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Foursome: Belgium, France, Croatia & England
In today's bumper episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the weekend's four quarter-finals, including French fruition, English ecstasy and the end of an unlikely Russian run. They're… Audio
Eight teams prepare for FIFA quarter-final
The hopes and dreams of just eight nations remain alive in the Football World Cup, and by the end of the weekend, that will be down to four. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins John Campbell. Video, Audio
Dare to Dream: A World Cup Quarter-Final Preview
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle weigh up the chances of the eight remaining teams and look ahead to this weekend's quarter final matchups. They're joined by the Yellow Fever's… Audio
Edinson Cavani remains in doubt for Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final
Edinson Cavani trained lightly today, but he remains in doubt for Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final with France.
France revisits 1959 conviction of Tahiti's Pouvanaa
France's court of revision has reconsidered the 1959 conviction of the late French Polynesian politician, Pouvanaa a Oopa.
Helicopter, hostage, assault rifles: French gangster's prison break
Notorious gangster Redoine Faid is on the run after escaping by helicopter from a prison near Paris with the help of three heavily-armed men with assault rifles.
A New World Order: Mbappé, Cavani & Croatia
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by France Football correspondent and musician Philippe Auclair to talk penalty drama, Spain going for a shockingly early siesta, and… Audio
Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake
France have qualified for the Wolrd Cup quater final after a 4-3 defeat over Argentina where it was Kylian Mbappe, and not Lionel Messi, who made the difference on Saturday.
Expat Jennifer Flay making art world waves at FIAC in Paris
As General Director of leading international art fair FIAC in Paris since 2010, Jennifer Flay is a New Zealander playing an important role in the contemporary art world. Jennifer left New Zealand for… Audio
McKenzie masterclass sets up All Blacks win
An attacking masterclass from Damian McKenzie has carried the All Blacks to a 49-14 third Test win over France and a clean sweep of the series.
World Cup wallop: Croatia thump woeful Argentina
Croatia eased into the World Cup knockout stage after handing woeful Argentina a 3-0 drubbing in their Group D match.
France getting no respect from NZ rugby
A perceived lack of respect from the New Zealand rugby fraternity will fuel France in the final Test of their difficult tour.
All Blacks experiment; is D-Mac the real deal?
Live wire Damian McKenzie faces his first real test as an All Blacks first-five this weekend, but is he a contender, or pretender, for Beauden Barrett's throne?
Bastareaud left out of French team
France captain Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of the side for the third test against the All Blacks with Wesley Fofana joining Remi Lamerat in a new midfield combination.
Deal signed to extend social welfare in French Polynesia
France and French Polynesia have signed a deal under which Paris will extend some social welfare payments to the territory.
Jordie Barrett feared for his brother
Beauden Barrett's "scary" plunge against France has left his All Blacks brother pleading for players to reduce the inherent danger in mid-air collisions.
All Blacks coach wants card system changed
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has suggested World Rugby should consider the introduction of a disciplinary report system like rugby league's rather than issuing red cards after his side beat a 14-man…
Hansen concedes red card mars All Blacks win
The All Blacks have beaten France 26-13 in a second test defined by the contentious early dismissal of visiting fullback Benjamin Fall.
Paris builds Eiffel Tower anti-terror fence
Paris is to unveil a newly built perimeter defences around the Eiffel Tower to protect against terror threats.
Bad blood: France eye revenge in second test
Analysis - The All Blacks are all set to take on France in the second test in Wellington and it could be a fiery affair in the capital, Joe Porter writes.