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Crusaders not burdened by history ahead of Super Rugby final
The Crusaders insist they won't be weighed down by their impeccable home playoff record in this weekend's Super Rugby final.
France's rugby coach defends weakened squad for NZ tour
Fabien Galthie says the team have no other options.
Midday Report Essentials Podcast for Wednesday 18 June 2025
The census gets a shake up and takes some pressure off the costs. The governmnet is also more than threatening to step in and over councils when it comes to housing and development - going as far as… Audio
Watch: Smalley banned after brutal high shot on Tuaupiki
The Warriors fullback was knocked out cold in what fans have called an "absolute dog shot" during last weekend's NSW Cup win over the Eels.
Super Rugby final: Chiefs fans told to download virtual cowbell
It's the battle of the bell - as the Chiefs encourage their fans to download a virtual cowbell to ring out at the final amid a stoush with the Crusaders. Chief's CEO Simon Graafhuis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 June 2025
Chiefs supporters will be banned from bringing cowbells into Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Audio
Sports Chat for 18 June 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 June 2025
The defending NRL the champions Penrith are struggling mid-table and set to be without five key players when they take on the Warriors in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Sports News for 18 June 2025
New Zealand tennis no.1 Lulu Sun has lost her first round match at the Nottingham Open, beaten in straight sets by Britain's defending champion Katie Boulter. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 18 June 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 June 2025
An injnury crisis has forced the Warriors to call up wider squad member Moala Graham-Taufa for Saturday night's NRL clash with the Penrith Panthers. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific CEO reflects on another successful season
Super Rugby comes to its climax this weekend - CEO Jack Mesley talks about his first season in charge and what he has up his sleeve for next season Audio
'RunIt' putting clothes on kids and food in fridge, winner says
The winner of a $20k Auckland competition said the money has 'helped massively' with his young family.
Origin logistics rule Capewell out for Warriors against Panthers
The Auckland NRL team are already reeling from the loss of Mitch Barnett, who was injured backing up from Origin I.
Netball: Kiri Wills gets coaching contract extension in Australian league
The Queensland Firebirds have extended Kiri Wills' contract through to the end of the 2027 Australian domestic competition, building on the New Zealand coach's original two-year term.
White fern Sophie Devine to retire from day one internationals
White Fern Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Cricket World Cup. The 35-year-old has 298 international caps across ODI and T20s. She captained New Zealand to a… Audio
Ardie Savea confirms sabbatical to play in Japan
Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from NBA title
Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from securing the NBA basketball title after a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game five of the best of seven series.
Women's water polo team chasing Olympic first
The New Zealand women's water polo team are chasing an Olympic first. The White Caps have a golden opportunity to qualify for the LA Games after narrowly missing out on Paris. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 June 2025
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's World Cup. Audio
