Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has made five changes to his starting lineup for Saturday night's Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Crusaders in Dunedin

Jurgen Klopp has revealed the inspiration he's taken from the All Blacks to help make Liverpool English Premier League champions.

Klopp's respect for the All Blacks dates back to 2001 when he had just started out as manager at German side Mainz.

He watched a documentary and was so moved by what he saw, he would have his players listen to the Haka before they left the dressing room.

Former Black Stick Katie Glynn has called time on her career as assistant coach of the women's side.

Glynn, who represented New Zealand at the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games, is taking a break from all professional hockey.

Silver Ferns veteran Laura Langman has retained captaincy of the Sunshine Coast Lightning for the 2020 Super Netball season.