Joe Porter
Sports News for 30 August 2022
The Tall Blacks have qualified for next year's World Cup. The New Zealanders beat Jordan 100-72 in Auckland last night and then had their place confirmed at the World Cup a few hours later as the… Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2022
All Blacks captain Sam Cane still has the full backing of coach Ian Foster. Cane was subbed after 66 minutes of Saturday's loss to Argentina with Foster saying they wanted a ball carrier at that stage… Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2022
Red Bull's Max Verstappen went from 14th to first to take a dominant one-two win in the Belgian Grand Prix and accelerate his run towards a second Formula One title. Audio
Wayne Smith wants better performance from Black Ferns
The Black Ferns crushed Australia 52-5 in Christchurch last week, but despite the scoreline, the performance was far from perfect and coach Wayne Smith is demanding better in tomorrow's second and… Audio
Sports News for Friday 26 August 2022
A dominant second quarter has guided the Tall Blacks to an 80-65 win over Saudi Arabia in Dammam in their latest Asian World Cup qualifying game. The result keeps the New Zealanders top of their… Audio
Analysis: All Blacks preparation for Argentina test
The All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium.
The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the… Audio
Sports News for 26 August 2022
The Tall Blacks remain top of their Asian World Cup qualifying group after beating Saudi Arabia 80-65 in Dammam. Shea Ili top scored with 14 points. The Tall Blacks play Jordan in Auckland on Monday. Audio
Sports News for 26 August 2022
All Blacks coach Ian Foster appears uncomfortable with former All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow's quest to play for the Wallabies in a groundbreaking move for rugby. Audio
Sports News for 25 August 2022
Kane Williamson has returned from injury and will captain the Black Caps in next month's Chappell-Hadlee one-day series against Australia while fast bowler Trent Boult is also included, despite being… Audio
Sports News for 25 August 2022
The return of pace bowler Matt Henry from injury is the only change to the Black Caps ODI squad for next month's Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia in Cairns. Audio
Early Sports News for Wednesday 24 August 2022
A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
Early Sports News for Tuesday 23 August 2022
A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
Sports News for 19 August 2022
PGA Tour players - including superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - met this week to discuss the issues being created by the new Saudi-backed league. Audio
Black Ferns set for last tests before Rugby World Cup
The Black Ferns have just a couple of games before the start of their World Cup title defence in Aotearoa, with the two-test series against Australia their last chance to settle on their top side… Audio
Sports News for 19 August 2022
Rafael Nadal's first match since pulling out of the Wimbledon semi-finals because of injury ended in defeat at the Cincinnati Open, in a blow to the Spaniard's US Open hopes. Audio