Thoroughbred racing is set to lag behind its sister codes when New Zealand racing finally gets the green light to return.The billion-dollar racing industry has been in lockdown like the rest of the country since last week and faces… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

British rugby writer Stephen Jones has listed Dan Carter as only the 10th best first-five of all-time, instead opting for a left-field selection for his pick at No. 1.Writing for the Sunday Times alongside fellow pundit Stuart… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

Australia’s rugby league stars are fuming upon discovering the NRL had not contributed to the players’ retirement fund for nearly three years.The development comes as reports emerged on Monday NRL officials, clubs and players have… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

Rugby Australia has announced a preliminary $9.4 million loss for 2019.The struggling code on Monday confirmed its legal settlement with Israel Folau was one of the main reasons the governing body suffered a financial black eye… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

By Ian Cameron of RugbyPass.com London Welsh player Cai Griffiths has been detailing his battle with Covid-19 after contracting the virus.The former Ospreys prop took to Twitter to keep his followers updated on the progress… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

COMMENT: By Hamish Bidwell of RugbyPass.com First of all, feel free to argue.These are unusual times, in which a variety of freedoms and pleasures have been denied us by a global pandemic. You might not be able to leave the… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

In the normal scheme of things, Saturday’s gritty performance for second in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill would have been class filly Probabeel’s last of her current Australian campaign.That was the plan for… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly passed the time in lockdown by splashing out NZ$17 million on a limited edition Bugatti – one of only 10 in the world.The Juventus superstar is currently in lockdown in his native Madeira in Portugal… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

The coronavirus outbreak has ruined Black Stick Gemma McCaw’s 2020 Olympic hockey dream, but she’s still managing to find some light during New Zealand’s four-week lockdown.Gemma is currently in a “bubble” with daughter Charlotte,… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here

After All Blacks coach Ian Foster confirmed his staff had agreed to take pay cuts , players are now working with New Zealand Rugby on reducing their salaries. Speaking to Newstalk ZB ‘s Martin Devlin, All Blacks and Blues first… Full credit to nzherald.co.nz Read more here