Rugby
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The new national rugby competition for weight-restricted under 85kg players and a look at combat sport with what is happening in UFC and heavyweight boxing. Audio
Sport: NZ Rugby to appoint Pasifika Engagement Manager
New Zealand Rugby is appointing a Pasifika Engagement Manager, who will be tasked with giving the country's Pacific Island community more of a voice in how the sport is run. Audio
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it. Audio
Global rugby's big problem - the world's too big
South Africa's desire to leave the Southern Hemisphere competition reflects the problem with global rugby - the world is too big, and there's too much money in it.
AudioNew All Blacks coach keen on Cruden
Aaron Cruden may still have a role to play for the All Blacks this year before the Chiefs first five swaps Super Rugby for Japan's Top League, says All Blacks coach Ian Foster.
Calling Home: Victoria Hoult in Porto Alegre
Victoria Hoult has been living and teaching in Porto Alegre for the past two and a half years. She and partner Ben have immersed themselves in the local community and culture and both love the… Audio
Sport: Flying Fijians appoint new coach
New Zealander Vern Cotter has been appointed the new head coach of the Fiji national rugby side on a three-year deal. Audio
Super Rugby kicks off in January summer heat
The baking January sun tends to lend itself more to cricket than rugby, but Super Rugby is already gearing up for kick-off. Video, Audio
Nights Sport
Dana Johannsen is tonight's sportscaster. It's been a big few weeks in Tennis - and we're looking forward to a couple more... Audio
All Blacks coach gets what he wants
Ian Foster unveiled three-quarters of his coaching team at the Manukau Rovers rugby club in South Auckland on Thursday morning.
Howley banned for betting on rugby games
Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been banned from involvement in the game for 18 months, with nine months suspended, after breaching betting rules.
Sir Peter Snell: NZ's Sportsperson of the 20th Century
Veteran sports commentator Keith Quinn joins the show to offer his thoughts on the once-in-a-lifetime New Zealand athlete Sir Peter Snell, who died yesterday at his home in Dallas, Texas at the age of… Audio
An expert's guide to burn injury recovery
Dr. Steven Wolf is the current president of the American Burn Association and has extensive experience with severe burn victims. He offers some insight into the recovery process for those burn victims… Audio
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
Is the new All Blacks coach, Ian Foster, the best person for the job? Audio
Robertson says he did everything he could to be All Blacks coach
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson says he did everything he could to become the new All Blacks coach.
Ardie Savea named rugby player of the year
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has been named the New Zealand rugby player of the year, at the annual Rugby Awards.
Sport: Fiji readies for semi-professional Rugby League
Preparations for Fiji's first semi-professional rugby league team are well underway, with a 45-man squad turning up for pre-season training and a final squad of 30 players to be selected after the… Audio
Foster faces challenges Hansen never had
New All Blacks coach Ian Foster will face a string of challenges his predecessor Steve Hansen did not when he takes the reins of the most successful national team in rugby's professional era next…
The Pride and Passion of Rugby Coach Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 20 years, leading Wales to three Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams and two World Cup semi-finals, Born in Hamilton, Gatland made… Audio
Canterbury Crusaders keep name, but with new koru logo
Same name, new logo - that's the decision from the Crusaders following their lengthy review into the team's branding after the March 15 terror attacks.
The former rugby union boss Steve Tew even came… Video, Audio