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Canes top of the table as Blues denied bonus point
Josh Ioane has broken Blues' hearts, with his last-minute try denying them a top of the table finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
As it happened: Blues v Chiefs
The Auckland team blew their home advantage at Eden Park, winning 31-17 but missing out on a bonus point.
Hurricanes nail home Super Rugby quarterfinal with big win over Highlanders
A treble of tries to winger Salesi Rayasi has given the Hurricanes a splendid end to the Super Rugby Pacific regular season with a 41-14 victory in Wellington.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Highlanders 41-14
The full-strength Canes have put themselves in pole position for home advantage right through the playoffs, by taking down a brave, but ultimately below-par Highlanders side.
Ryan Fox finishes strongly to share Canadian Open lead
Ryan Fox has a share of the lead at the Canadian Open after a strong finish to the second round.
FIFA pay support for women's players hailed
FIFA's new pay regulations to support female players and coaches through pregnancy, adoption and maternity have been called a big step.
French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics
The 18-year-old of Chechen origin was apprehended after authorities found evidence of an Islamist-inspired attack.
Swiatek, Sinner advance at French Open; Rublev ousted
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner kept their cool to breeze into the French Open fourth round but the red mist descended on Andrey Rublev.
England bowler Brydon Carse to serve ban over betting
England and Durham bowler Brydon Carse will serve a three-month ban over historical betting on matches.
Football Ferns beaten by classy Japan in Spain
The Football Ferns believe they have room to improve after a 2-0 loss to Japan in their first women's international friendly in Spain.
Ledecky says faith in swimming anti-doping at 'all-time low'
Seven-times Olympic swimming gold medallist Katie Ledecky says her faith in the anti-doping system is at an all-time low.
Hurricanes v Highlanders: All you need to know
Can the Canes lock in top spot? Here's all the info about today's Super Rugby Pacific game at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Video
Blues v Chiefs: All you need to know
The Blues need a win to grab top spot on the ladder - here's all the information about tonight's game. Video
June sports highlights: What's coming up
Everything you need to know about all the big sporting events this month.
The forgotten women's football world cup
The shameful treatment of pioneer women footballers 50 years ago is the subject of a new documentary Copa 71, which is screening now. Rapturous crowds of over 100,000 fans cheered 18 year old Carol… Video, Audio
Pacific women's cricket on the rise
Pacific women's cricket is on the world map, thanks to Samoa and Vanuatu. Audio
Dark horses in black singlets
Finally New Zealand is leaving the Snell and Walker era behind, with a new generation of record-breaking athletes on the scene Audio
Crusaders' play-off hopes still alive, but Drua could put nail in the coffin
The Crusaders have dispatched Moana Pasifika 43-10, but the next 24 hours are key.
Crusaders keep slim playoff hopes alive
The Crusaders have done their part and will now be closely watching the game in Lautoka on Saturday to learn their playoff fate.
Gate pedals for Paris redemption after Tokyo crash
The 33-year-old cyclist aims to redeem himself at the Paris Olympics after a crash in Tokyo cost the nation a medal.