Waikato have scored three first half tries to hold a 21-12 advantage over North Harbour in their Mitre 10 Cup match in Albany

Mooloos hooker Samisoni Taukeiaho has crossed twice, while winger Mark Telea's scored both Harbour's tries.



The Warriors are putting up a fight in their final outing of the NRL season in Canberra.

They trail the Raiders 16-12 at half-time, with Lachlan Burr and Adam Pompey crossing for the Mount Smart club.

Canberra have scored three tries.



Rafael Nadal's cruised through his US Open semi-final against Italy's Matteo Berrettini to advance to his fifth final.

The Spaniard's won in straight sets 7-6, 6-4, 6-1 in New York, and will seek his 19th singles title when he plays Russian Daniil Medvedev.



Black Sticks coach Darren Smith hopes his players can put the enormity of what's at stake to the side when they meet Australia tonight.

New Zealand are one-nil down in their best of three Oceania Cup and Olympic qualifying series.

Centre pass from Rockhampton's at 8pm, after the women's game.



A new found love for the sport has eased the ride for Courtney Duncan in this season's women's motocross World Championship series.

The kiwi rider holds a 23 point advantage heading into this weekend's final round in Turkey, where a win in one of two races will earn her a first title.

Race one in Turkey is tomorrow morning at 1am.