World Cup
Portia Woodman: rugby star
Portia Woodman was part of the World Cup-winning Black Ferns and player of the year at the World Rugby Awards. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her busy year on the field, and where she sees the game… Audio
A glimmer of hope for New Zealand's footballers
Could FIFA kick Peru out of the 2018 World Cup? The All Whites dreaming of a fairy tale call-up. Audio
Kiwi Ferns overwhelm Cook Islands
New Zealand winger Honey Hireme crossed for six tries in the Kiwi Ferns' 76-0 thrashing of the Cook Islands at the women's Rugby League World Cup in Sydney.
Coach says Tonga lucky to fend off Lebanon
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf admits his side struggled to mentally prepare for their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final win over Lebanon.
Tonga hold off Lebanon to make semis
Tonga are one step away from a Rugby League World Cup final, holding off a valiant Lebanon 24-22 in their quarter-final in Christchurch.
Christchurch turns red for Tonga
The small island nation will face Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, after beating New Zealand in Hamilton last week. Video, Audio
Snake-brandishing men 'curse' All Whites
A group of men carrying a snake stomped on a photo of the All Whites team and laid a "curse" on them ahead of the team's decider clash against Peru in Lima. Audio
Italy out of World Cup for first time in 60 years
In what local papers are describing as "an intolerable football shame, an indelible stain" Italy have failed to qualify for next year's Football World Cup Finals in Russia. It's the first time in 60… Audio
Lima prepares for NZLvPER world cup decider
RNZ's Simon Hampton is in Lima for Thursday's World Cup decider between the All Whites and Peru. He tells us thousands of fans are already chanting outside the stadium, and he's even seen a witch… Audio
Italy fail to reach World Cup
Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after being held to a 0-0 draw to Sweden, who booked a place in Russia with a 1-0 aggregate win.
Reid and Wood should be right for game in Peru
The All Whites coach Anthony Hudson expects to have a full squad to pick from for the second leg of their World Cup qualifier against Peru in Lima.
Tonga upset Kiwis in historic World Cup victory
Tonga have become the first tier-two rugby league nation in history to defeat a tier-one nation, beating New Zealand 28-22 with an extraordinary second-half display in their World Cup clash in…
Fans gather in Wellington for World Cup qualifier
Wellington is transforming into a city of white - with a little bit red - as fans gather in the capital for tomorow's football World Cup qualifier between the All Whites and Peru. Video, Audio
Festivities kick off in Wellington ahead of tomorrow’s footy match
Peruvian football fans are already celebrating ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against the All Whites in Wellington. Reporter Emile Donovan is in Cuba Street, amid the distinctly… Video, Audio
RLWC 2017: Beefed up Tonga proves too good for Samoa
The star-studded Tongan rugby league team powered to a 32-18 victory over Samoa in the two teams' World Cup pool clash in Hamilton on Saturday night. The Tongan side had been reinforced after several… Audio
Scotland's Cup campaign sinks to new low
Scotland's rugby league captain Danny Brough is among three players axed from their Rugby League World Cup squad for misconduct.
World in Sports for 1 November 2017
Tahiti's government and the Pacific Games Council are at loggerheads over the upcoming Mini Games, Pacific teams impress in the opening round of the World Cup, a rugby league academy in launched in… Audio
Scotland name rookies in World Cup team
Scotland have named seven uncapped players in their World Cup squad including young Warriors forward and Maori representative James Bell.
Defections will motivate Kiwis
Kangaroos backrower Matt Gillett reckons New Zealand will be more dangerous than ever at the Rugby League World Cup despite losing high-profile stars to Tonga.
Iceland qualifies for World Cup
Iceland became the smallest country ever to qualify for the football World Cup when they beat Kosovo 2-0 to book a place at their first finals in Russia next year as winners of Group I.