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Laura McGoldrick and Marc Peard bring you the latest sport stories from sports stars, up & comers and supporters of all things sport with ANZ Sports Scene
Maria Folau retires from netball, The Hurricanes look to be on the hunt for a new head coach and we take a sneak peak at 'The blind grappler' a documentary about New Zealand's blind wrestling champion.
Lockie Ferguson looks to be out with injury after the first day of the first test, City Kickboxing fighters prepare for battle in Las Vegas and we chat with triathlete Nicole van der Kaay as part of the ANZ Olympic Pathway Programme.
Pero Cameron named as new Tall Blacks coach, Australian cricket coach full of praise for the Black Caps and we catch up with kiwi diver Liam Stone.
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claim their fifth 49er sailing world championship, Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia and we check out kiwi company Manta 5 who show us how to cycle on water.
The Silver Ferns have won the Lonsdale cup for 2019, The Wellington Phoenix gear up for an Eden Park encounter and we catch up with Para swimmer Jesse Reynolds as part of the ANZ Paralympic pathways series.
The Black Caps juggernaut rolls on as they claim the Test series against England, UFC Lightweights Dan Hooker and Paul Felder face off and we catch up with drifting legend 'Mad Mike'
England fight back in the second test, Israel Folau demands more compensation from rugby Australia and we chat with New Zealand's first E Black ahead of his trip to Korea to take on some of the world's best Tekken 7 players
Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of second test against England, Some of the biggest names in women's tennis set to play in Auckland and we catch up with kiwi sprint cyclist Ellesse Andrews.
The Black Caps look to improve on a tough first day at Bay Oval against England, Scott McLaughlin has been compared to Lance Armstrong and we chat with ANZ Pathways swimmer Lewis Clareburt.
A new look All Whites side have lost to Lithuania 1- 0, the UFC is returning to New Zealand and we find out what people make of the Warriors 2020 Wellington jersey.
The All Whites go down fighting against Ireland, Sonny Bill links up with the Toronto Wolfpack and we catch up with Para Swimmer Tupou Neiufi in the first feature of the ANZ pathways series.
Super Rugby is just around the corner with all Kiwi sides naming their 2020 squads and we catch up with new All Whites coach Danny hay ahead of their first match in over 18 months.
The Black Caps lose the T20 series against England in a super over, Scott McLaughlin secures the 2019 Supercars championship and reports suggest that SBW will re-enter the boxing ring for a massive $2 million paycheck.
Sonny Bill Williams signs a $10m deal with Toronto Wolfpack rugby league team, The Black Caps look to take out the T20 series against England and Shaun Johnson is back for the Kiwis this weekend against Tonga
Tony Brown has turned down approaches from Ian Foster and Scott Robertson to be part of their All Blacks coaching teams, The Black Caps go 2-1 up in their T20 series against England and the Melbourne cup provided plenty of drama.
The All Blacks will look to send off their skipper and coach with a good performance in the RWC Bronze play-off, Speculation grows around who will coach the All Blacks in 2020 and the Black Caps start their summer of cricket against England today in Christchurch.
England have been fined for their V-formation response to the Haka, Shaun Johnson dropped from the kiwis side to face the Lions and the summer of cricket has arrived.
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All Blacks second five-eighth Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been offered a staggering $9.7m deal to return to rugby league after the Rugby World Cup.
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the 34-year-old, who came off the bench in Saturday's World Cup semifinal defeat to England, has been offered the two-year deal to play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Europe's Super League.
The Canadian franchise is funded by Australian mining billionaire David Argyle and will make its debut in the Super League next year after winning promotion by beating Featherstone Rovers in the second division final.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Williams has also received multi-year, multi-million dollar offers from overseas rugby clubs.
His contract with New Zealand Rugby comes to an end at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks play Wales in the bronze final on Friday night which is expected to be Williams' final test for New Zealand.
The two-time World Cup winner fronted an All Blacks press conference yesterday in Japan and when asked to reveal his sporting future Williams said: "Soon bro, soon, we're just trying to finalise that."
Williams also appeared to brush off recent reports that suggested he would be joining the Sydney Roosters in a coaching capacity next year.
Sonny Bill Williams talking at an All Blacks press conference yesterday. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Wolfpack head coach Brian McDermott previously said Toronto wanted to bring in a "David Beckham-type player" and that Williams fit the bill.
"Our club would want to have a name that's absolutely international that everybody would recognise and help the profile of our game, very much like David Beckham did for Major League Soccer," McDermott added.
"But he would have to be a very good player as well, he's got to be able to do the job that I want him to do. There would be no token player or just a headline-grabbing player."
