Clay Wilson
Midday Sports News for 4 December 2019
The Australian cricket captain Tim Paine believes the importance of playing day-night tests far outweighs any issues with the pink ball. Audio
Emphasise fun, development in NZ sport to ease player decline
An American sports administrator is certain big changes to youth sport in New Zealand will turn around the overwhelming trend of declining playing numbers. In September, several major national… Audio
Sports News for 21 November 2019
The Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson says they're not trying to simply mirror England - but rather beat them. Audio
Sports News for 21 November 2019
The Black Caps coach Gary Stead there's no guarantee fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will make his Test debut in Hamilton - after missing out on the 11 for the first Test against England starting today in… Audio
Sports News for 21 November 2019
The Black Caps seamer Neil Wagner says a good performance against England can set the New Zealand Test squad up for their series to follow in Australia. Audio
Sports News for 20 November 2019
Tauranga's Bay Oval will become the ninth venue to host Test cricket in New Zealand when the Black Caps play England in the first test tomorrow. Audio
Sports News for 20 November 2019
They're sitting second last in the Australian National Basketball League and are battling all kinds of off-court problems - but the Breakers maintain they're still one of the best clubs going around.
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The Black Caps are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief that there's no super over in Test cricket. Audio
Sports News for 19 November 2019
Jamie Joseph has committed to another four years with Japan meaning he's out of contention to take over as the new All Blacks coach. Audio
Sports News for 19 November 2019
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is out of the running for the vacant New Zealand job after committing to lead the Brave Blossoms through to the 2023 World Cup. Audio
Japan's Rugby World Cup praised as on and off field success
Record attendances, packed fanzones and record local TV audiences - that's been the story of the first ever Rugby World Cup held in Asia.
Even a mid-tournament typhoon that pummeled Japan didn't… Audio
The All Blacks go for Bronze at the Rugby World Cup
As the All Blacks face off against Wales for third place at the Rugby World Cup, Karyn speaks to RNZ Sports' Clay Wilson in Tokyo just before the game. Audio
Rugby World Cup: NZ fans gear up for bronze medal match
New Zealand rugby fans in Japan are gearing up to support the All Blacks in tonight's bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup.
But while most Kiwis in Tokyo aren't giving up their tickets for their… Audio
Sports commentator Clay Wilson - RWC
From the Rugby World Cup RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson looks ahead to tomorrow's final between England and South Africa, and tonight's play off for the bronze when the All Blacks meet Wales. Audio
Rugby World Cup bronze match a chance for ABs to make amends
The All Blacks are being careful not to look too far forward, or back, ahead of the bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup.
Friday night's match against Wales in Tokyo will be a farewell fixture… Audio
Wales aim to break 66-year drought to beat ABs to RWC bronze
Another opportunity to break their drought against the All Blacks is giving Wales extra motivation for the third-place playoff at the Rugby World Cup.
The two teams will play each other in Tokyo on… Audio
RWC: England are ready for the challenge in the final
The England rugby team say they're ready for the physical challenge that awaits them in the World Cup final. Eddie Jones' side take on South Africa in Saturday's title decider in Yokohama, Japan… Audio
All Blacks turn focus to Wales after World Cup defeat
The All Blacks have put the disappointment of their semifinal defeat in the rear-view mirror as they aim to finish the Rugby World Cup on a high. With their title defence over, New Zealand will take… Audio
Extra Time for 25 October 2019
In Extra Time this week the RNZ panel of Clay Wilson, Hamish Bidwell and Barry Guy discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and they get a coaches insight to the game from Hurricanes assistant coach… Audio
Pressure on the All Blacks ahead of semifinal
It's the word on almost everyone's lips ahead of tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All Blacks and England. And while there isn't consensus about where that "pressure" lies, both… Audio