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St. George Illawarra looks for first 2020 NRL win overnight against struggling New Zealand Warriors Last night's NRL action from Australia paid off pretty well for bettors that backed North Queensland over a poor Gold Coast side. Late Friday night/Saturday morning, another struggling side takes the field: the New Zealand Warriors. They will take on…

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney insists his team will turn the corner after their worst start in Super Rugby history and urged his critics not to judge his side so early in the competition. The defending champions reached an all-time low when they suffered a narrow 14-10 defeat against the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Friday, which followed losses…

England will begin their tour of New Zealand on Monday night without four star players due to their involvement in the recent Women's Premier League in India. The cash-rich T20 franchise league only reached its conclusion on Sunday and the ECB had told England's players that they would need to leave India prior to the knockout stages of the WPL to…

Tohu Harris looks to break through England defenders. Photo / Getty Sixty to one are usually long odds. It's the bolter that never comes through on Melbourne Cup day, the probability of a month without rain in Wellington or the chance of John Key getting through a week without saying something inappropriate. They were also the odds Tohu Harris…

Cranleigh turned giant slayers as they upset the odds to claim an historic Rosslyn Park Sevens title on Friday. Entering the Cup competition for the first time in years, the Surrey school, who had won the Festival Plate last year, wasted no time in finding their feet against some of the biggest two-term schools in the country.A perfect four wins…

Qantas airlines were "officially" backing black yesterday, making their crew members wear All Blacks jerseys after losing a bet. After engaging in a bit of banter on Twitter, Qantas and Air New Zealand entered into a high-stakes wager ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup final, committing to wear the other nation's colours should their team lose. With…

A brutal week of tipping, where 50 percent was a decent return, resulted in two panellists falling back to the pack. It didn't seem that hard at the time but we should be thanking our lucky stars that tough tipping means great rugby contests. While Christy's two correct tips left him precariously perched in equal first spot with Nick (three…

We have expert horse racing tips for the cards this Saturday in New Zealand, featuring racing at Tauranga and Trentham. Punters get quality racing across the Tasman, and we have our best horse racing tips available for betting with the best betting sites Australia has to offer! - #1 - Altari @ $2.10 Altari was an impressive debut winner at…

We have expert horse racing tips for the New Zealand Oaks at Trentham on Saturday, which includes a quality field of fillies. It takes place at 2:40pm in Race 8 at Trentham, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the New Zealand Oaks. Featuring the likes of Qali Al Farrasha, you can place your bets with the top betting sites in…

Chris Waller won last year's Golden Slipper with a son of Snitzel on the back-up after winning the Pago Pago Stakes and he is optimistic Gatsby's put himself in a position to do likewise. The $220000 Inglis Easter yearling is favourite for Saturday's 1200-metre event at Rosehill, which is one of two $250000 Group 3 last-gasp qualifiers for…

He's All Go is the short-priced favourite for the New Zealand Derby on Thursday night at Cambridge. By Peter Fenemor All roads lead to Cambridge Raceway tomorrow night, where an enthralling card of greyhound racing is on offer with four Group race finals being decided, headlined by a superb field who will contest the Group 12024 New Zealand Derby…

A Qantas crew has taken one on the chin for all Australians by swallowing its pride and following through on a Rugby World Cup Final bet. The pilots and flight attendants were forced to wear New Zealand All Blacks' jerseys following Sunday's final, and a friendly wager between Qantas and Air New Zealand. The two national carriers bickered back and…

Super Rugby continues this week with six games in Round 13. Punters get quality to bet on in Round 13, including Reds vs Blues, Chiefs vs Hurricanes, and Force vs Brumbies. We cover every Super Rugby Pacific game throughout the year. - Friday 19/5/23 Moana Pasifika was pumped by the Hurricanes last week, losing 71-22 in one of the more embarrassing…

Trainer Trent Busutttin says Interlinked's rare raid on Ellerslie's three-year-old staying features could signal the start of a new trend. Busuttin and wife Natalie Young train the Kiwi-bred three-year-old who takes on Orchestral in the $175000 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas at Ellerslie on Saturday, the leading form guide to the $1million…

Mark Minervini is banking on the renowned horsemanship of Nash Rawiller to help extract the best from budding stallion Meritable when the pair team up at Rosehill. Group 1 placed in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas at three, Meritable hasn't quite gone on with the job in his handful of starts since arriving in Australia almost two years ago. However,…

A historic shot at one of New Zealand racing's biggest paydays hasn't changed trainer Ken Kelso's approach to today's huge Auckland Cup Day meeting at Ellerslie. While the $500000 Cup is the signature race at the iconic meeting, it is Kelso and his wonderful mare Legarto who are set to cash in the biggest today. The Matamata trainer, who prepares…

