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New Zealand sport — rugby, cricket, netball, club and grassroots competition.
Auckland United's women are one win from another OFC Women's Champions League final, with coach Jo Dawkins preparing the defending champions for a semi-final against Tafea.
By Auckland Loop Newsroom · Mon, 6 July 2026
The defending champions finished Group B unbeaten in Honiara with a second heavy win to seal a semi-final spot.
Wed, 1 July 2026
Howick College player Keana Farani has been selected for the July U18 Girls Pathways camp.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Auckland FC's first announced signing since lifting the A-League Championship brings 23-year-old All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss home from Newcastle Jets.
Wed, 24 June 2026
Assistant coach Danny Hay follows Steve Corica to Yokohama F. Marinos, leaving Auckland FC searching for a new coaching group before the 26 July Tottenham match.
Tue, 23 June 2026
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scored a career-best four tries from the wing as the Warriors beat North Queensland 38-20 in Christchurch, snapping a two-game losing run.
Mon, 22 June 2026
India won the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2-0 over New Zealand at North Harbour Hockey Stadium, sealing an unbeaten Auckland campaign and Pro League qualification.
Sun, 21 June 2026
Opening day at the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup sees India beat the United States 3-2 and Japan beat Uruguay 3-1, with New Zealand hosting as defending champion.
Mon, 15 June 2026
Auckland FC announced on 9 June 2026 that goalkeeper Michael Woud signed a contract extension after playing 28 times this season, keeping nine clean sheets, earning a club-record six Player of the Match awards, lifting the Championship trophy and earning an All Whites World Cup call-up.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A 52-31 loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch sends the Blues to a semi-final in Wellington with no margin for waste.
Sat, 6 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