The Black Caps are on top after the opening day of the first test against Bangladesh in Hamilton

The visitors were bowled out for 234 after being put into bat by Black Caps captain Kane Williamson.

Opener Tamim Iqbal top scoring with 126 while Neil Wagner was the best of the bowlers with five for 47.

In reply the Black Caps finished the day at 86 without loss with Jeet Raval on 51 and Tom Latham 35 not out.



Science has kept Codie Taylor sidelined for another week in Super Rugby.

The Crusaders and All Blacks hooker had the first two weeks off and was available to come back this week, if selected.

But he won't travel with his Super Rugby teammates to play the Reds on Saturday.

Coach Scott Robertson explains...



Meanwhile Chiefs coach Colin Cooper has rung the changes for this Saturday's match with the Sunwolves in Hamilton.

He's made seven changes to the starting side which include returns for Angus Ta'avao, Brad Weber and Sean Wainui.

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A day after arriving from Mexico.. Ryan Fox is running on empty after his first round at the New Zealand golf Open in Queenstown.

The kiwi golfer has carded a three-under round, leaving him five back from outright leader Zach Murray.





Jack de Belin has been stood down from playing NRL after controversial changes to the competition's behavioural policy.

The St George Illawarra forward, who has pleaded not guilty to aggravated sexual assault, will not be allowed to play until the conclusion of his court case.