'It's a massive deal for Timaru' – Tom Walsh returns home after global success

Dutch recruit helps Black Sticks Women to opening Oceania Cup victory

In her debut for New Zealand, Josephine Murray set up captain Olivia Shannon as they opened their Oceania Cup campaign with a 1–0 victory over Australia.

Higher rates of brain disorders in top-level male rugby players - study

A major study examining the long-term brain health of former rugby players has found higher rates of neurodegenerative disease.

Joseph Parker set to fight Briton in next bout – not Usyk

In July, the WBO ordered negotiations for a bout between Parker and the unified heavyweight champion Usyk.

NRL star Reece Walsh films himself drinking from toilet, condemned by team

Earlier this year, Walsh had to delete and explain an Instagram video that showed him punching and appearing to knock out another man.