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Following Australia's embarrassing innings defeat last week, players were asked to outline how they could individually improve their performance. The four players who were dumped, didn't complete the… Audio

Australian rugby league players are being offered a reduced ban if they dob in any teammates who've been involved in doping. Audio

Rodger Fox puts his case for government money to set up a national big band, along the lines of a tried and tested model. Audio

Aussie Rules players in New Zealand say hosting premiership matches in Wellington is the first step towards setting up a national team here. Audio

Lola Austin had her first piano lesson when she was just 5 years old, 74 years ago. Since that first lesson, she spent countless hours practising, and it paid off. As a classical pianist, she featured… Audio

Chief executive of the Rugby Players Association, Rob Nichol. Audio

A Wairarapa rugby club whose players were involved in an abusive run-in with match officials on Saturday will not be hosting matches at its grounds this weekend. Audio

Some local sports referees are hanging up their boots and whistles saying the abuse they are receiving from the sideline is getting out of control. Audio

Without the safety of grandstands and security personnel, local sports referees are crying foul at the poor treatment they're receiving from players and supporters. Audio

The Rugby Union says a player accused of a sexual assault while on tour in South Africa has clearly made some poor decisions. Audio

The head of the Rugby Union says the Baby Blacks player at the centre of a rape allegation had not been drinking excessively. Audio

Scotland Yard has been called in to investigate a violent outburst at the Queen's club tennis final in London. The Argentinian player, David Nalbandian, was kicked out of the competition for angrily… Audio

Parliamentary elections have also been held in Greece, where exit polls show the vote to be heavily split, with no party getting above 20% of the vote. Audio

The funeral for the former All Black player and coach, Sir Fred Allen, will be held at midday this Wednesday in a 700-seater hall at Auckland's Eden Park. Audio

Some rugby clubs are worried that falling payments to players in the provinces will turn talented youngsters off the sport. Audio

Provincial rugby players have been told to expect further pay cuts, as their unions continue to battle tough economic times. Audio

Provincial rugby players have had a large cut in pay this year but at least one player agent says it won't lead to a player exodus. Audio

Provincial Rugby Unions say cutting the pay of players is helping keep the game alive. Audio

The Rugby Players' Association says it's pushing for a way to avoid the Otago union going into liquidation, including a pay cut for the Otago team. Audio

The rugby legend, Sir Colin Meads, says players need to be paid less if provincial rugby unions are to stay in business. Audio

In these times when people are always looking for new gadgets, there are still some things that get better with age. Audio

Forty-nine-year-old Michael Hayman has reached a milestone he's been chasing since he was 16 years old. He's taken his 700th senior wicket 10 years after getting his 699th. Audio

Financial market players are sceptical about John Key's prediction that partially privatised assets will stay overwhelmingly in local hands. Audio

A third of the All Blacks team come from smaller provincial towns and these hometowns are as intent on celebrating their win as the larger centres. Audio

Our rugby reporter Barry Guy speaks with a French counterpart about the prospects of the upcoming final. Audio