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Black Caps have full squad to pick from as T20 World Cup approaches
The Black Caps are set to have a full contingent to choose from as they wrap up final preparations for the T20 World Cup in India.
Jack Doohan appointed Haas F1 reserve driver
The Australian will be a reserve driver for the Haas Formula One team this season after his split from Renault-owned Alpine.
'I'm going to do it': Olympics dream alive despite ruptured ACL
The US Alpine ski great Lindsay Vonn will try and race the women's downhill at the Milano Cortina Games despite a ruptured ACL.
World Rugby defends Australia-Hong Kong World Cup opener
The opener looms as a major mismatch between the host nation and the Asian debutants - crushing fans' hopes of a Wallabies showdown with the All Blacks.
More coaching drama in the OFC Pro League
There's more coaching drama unfolding in the OFC pro league where Papua New Guinea's Hekari FC head coach has stepped down from his role due to "personal reasons" just three matches into the club's… Audio
Northern hemisphere Six Nations rugby comp kicks off for 2026
The six nations kicks off Friday morning NZ time, with defending champions France hosting Ireland. Nathan Rarere talked with rugby writer Will Slattery Audio
Winter Olympic veteran Zoi Sadowski-Synnott - it's a 'privilege'
Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is about to compete in her third Olympics at the age of just 24.
'A boys club': Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing
Commonwealth Games medalist Tasmyn Benny says the culture killed her love for the sport.
Culture of alleged sexism, bullying drove kiwi boxer to quit
An alleged culture of sexism, favouritism and bullying is what drove one of the top kiwi boxers to hang up her gloves. The Sport Integrity Commission has been investigating Boxing NZ and its head… Audio
Squash to debut at 2028 Olympic Games
Squash will debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and with the qualifying procedure now revealed it is good news for New Zealand's top player. There will be a men's and a women's competition… Audio
Breakers' mask maker wants player to keep wearing 'bad ass' design
Masked Max Darling is back on the basketball court thanks to a local design company.
Midday Sport News for Tuesday 3rd February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific's new laws
Analysis - They're designed to speed up the game, but will it have a knock on effect for the All Blacks?
Gusmao resigns as PNG Hekari FC coach after three matches
In a statement, the club said Marcos Gusmao had resigned "based solely on personal reasons" and "chosen to dedicate more time to his wife and family".
Sam Ruthe, Super Rugby and ABs coach search
Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe shocks the world with a new indoor mile record for a New Zealander. The Super Rugby season is two weeks away from kick off, as uncertainty around who the All Blacks coach will… Audio
All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile
The All Blacks have never played Chile or Hong Kong China in a test.
Fiji drawn with South Africa, Argentina for Perth Sevens
Fiji leads the men's world sevens standings after winning in Singapore last week. Audio
Australia unveils new visa deal for PNG Chiefs' players, supporters
Prime Minister James Marape welcomed the announcement that the visa will come at a significantly reduced cost compared to a regular Australian visa.
Mercedes blasts rivals over F1 engine loophole claims
Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff blasted rivals for casting doubt on the legality of his team's new engine through secret meetings and letters.