While he wasn't prepared to talk about his future in yesterday's press conference, Williams offered some insight into the next All Blacks coach with Steve Hansen stepping down after the World Cup.
Williams was asked about Ian Foster's credentials and rather than endorse the All Blacks attack coach he instead opted to make a strong push for the inclusion of a Māori or Pacific Island coach within the All Blacks set-up.
Blues assistant Tana Umaga and successful Japan coach Jamie Joseph are two such figures, while Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has played for the New Zealand Māori, and Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has Tahitian and Samoan heritage.
Dave Rennie, a man who Williams shares close ties with after they won two Super Rugby titles at the Chiefs, has Cook Islands heritage but he is thought to be close to signing on to replace Michael Cheika at the Wallabies.
"When it comes to that there are going to be a few guys putting their heads up isn't there? By a few reports I may have to put my hand up too because I'm stepping into coaching," Williams said with a smile.
"Good luck to everyone who puts their hand up and tries to step into that role. There are a lot of coaches who will be leaving at the end of this year.
"One thing I would probably put to NZR is it would be good to see a Pacific Islander or Māori in the coaching system that would have a bit of influence because the way the game is going and is today, there's a lot of Māori and Island boys that play for the All Blacks.
"I'm just thinking how can we get a lot more out of those boys. I know there's a bit of space there for that growth."
The All Blacks are wary of an English team capable of matching their every move, The Silver Ferns look to stamp their dominance over Australia in Perth and we chat to kiwi sailor Bianca cook ahead of the PCI coastal classic.
The RWC semi-finals will see NZ v England and South Africa v Wales, The Silver Ferns go 2-1 up in the Constellation Cup and Danny Lee wins big on the PGA tour.
It's do or die for the All Blacks as they take on Ireland in the quarter-finals of RWC, Kiwi sailors Blair Tuke and Peter Burling look to raise awareness for the health of our oceans and Israel Adesanya splashes out on a new car.
The All Blacks are wary of an Irish side who's had their number in recent outings, we chat to 38 year-old Japanese Lock Adam Thompson and the Silver Ferns prepare to take on Australia in game two of the Constellation Cup series.
Japan become the first Asian team to qualify for the RWC quarter-finals, Kiwi Scott McLaughlin wins Bathurst 5000 and the Silver Ferns earn back to back wins over the Australian Diamonds
Typhoon Hagibis threatens to put Ireland's world cup into a spin, The Breakers prepare to face the Memphis Grizzlies and we chat to Bernice Mene ahead of the Silver Ferns vs Diamonds match this weekend.
The All Blacks put a poor first halfx behind them to eventually romp past Namibia, Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker to become UFC Middleweight champion and we sit down with Kane Williamson ahead of a huge summer of cricket.
Ireland put in a scratchy performance against Russia, Joseph parker pulls out of Chisora fight and Israel Adesanya prepares to headline the biggest UFC event in Oceania history. VIDEO/Spark sport/UFC
The All Blacks prepare for their second pool match against Canada, Ardie Savea to wear googles to help impaired vision and the summer of cricket is just around the corner.
Wales have beaten Australia to go top of pool D, Japanese media go bonkers after the brave blossoms win over Ireland and we catch up with City Kickboxing coach Eugene Bareman ahead of UFC 243.
Owen Farrell was left with "half his nose missing" after a horror tackle against the USA, The All Blacks get buried in hot sand on their day off and we catch up with kiwi UFC new-comer Brad Riddell ahead of UFC 243.
World Rugby released a statement admitting the officiating at RWC has not be up to standard, RTS makes history at 2019 Warriors awards and we check out Beepu, where the All Blacks are staying ahead of their next pool match against Canada. VIDEO/SparkSport/Mark Mitchell
Mike Hosking speaks his mind on Spark Sports streaming fail, Nigel Yalden breaks down the latest action from Japan and we catch up with UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski.
We break down the All Blacks opening clash against the Springboks, Marc takes a look into the All Blacks cup hopes with tarot card reader Kimberley and the Warriors Womens team gear up for first home match.
The All Blacks and Springboks fire shots back and forth ahead of their world cup opener, Ben Stokes distraught after British paper 'The Sun' ran a story about a past family tragedy and we check out Yokohama International Stadium which will host the All Blacks vs South Africa.
The All Blacks confirm SBW remains available for selection in their first world cup encounter against South Africa, Scott McLaughlin creates history at Pukekohe and we check out the putting competition that's getting golf enthusiasts excited
Australians love to hate him but Mitch Marsh made a statement in his Ashes recall, Richie Mounga is set to be fit for the All Blacks world cup opener and we catch up with V8 driver Shane van Gisbergen.
