Jonty Dine
Midday Sports News for 27 August 2024
The All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the team have adjusted "seamlessly" to the loss of attack coach Leon MacDonald as they prepare to take on the Springboks at their Ellis Park cauldron. Audio
Warriors to face Bulldogs at Mount Smart
Mount Smart has been renamed for tonight's Warriors match as the club gets set to farewell the Prince of Penrose. The side meet the Bulldogs tonight at 'Shaun Johnson Stadium,' closing the final… Audio
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pledges playing future to Samoa
Warriors superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has pledged his international playing future to the country, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Sport: Lydia Ko chases glory at the home of golf
Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald quitting and head coach Scott Robertson saying his departure is due to things not quite clicking between the former… Audio
Rugby: Assistant coach Leon MacDonald resigns
Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about just days before the All Blacks side departs for South Africa, assistant coach Leon MacDonald resigned, in what is being described as a "mutual decision over… Audio
New Zealand Cycle Classic ending due to financial issues
One of the country's most prestigious cycle races is ending after 36 years. The New Zealand Cycle Classic is putting the brakes on the revered race due to financial issues, Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa… Audio
Spygate: Canadian players take aim at former coach
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the fallout from spy-gate continuing with Candian players taking aim at their former coach, the drone drama unfolded ahead of the opening match of… Audio
Sport: Ali Riley struggling to overcome nerve injury
Football Ferns Captain Ali Riley's career may well be over as she struggles to overcome a nerve injuy, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Israel Adesanya returns to octagon this Sunday
Could UFC 305 be the last dance for the Stylebender? Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon this Sunday to try and regain his middleweight crown in against South African Dricus Du plessis, sports… Audio
Former All Black Sam Cane is back
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about Sam Cane named today to be on the bench in the side to play Argentina in Auckland on Saturday and more Black Caps turning down contracts. Audio
All Blacks name side for return test against Argentina
The All Blacks have named their side for their crucial return test against Argentina in Auckland. Coach Scott Robertson has opted for four changes from the side which was beaten by the Pumas in the… Audio
Sport: Pumas looking to break All Blacks streak
The job is only half done for Argentina. Having shocked the All Blacks in the first test in Wellington 38-30, the Pumas are looking to pounce on thier wounded opposition and break the greatest streak… Audio
Wellington Phoenix sign 16 year old
The Wellington Phoenix have signed a young, dual sporting superstar.16 year old Luke Brooke-Smith from Hamilton has put pen to paper, locking him in at the Capital for three years, sports reporter… Audio
All Blacks return test at Eden Park this weekend
The All Blacks are looking to put their shock loss to the Pumas behind them as quickly as possible, as they seek the comfort of Eden Park in the return test this weekend. New Zealand return to the old… Audio
Olympics: Kiwi canoe pair show dismal display in men's 500m
It will go down as one of the most embarassing moments in New Zealand Olympic history. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the kiwi pair Max Brown and Grant Clancy etching themsleves… Audio
Coach keeps job despite Crusaders failing to reach Super Rugby playoffs
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Crusaders coach Rob Penney keeping his job depsite the Crusaders failing to reach the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time since 2015 and… Audio
Sport: New Zealand wins first medal at Olympic Games
Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Black Ferns Sevens being the first Kiwis on the podium in Paris after winning their final 19-12 over Canada, the OlyWhites heading home and both… Audio
All Blacks knocked out of Olympics
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about New Zealand being knocked out of Paris after going down in their quaterfinal to South Africa. Audio
All Blacks Sevens in the quarter finals
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the All Black Sevens cruising into the quarter finals with wins over Japan and South Africa in Paris as well as some Olympic facts. Audio
Canadian team drone flying dubbed 'Spy-Gate'
Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about New Zealand being the centre of a major international controversy after the Canadian team was caught flying a drone over the Football Ferns training. Audio