Barry Guy
Midday Sports News for 2 October 2019
New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker has been forced to withdraw from this month's heavyweight bout against Dereck Chisora in London. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 September 2019
Tonga's National Rugby League is launching legal action against its government, after its international registration was cancelled. Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 September 2019
A new coaching set-up has been unveiled for the world champion Black Ferns Sevens team. Audio
Sports News for 24 September 2019
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau is in line to turn out for the Tongan rugby league team in its upcoming internationals against Great Britain and Australia. Audio
Sports News for 23 September 2019
Their first up win over South Africa means the All Blacks can be a little more relaxed about their selections for their next couple of games. Audio
Sports News for 23 September 2019
England's World Cup campaign got off to a spluttering but winning start as they fought their way past Tonga 35-3. Audio
Sports News for 23 September 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has welcomed World Rugby's decision to modify the head injury assesment process after flanker Sam Cane was unrightly ruled out of playing the second half of the… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 September 2019
He appears to have named his best possible side for the World Cup opener , but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says they don't have a first-choice XV. Audio
Sports News for 20 September 2019
Just a few months ago winger Rieko Ioane was one of the first names written on an All Blacks teamsheet, now he has to hope he gets an opportunity to play at the World Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 September 2019
The All Blacks team for their first match of the Rugby World Cup in Japan is named this afternoon. Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 September 2019
The All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says the level of respect on and off the field between them and South Africa makes for a special opening match at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 August 2019
The injured All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick says he'll use small goals to get him through the early stages of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 30 August 2019
All Black Liam Squire has revealed he turned down the chance to be selected for the World Cup for the sake of his own mental health, saying he didn't feel "physically or mentally" ready for the… Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has moved to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of their Rugby World Cup rivals. Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2019
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has expressed his sympathy for long-time team-mate Owen Franks, following his surprise omission from the Rugby World Cup squad. Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he'll happily call on Liam Squire if needed - despite not picking him to go to the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 28 August 2019
Has he or hasn't he.... a phone call by Liam Squire to Steve Hansen has been the most talked about player-coach discussion in rugby circles over the past week. Audio
Sports News for 28 August 2019
The All Blacks 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup will be named at midday today in Auckland, and flanker Liam Squire is providing the biggest talking point. Audio
Sports News for 28 August 2019
The All Blacks 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup will be named at midday today in Auckland, and flanker Liam Squire is providing the biggest talking point. Audio
Sports News for 27 August 2019
The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has credited his batters for laying the foundation for their second Test win over Sri Lanka. Audio