Joe Porter
Midday Sports News for 9 October 2024
Batsman Kane Williamson won't be on the plane with the rest of the Black Caps squad heading to India on Friday as he continues treatment on a groin strain. Audio
Sports News for 9 October 2024
All-rounder Amelia Kerr insists the White Ferns confidence hasn't taken a hit following their 60 run defeat to Australia and she believes they are still capable of making the semi-finals at the T20… Audio
Sports News for 9 October 2024
The White Ferns suffered a batting collapse as they fell to a 60 run defeat to Australia in their second match of the women's T20 Cricket World Cup in the UAE. Audio
Sports News for 8 October 2024
Hall of fame golfer Lydia Ko is set to be joined by another New Zealand on next year's LPGA tour. Audio
Sports News for 8 October 2024
New Zealand will have a second player on the LPGA golf tour next year. Audio
Sports News for 8 October 2024
England have made it two wins from two games at the women's T20 cricket World Cup with a 7 wicket victory over South Africa in the UAE. Audio
Black Ferns look to bounce back against England
The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup and this they get a chance to prove it against England on Monday morning. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe… Audio
Sports News for 4 October 2024
New Zealand Rugby is seeking clarity from the sport's governing body following France's decision to go against World Rugby rules and exclude some frontline players from next year's test series against… Audio
Sports News for 4 October 2024
New Zealand Rugby has asked World Rugby for more information following France's decision to exclude some frontline players from next year's test series against the All Blacks. Audio
Sports News for 4 October 2024
New Zealand Rugby is seeking more information from global governing body World Rugby following France's decision to exclude some national squad players from next year's test series against the All… Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
Joe looks at the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup win and to the tough tests ahead. Audio
Robertson signals changes to All Blacks squad for upcoming tour
Coach Scott Robertson says there will be some changes to the All Blacks squad for the end of year tour. The All Blacks beat the Wallabies 33-13 in Wellington on Saturday night to end their home season… Audio
Hopes All Blacks can break Wellington winless streak
The All Blacks play their last home test of the year this weekend and after a less than convincing start to new coach Scott Robertson's reign, fans will be hoping the hosts produce a commanding win… Audio
McKenzie out of first 5 for this weekends Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson insists Damian McKenzie isn't in the bad books despite dropping the first-five for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies in Wellington. Robertson… Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 September 2024
The All Blacks hope having Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan on the field at the same time will give them an edge in this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Sydney. Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
Joe talks about the All Blacks test loss to the Springboks and looks ahead to the second test, and how New Zealand athletes are faring at the Paralympics and at on the tennis court at the US Open. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 August 2024
Top seed Jannik Sinner has battled back to avoid a first round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald at the US Openin New York. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 August 2024
The All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the team have adjusted "seamlessly" to the loss of attack coach Leon MacDonald as they prepare to take on the Springboks at their Ellis Park cauldron. Audio
All Blacks Eden Park record intact after defeating Argentina
The All Blacks' Eden Park record remains intact after they crushed Argentina 42-10 on Saturday night in Auckland to bounce back from the shock loss in Wellington. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke… Audio