Barry Guy

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

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

The All Blacks team for their first match of the Rugby World Cup in Japan is named this afternoon. Audio

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

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

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

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has moved to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of their Rugby World Cup rivals. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has credited his batters for laying the foundation for their second Test win over Sri Lanka. Audio

The New Zealand Olympic team chef de mission Rob Waddell expects tinkering of competition schedules to go on for some time as officials attempt to overcome the expected heat issues at next year's… Audio

World champion netball coach Noeline Taurua's decision to extend her contract with the Silver Ferns for only 5 months, and to step away from the Sunshine Coast Lightning completely hasn't been an easy… Audio

It's official, Wales are now the top ranked men's team in World Rugby. Audio

Scott Dixon remains in contention to retain his Indycars title. Audio

As one of the few Wallabies who knows what it's like to win at Eden Park, former captain Andrew Slack wants coach Michael Cheika and his selectors to resist making changes for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup… Audio

All Blacks coach Steven Hansen has dumped some of his biggest name players for the Bledisloe Cup decider against Australia on Saturday. He's acted decisively in the wake of the team's 26 to 47 loss to… Audio

There's no World Cup hangover for the Black Caps as they head into the first cricket test against Sri Lanka starting in Galle this afternoon. Audio