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'A massive occasion' - Blues old boys fired up for Crusaders clash
The hair might be a little greyer, but the fire to compete still burns strong for some of the Blues' champions of the past, Jamie Wall writes.
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Rugby Radar: Wrapping the weekend
2:49 pm todayRNZ looks over the biggest moments, statement performances and all the water cooler chat from the weekend's rugby around the globe.
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Injury rules Chris Wood out of All Whites' games
2:05 pm todayThe All Whites are facing a setback with striker Chris Wood ruled out of upcoming games in Egypt.
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Olympian Tall Fern Micaela Cocks retires
1:56 pm todayLong-serving Tall Fern Micaela Cocks is retiring from international basketball after 17 years to focus on family.
'A massive occasion' - Blues old boys fired up for Crusaders clash
The hair might be a little greyer, but the fire to compete still burns strong for some of the Blues' champions of the past, Jamie Wall writes.
Rugby Radar: Wrapping the weekend
RNZ looks over the biggest moments, statement performances and all the water cooler chat from the weekend's rugby around the globe.
Injury rules Chris Wood out of All Whites' games
The All Whites are facing a setback with striker Chris Wood ruled out of upcoming games in Egypt.
Olympian Tall Fern Micaela Cocks retires
Long-serving Tall Fern Micaela Cocks is retiring from international basketball after 17 years to focus on family.
Efforts to save the Tinwald pool
The Ashburton District Council has proposed closing the Tinwald Community Pool - despite protests from residents in the area. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 March 2024
All Whites striker Chris Wood has pulled out from the New Zealand side for upcoming internationals after suffering a injury in Nottingham Forest's recent draw with fellow relegation strugglers Luton… Audio
Football round-up: The ‘Nix and Black Knights are making club football cool again
The war has already started between the two A-League sides months before a ball is due to be kicked, Mathew Nash writes.
Rowing NZ should limit Maadi Cup regatta says South Auckland principal
A South Auckland school principal says Rowing New Zealand should limit the Secondary Schools rowing regatta to older age groups, to ease the cost of the sport on families and make it accessible to a… Audio
Sports Chat for 19 March 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 19 March 2024
England cricket captain Heather Knight sacrificed a Women's Premier League contract to make sure she was available for the full tour of New Zealand; which begins with the first of five T20s in Dunedin… Audio
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
Malaysia's Olympic Council proposed holding a "downsized" Commonwealth Games in 2026 as the southeast Asian country considers replacing the original host, the Australian state of Victoria.
Sports News for 18 March 2024
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine has helped her side to win the Women's Premier League cricket title in India. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 19 March 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Have the White Ferns made any progress?
The White Ferns are still working on finding the right balance between youth and experience as they look ahead to this year's T20 World Cup.
Forest plummet into drop zone after four-point deduction
Nottingham Forest were plunged into the Premier League relegation zone after having four points deducted for breaking financial rules last season.
Bracewell bowls career best in big Wellington win
A stunning performance from Black Cap Michael Bracewell has put the Wellington Firebirds back in charge of the national Plunket Shield championship.
Sports News for 19 March 2024
Black Caps all-rounder Michael Bracewell has put Wellington back in charge of the national Plunket Shield championship. Audio
Putting life on hold ahead of the Olympics - Hoskin
It's an Olympic year and our elite athletes are busy training for selection in their chosen sports - in the hope of securing their golden ticket to Paris. We check in with 24-year-old canoe sprinter… Audio
Obama visits PM Sunak amid rumors of leadership challenge
To the United Kingdom, where Former President Barack Obama has visited Rishi Sunak at Number 10 despite rumours milling around on the future of Sunak's leadership of the Conservative Party; The UK's… Audio