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Springboks still stung by Japan defeat, a decade on
Several Springboks lining up against Japan at Wembley Stadium carry vivid memories of the 2015 'Miracle of Brighton' boilover.
Richie McCaw on the state of rugby today
Watch: The former All Black captain talked to Jamie Wall about player brand image, what frustrates him about rugby now, and how they'll go this weekend.
Sam Mennenga lifts Breakers to hammer Hawks
The Breakers have breathed life into their stuttering NBL campaign, crushing the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points in Wollongong.
New Pacific football league launched in NZ
Members of the Pacific football family gathered at Eden Park in Auckland this week to launch a new competition touted as a game changer for the region. Audio
All Blacks v Ireland: What you need to know
Team lists, news and key stats about Sunday morning's test match in Chicago. Video
International stars and everyday people pay tribute to cricketer Ben Austin
Black Cap among world cricket figures to offer condolences to family of teenager who died after cricket accident.
Blair Tickner limps out of Black Caps training
The New Zealand pace bowler copped a blow at training on the eve of the final ODI against England in Wellington.
Kiwis facing redemption as Pacific Champs return to Auckland
The Kiwis are chasing redemption, and the Kiwi Ferns want to get one over the best in the world, when rugby league's Pacific Championships return to Auckland. After a week off, the Kiwis face a Tongan… Audio
Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with marshals
Mexican motorsport officials are at odds with New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson, after he was involved in a near-miss incident with two marshals who were running on the track to collect debris… Audio
'Dawn of a new era': Oceania prepares for football 'revolution'
The OFC Pro League, officially launched this week and scheduled to kick off in January, "is about building careers, communities and dreams", the Oceania Football Confederation boss says.
Midday Sports News for 31 October 2025
The All Blacks are bracing for a hostile crowd in Sunday morning's clash against Ireland in Chicago as they seek to bury the ghosts of their historic defeat at the same ground in 2016. Audio
‘The players picked themselves’: Scott Robertson keeps the faith
Four changes but no real surprises is the best way to describe Scott Robertson's selections for this Sunday morning's test against Ireland
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Grant Smithies brings a selection of music he's been listening to. Audio
Yes, cricket is a contact sport - but we need to do more
Early on Thursday, a 17-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier
Kiwis and Ferns double-header: What you need to know
Round three of the Pacific Championships comes to Auckland with the Kiwi Ferns kicking things off against Australia before the Kiwis take on Tonga XIII.
Officials blame Lawson after alarming near-miss on track
Motorsport officials have accused the Kiwi driver of putting track marshals at risk.
79-year-old set to smash his 200th half-marathon
Just nine years after he took up jogging, Hamilton runner Rod Gill will compete in his 200th half-marathon in Auckland this Sunday.
Death of teen struck by cricket ball turns spotlight on safety
Experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport.
Sports Panel for October 31 2025
The grudge match re-match is on for the All Blacks and Ireland as they prepare to face off in Chicago on Sunday morning New Zealand time. It's the same place Ireland secured its famous first win over… Audio
India stun champions Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
India have ended Australia's title defence and book their place against South Africa after a semi-final boilover.