The All Blacks hit the ground running in Japan with a sweaty training session in the heat, Sophie Pascoe wins another gold and we check out Toyota stadium where the All Blacks will play Namibia and Italy.
Nadal claims his 19th grand slam title, The All Blacks depart forJapan and we check out the stadium that will host two quarter finals at the rugby world cup.
Nigel breaks down the All Blacks side to take on Tonga in Hamilton, Steve Smith continues to dominate in the Ashes and Emirates Team NZ launch their boat Te Aihe.
The Black Caps beat Sri Lanka to claim the T20 series, The Tall Blacks get the win over Montenegro setting up a must win match against Greece and we catch up win speed stacking.
The Black Caps chase down Sri Lanka to win the first T20, The Women's rowing eight make history and the Warriors look to be back on the market after bitter feud is revealed between current owners
The All Blacks name their 31-man squad to contest the Rugby World Cup in Japan and Cheree attends Black Ferns training to see if she has the ticker to foot it with the best.
Ben Stokes produces one of the 'greatest knocks of all time' in the third Ashes test, Danny Hay is announced as the new All Whites coach and we catch up with two young para-athletes one year out from the Tokyo games
Jofra Archer takes six wickets on day one of the third Ashes test, The Black Caps toiled hard against Sri Lanka in the second test and we catch up ANZ's newest ambassador, Para-athlete Holly Robinson.
Kane Williamson has been reported for his bowling action, Noeline Taurua extends her future with the Silver Ferns and Laura chats with pro darts players ahead of the Auckland Darts Masters.
The All Blacks smash the Wallabies in Bledisloe II, The Warriors look towards the 2020 season after the Roosters ended their chances of a play-off spot and Cheree gives the Dual Sulky a go to mark the start of Harness racing season.
The All Blacks look to preserve their 17-year Bledisloe Cup winning streak, Ajaz Patel leads the fight back for the Black Caps and we catch up with the kiwi anthem singer who's ready to take her biggest stage yet.
The Aussie media rub salt into the wounds of the All Blacks, The Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in the first of two test matches and we catch up with UFC star Israel Adesanya
The All Blacks were outclassed by Australia in Perth setting up a huge match at Eden Park this weekend, The Warriors get the job done against Manly and the Tall Blacks prepare to face Japan ahead their world cup campaign
The All Blacks and Black Ferns prepare for battle against the Aussies, The Warriors face a rampant Sea Eagles team and Kane Williamson celebrates in Sri Lanka.
The All Blacks expect Wallabies Flanker David Pocock to challenge them in Perth, The Warriors are still a chance to qualify for the top eight and we caught up with an aspiring female boxer who has her sights set on the 2022 Commonwealth games.
Steve Smith hit his second century of the first test to take Australia to a dominant lead in the Ashes, Marc and Elliott dissect the Warriors poor performance and we take a look at the new 'Brothers in Black' book.
The Ashes gets under way in England, The Warriors look to bounce back against Canberra tonight and Marc and Laura give axe throwing a go.
The All Blacks will look to get the mental edge over SA in Wellington, The Silver Ferns to receive a $25K bonus from sponsors and Marc gets his kit off to try out Cryotherapy.
Some of the Silver Ferns players return home with the world cup, Sky Sport Breakers sign another young star and it's only one year out until the 2020 Tokyo olympic games.
The Silver Ferns have beaten Australia to claim the Netball World Cup, The All Blacks scrape past Argentina in a rusty first hit out of the year and we catch up with the kiwi lads flipping a tyre for 24-hours to raise money for men's mental health.
Steve Hansen names 5 new caps in All Blacks side to play Argentina, The Silver Ferns will play England in the semi-finals of the Netball World Cup and we check out the Dota 2 ANZ Esport final at Sky City.
The Silver Ferns have locked in a semi-final spot at the Netball World Cup, Sonny Bill unlikely to play Argentina this weekend due to a hamstring injury and we catch up with UFC lightweight Dan Hooker ahead of his fight in Texas, USA.
England have won the cricket world cup in a nail-biter against the Black Caps, The Silver Ferns are three from three in their netball world cup campaign and Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon 2019.
England wooped Australia overnight and will face the Black Caps in the cricket world cup final, The Silver Ferns will look for revenge against Malawi in their world cup opener tonight and Beauden Barrett is off to the Blues.
The Black Caps silenced the doubters with a stunning semi-final win over India at Old Trafford, NSW win State of Origin three and we catch up with NZ's world champion Hip-hop crew who may have some tips for Crusaders coach Scott Robertson.
