Stephen Hewson
Midday Sports News for 21 September 2023
The Black Caps stand-in captain Lockie Ferguson says while the team he'll be leading in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh might be understrength, they still have an important role to… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 September 2023
The Warriors are one win away from the NRL grand final and their remarkable run this season is motivating another champion side.
Barry Guy has sports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 September 2023
One positive out of the Black Caps hiding from England in the third ODI at The Oval today was the performance of bowler Trent Boult. He took his sixth five-wicket bag in ODI's, a New Zealand record… Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 September 2023
Black Caps batter Kane Williamson admits he had doubts about his return to the national side for next month's World Cup in India. New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that Williamson, who suffered a knee… Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 August 2023
Midday sports News for 25 August 2023 The All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been in touch with Steve Hansen and says he has no problem with his former coach helping out the Wallabies. Plenty of eyebrows… Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 August 2023
The All Blacks coach Ian Foster will be keeping a close on Luke Jacobson this weekend as he looks to settle on his first choice loose forward line-up for their opening World Cup game against hosts… Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 August 2023
The All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga has slammed the decision to overturn England captain Owen Farrell's red card for a dangerous tackle.
Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 August 2023
Coach Tony Gustavsson believes the current Australian side have added to the Matildas legacy and he says their run at the World Cup must result in more funding for women's football in the country.
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Spain win first World Cup semi-final in dramatic fashion
The football World Cup is over - in New Zealand at least.
Last night New Zealand hosted its final World Cup game, at Eden Park, with the semi-final won in dramatic fashion, 2-1 by Spain over Sweden.
…Midday Sports News for 15 August 2023
Sweden's Fridolina Rolfö has been cheering on her Barcelona team mates playing for Spain at the Women's World Cup but will now hope to send them packing from the tournament in tonight's semi-final at… Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 August 2023
Tomasi Cama has been named as Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens for the 2024 season.
Jonty Dine has sports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 9 August 2023
Midday sports News for 9 August 2023 New Zealand cyclist Aaron Gate was confident his partner Campbell Stewart would win the final sprint and get them on the Madison podium at the World Cycling Champs… Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 August 2023
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says they've learnt lessons from the 2019 World Cup. After naming his squad for this year's tournament, Foster says the All Blacks of 2023 won't repeat the mistakes of four… Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 August 2023
Midday sports News for 4 August 2023 Former All Black captain Tane Norton has died, he was 81. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 July 2023
The Silver Ferns begin their Netball World Cup title defence in Capetown tonight with the side seen as tournament favourites by many, despite a disappointing third place finish at last year's… Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 July 2023
Ardie Savea will captain the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday night with regular skipper Sam Cane ruled out with injury.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 July 2023
The Football Ferns have achieved their first goal at the World Cup - winning a game - the aim now is to reach the round of 16 knockout phase.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 July 2023
Teenage New Zealand swimming sensation Erika Fairweather says she'll have to continue breaking the four minute barrier if she's to be a medal contender in the 400m freestyle at next year's Paris… Audio