Stephen Hewson

England prop Joe Marler has added fuel to the fire ahead of the test against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Sunday morning, calling for the the haka to be dropped claiming the pre-match tradition is… Audio

Midday Sports news for 21 October 2024 Audio

Double Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first world title after winning the elimination race at the Track Cycling World Champs in Denmark. Audio

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine believes their "kiwi" approach to the T20 World Cup has helped them to the brink of qualification for the semi-finals. Audio

The All Whites are the overwhelming favourites to win their Football World Cup qualification match against Tahiti in Vanuatu this afternoon but say they won't change the way they play. Audio

The new Premier Hockey League will be a pathway to the Black Sticks, something experienced players believe has been missing from the domestic scene for the past 3 years. Audio

Former All Blacks Sevens star William Warbrick is one of eight debutants named in the Kiwis squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships. Audio

The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV title after falling to a 49-31 defeat to defending champions England in Canada. Audio

The Crusaders are saying gidday to a new player. Audio

The All Whites squad for their opening World Cup qualifier has been confirmed with two time A league winner Storm Roux back for the first time in over two years. Audio

Liam Lawson has a Formula One seat for the rest of the season and there's speculation he could find himself in Red Bull's top team if he performs. Audio

Damian McKenzie has paid the price for some patchy peformances in the All Blacks disappointing Rugby Championship. Audio

Outside back Will Jordan says the All Blacks are working hard on their propensity to fade late in test matches - pointing out it was a strength earlier this season. Audio

Lydia Ko's strong recent form has her to reset her goals and may well extend her career. Audio

The Black Caps are targeting a big first innings lead heading into day three of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Audio

The All Blacks hope having Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan on the field at the same time will give them an edge in this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies in Sydney. Audio

It's been a while between tests for the NZ men's cricketers. Audio

Midday Sport for 17 September 2024 Audio

The Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting believes having both Hannah King and Ruahei Demant on the field could give them an adantage in this weekend's one-off test against England at Twickenham. Audio

Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling rates their performance so far at the America's Cup at just five out of ten. Audio