Clay Wilson
The dream is over for Japan at the Rugby World Cup
The dream is over for Japan at the Rugby World Cup. After a stunning run through pool play, where they won all four of their matches, the host nation were beaten 26-3 in their quarterfinal clash with… Audio
Japan hoping for another miracle win over Sprinboks
The All Blacks big clash with Ireland holds most interest for Kiwi fans when it comes to this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. But - in Japan - fans of the home team have their own huge match… