Rugby
Mark Reason - NZ Rugby is out of control
Sports columnist Mark Reason has written an opinion piece slating NZ Rugby over their failure to look after the welfare of some of their players - he shares his concerns with Jesse. Audio
Cocksedge shines in Canterbury win
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge proved unstoppable in guiding three-time Farah Palmer Cup defending champions Canterbury to a business-like 54-12 win over Wellington in Christchurch.
Shield shift on the cards again
The Ranfurly Shield has had three different homes in the last three weeks - Christchurch, New Plymouth and Dunedin - and there is a good chance it will be heading to Napier on Sunday.
The Panel discusses the exclusion of a Pasifika team in 2021
Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell talks to The Panel about the exclusion of a Pasifika rugby team in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021. Audio
Disappointment Super Rugby 2021 won't include Pasifika team
There's disappointement among the rugby community that next year's Super Rugby competition won't include a Pasifika rugby franchise.
New Zealand Rugby confirmed last night the 2021 competition would… Audio
Super Rugby Aotearoa back for 2021
New Zealand will reprise the domestic Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021, with no Australian or Pacific islands teams involved.
Bookmarks: Alice Soper
Rugby commentator and Wellington Pride player Alice Soper talks about some of her favourite things. Audio
Wallaby forward keen to play at home in Wellington
Wellington-born Wallabies forward Jordan Uelese can't wait to make his 'Cake Tin' debut.
Rugby coach wasn't allowed to watch Shield challenge
The Hawke's Bay rugby coach Mark Ozich didn't dare look at his phone last Sunday, but he knew a Ranfurly Shield game was brewing.
South Africa votes to leave Super Rugby
South Africa has voted to pull its four major franchises from Super Rugby and explore expanding their presence in Europe.
Black Fern credits focus on mental health for improving her game
A tough year has made world champion Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge even stronger.
Fight deepens over Rugby Championship plans
The trans-Tasman row over the Rugby Championship is escalating and it is still not confirmed if the All Blacks will play the tournament. Audio
Rugby Champs schedule puts All Blacks in isolation on Christmas
The All Blacks rugby team will have to spend Christmas Day in quarantine, after SANZAAR and Rugby Australia finalised the match schedule and venues for the Rugby Championship.
The 12-match, six-week… Audio
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away
The new Australian $1 coin is stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise… Audio
Political football
The government got blamed for dropping the ball on Rugby Championship hosting last week by insisting on strict quarantine. This week it moved to make sure Bledisloe Cup games happen here, prompting… Audio
Political football
The government got blamed for dropping the ball on Rugby Championship hosting last week by insisting on strict quarantine. This week it moved to make sure Bledisloe Cup games happen here, prompting…
AudioPatrick Skene: Pacific and Maori influences on the NRL
When New Zealand rugby league legend Olsen Filipaina- aka "The Big O" or "The Galloping Garbo" on account of his day job- plied his trade in Australia's National Rugby League he was a trailblazer as a… Video, Audio
Rule change paves way for Bledisloe Cup kick off
The government says it will allow the Wallabies to train together while in managed isolation, after complaints from the Australian coach. The Wallabies are due to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in New… Audio
Former All Black will retire on his own terms
Former All Black Adam Thomson is grateful he will be able to choose when his rugby career is over because knows others haven't been so lucky.
