Diminutive and dazzling former All Blacks winger Grant Batty dead at 74
Grant Batty, a diminutive All Blacks winger who stood only 1.65 meters tall but made up for his lack of size with skill and pugnacity, has died3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
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Jakub Mensik heads to the Australian Open after winning the singles title in Auckland
Third-seeded Jakub Mensik has served 18 aces on his way to a 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Sebastien Baez in the final of the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open
Venus Williams is set to make history at the Australian Open as the oldest player to contest the women's singles draw3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
American Ben Shelton heads to the Australian Open after losing in the Auckland quarterfinals
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has been knocked out of the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand in a quarterfinal spread over two days because of rain4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
New Oceania soccer competition has a 2029 Club World Cup spot as the winner's reward
A new era in international soccer begins Sunday when Vanuatu United meets Bula FC of Fiji in Auckland, New Zealand, in the first game of the Oceania Football Confederation Pro Leag...4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
American Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals; Ruud bows out
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Elina Svitolina beats Wang Xinyu to win her 19th WTA Tour title in Auckland
Elina Svitolina will head to the Australian Open after winning her 19th WTA Tour title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New ZealandJANUARY 11 • Associated Press
Elina Svitolina and Wang Xinju to meet in the WTA Tour event final in Auckland
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina will play in the final of the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand for the second time after beating American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a sem...JANUARY 10 • Associated Press
Record win by Springboks in Wales defaced by Etzebeth red card for eye gouge
Every fear for Wales has come to pass as South Africa has bossed their rugby mismatch to an inevitable 73-0 victory in CardiffNOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press
R360 pushes back proposed launch for new rugby competition until 2028
The proposed new rugby competition R360 is pushing back plans to launch its first season until 2028NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Takeaways: Springboks torch Irish hoodoo and England wins 11 straight
South Africa has left Dublin with a crushing victory over bogey Ireland and England has extended its winning streak to 11 tests after surviving Argentina 27-23 in European autumn r...NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx wins men's world rugby player of the year award
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx has been crowned the men’s world rugby player of the yearNOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Preview: Springboks tackle Ireland bogey, red-hot England meet Pumas, All Blacks in Wales
South Africa has been incredibly resilient to soak up first-half reds and still beat France 32-17 in Paris and Italy 32-14 in Turin over the last two weekendsNOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Rugby takeaways: Ford fantastic for England and Carreras inspires Pumas comeback
England earned a rare win over New Zealand and Argentina staged an incredible comeback from 21-0 down to beat Scotland 33-24 in autumn rugby at the weekendNOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press
Mack Hansen's hat trick spurs Ireland to a record 46-19 win over Australia
Mack Hansen has scored three tries in the first half-hour to give Ireland impetus towards a record 46-19 win over Australia in DublinNOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press
England downs New Zealand at Twickenham and ends All Blacks' Grand Slam hopes
England has defeated New Zealand 33-19NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press
England takes 9-win streak into All Blacks clash and Ireland hosts wobbling Wallabies
England will carry confidence from a nine-game winning streak into its rugby match against New Zealand at Twickenham on SaturdayNOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Ireland v Australia: Reaction to All Blacks loss 'hysterical' - O'Mahony Former Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony believes there are sections of the side's support who need "a bit of perspective" after this month's l...
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Springboks and All Blacks triumph despite setbacks in Paris and Edinburgh
The international rugby window has opened and the view is very familiarNOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press
All Blacks overcome three yellow cards to stay unbeaten against Scotland
New Zealand has preserved a 120-year unbeaten record against Scotland after winning a gripping contest 25-17 at MurrayfieldNOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press
Ireland struggles but finishes strong to defeat Japan 41-10
Ireland has labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 in sun-kissed DublinNOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press
