Cairns taken off life support
Chris Cairns of New Zealand

Cairns taken off life support

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been taken off life support and his condition is improving after a major heart scare, a family spokesman said Friday. (more…)

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Four things to know about England-NZ series
England in action

Four things to know about England-NZ series

Test cricket returns this week as England host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at Lord’s and then Edgbaston over the next two weeks. The tour was arranged hastily, so there are a few things to note ahead of the first ball on Wednesday morning. (more…)

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Australia strike back in Wellington

Glenn Maxwell struck 70 off just 31 deliveries and Ashton Agar claimed 6-30 as Australia cruised to comfortable 64-run victory over New Zealand in the third T20I in Wellington on Wednesday. (more…)

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South seal thrilling win over North
Jordie Barrett scores

South seal thrilling win over North

Jordie Barrett produced a classy performance, while Will Jordan scored an 85th-minute try, as the South snatched a 38-35 win over the North in Wellington on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Crusaders surge sinks Chiefs
Crusaders wing Sevu Reece on the charge

Crusaders surge sinks Chiefs

The Crusaders returned to winning ways when they inflicted a 32-19 defeat on the battling Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. (more…)

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