Rugby
NZ Rugby League signals new era ahead of Pacific Championships
New Zealand Rugby League is signaling a new era for the men's and women's national sides ahead of the inaugural Pacific Championships. After losing the World Cup final to Australia last year the Kiwi… Video, Audio
Players from team who broke Ranfurly shield available for weekend's game, despite investigation
All Rugby players from the team that trashed the Ranfurly shield are available for selection for this weekend's games despite an ongoing investigation into behaviour at a post match party. Pictures of… Video, Audio
Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup
Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup after beating Georgia. Audio
Wallabies in waiting game to find out Rugby World Cup fate
The Wallabies are playing a waiting game in France as wait until next Monday to find out their fate at the Rugby World Cup. A win over Portugal this morning means the Australians will be hoping Fiji… Video, Audio
NZ Rugby 'deeply disappointed' after player breaks Ranfurly shield
New Zealand Rugby says it's "deeply disappointed" and has launched an investigation into circumstances around the damage to the Ranfurly Shield. Hawke's Bay won the prized Log O' Wood off Wellington… Video, Audio
Fiji and Samoa still in the running for Rugby World Cup
Fiji and Samoa still in the running for Rugby World Cup. Audio
ABs bring back four players from injured list, ahead of must-win clash
The All Blacks have brought back four players from the injured list for this weekend's must win match against Italy at the Rugby World Cup. Captain Sam Cane returns and will be on the bench with prop… Video, Audio
Pōrangahau's love of winter sports
The coastal village of Pōrangahau in Central Hawkes Bay has a rich history of supporting winter sport. Like many small farming communities in Aotearoa, sport brings people together. Audio
'Whole new level': Warriors assistant coach on support from fans
"It was a whole new level." The Warriors blew away the red hot Newcastle Knights at a rocking, jam packed Mt Smart on Saturday night, setting up a preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos. It… Video, Audio
Kava flowing in small Fijian village after huge upset in Rugby World Cup
The kava has been flowing in a small village in Fiji after this morning's historic win against Australia. But even if Fiji had lost, they'd still be celebrating in Naledaleda though because two of… Video, Audio
Fijians over the moon after upsetting Australia in Rugby World
Fijians are over the moon after their rugby team pulled off the biggest upset of the Rugby World Cup so far, beating Australia for the first time in 69 years. Fiji took the lead in the first half, but… Audio
Calf tear for Warriors star Shaun Johnson leaving fans worried
A calf tear for star Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is leaving supporters sweating ahead of the club's biggest home NRL game in 15 years. Johnson sat out last weekend's loss to the Penrith Panthers… Video, Audio
One more sleep: Sell out crowd awaits ABs in World Cup opener
The Rugby World Cup is almost here, just one sleep to go! The All Blacks take on France in the opening match tomorrow morning at 7:15 New Zealand time. A sell out crowd of 80 thousand is preparing to… Video, Audio
All Blacks wake up to opening game day against hosts in Paris
The All Blacks are about to wake up and begin their game day preparations for tomorrow morning's Rugby World Cup opener against hosts France in Paris. Both teams are desperate to win and send a… Audio
Commentators: The best seat in the house
We're about to get an earful of commentary as the Rugby World Cup kicks off. What's it like to sit in the big chair at the biggest games? Audio
Sports Chat with Bryan Waddle
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so. Tonight, he's got his eye on the All Blacks. Audio
Pasifika rugby players display vulnerability in documentary
Pasifika rugby players display vulnerability in upcoming documentary. Audio
Sports Chat with Bryan Waddle
Sports commentator Bryan Waddle joins us again for a wrap of the latest sport news from the weekend and looking ahead over the next week or so. Tonight, he's got his eye on the All Blacks. Audio
All Blacks star calls out 'double standards' in international rugby
All Blacks first five Richie Mo'unga has slammed the decision to overturn England captain Owen Farrell's red card for a dangerous tackle and says there seems to be "double standards" in World Rugby… Audio
Sports-chat with Glen Larmer
New Zealand hosts its last game of the FIFA World Cup tonight, when Sweden play Spain at Eden Park. Glen chats to Susie about how the tournament has played out so far. Also Rugby's NPC model is under… Audio