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A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The Tall Blacks have qualified for next year's World Cup. The New Zealanders beat Jordan 100-72 in Auckland last night and then had their place confirmed at the World Cup a few hours later as the… Audio

All Blacks captain Sam Cane still has the full backing of coach Ian Foster. Cane was subbed after 66 minutes of Saturday's loss to Argentina with Foster saying they wanted a ball carrier at that stage… Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Red Bull's Max Verstappen went from 14th to first to take a dominant one-two win in the Belgian Grand Prix and accelerate his run towards a second Formula One title. Audio

A dominant second quarter has guided the Tall Blacks to an 80-65 win over Saudi Arabia in Dammam in their latest Asian World Cup qualifying game. The result keeps the New Zealanders top of their… Audio

The Tall Blacks remain top of their Asian World Cup qualifying group after beating Saudi Arabia 80-65 in Dammam. Shea Ili top scored with 14 points. The Tall Blacks play Jordan in Auckland on Monday. Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

All Blacks coach Ian Foster appears uncomfortable with former All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow's quest to play for the Wallabies in a groundbreaking move for rugby. Audio

Kane Williamson has returned from injury and will captain the Black Caps in next month's Chappell-Hadlee one-day series against Australia while fast bowler Trent Boult is also included, despite being… Audio

The return of pace bowler Matt Henry from injury is the only change to the Black Caps ODI squad for next month's Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia in Cairns. Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Sports news for 15 August 2022 Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

PGA Tour players - including superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - met this week to discuss the issues being created by the new Saudi-backed league. Audio

Rafael Nadal's first match since pulling out of the Wimbledon semi-finals because of injury ended in defeat at the Cincinnati Open, in a blow to the Spaniard's US Open hopes. Audio

A brief update from the RNZ sports team for 19 August 2022 Audio