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Mother of Iranian footballer pleads for her to stay in Australia, saying 'they'll kill you'
The complexity of the situation was highlighted when one of the seven players granted asylum changed her mind on Wednesday and decided to return to Iran.
Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, will return to Iran
One of the seven members of the Iranian team granted protection visas has asked to be returned to Iran.
'Sometimes just miles off': Warriors coach Webster warns caution over NRL rumour mill
Australian media reports the Auckland club is in hot pursuit of Melbourne Storm wing Will Warbrick for next season.
Warriors not buying into hype after win over Roosters
The Warriors aren't buying into their own hype, even after opening their NRL season with a stunning upset win over the Roosters. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe
The White Ferns have won the third and final One Day International in Dunedin.
England introducing player auction to Twenty-Twenty competition
England is set to follow the Indian Premier League by introducing a player auction to its Twenty-Twenty franchise cricket competition. The Hundred - as the English league is known - will hold the… Audio
Further doubt cast over Iran's involvement in Fifa World Cup
Americas correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about further doubt being cast over Iran's involvement in the Fifa World Cup which is set to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico in just… Audio
FNRL in 'a mess', facing Friday deadline to save World Cup eligibility
A letter from the International Rugby League states the Fiji National Rugby League has failed to submit audit reports since 2023, putting its full membership status at risk.
Midday sports news
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Seven Iranian football team members granted asylum, Australian minister says
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed all but a few members of the delegation were individually offered refuge as they passed through Sydney Airport.
'Reflection of how much it means': Crusaders coach on 'push and shove' at training
The Crusaders say they must be better as they look to turn around a disappointing start to the Super Rugby season.
English teams struggle in Champions League
Atletico Madrid tore Tottenham Hotspur apart in a stunning first-half blitz, while Liverpool lost to Galatasaray.
Tall Ferns newcomers make international debut alongside USA’s biggest names
Global stars of USA women's basketball share a special milestone with a trio of New Zealanders in Puerto Rico.
After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
The head of Iran's football body is blaming Donald Trump for the defections.
Sports Chat for 11 March 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy. Audio
Sports Chat for 11 March 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy. Audio
Indian team receives multi-million dollar bonus for T20 World Cup win
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team has been awarded a bonus of almost NZ$24 million by the country's cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in…
India's Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at Black Caps batter in World Cup final
The International Cricket Council acted after the fast bowler hurled the ball at Black Caps batsman Daryl Mitchell.
Early Sports Chat for 11 March 2026
An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy. Audio
Otara to Las Vegas: Boxer follows family's footsteps
Kiwi-Samoan heavyweight Uila Mau'u has officially signed with Zuffa Boxing, where he joins fellow Samoan-Australian IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Jai Opetaia. Audio