The USA have won the Women's FIFA world cup for the fourth time, The Crusaders claim their 10th super rugby title and the Black Caps will face India in the first semi-final of the cricket world cup
The Black Caps were punished by England overnight, Mel Robinson gives the lowdown on the super rugby final, The Breakers will take on NBA giants OKC and the Memphis Grizzlies in pre-season and we caught up with the Silver Ferns before they head off to the netball world cup.
The All Blacks name 39 man squad for the rugby championship, Black caps need to beat England to gather much needed momentum and we catch up with two kiwi lads who will take on a 24-hour tyre flipping challenge for a great cause.
The All Blacks unveil their 2019 rugby world cup jersey, Andrew Alderson breaks down the Black Caps chances of a semi-final and we catch up with Sonny Bill Williams as he builds towards the rugby world cup.
The Black Caps had Australia in trouble early only to let them off the hook and fall to an 86 run loss, The Crusaders got it done over the Hurricanes but not without controversy and the Warriors take on the Panthers
Pakistan hand the Black Caps their first loss of the world cup, NZ Men's Netball team smash Fiji 93 - 19 and we preview this weekend's Super Rugby semi-finals.
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Israel Folau's GoFundMe page has been pulled down, Kane Williamson fined for a slow over rate against the West Indies and we catch up with the NZ Men's Water polo team.
Marc Peard and former Black Cap Grant Elliot wrap a weekend of sports news and touch on the Black Caps latest victory.
Kane Williamson struck a magnificent hundred to take NZ to victory over South Africa, The Black Sox hammer the Philippines and Marc catches up with controversial former League player John Hopoate.
England demolished Afghanistan overnight, Benji Marshall and Shaun Johnson reunited at the Kiwis after seven years and the Black Caps gear up for their biggest test yet against South Africa.
Steven Adams has turned down a chance to represent NZ at the Basketball World Cup, India beat Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup and we look ahead to the Kiwis vs Mate Ma'a Tonga this weekend.
The Black Caps remain top of the table after Nottingham wash out, The Black Sox get off to a winning start at the World Mens Softball Champs, Super rugby reaches it's final round and we catch up with Kiwi Shot Putter Jacko Gill.
The Football Ferns suffered a 1-nil loss in the 91st minute to the Netherlands, It's only 100 days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off and we catch up with kiwi surfer Paige Hareb
India has beaten Australia at the CWC by 36 runs, Rafael Nadal wins the French Open and the Football Ferns gear up for their opening match of the Women's Football World Cup against the Netherlands.
The Black Caps have beaten Afghanistan by 7 wickets to go three from three at the CWC, The Warriors get pumped by the Storm and we take a look at Hungerball, the latest sporting craze to sweep the country.
The Black Caps have edged passed Bangladesh in a tight world cup match, Queensland claim the first State of origin match and Mel Homer catches up with yachting legend Tracy Edwards. (Match footage / SKY Sport)
Upsets galore in the Cricket world cup with Pakistan beating England and Bangladesh beating South Africa, The Central Pulse win the ANZ Premiership and we catch up with the NZ Men's Netball team ahead of their match against the Silver Ferns.
The West Indies took the Black Caps bowlers apart in their final world cup warm up, NZ Breakers sign NBA prospect and the final contestants in the ANZ Bat for your cap challenge are put to the test for a seat on the plane to follow the Black Caps to England
Lisa Carrington goes big at Canoe sprint world cup, The Blues squander a chance to upset the high flying Crusaders and Laura catches up with the ACC commentary boys ahead of the CWC 2019.
Silver Ferns world cup squad has been announced, The Blues look to topple vulnerable Crusaders and can the Warriors make it three wins in a row?
The Crusaders have launched a private investigation into the allegations that rocked them over the weekend, the Warriors look to make it three in-a-row against Brisbane this weekend and Laura sits down with Sir Graham Henry to chat Auckland.
Fans of Israel Folau have taken to burning their Wallabies jersey's to protest his sacking by rugby Australia, Kiwi teams undone in super rugby and the Black Caps take flight for the cricket world cup in England.
Danny Lee hit a stunning first round to sit second at the PGA Championship event in New York, Nick Kyrgios throws yet another tantrum on court and injury hits the Black Caps where it hurts ahead of the cricket world cup
The Black Ferns have announced Les Elder as their new captain, Laura catches up with Black Caps players before they leave for the cricket world cup and Daniel Carter and Lydia Ko receive honours at investiture ceremonies
The Warriors secured a stunning comeback win over the Dragons, Mumbai Indians win their fourth IPL title and we catch up with the man of the moment, Grant Elliott on the six that took NZ to the 2015 CWC final.