Barry Guy
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 23 August 2023
An impressive final lap earned George Beamish fifth place in the men's steeplechase in Budapest - a best ever finish by a New Zealand man in a track event in the 40-year history of the championships.
…Spain World Champions after defeating England
Spain are FIFA Women's World Cup champions after beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.
Spain overcame the odds to beat European champions England in front of 76,000 fans at Stadium Australia to… 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
High jumper Hamish Kerr confident for World champs
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has put the disappointment of last year's World Championships behind him as he prepares to lineup for the 2023 event in Hungary this weekend. After winning a world… 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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England spoil Australia's party to advance to World Cup final
Spain will meet England in the FIFA World Cup final after England beat co-hosts Australia 3-1 in their semi-final in Sydney.
The English managed to spoil Australia's party and silence the sell-out… Audio
Spain advance to World Cup final after thrilling finish
Spain beat Sweden 2-1 in a thrilling finish in Auckland last night to reach their first FIFA Women's World Cup final.
Spain will meet either Australia or England in Sydney on Sunday.
All the action… Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 August 2023
Reigning Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has finished tenth in his second NASCAR race.
Barry Guy has sports.
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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
Sports News for 10 August 2023
Keirin champion Ellesse Andrews has added another medal to her haul at the Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, winning bronze in the women's sprint.
Erika Fairweather and Andrew Jeffcoat… 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
USA knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup
The two-time defending champion USA are out of the FIFA World Cup, beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Sweden in Melbourne.
It condemns the top ranked USA to their worst performance at the tournament.
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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
South Africa and Jamaica make last 16 at FIFA World Cup
South Africa and Jamaica have beaten the odds and qualified for the last 16 at the Football World Cup.
South Africa scored a stoppage time 3-2 win over Italy in Wellington, while Jamaica drew nil-all… Audio
USA survive scare to progress to knockout stage of World Cup
The USA had a big scare hanging on to a nil all draw against Portugal to make it through to the last 16.
Barry Guy has all the results from last night. Audio
Australia keep FIFA Women's Football World Cup hopes alive
Australia remain alive in the FIFA World Cup after thumping Canada 4-0 in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16.
Australia finish top of Group B, with Nigeria second, while Olympic champions Canada… Audio
Football Ferns knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup
The Football Ferns World Cup run came to an end last night in Dunedin.
Their 0-0 draw with Switzerland along with Norway's 6-0 win over the Philippines meant the New Zealanders finished third in… Audio