Bridget Tunnicliffe
French rugby player appealing ban for biting opposition
Two French players are appealing bans that would rule them out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup, and one of them is for biting another player. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
…Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coach
The netball world has been left in shock, after Netball New Zealand announced it was standing down Silver Ferns coach. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Sports News for Wednesday 10 September 2025
Midday Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
England cricket coach batting away criticism of team
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum is trying to bat away recent criticism of his team. The former New Zealand Captain says "misconceptions" over his side's style of play are "disrespectful"… Audio
Alcaraz wins US Open ending reign of Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz has ended the reign of Jannik Sinner to claim the US Open title. The victory also saw him leapfrog his opponent at the top of the world tennis rankings. Sports reporter Bridget… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 September 2025
The Pulse have signed former Silver Fern captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio for next year's ANZ Premiership. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 September 2025
Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney is set to compete on the international stage for the first time in a year after being selected for this month's World Championships in Tokyo. Audio
Warriors forward handed three month ban for dangerous tackle
Despite making their way back into the win column the Warriors have one less thing to be happy about. Warriors forward Jackson Ford has been handed a three match ban after he was sighted for a… Audio
Silver Ferns shooter Nweke given exemption to play
It is the news netball fans have been waiting for, star shooter Grace Nweke has been given an exemption to play for the Silver Ferns, despite playing in Australia. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 August 2025
The Tall Blacks have overcome a physical test to beat the Philippines 94-86 at basketball's Asia Cup in Jeddah. Audio
Tactix shock defending champion Mystics to claim title
The Tactix shocked the defending champion Mystics on Sunday night to win their first ANZ Premiership netball title. Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mystics take on Tactix in ANZ Premiership final
Netball's domestic showpiece this weekend comes at a time of uncertainty for the top level of the sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grand Final preview and a look at the future of netball
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has reported on four Netball World Cups and two Commonwealth Games. She previews the Grand Final and looks at some changes to the sport here and overseas. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 July 2025
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt believes a training regime that includes being set up to fail will benefit him at the World Championships in Singapore next week. Audio