Rugby
Hurricanes Poua's controversial haka
A haka incorporating barbs aimed at the Government has rekindled a decades old debate over sport and politics. Audio
NZ on top of the world with Black Ferns Sevens' title win
New Zealand is back on the top of the world with the Black Ferns Sevens' title win, but the men weren't able make it double in Vancouver today. The Black Ferns Sevens' beat France 35-19 for their… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific kicks off between Crusaders and Chiefs
Well, the rugby season has arrived. Super Rugby Pacific kicks off this evening with a rematch last year's final between the defending champion Crusaders and the Chiefs in Hamilton. Sports reporter… Video, Audio
World Rugby zeroes in on social media abuse
World Rugby is working with law enforcement in five countries, including New Zealand, to prosecute people involved in online abuse during last year's Rugby World Cup. Twenty-one social media accounts… Video, Audio
Fiji still not on itinerary for All Blacks Tests
The All Blacks will be globetrotting this year taking Tests to nine different countries in a packed schedule, but one place that still isn't on the itinerary is Fiji. New Zealand and Fiji will play a… Video, Audio
Should an amateur athlete be banned for using cocaine?
Drug Free Sport NZ acknowledged the player used the drug recreationally and wasn't seeking a competitive advantage, but because the drug is on the prohibited substances list, its hands were tied Audio
Chiefs Manawa player Chelsea Semple on getting back on the
Since making her debut for the Black Ferns over a decade ago - Chelsea Semple has racked up 29 tests. But her experience off the field while pregnant with her first child has perhaps been one of the… Audio
Super Rugby Aupiki squads named for next year
The Super Rugby Aupiki squads for next year have been named. A total of 120 women have been contracted to the four franchises for an extended third season of the competition. Sports reporter Jonty… Video, Audio
New Zealand Rugby launches Pasifika Strategy
A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into management and decision-making positions. Audio
Rugby: Female participation up, junior male numbers drop
There was good news and bad news for New Zealand Rugby today. Numbers reveal that while female participation is up across players, coaches and referees, junior male numbers continue to drop. Sports… Video, Audio
All Blacks relaxed heading into World Cup Final
Let's go to Paris now where we're joined by our rugby reporter Joe Porter. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339952124112 Video, Audio
Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament
Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament. Audio
Sports Chat with Bryan Waddle
It's time to look at all the sporting news from the weekend with out regular sporting commentator Bryan Waddle. He's looking at the big weekend of actions at the Rugby World cup as well as the Black… Audio
Rugby World Cup Semi Finalists locked in after nail-biting game
The semi finalists of the Rugby World Cup are locked in. Defending champions South Africa will meet England in a repeat of the 2019 final while the All Blacks, fresh off their epic win over Ireland… Video, Audio
Inaugural rugby league tournament kicks off this weekend
Inaugural rugby league tournament, Pacific Championships kicks off this weekend. Audio
Mark Telea dropped from All Blacks squad for breaching protocol
All Blacks winger Mark Telea has been left out of the side to play Ireland in the quarter final on Sunday morning, for breaching team protocol. Leicester Fainga'anuku has been named on the left wing… Video, Audio
Ireland favourites to beat All Blacks, despite never reaching semis of World Cup
Ireland are the bookies pick to beat the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Stade de France on Sunday morning New Zealand time. That's Election Boxing Day for those who celebrate. The… Video, Audio
Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal
Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
It's been a remarkable start to the Cricket World Cup for the Black Caps. Sam Ackerman explains why cricket's fifty over format could be under threat, as well as the All Blacks ending World Cup pool… Audio
Sir Wayne Smith on new memoir about his rugby career
Sir Wayne Smith took some convincing to write a memoir, but recently – over two months at his Waihi Beach bach – the legendary rugby mentor detailed his life to sportswriter Phil Gifford. The… Audio