Stephen Hewson
Extra Time for 20 September 2019
In Extra Time this week - after much cogitation and reading of crystal balls the Rugby World Cup is about to kick off. We're in Tokyo to preview the All Blacks tournament opener against South Africa… Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 September 2019
The former Kiwis rugby league coach Frank Endacott will take the reins of Tonga in the upcoming tests against Great Britain and Australia. Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 September 2019
The All Blacks have had their first training run after arriving in Japan for the World Cup which kicks off next week. Audio
Extra Time for 6 September 2019
Listen in to Extra Time this week as we ask whether there's any point in the All Blacks versus Tonga test? It's the All Blacks last match before getting on the plane on Monday morning and heading to… Audio
Tonga rugby test debutant Zane Kapeli embraces heritage
Tongan loose forward Zane Kapeli is about to play the biggest rugby match of his life but it's not the opportunity to take on the All Blacks that Kapeli will be forever thankful to the Ikale Tahi for… Audio
Sports gets a shake-up to draw more young players
While the Silver Ferns and Black Caps are being feted for their recent world cup efforts, the falling numbers of young people playing sport is prompting a shake up in approach by leading New Zealand… Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 August 2019
The former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains believes the dual playmaker role of Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett won't be continued by the All Blacks at the World Cup in Japan. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 August 2019
The All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty will make his long awaited return to rugby this weekend. Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 August 2019
Danny Hay has become the second former New Zealand football captain to be appointed coach of the All Whites replacing Fritz Schmid of Switzerland who left the role abruptly in June. Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 August 2019
The Black Caps coach Gary Stead says the side needs to have greater clarity with both its batting and bowling plans if they're to bounce back in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka starting this… Audio
Sports News for 21 August 2019
World champion netball coach Noeline Taurua's decision to extend her contract with the Silver Ferns for only 5 months, and to step away from the Sunshine Coast Lightning completely hasn't been an easy… Audio
NZ prepares for heat and humidity during Tokyo 2020
Coping with the heat and humidity is dominating New Zealand's planning just under a year out from the Tokyo Olympics. A range of test events are being held in the Japanese capital to check… Audio
Tennis legend Serena Williams heading back to Auckland
She wasn't particularly complimentary about Auckland the last time she was here, but it hasn't stopped tennis legend Serena Williams from signing up for January's ASB Tennis Classic.
The 23-time… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 August 2019
One of the biggest names in tennis Serena Williams will play in January's ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland. Audio
Wallabies one win away from Bledisloe
The Wallabies have one hand on the Bledisloe Cup ... so what can we expect from the All Blacks on Saturday night? RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson joins us to discuss Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 August 2019
The nature of the Galle wicket is unlikely to change at all on day three of the first test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka with spin to continue dominating. Audio
Sports News for 15 August 2019
Veteran players Ben Smith and Owen Franks are among the All Blacks to pay the price for the side's shock Bledisloe Cup loss to Australia in Perth last week. Audio
Sports News for 15 August 2019
There are five changes to the All Blacks starting lineup in the wake of their suprise loss to Australia, as coach Steve Hansen tries to avoid the Bledisloe Cup heading back across the Tasman for the… Audio
Sports News for 15 August 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made wholesale changes as he tries to save the Bledisloe Cup, in the wake of the side's surprise loss to Australia in Perth last weekend. Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 August 2019
The All Blacks lock Scott Barrett will only miss this weekend's second Bledisloe Cup test and be available for the one-off match against Tonga and the start of the World Cup. Audio