The All Blacks have named their 36-man squad for their upcoming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship campaign

Asafo Aumua has claimed the third hooker spot ahead of Samisoni Taukei'aho.

TJ Perenara returns for Finlay Christie in the half back ranks.

And Ofa Tuungafasi has rejoined after an injury in place of Ethan de Groot, while Joe Moody returns for George Bower.



Football Fern Olivia Chance is still processing the enormity of running out in her first Olympic Games.

The 27-year-old midfielder will take the field for New Zealand in their opener in Tokyo against Australia on Wednesday.



The Northern Stars believe their skipper can find her groove in tonight's must win netball match against the Southern Steel in Auckland.

The two remaining ANZ Premiership matches are crucial for the fourth placed Stars - as they need to finish in the top three to make the playoffs.

Centre pass at Pulman Arena's at quarter past seven.