The Black Caps are readying themselves for an up-tempo, demanding test series as they count down to the first fixture against England in Christchurch starting tomorrow

Ben Hunt is heading home to Brisbane after inking a two-year NRL deal with the club he's spent most of his career.



The Irish rugby team will be without Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong, Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne for Sunday's final autumn international against the Wallabies through injury.



Two Australian NBL fans have been banned for their roles in an ugly brawl during the Melbourne United-Adelaide 36ers round nine game earlier this month.