Superstar sprinter Imperatriz has an advantage punters can't see when she tries to equal Black Caviar's modern-day weight-carrying record for mare in the A$1.5 million Newmarket Handicap at Flemington tomorrow. The Kiwi mare has to carry 58kg, giving away up to 6kg, as well as navigating an uninterrupted path from a potentially tricky barrier 3 in…

Super Rugby Pacific Waratahs vs Highlanders Allianz Stadium 08.03.2024, 11:35 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,73 Bet TypeWaratahs to Win Bookmaker Bet Now! The Waratahs are set to host the Highlanders in their inaugural home game of the season. They aim to reproduce the impressive performance from last week and secure a victory against…

Super Round produced some thrilling results and tipping carnage - except for our Kiwi panellist. Hamish Bidwell nailed five out of six last week while the rest of the panel, and The Crowd, barely passed with their 50 percent rate. The result took Hamish from equal bottom of our table to second behind Rugby Editor Christy Doran, while the Tony is…

Favouritism for next month's Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton could be decided at Te Rapa this afternoon when several of the leading contenders clash in the Gr.2 James & Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes (1400m). TAB bookmakers have installed impressive Hawke's Bay Guineas winner Madison County as a $2.80 Fixed…

We have expert horse racing tips for the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on Saturday, which features the likes Imperatriz and Buenos Noches. We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the Newmarket Handicap, which runs at 3:05 pm. Best Bet: #1 Imperatriz @ $2.50 Best Each Way: #3 Buenos Noches @ $4.80 Best Roughie: #14 Cylinder…

Handicap betting adds an intriguing twist to wagering on both rugby league and union matches, effectively levelling the playing field between teams. This method involves bookmakers assigning a points handicap to the favourite, thereby reducing their starting points and, conversely, granting the underdog a points advantage. This article will serve…

Sudbina was one of the stars affected by yesterday's Hastings race meeting abandonment. Photo / Race Images Furious trainers are demanding a meeting with thoroughbred racing bosses after half of yesterday's Hastings meeting was called off causing chaos with the three-year-old black-type calendar. The meeting was canned after four races because of…

The potentially thunderous collision between Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker is main event worthy, but the pair will duke it out on the action-packed undercard of the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on March 8. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast live on DAZN in the U.S. Zhang (26-1-1, 21 KOs) came to…

Along with the gloss and glamour, there's a soundtrack that's part of the buzz of the racetrack during Auckland Cup Week, writes Seven Sharp reporter Mary-Jane Aggett. The constant hum of the commentary rises to a huge crescendo at the end of each race. And being a maestro behind the mic like veteran race caller George Simon takes as much craft and…

When New Zealand trainer Chad Ormsby sold Master Fay to Hong Kong, he was expecting the horse to potentially develop into a champion sprinter. Ormsby was over the moon when Master Fay scored at his Hong Kong debut on New Year's Day in 2021 and was eagerly awaiting to see when the gelding would next appear. Unfortunately, that day did not eventuate…

New Zealand trainer Chad Ormsby has set his sights high as he prepares his sprinter, Master Fay, for the prestigious Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. With a blend of anticipation and confidence, Ormsby believes Master Fay, a horse with a mere three races under its belt, has the raw ability to contend among Australia's sprinting elite.…

In the world of rugby fandom, there's a new game that's been capturing the attention of enthusiasts across the world. It's the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Play Predictor, and the excitement surrounding it is palpable. Recently, Matt Lock became the inaugural winner of this thrilling game in round one, and he shared his thoughts and experiences with…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Emerging gingerly from their homes in a nation under curfew, Fijians cheered, sang hymns and danced in the streets Wednesday to celebrate the victory of their rugby sevens team at the Tokyo Olympics. Fiji is battling a severe COVID-19 outbreak, with more than 25000 cases and 200 deaths among a population of just over…

FOCUS: Tui Katene ahead of the World Powerlifting Championships in Texas. PHOTO/JOHN STONE TUI Katene knows what it takes to compete at the highest level. Having represented New Zealand in four sports, she is well equipped to deal with the pressures of competing at the World Powerlifting Championships in Texas. Katene has previously represented the…

Will Imperatriz (right), Private Eye (middle) and Espiona (left) renew acquaintances in the Newmarket Handicap? Imperatriz, as expected, will have to carry 58kg in her bid to win Saturday's $1.5 million Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m). Weights were released on Monday evening, and the champion Kiwi mare will carry the top weight as she aims to…

Svns USA Samoa 7s vs New Zealand 7s 03.03.2024, 23:10 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,74 Bet TypeHandicap W1(+11.5) Bookmaker Bet Now! In the battle for 9th-12th places, Samoa 7s and New Zealand 7s are set to clash in the finals. Both teams faced challenges during the group stages, and now they are looking to turn their fortunes around…

For all of his adult life retired Southland lawyer Lester Smith has had a keen interest in harness racing. Smith who lives in Cromwell and turns 71 at the end of this month has certainly had his share of success. As an owner he's won two Southern Supremacy Stakes, has bred from a mare that produced the winners of fifty six races, has won a New…

