Sport
'Durable' defender Francis de Vries first to bring up 50 for Auckland FC
Auckland FC marks a milestone in the A-League this week and defender Francis de Vries epitomises the club's journey.
NZ Sport History with Black Ferns Sevens' Shiray Kaka!
Time for sporting history, our chance to look back at some of the big moments in sport and celebrate some of the New Zealanders who have changed the game. Shiray Kaka is a Black Ferns Sevens superstar… Audio
Former sports minister elected Fiji rugby league chair
Rajesh Singh, who has been a longtime Fiji National Rugby League board member, was elected as interim chairman last week.
How do you become a champion tree climber?
The Rural Games over the weekend saw fencing competitions, the NZ gumboot throwing championship, and our very own International Champ of tree climbing Steph Dryfhout. Last year Steph had a golden run… Audio
Clark Laidlaw extends time as Hurricanes head coach
The head coach has re-signed with the franchise to the end of the next Super Rugby season.
Midday Sports News for 19 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Table-topping Hurricanes face first New Zealand derby
The Hurricanes top the Super Rugby standings but the real tests of their title credentials are yet to come.
Liverpool march into Champions League quarter-finals
Liverpool put their indifferent form behind them and marched into the Champions League quarter-finals, beating Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield.
Venezuela celebrates first World Baseball Classic title with national holiday
Venezuela declared a national holiday following its first World Baseball Classic title.
McIlroy eyes Masters defence with healthy body, hungry mind and a good wine list
Rory McIlroy will return to Augusta National next month, still relishing every moment of a title that took him over a decade to win.
Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football
The controversy over its final will come as a major blow to the continent's hopes of elevating the status of its flagship competition.
Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids
What began as a small initiative has gathered momentum.
Iranian women's football team arrive home after some withdrew asylum claim
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member after they sought asylum fearing persecution, but five then changed their minds.
'Nice to have a little break': Warriors hooker relishes early respite
Understudy Sam Healey has carved out a permanent place so far in the team's 2026 rotation.
Takapuna Golf Course pitches 12-hole plan
The golf course at AF Thomas Park will lose some of its 18 holes to wetlands, but there is a new plan to squeeze 12 holes into the remaining space. Audio
Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids
"Sport has become an expense that is increasingly difficult for many New Zealand families to justify," according to one rugby club. Audio
Tall Ferns Basketball World Cup dream is over
The Tall Ferns' Basketball World Cup dream is over. A loss to Puerto Rico this afternoon sent the hosts to September's world cup and means the New Zealanders will be waiting four more years to get… Audio
Argentina launch bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina is launching a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time in 2035.
Decision on future of T20 cricket still a way off
The long-anticipated decision on the future of Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand still appears to be a way off. Speculation had been mounting that Monday was "D-Day" for New Zealand Cricket. The board… Audio
South Island rugby club enticing players by scrapping fees
Nelson Rugby football club is scrapping registration fees for under 18's in a bid to entice more young players into the game. Subs are normally $100 for the young players adding up to $8000 a year… Audio
