Barry Guy
Midday Sports News for 19 July 2021
Some big names are back in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship which begins next month.
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Sports News for 16 July 2021
South African golfer Louis Oosthuizen continued his stellar run of form at major championships to lead the British Open with a flawless first-round 64. Audio
Farah Palmer Cup: Format returns to normal for opening round
After a Covid hit 2019 season the Farah Palmer Cup women's rugby competition returns to its normal format for this weekend's opening round. Canterbury will defend the title they've won the last four… Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 July 2021
Key changes to the All Blacks team to face Fiji. Audio
Sports News for 12 July 2021
England lead Italy 1-nil just into the second half of the European Championship final at Wembley. Audio
Covid-19: Tokyo Olympics bans spectators
Olympic organisers have announced spectators will be banned from the Olympics, as Japan extends its Covid-19 state of emergency in the host city Tokyo.
The games are due to begin on 23 July, just two… Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 July 2021
The All Blacks call in replacement hooker for Fiji Test. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 June 2021
The England manager Gareth Southgate is refusing to get carried away with their result. England's 2-nil win over their arch-rivals in the last 16 of the European championship was their first over… Audio
Māori All Blacks vs Samoa game about more than just rugby
Saturday's rugby game between the Māori All Blacks and Samoa in Te Whanganui-a-Tara is more than just an on-field clash for many of the players.
While the game will be played without fans it will… Audio
Sports News for 25 June 2021
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says becoming World Test Champions is one of the greatest moments in New Zealand cricket history. Audio
World Test Championship final possibly headed for draw
Play has just ended on the fifth day of the World cricket Test Championship final between the Black Caps and India in Southampton.
With one day to play, India are at the crease and have a 32 run… Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 June 2021
18-year-old Reece Walsh has been named to start at fullback for the Maroons just two months after making his NRL debut for the Warriors. The teenager will become the youngest Origin debutant since Ben… Audio
Bad light halts World Test Championship final
Bad light has halted play in the World Test Championship cricket final between New Zealand and India in Southampton.
Karl Jamieson picked up a five wicket bag overnight with India skittled out for… Audio
Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney's final chance to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney has one last chance to qualify for the Olympics tomorrow.
The 24 year old has been plagued with injuries since winning bronze at the Rio Games in 2016.
She has twice… Audio
Kane Williamson won't reveal side ahead of World Test Championship final
While India have named their eleven for the World Test Championship final, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won't reveal his side until just before the toss.
India have opted to go with three fast… Audio
Black Caps vs India: Bowling coach backs Ajaz Patel for test
Black Caps bowling coach Shane Jurgenson says spin bowler Ajaz Patel is right in the frame to play the World Test Championship final against India.
Patel's played just nine tests since debuting in… Audio
Extra Time for 4 June 2021
Naomi Osaka's announcement that she wouldn't be talking to the media and subsequent withdrawal from the French Open tennis tournament gained plenty of reaction around the world. Audio
Sports News for 4 June 2021
Devon Conway has become just the seventh player in test cricket history to score a double century on debut, continuing the remarkable start to his international career. Audio
Southee sings Conway's praises
The Black Caps opening batter Devon Conway became just the seventh cricketer to score a double century on debut overnight - but England managed to fight back on the second day of the opening Test at… Audio
Devon Conway bats a century on debut at Lord's
A century on debut from Black Caps batsman Devon Conway has propelled the team into a strong position after the first day of the opening cricket Test against England at Lord's.
Conway managed to see… Audio