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Greer Hall claimed the 2025 New Zealand title and Queen of the Ring crown.
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From wedding dress to weights, Silver Fern’s daughter lifts her way to Glasgow
The 36-year-old first lifted a barbell just six years ago after turning 30.
Hurricanes Poua hat-trick hero: ‘Just loving one another is my vibe’
Her late father Sam Doyle was an original Hurricanes player in 1996.
Warriors women make strong start to NRLW campaign
The Warriors claimed a big win but had one of their stars miss the second half injured.
Eala stuns defending champ Swiatek with straight-sets Wimbledon win
Alexandra Eala was a semi-finalist at the ASB Classic earlier in the year.
Wahine Wahs aim to ride the club juggernaut
27-year-old front rower Metanoia Fetalaiga was the Warriors’ first local club signing.
Year of the Hurricane? Poua storm home to beat Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki
Hurricanes Poua claimed back-to-back wins for the first time, while Matatū stayed unbeaten
'Ready to go': Waaka eager for first Warriors test after sevens season
Stacey Waaka joins the Warriors after spending last season with the Black Ferns sevens.
‘I’d be shattered’: Record-breaking coach fears having to leave NZ
Rob Wright has helped the Mystics win four ANZ Premiership titles in six years.
End of an era: White Ferns trio leave legacy that changed women’s cricket forever
A rainbow rose above The Oval as three White Ferns legends bowed out.
'Very scary': Silver Ferns unite in slamming Netball NZ's lack of ANZ Premiership clarity
Amelia Walmsley, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Martina Salmon and Maia Wilson have spoken out.
Squash star crosses from court to coaching in LA Olympics effort
Emma Millar now coaches Commonwealth Games gold medallist Joelle King.
Northern Mystics crowned ANZ Premiership champions
Mystics goal attack Filda Vui stood out with 27 goals at 93% accuracy.
Kiwi Olympic swimmer Phillippa Langrell on her mental edge, retiring young and becoming a widow
Langrell was fourth in the 800m freestyle at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Exclusive: Mystics launch bid to enter Australia's Super Netball competition
The Northern Mystics could be one of two Super Netball expansion sides in 2028.
'She doesn’t know how good she is': Rising star ready for grand final test
The 21-year-old defender nearly quit netball after battling major health issues.
Black Ferns to face England at Twickenham in long-awaited WXV clash
The 2026 calendar for the NZ women's rugby side features a record 11 test matches.
'Lost for words': Southern Steel into ANZ Premiership grand final
Silver Ferns Carys Stythe and Georgia Heffernan produced standout displays.
Matatū see off Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki clash
Matatū remain unbeaten ahead of a grand final rematch against the Blues next week.
Black Sticks edge USA in shootout to reach Nations Cup final
Grace O'Hanlon made three key saves to seal the 4-1 shootout victory.
Black Fern on motherhood, mental health and finding her strength again
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Michaela Brake returns to the Ferns Sevens in November.
Disrupting the form guide: Zoe eyes Comm Games podium
Hobbs heads to Glasgow after podium finishes in Oslo and Ostrava.
Why bums on seats are still rugby's most important metric
OPINION: Matatū’s record crowd followed five years of steady community building.
Netball boss calls for respect after rise in bad sideline behaviour, verbal abuse on and off court
Netball Waitākere said it has seen a "concerning trend" of increased bad behaviour.
White Ferns must put farce in the field behind them at World Cup
White Ferns’ opening loss to West Indies means they need a strong run through next games.
On The Up: Kiwi runner's reward for perseverance and the new pathway for sprinters
'They’ve really inspired a lot of us and made us find a lot of love for the sport again.'
'Allows us room to move': NZR’s plans for Super Rugby Aupiki
Super Rugby Aupiki gets underway this weekend with matches in Auckland and Christchurch.
Champion White Ferns plan to stun the world again
Melie Kerr leads the side at just 25 after succeeding Sophie Devine as captain.
Kiwi swimmers diving into Games with golden ambition
Big names in Kiwi swimming get their chance for Commonwealth Games medals in Glasgow.
'Greatest of all time': NZ's Erin Routliffe to play Serena Williams
They face each other in the first round of the women's doubles at the Queen's Club.