Alex Powell

The Black Caps have crushed Ireland inside three days at Stormont, sealing victory by an innings and 79 runs as the perfect warm-up for their three-test series against England.

With any concerns over Matt Henry eased, the Black Caps are poised to unleash their full-strength bowling attack in this week's first test against England.

You'll never hear them say it, but Tom Blundell has given the Black Caps their “I told you so” moment.

The Black Caps' bowlers did their job, but there's plenty to be done with the bat after 16 wickets fell on day one of the first test against England at Lord's.

The narrow streets of Monaco are the toughest on the Formula 1 calendar.

The Kiwi did manage to log vital time on track in preparation for qualifying tomorrow.

The Black Caps need 218 runs on the final three days to secure a first test victory at Lord's since 1999, and claim a 1-0 series lead over England.

Liam Lawson is well poised for his fifth lot of Formula One points this year, after qualifying 10th for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Rain has spared the Black Caps from defeat inside three days to England, but New Zealand are on the ropes at the home of cricket.

Only bad weather stopped the Black Caps losing inside three days at Lord’s.