11:45 am today

Sports correspondent Glen Larmer

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am today
Auckland FC players celebrate a goal against the Wellington Phoenix.

Auckland FC players celebrate a goal against the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

Another barnstorming weekend for the Super Rugby Pacific competition but what has happened to the defending champions, the Blues?

Elsewhere Auckland FC crushed the Wellington Phoenix in football's A-League, while in cricket, the Black Caps start their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy with a strong win over hosts Pakistan. And the Warriors are in Las Vegas.