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Jamie Morton joins The Conversation New Zealand as Deputy Editor

Former New Zealand Herald journalist Jamie Morton has joined The Conversation New Zealand as Deputy Editor.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025

'Massive milestone': NRL stars eye own piece of history

Samoa's rugby league team can claim one of the nation's biggest ever sporting trophies, if they defeat New Zealand to win a maiden Pacific Cup title.

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Which USWNT Players Made Their Case Against Portugal and New Zealand

Young players took center stage in the penultimate USWNT international window of 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2025

Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call

New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

Jamie Overton insists England’s series loss in New Zealand will not affect Ashes

Overton was a shining light against the Black Caps amid England’s batting collapses, with attention turning to next month’s Ashes series.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Andy Farrell: Mental breakdowns cost Ireland against New Zealand

The All Blacks finished strongly in a 26-13 victory at Soldier Field.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand

Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga's Katoa taken to hospital

New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

Dan Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after defeat to New Zealand

Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard claimed the All Blacks’ tries in Chicago.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

New Zealand 26-13 Ireland: All Blacks roar back as Tadhg Beirne shown controversial red card

Andy Farrell’s side went ahead despite adversity in Chicago

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025