nzherald.co.nz / .nzherald-co-nz-sport / Page 3

Samoa scored 14 tries to beat France in their opening fixture.

Northland have earned a place in the NPC final for the first time.

Live updates of the Rugby League World Cup pool clash between Samoa and France.

Live updates of the NPC semi-final clash between Northland and Otago in Whangarei.

The American is set to join a star-studded field for the Race of Champions in Wellington.

India-New Zealand ODI and the Auckland FC-Phoenix derby fall on election day.

Jayson Hooker is able bodied, but will lead the Wheel Kiwis in their debut World Cup.

OPINION: Next year's World Cup draw could reward the All Blacks for losing in pool game.

Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 after Jack Bostock scored late.

Hannah King will be in the No 10 jersey in the first of three tests against France.