World Cup
The science behind the World Cup penalty shootout
This World Cup hasn't disappointed when it comes to penalty shootouts - most of the upsets of the series have happened in those crucial extra minutes after the game. Audio
Weekend World Cup predictions
The World Cup this weekend, two fascinating match-ups, the Belgians against the Brazilians and Uruguay versus France. Then England Sweden, Russian Croatia. Emile Donovan joins us from RNZ's Squeaky… Audio
Nights Sport
Our wise man of sport, Peter Lampp takes a look at the trauma of the Sky TV outage at the weekend, the histrionics associated with the World Cup and his impressions of the Manawatu women's rugby… Audio
World Cup dishes up overnight drama
The FIFA World Cup is now in its knockout stages, and the first fixtures featured a feast of fascinating football Audio
Football World Cup tense as England, Belgium kick off
Right now it's half time of the England Belgium game insert something about score here. Both teams are already safely through to the final 16 - the outcome on Friday will just decide who they'll play… Audio
Football World Cup update
RNZ's Emile Donovan casts an eye over what's happening in the Football World Cup. Including thoughts on Portugal, Spain and women commentators. Audio
Spain snatch 2-2 draw with Morocco to top group
Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco which gave them top spot in their group.
Gold for New Zealand Rowers at World Cup
New Zealand has picked up three titles at the second World Cup rowing regatta in Austria.
World Cup rout for England over Panama
England's football team banished the ghost of past national failures with a record 6-1 thrashing of Panama at the World Cup that included a hat-trick by Harry Kane and eased them into the last 16.
Football World Cup: Poland fighting for survival
England beat Panama 6-1, securing themselves a spot in the final sixteen at the FIFA World Cup. Joining us now is Coen Lammers to discuss the game and the current one between Poland and Colombia. Audio
Animal oracles line up for Russia World Cup
The World Cup. We heard about the infallible pig earlier, but Achilles the psychic cat at the St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum also got Russia versus Saudi Arabia right. Audio
The Beautiful Game: yet the songs sound the same
In anticipation of one of the globe’s most popular sporting events, RNZ Music has conducted a 'scientific' evaluation of one of the FIFA World Cup’s enduring traditions: its musical anthems.
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World Cup assistant referees told to keep flag down if unsure of offside
World Cup assistant referees have been told to keep their flag down for tight offside calls to enable VAR to make the correct decision.
Williams set to rock World Cup
The decision to book Robbie Williams to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup has raised eyebrows, with a song called 'Party Like A Russian' among the former Take That star's back…
Peru captain cleared for World Cup
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero was cleared to play at next month's World Cup after a Swiss court agreed to temporarily lift his doping suspension while it considered his appeal against a 14-month ban.
Kane to lead England at World Cup
Striker Harry Kane will wear the captain's armband for England at next month's Fifa World Cup, ending speculation about who would lead Gareth Southgate's squad in Russia.
Fifa boss wants to introduce a mini-World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed staging what would effectively be a mini-World Cup, featuring eight international teams, every two years in addition to the traditional event.
No British refs at the World Cup
No British referees will take part in this year's World Cup in Russia, the first such absence in 80 years.
Sport: Fiji Bati players still waiting for World Cup payments
The Fiji National Rugby League says it trying to pay its World Cup squad as soon as possible following delays. Audio
NZ under 19 cricketers remain unbeaten at World Cup
The New Zealand under 19 men's cricketers have continued their unbeaten run at the World Cup after a 71 run win over South Africa in their final pool game in Mount Maunganui.