11 Nov 2022

Sports commentator Dana Johannsen : multi world cup action

From Nine To Noon, 11:30 am on 11 November 2022

Dana Johannsen talks to Kathryn about tomorrow's Black Ferns final and whether they can trump England.

There are a lot of World Rugby execs in town for the big finale, but a few of them might be distracted by what is happening back in Europe with the organising committee for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

French financial prosecutors this week raided the headquarters of the RWC organising committee as part of an investigation into management "irregularities". 

We're also into the crunch point in the tournament for the Rugby League World Cup, and the Kiwis have drawn the Kangaroos in this weekend's semifinal. 

Fans and spectators.
New Zealand Black Ferns v France, Women’s Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021 (played in 2022) Semi Final match at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 5 November 2022.

Fans at last night's match - next weekend's final is expected to sell out Eden Park. Photo: Photosport / Andrew Cornaga

Dana Johannsen is Stuff's National Correspondent specialising in sport.