rights are on the line for the teams competing in the ninth Great Race on the Waikato River

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Fed on track in New York

05/09/2010 10:56:02

Former Champion, Roger Federer, is through to the fourth round of the US Open

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All Blacks cross the ditch for perfect run

05/09/2010 10:52:03

The All Blacks travel to Sydney looking to complete their perfect Tri Nations campaign

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Defence could be key for Warriors

05/09/2010 10:52:03

The Warriors can take confidence in their defence says coach

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Perfect day for Powell at horse trials

05/09/2010 9:00:02

New Zealand's Caroline Powell takes the lead at the Burghley horse trials in England

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Sydney FC's woes continue

05/09/2010 7:00:01

Another defeat for Sydney FC in their latest A-League game

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Kanepi ousts Jankovic

05/09/2010 6:32:02

Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic has been bundled out in the third round of the U.S tennis Open by Estonia's Kaia Kanepi

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Tiger rediscovers form

05/09/2010 6:32:02

In round two of the PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championships in Massachusetts, Tiger Woods has rediscovered some form

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Powell and Lenamore lead

05/09/2010 6:28:01

After the equestrian cross country stage at Burghley, New Zealand's Caroline Powell and mount Lenamore hold the lead

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Win for Waikato

05/09/2010 6:24:01

North Harbour's high error rate was a significant factor in Waikato's win; Northland and Manawatu also won ITM matches

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Warriors win against Eels

05/09/2010 6:20:01

The Warriors have won themselves a playoff against the Titans in the NRL by beating the Eels 26-12 in Parramatta

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Wallabies beat Springboks

05/09/2010 6:16:03

It has taken 47 years, but the Wallabies have finally beaten the Springboks 41-39 in Bloemfontein, albeit in the 80th minute

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