Joe Porter
Sports News for 13 July 2021
The New Zealand men's football team beat Australa 2-nil in Japan overnight in their first and only warm-up game before the Tokyo Olympics. Audio
All Blacks beat Fiji, but difficulties story of the match
The All Blacks made it two wins from their first two games this season with a 57-23 victory over Fiji on the weekend, but it was the visitors performance, and their difficulties in preparing, that… Audio
Rugby: Hopes high for a tough test between All Blacks, Fiji
The All Blacks play Fiji for the first time in 10 years tomorrow night, with fans hoping for more of a contest in Dunedin than last week's 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart.
Unlike Tonga, who had to… Audio
Retallick back in black for the first time in 18 months
The All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is back in the team for the first time in 18 months and the engine room enforcer admits to having some nerves.
The 2014 World Rugby player of the year hasn't… Audio
Rugby: Aaron Smith to captain All Blacks for first time
Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions earlier in his career to complete his rise to the top.
Anei te kai ripoata a… Audio
Sports News for 7 July 2021
New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh has thrown a season best 22.22m to win at a meeting in Hungary, his fifth straight victory and his last competition before the Tokyo Olympics. Audio
All Blacks vs Tonga reveals imbalance
The All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record equaling 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night, with the one-sided result shining a spotlight on the struggles faced by… Audio
All Blacks to take on Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks take on Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium tomorrow night in their first test of 2021 and both sides have plenty of newcomers, particularly Tonga, as Covid-19 and player unavailability impacts… Audio
Rugby: Four uncapped players in All Blacks for first test of 2021
The All Blacks have named four uncapped players to take on Tonga in their first test of the year at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night, with Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea selected to start.
The… Audio
Sports News for 28 June 2021
The Czech Republic took advantage of a red card to the Netherlands to upset the Dutch 2-nil and advance to a quarter-final showdown with Denmark at the European Football Championship. Audio
Black Caps hailed for World Test Championship triumph
The plaudits continue to flow for the Black Caps cricketers, more than 24 hours after being crowned winners of the inaugural World Test Championship.
Following their eight-wicket triumph against… Audio
Sports News for 24 June 2021
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says becoming World Test Champions is one of the biggest moments in New Zealand cricket history. Audio
Black Caps win World Test Championship
The Black Caps have won a cricket World Cup, beating India by 8 wickets in the inaugural World Test Championship final in Southampton.
Veteran New Zealand basman Ross Taylor hit the winning runs… Audio
Sports News for 23 June 2021
For the first time in 71 years there will be no Englishmen represented in the starting XV of a Lions team Audio
New faces picked for All Blacks squad
New faces have been injected into the All Blacks but coach Ian Foster has taken a conservative path by naming Sam Whitelock captain in his first squad selection of the year.
Midfield back Quinn… Audio
Sports News for 22 June 2021
The All Blacks coach Ian Foster says one of the team's newcomers has plenty of similarities to his well-known father. Son of former All Blacks and Crusaders captain Todd Blackadder, Crusaders utility… Audio
Blues in first Super Rugby final since 2003
For the first time since 2003, the Blues will contest a Super Rugby final, and after finishing top of the trans-Tasman tournament.
It might not be the full Super Rugby competition but for a team… Audio
Sports News for 18 June 2021
While India have named their eleven for tonight's World Test Championship Final, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won't reveal his side until just before the toss. Audio
Sports News for 17 June 2021
Black Caps bowler Tim Southee believes very little can be taken form their comprehensive Test series victory the last time they met India. Audio
Sports News for 16 June 2021
All Seven New Zealand swimmers selected for the Tokyo Games will be competing at their first Olympics Audio