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New Zealand women's cricket sacks head coach Sawyer

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday ⁠it has decided not to renew Ben Sawyer's contract ‌as coach of the women's team, bringing ‌an end to the ‌Australian's four-year stint in charge ‌of the 'White Ferns'.

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'It was a good offer, I'm not gonna lie': Santner rejects BBL deal for NZ duties

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner said he turned down a lucrative offer ⁠from the Adelaide Strikers to focus on the international schedule.

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Kiwi international Chapman downgrades contract to play BBL

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has ⁠moved to a casual contract for the 2026-27 season, ‌the country's cricket board (NZC) said on ‌Tuesday, allowing him to ‌play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) ‌while remaining available for international ‌selection.

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Hadjar to miss third F1 race in a row with Lawson & Tsunoda remaining on grid

Injured French driver Isack Hadjar will ⁠miss his third Formula 1 race in a row ‌this weekend with Liam Lawson again standing ‌in at Red Bull ‌for the Spanish Grand Prix and ‌Yuki Tsunoda continuing as the ‌New Zealander's replacement at Racing Bulls.

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Official: New Zealand World Cup ace McCowatt joins Danish champions

Callum McCowatt who starred for New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup will join Danish champions AGF from Silkeborg IF on a four-year contract.

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Clayton downs Price in all-Welsh final to claim maiden NZ Darts Masters title

Jonny Clayton produced a high-quality display to beat fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-4 and win his maiden New Zealand Darts Masters title in Auckland on Saturday.

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New Zealand withdraws support for Gianni Infantino and calls for independent review

New Zealand became the latest nation to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection bid on Friday over the ⁠aborted commercial rights stake sale plan, while Oceania's confederation cautiously backed the governing body's leadership.

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Delight in Durban as All Blacks run riot against toothless Sharks

New Zealand ran in eight tries as they swept aside South Africa’s Sharks to win 54-0 in their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour clash in a wet Durban on Tuesday.

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New Zealand football boss urges Oceania to unify amid 'shock to confidence' in FIFA

New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell says FIFA's abandoned private equity proposal delivered a shock to confidence in world football's governance, as ⁠he urged Oceania's members to be united on the question of Gianni Infantino's leadership.

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World Cup winger furious with fans and Silkeborg management after failed Minnesota move

26-year old winger Callum McCowatt who took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is furious with the Silkeborg management for not allowing him to co complete a transfer to Minnesota United in the North American MLS. Callum McCowatt is also upset with fans who displayed their dissatisfaction with the New Zealand international on a controversial banner during the match against FC Copenhagen on Sunday.

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Root reappointed England test captain as Fleming comes in as coach to replace McCullum

England named Joe Root as test captain and appointed former New Zealand batter Stephen ⁠Fleming as head coach on Thursday following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

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British Open winner Fox suggests Australia could host fifth golf major

Ryan Fox received a hero's welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and the famous Claret Jug after "a whirlwind few days" since the New Zealander won his maiden major.

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Tottenham down Auckland FC in front of record New Zealand crowd

Strikers Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scored goals as an under-strength Tottenham opened their pre-season tour with an entertaining 2-0 win over A-League champions Auckland FC on Sunday.

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What's on the menu for Kiwi British Open winner Fox?

Ryan Fox returned home to New Zealand on Friday eager to celebrate his ⁠British Open triumph with family and friends, tuck into a favourite local pie and, if weather permits, sneak in a ‌round of golf.

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New Zealand's Ryan Fox wins 154th British Open on final hole to secure maiden major title

Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th British Open by one stroke on Sunday.

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Former Aussie-Kiwi keeper Ronchi joins Melbourne Renegades as head coach

New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step ⁠down after the home series against India later this year to ‌become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in ‌Australia's Big Bash League, New Zealand ‌Cricket said on Friday.

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Brilliant New Zealand outclass England to clinch series as Stokes era ends with whimper

New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes' last match in international cricket ended with a thumping defeat.

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ICC approve qualification path for LA Games, Australia & New Zealand ‌vying for one spot

Reigning world champions India, Britain, South Africa ⁠and hosts the United States are set to feature in the men's Twenty20 competition when cricket ‌returns to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, ‌according to a qualification pathway approved by ‌the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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New Zealand close in on famous series victory in England amid dramatic farewell for Stokes

Ben Stokes’ hopes of a winning send-off in his final international appearance ⁠were hanging by a thread in the third test with New Zealand on the brink of a series victory over ‌England at the close on the fourth day at Trent Bridge on Sunday.

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England captain Stokes stuns cricket world with extraordinary international retirement

England have confirmed that captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket following the conclusion of their ongoing third Test against New Zealand.

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Does Oceania deserve a direct World Cup qualification spot?

New Zealand's winless World Cup in North America proved a let-down for a nation that had waited ⁠16 years for a return to the global stage, and has shone a harsh light on FIFA's decision to give Oceania an automatic qualifying berth.

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Ravindra half-century puts New Zealand in strong position against England in series decider

Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 50 kept England at bay after Jofra Archer's double strike rocked New Zealand in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

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Belgium save their best for last in dominant win over New Zealand to top group

Belgium delivered an emphatic 5-1 win over New Zealand in their final group game of the FIFA World Cup (WC), securing progression to the Round of 32 at the expense of the All Whites, whose search for a first-ever WC victory continues.

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Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England fightback in third Test

Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year, and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning England captain Ben Stokes sparked a fightback in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.