The King of the Derby says you can train horses to win the classic but you can't make them Derby horses. "What I have learned is, ultimately, they are either Derby horses or they aren't," says Roger James, who heads to Ellerslie today hunting his sixth win in our most iconic thoroughbred race. These days training in partnership with Robert…

Trainer Allan Sharrock. Photo / Photosport The Wellington Cup is more than a race for Allan Sharrock tomorrow, it is a chance to do the right thing by two old mates. Sharrock is one of training geniuses of New Zealand racing and sits in the top 10 on the trainers' premiership with a stunning strike and a Group 1 with Ladies Man to his credit…

Waikato celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield following a win over Hawke's Bay. Photo / Getty Despite the odds being stacked against the King Country Rams in their 20th crack at the Ranfurly Shield, they still hope to "ruffle a few feathers" in Matamata against holders Waikato. Bedford Park, home of the United Matamata Sports club, may not be the…

James McDonald rode Orchestral to victory in the TAB Karaka Millions 3-year-old race at Ellerslie. Photo / Trish Dunell The part of a race punters care least about is the part that scares the rival trainers taking on Orchestral the most in tomorrow's $1 million Trackside NZ Derby. The special filly will start one of the shortest-priced…

Former Wallaby full-back Greg Martin has blasted the New Zealand teams for resting their players this early in the Super Rugby Pacific season. The top sides from across the Tasman Sea have yet to truly put out their strongest squads in the competition so far as they look to comply with New Zealand Rugby's regulations. Under the agreement between…

We have expert horse racing tips for the New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie on Saturday, which is the most important race in New Zealand. We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the New Zealand Derby, which features the likes of short favourite Orchestral, Interlinked, and Ascend the Throne, and you can place your bets with the top…

Wanganui are well aware Mid Canterbury have beaten them the last three times they have met in Heartland pool games. They are the bogey team. When you win three Meads Cup championships in a row, while setting all kinds of team and individual player records, there are plenty more good days than bad, which is what makes Steelform Wanganui's recent…

The great trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and Australia are set to do battle once again after the Black Caps were defeat 3-0 in a three-match T20 series in preparation for the World T20 in the USA in June. Punters visiting their favourite and will have plenty to look forward to. World Test Championship points will be the name of the game in this…

A new Super Rugby season returns, with the best and gearing up for another huge campaign with competitive odds on outright markets and for each match. The best teams from New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands are ready to do battle, so now it's time for you to get ready by finding the best for you for the tournament. The big question for…

New Zealand and Australia open up their two-match Test series at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Wednesday (10pm, TNT Sports 1). Australia warmed up for the Test matches by completing a 3-0 whitewash in the T20 series, inspired by Tim David's heroics in the first T20I that set the tone for the three games. Pat Cummins now leads his team in red-ball…

The Chiefs have surprised fans this week with a rare insight into the on-field communication of two of their All Blacks in Damian McKenzie and Luke Jacobson. The club shared the footage - and audio - from Super Rugby Pacific's opening round fixture against the Crusaders, which was a rematch of last year's final, on social media on Monday. The clip…

Waikato hoop Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m), and he is hoping his charge can live up to his favourite's tag. The Peter and Dawn Williams-trained gelding has been a standout this season, winning all but one of his four starts,…

It's do or die as the elite eight battle it out in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals this weekend, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld. Pacesetting New Zealand teams, resurgent Australian outfits and history-makers from Fiji take to the turf looking to book their places in the final four. The knockouts kick off in Auckland, where the Blues welcome…

Will harness racing in New Zealand ever reach the lofty heights their thoroughbred peers are striving for in 2025. A nine million dollar mega meeting in March 2025 has been announced for the thoroughbreds, which Herald Racing Editor Michael Guerin reports on in the following article for the New Zealand Herald. by Michael Guerin for NZHerald The…

Formula 1 holds the most anticipated events in the motorsport industry. The modern FIA F1 World Championship has been going on since 1950, and still gains increased interest among speed lovers. F1 grands prix are even hotter if you like to bet on the events' outcomes. The number of online bookmakers, sponsoring the races and providing attractive F1…

Phill Gifford runs through five talking points on the eve of Super Rugby Pacific - including his colleagues' "rogue" snub of Jonah Lomu. Writing before the Chiefs and the Crusaders play in Hamilton, I'll back the professional odds makers at the TAB, who see them as the teams who'll play the final of Super Rugby Pacific. Why? Because the more rugby…

National Rugby League Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs PointsBet Stadium 23.02.2024, 12:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,78 Bet TypeCronulla Sharks to Win Bookmaker Bet Now! The Cronulla Sharks and Canterbury Bulldogs are set to face off in a pre-season National Rugby League match at PointsBet Stadium. Historically, the Sharks…