Northland Sports news

Ninety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all ages
Helen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.

Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.

‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen boots
The items were meant to help raise funds for a Labour Weekend tournament.

Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.

Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Sport news around NZ

Kings for a day: Thompson twins hope to reign over Warriors
Knights props Tyrone and Leo Thompson take on the Warriors in their NRL Anzac Day clash.

Former Black Cap accuses opponent of chucking
Colin Munro was involved in a heated exchange during a Pakistan Super League match.

'Chiefy' to stay as Wellington Phoenix coach
Giancarlo Italiano has re-committed for another A-League season.
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'I don’t want to be hurt anymore': Mea Motu on why she forgave her violent ex-husband
The boxing champion endured years of abuse at the hands of her ex.

'Shocked and saddened': Warrior and Kiwi Fern dead at 41
'Our heart goes out to Kath’s husband, their children, friends and whānau.'

'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9

'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.

'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.

White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.

'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.

'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.

Rising Stars: Whangārei boxers set to shine at National Amateur Boxing Championships
Kye Hiko and Lucas Potter are set to make an impression at the tournament in Christchurch.

First XV random awards: The best fans, strips, referees and more
Sacred Heart supporters shine in the 2024 First XV season's best moments and awards.

First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey

First XV: 10 standouts to watch after a thrilling season
The group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.

And still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world title
Lani Daniels claimed a convincing unanimous decision win in her return to the ring.

'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'

How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.

'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."

Motu gets her shot at world title unification
'We’re going to go there and upset the world. We’re going to make Eddie Hearn cry.'