Category: Sport
New Zealand-born rugby league player Asu Kepaoa has been banned for six weeks after using a homophobic slur during a New South Wales Cup match. Appearing before the NSWRL judiciary on Wednesday, the 26-year-old NRL forward pleaded guilty to using the slur in a Round 16 match against St George Illawarra last week. Officials sent […]
With Egypt and Iran set to take the field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Pride Match in Seattle at 3pm NZT today, the fixture has become one of the tournament’s most politically charged moments. Eyebrows were raised when the draw confirmed that Iran and Egypt would be the two teams facing off. Neither country […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already given fans plenty to talk about, from dramatic upsets and breakout stars to unforgettable goals. But for many viewers, the action on the pitch is not the only thing grabbing attention. With 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, this year’s tournament has introduced […]
Iran and Egypt will face one another in a major Group G clash on Friday 26 June, in a match that has become one of the most politically charged fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, taking place at Lumen Field in Seattle, has been designated by the local Seattle World Cup host […]
Pennsylvania-based baseball team York Revolution chose to forfeit its Pride Night game after several players refused to wear rainbow-themed jerseys. The professional team was due to play the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on 18 June as part of its 11th annual Pride Night. The club had arranged for players to wear special uniforms featuring rainbows […]
New Zealand-born rugby league player Asu Kepaoa could be facing time on the sidelines after being sent off for an alleged homophobic slur during the Newcastle Knights’ New South Wales Cup win over the St George Illawarra Dragons on Friday night. Kepaoa was given his marching orders at the end of the first half of […]
Kickball may still be unfamiliar to many New Zealanders, but for Emerald City Kickball’s Marcus Gadd, that is part of the excitement. As Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2026 approaches, the Australian team is preparing to make its mark on Kiwi players and spectators, bringing with it a mix of softball-style rules, beginner-friendly play and […]
Gold Coast Suns player Max Knobel has been handed a four-match ban after being investigated by the AFL for using a homophobic slur on the field. The 21-year-old will be suspended from playing in AFL rounds 14 to 17, as well as any VFL matches that take place during those rounds. Both the Gold Coast […]