The Premiership-winning midcourt pairing of Maddy Proud and Paige Hadley will co-captain the NSW Swifts in 2021 as the six-time Premiers finalise preparations ahead of the Suncorp Super Netball season.

Roger James couldn’t have been happier with the return to racing of high-quality mare Two Illicit at Te Rapa last Saturday.

The issue now is to see if there are any autumn targets for her to chase.

Hazel Schofer is riding the crest of a wave at the moment and she is hoping that will continue.

Trainers Kerry and Ian Taplin had their hearts in their mouths when their mare Ritani looked like she would be headed in the Ascot Sports Bar Handicap (1600m) at Ascot Park on Sunday, but they needn’t have worried.

The Central Stags will take the field under new reins next summer with Rob Walter appointed as the team’s Head Coach.

New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has been given a once in a generation opportunity to improve and transform the code as part of the Government's COVID-19 Sport Recovery Package.

Consistent filly Babylon Berlin will be looking for her first stakes victory at Te Rapa on Saturday-week when she contests the Gr.3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).

Karaka graduate Avantage (Fastnet Rock) added a ninth Group One victory to her remarkable record in Saturday’s $200,000 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa.

In a move which will be welcomed by all New Zealand rugby fans, All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby team, inking a deal through to 2023.

Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard took a commanding win at this weekend’s Rally of Otago in the Paddon Rallysport-prepared Hyundai i20 AP4.