Jonty Dine
Dave Rennie named as All Blacks coach
The All Blacks have a new head coach. After weeks of guessing games, Dave Rennie has landed the most prestigious and scrutinised job in the country. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Warriors on the hunt for replacement co-captain
The Warriors will bide their time as they search for a suitable replacement to their co-captain. The side recently granted a release for Mitch Barnett to leave the club at the end of the season on… Audio
Thrilling weekend of Super Rugby
After another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Australia leading the pack after two rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
After two rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the Aussies are leading the pack. The Brumbies and Waratahs are setting the pace with New Zealand-based sides occupying spots three to eight on the table and… Audio
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe bowing out of international rugby
The greatest of all time is hanging up her black jersey. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, who came out of retirement for last years World Cup, has again announced she is bowing out of the international… Audio
Moana Pasifika calls for more investment from World Rugby
Moana Pasifika wants to see more investment in the team from World Rugby. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports. Audio
Tonga loses out on Super Rugby host due to lack of funding
The Pacific Islands will once again be without Super Rugby in 2026. Tonga was set to host Moana Pasifika against the Chiefs on 11 April but is now searching for an alternative venue due to a lack of… Audio
Irish rugby star's debut overshadowed by racist response
An Irish rugby star had his international debut overshadowed by an ugly racist response online. Edwin Edogbo was born and raised in Ireland, but due to his Nigerian heritage, has not been welcomed by… Audio
Drive by shooting of former rugby league star part of gang war
The drive by shooting which hospitalised a former New Zealand rugby league star may have been retaliation as part of a reported gang war. Matt Utai was shot multiple times outside his home in Western… Audio
Former rugby league star shot in drive-by
A former Kiwi rugby league star is fighting for his life after being shot in a drive-by. NRL premiership winner Matt Utai is believed to have been gunned down on a street in West Sydney. Sports… Audio
Midday sports update for Monday 16 February
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Moana Pasifika won't let standards slip without Savea
An Ardie Savea-less Moana Pasifika will be looking to build on their stunning 2025 season as Super Rugby kicks off this weekend. Star signing and former All Black Ngani Laumape says while he leaves a… Audio
Hamilton to host Māori vs Indigenous All Stars rugby
Hamilton will play host to the Māori vs Indigenous All Stars rugby league match this Sunday, and for World Cup winner Kennedy Cherrington, the Māori jersey represents the pinnacle of the game. Sports… Audio
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn fractures leg in brutal crash
The Olympics have come to a devastating end for one of snow sports greatest. Downhill skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a brutal crash and a fractured leg in Cortina, dashing her dream of a second Olympic… Audio
Ukrainian rugby coach learning from NZ's best
While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, one man is ensuring that rugby stays alive in Ukraine, and young players have a possible path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine's… Audio
Culture of alleged sexism, bullying drove kiwi boxer to quit
An alleged culture of sexism, favouritism and bullying is what drove one of the top kiwi boxers to hang up her gloves. The Sport Integrity Commission has been investigating Boxing NZ and its head… Audio
New laws to take affect for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
Several new laws will take affect in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, including reducing the influence of the much-maligned TMO. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday sports chat
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Latest sports news for Thursday 29 January
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Midday sports update for 27 January 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio