For an idea about the level of competition Marco Rojas will face with VfB Stuttgart, just take a look at Wembley Stadium on May 26.
There will be no Winston Reid or Marco Rojas but New Zealand football fans will still have a chance to see some international action during the European off-season.
An era may be about to end for the Breakers but they know Perth is the perfect place for a final, fitting farewell.
New Zealand's rowers began the year in familiar fashion, winning eight medals - five of them gold - at the first world cup event in Sydney today.
It seems implausible after winning 16 straight games and romping to their best ever record, but the defending champion Breakers could now be considered underdogs to take a third title.
An English fightback today has left the third and deciding ANZ test against New Zealand evenly poised heading into day three at Eden Park.
England have decided Kevin Pietersen can no longer play through the pain, but his early departure is no reflection on the tourists' opinion of their opponents.
After their efforts for the Phoenix, Jeremy Brockie and Glen Moss have surely cemented their places for Friday's pivotal World Cup qualifier in Dunedin, but which other All Whites are looking likely starters? Kris Shannon of APNZ selects a form team for the showdown with New Caledonia
The New Zealand Breakers are raising ticket prices next season but the move is about securing the club's future rather than cashing in on its success, general manager Richard Clarke says.
New Zealand knew they would have to come up with something special if they were to beat tournament favourites Australia in the playoffs of the World Softball Championships.
The Black Sox batters carried their side to a 7-2 win over Japan on Auckland's North Shore today, continuing New Zealand's perfect start to the Softball World Championships.
Forget about 13 wins in a row - the Breakers might need to extend their streak to a sweet 16 to seal a third straight minor premiership.
Mika Vukona has grown from a hesitant kid into one of the most decisive forces in the Australian NBL. On the verge of his 200th game in a Breakers singlet, he talks to Kris Shannon about his drive, his dreams and his desire to be part of a dynasty.
After her dream came true in the form of a breakthrough victory, it's back to the reality of the WTA tour for Marina Erakovic.
After squandering a host of chances in Sunday's draw with Adelaide, Jeremy Brockie and his Phoenix teammates desperately need to bang in a few against his former club on Wednesday.
New Zealand have gone for the kill in the ANZ one-day series against England, calling in not-so-secret weapon Tim Southee for the remaining two games.
Sonny Bill Williams' next fight may not feature the 'pick the round' betting option, the TAB decided today.
After failing to fire in Wellington, the Phoenix came to Auckland today to grind out a 1-0 win over Perth and begin the road back to playoff contention.
The Phoenix still have a dozen games to come but the encounter with West Sydney Wanderers in Wellington on Sunday may just define their season.
Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante is a possibility to ease the pain of Ryan Nelsen's retirement after confirming today he is switching allegiance from his native Australia.