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International rugby: Boks want big finish in Ireland test
Captain Siya Kolisi wants his Springboks to maintain their physical presence when they take on Ireland in the biggest test of another compelling rugby weekend in Europe.
What you need to know about All Blacks v Wales
Team lists, key stats and news about the final All Blacks test of the year. Video
Wellington women's golf academy aims to make dreams a reality
Organisers hope it will allow women's amateur players to realise their dreams.
Nineteen wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test
Follow all cricket action as the five-test series between the arch-rivals gets under way at Perth Stadium.
"Overlooked" cricket stalwart recognised by New Zealand Cricket
This week, the New Zealand Cricket Board met and elected three new life members, one of whom was the Naenae Express himself, Ewen Chatfield. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'More goals this year': Forward May sets bold target for Auckland FC
The A-League outfit set a competition scoring record during its 2024/25 debut campaign.
Wellington Phoenix women suffer double blow with two players injured
The Wellington Phoenix women have suffered a double blow with two players out for the remainder of the A-League season with an increasingly common injury. Female footballers are more at risk of ACL… Audio
Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on Australasia PGA itinerary
The famed golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger schedule for the first time in 24 years.
Ashes gets underway in Perth
One of the most highly anticipated series on the cricket calendar has finally got underway in Perth. The build up to the opening test of the Ashes between England and Australia has been on another… Audio
Gruelling ultra race returns backed by former All Black's captain
A gruelling all terrain ultra race where you dont find out the exact course until just hours before you launch yourself in the literal wilderness is back after a two year hiatus and a falling out with… Audio
'Playing for the black jersey': Robertson explains mass All Black changes
There's 13 changes to the starting lineup, with Rieko Ioane given a chance to prove himself at centre.
Transgender athlete supports legal challenge over minister's decision
Auckland Pride has filed for judicial review in the High Court over Minister Mark Mitchell's directive that Sport NZ must scrap its transgender inclusive community sport guidelines. Audio
New Caledonia's path to 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed
The French territory will take on Jamaica in the play-off tournament semifinal. If they win, they will play Democratic Republic of Congo for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Meet the best hockey goalkeeper in the world!
We want to start the show with some good news; Black Sticks' Grace O'Hanlon has been awarded goalkeeper of the year by the International Hockey Federation. It's the first time a New Zealander has won… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 November 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
'A historic first': Black Stick Grace O'Hanlon world's top keeper
It is the first time a New Zealander has won a senior FIH global award.
Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Flying Fijian Lekima Tagitagivalu nominated for try of the year.
England Ashes win in Australia would be defining moment, McCullum says
Reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil would be a defining moment for England, head coach Brendon McCullum says as they gear up for the first test in Perth.
