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The former Samoan-Kiwi heavyweight boxer says the heavyweight division right now is "exciting."

David Tua backs Anthony Joshua to return to the top, says Joseph Parker is 'in the mix as well'

Tua said former foe Cameron visited him during his eight days of getting his traditional Samoan tattoo.

'It's the only world title that matters' - David Tua on receiving Samoan tatau, friendship with Shane Cameron

Kristian Woolf said that his Jack has a Tongan flag "up in his window at home."

'He's got a Tongan flag up on his window at home' - Aussie Mate Ma'a Tonga coach says son convinced he's Tongan

The 33-year-old announced earlier in the week that we will no longer box after discovering he had a brain cyst.

Manu Vatuvei says dancing 'made me express how I felt' after brain cyst ended his boxing career

Fifita said there's nothing quite like the "passion" he has for the game when representing the small Pacific nation.

Andrew Fifita has no regrets choosing Mate Ma'a Tonga over NSW Blues jersey

UFC featherweight fighter Alexander Volkanovski says the high calibre training and physicality is what keeps bringing him back to NZ shores.

'This gym has tremendous talent' - Auckland's City Kickboxing leading the way in MMA game

The Aussie featherweight predicts he will get a title shot after taking down one of the best in the sport.

Ex-league front rower turned UFC star Alexander Volkanovski turns to Auckland gym for biggest fight of his career

Both Kiwi fighters fight out of Auckland's City Kickboxing gym and will fight at UFC 234 in Melbourne.

'It's not a distraction' - Kiwi fighter Shane Young on being teammates with UFC star Israel Adesanya

The 25-year-old is taking on Brazilian fighter Raulian Paiva at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.

Kiwi UFC flyweight Kai Kara France aiming 'to get a finish' at UFC 234 in Melbourne

The middleweight mixed martial artist is undefeated in MMA, with a record of 15-0.

Kiwi UFC star Israel Adesanya doesn't rule out moving up in weight class in the future

UFC fighters Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva.

Israel Adesanya prepared for Anderson Silva's unorthodox style - 'Been fighting guys who throw s*** like that all the time'

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NRL Premiership rugby league. Vodafone Warriors v Canberra Raiders. Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Friday 31 August 2018. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

2018 in review: Warriors begin with a hiss and roar, but fizzle out in NRL play-offs

Alysia Lefau Fakaosilea, 18, could possibly make her debut for Australia midway through 2019.

South Auckland teen 'excited and nervous' at the prospect of playing Black Ferns Sevens heroes

The 18-year-old has only played rugby for a few years and is touted for big things.

'She's a bit of rock star' - South Auckland teen Alysia Lefau Fakaosilea making waves on Australia's rugby sevens scene

The 24-year-old made the switch when she was high school and was a standout in the Warriors' 10-4 win over the Sydney Roosters.

'I was too short' - Warriors women star Louisa Gago’s journey from netball to league

The Warriors second rower said there are certain players the Dragons opposition should probably avoid on the pitch.

'You don't want to run their way': Warriors' Alice Vailea says big hitters ready to deliver more brutal defence on Dragons

Both teams are uneaten and face off tonight at Eden Park in Auckland.

'Mistakes are slowly starting to disappear' - Tasman confident ahead of Auckland NPC clash

Havili has played three Tests for New Zealand and has won two Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders.

'There is a lot talent in NZ rugby' - Tasman skipper David Havili on missing out on All Blacks squad

Jordie played in the final of his high school's rugby league final in 2014, starring as a half.

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett successfully dabbled in league four years ago, but won't switch codes like SBW

Twenty-one-year-old Jack Maddocks has never lost at Eden Park – the same can't be said for his teammates.

'I don't think anybody knows!' Does Wallabies rookie hold the secret to snapping the Wallabies' horror losing run at Eden Park?

Veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau talked up the All Blacks defence and says his side will step up at Eden Park.

'There was definitely lapses' - Wallabies hooker confident of rectifying mistakes from horror first Bledisloe Cup Test

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'He is very fast' - Taranaki teen Mawene Hiroti to make NRL debut for Rabbitohs against Broncos

Bareman has four fighters in the illustrious UFC organistion.

'This isn't the best place for everyone' - Humble NZ coach Eugene Bareman plays down role in success of Kiwis in the UFC

Hooker is looking to line up another fight on the UFC Fight Night Adelaide card in December.

NZ lightweight MMA fighter Dan Hooker juggling two jobs, teaching MMA and competing in UFC

The Kiwi fighter knew he was destined for big things, packing everything in his car back in 2010 and making the move to Auckland.

'I'm going to do great things' - Kiwi fighter Israel Adesanya's amazing journey from Whanganui to the UFC

Adesanya says his hate for US rival Derek Brunson is genuine and he predicts he will finish him in the first round or second round.

Kiwi UFC star Israel Adesanya calls himself 'the black Kiwi, the real All Black' - wants title fight with Aussie Robert Whittaker

The flyweight said he was cheering on his former coach Cejudo, who was crowned the new UFC flyweight champ at the weekend.

'He's the face of my division' - Kiwi MMA prospect Kai Kara-France on landing UFC contract and training under flyweight champ Henry Cejudo

Whanganui Boxon had one hand on the trophy when the Bell Block Marist Dragons got an unstoppable roll on.

Watch: Taranaki rugby league side in remarkable comeback, score 30 unanswered points to win club championship

Papatoetoe High School student Ricshay Lemanu debuted for the Auckland Storm in the Farah Palmer Cup last year as a year 12.

'Representing my country, my family, this is the reason why I play rugby' - Auckland teen rugby star on striving for success in the new professional era

Meli and Kini are quickly making a name for themselves in Taranaki premier club level with their impressive start in 2018.

'Hot property' - All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo's younger brothers Meli and Kiniviliame explode onto Taranaki rugby scene