Both are amongst the "who's who" of up and coming NZ motorsport stars who fast-tracked to achievement after graduating from New Zealand's Elite Motorsport Academy.

Wellington, July NZPA - Tasman have retained 19 of last year's squad for the upcoming Air NZ Cup rugby championship and included a sprinkling of imports from other centers.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - Tasman squad named today for the 2009 Air NZ Cup:

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Auckland, July 4 NZPA - Liam Messam's international rugby career risks following the same fluctuations of provincial teammate Sione Lauaki after All Blacks coach Graham Henry explained his omission from New Zealand's Tri-Nations squad.

4 July 2009 - The New Zealand swim team received a real boost ahead of this month's world championships with five national records set in time trials at Waitakere today.

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Auckland, July 4 NZPA - Luke McAlister's underwhelming return to New Zealand rugby reaches another critical juncture when the All Blacks mount their Tri-Nations defence with the opening Bledisloe Cup test against Australia on July 18.

Rory McIlroy is interviewed by the Telegraph’s Jim White and comes up with some interesting insights.

Wellington, July 4 NZPA - Exciting winger Lelia Masaga is the most notable omission from the All Blacks side named today to contest the Tri-Nations rugby championship.

Wellington, July 4 NZPA - All Blacks squad named today to contest the Tri-Nations rugby championship:

After watching the last three All Blacks test matches.... "Are you comfortable with the All Blacks form going into the tri-nations?" Who is to blame for the way the All Blacks are playing now? Are we heading in the right direction for Rugby World Cup 2011?