Football
A New World Order: Mbappé, Cavani & Croatia
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by France Football correspondent and musician Philippe Auclair to talk penalty drama, Spain going for a shockingly early siesta, and… Audio
FIFA World Cup Update: Coen Lammers
Radio New Zealand's correspondent in Russia for the FIFA World Cup Coen Lammers talks to Wallace about the upsets and surprises of the 2018 tournament. Two sudden death matches are playing on Sunday… Audio
NZF: Martin not pushed
New Zealand Football president Deryck Shaw says the board played no role in the shock resignation of chief executive Andy Martin.
Auf Wiedersehen: Farewell and fair play
In today's episode of Squeaky Bum Time, RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh to talk German despair, English cynicism… Audio
Football World Cup tense as England, Belgium kick off
Right now it's half time of the England Belgium game insert something about score here. Both teams are already safely through to the final 16 - the outcome on Friday will just decide who they'll play… Audio
Rising water in Thai cave stops divers searching for missing boys
Rising water levels have interrupted efforts to find 12 teenagers and their football coach trapped in a cave in northern Thailand.
Germany crash out of World Cup
Champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after suffering a stunning 2-0 defeat by a tenacious South Korea on Wednesday that eliminated them in the opening round for the first time in 80 years.
Brazil cruise into World Cup second round
Goals by Paulinho and Thiago Silva steered a much-improved Brazil to a 2-0 victory over a battling but ultimately outclassed Serbia and into a World Cup second-round meeting with Mexico.
Escape to victory: Argentina advances & England's chances
In the latest episode of RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by business editor and tragic England fan Gyles Beckford, and the BBC's South… Audio
Argentina sneak into last 16 of World Cup
A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D and sent the twice champions through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Michael McGlinchey heads back to Central Coast
Central Coast have signed former A-League championship winner Michael McGlinchey for the next two A-League seasons.
World Cup VAR not working says Iran coach
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has reacted angrily after a 1-1 draw with Portugal doomed his team to elimination from the World Cup, saying they had deserved to win.
Spain snatch 2-2 draw with Morocco to top group
Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco which gave them top spot in their group.
Football World Cup: Poland fighting for survival
England beat Panama 6-1, securing themselves a spot in the final sixteen at the FIFA World Cup. Joining us now is Coen Lammers to discuss the game and the current one between Poland and Colombia. Audio
Don’t Cry for Me: Argentina, Australia & weekend preview
In this episode Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh and RNZ Mediawatch presenter Colin Peacock to wrap up the latest World Cup drama, including a… Audio
World Cup wallop: Croatia thump woeful Argentina
Croatia eased into the World Cup knockout stage after handing woeful Argentina a 3-0 drubbing in their Group D match.
Southgate dislocates shoulder
The England football manager Gareth Southgate says he'll have to tone down his goal celebrations after dislocating his shoulder while having a run during a day off at the World Cup.
NZPFA says Football Ferns investigation should have started earlier
The head of the New Zealand Professional Footballers Association Harry Ngata is surprised New Zealand Football didn't start their investigation earlier.
Uruguay into quarter-finals, Spain and Portugal get close
A scrappy second half goal by Diego Costa broke a Persian stonewall and lifted Spain to a 1-0 football World Cup win over Iran in their group B game in Kazan.
Russia continue perfect start at World Cup
World Cup hosts Russia virtually booked their place in the second round with a 3-1 win over Egypt that moved them to top of Group A with six points from two games.
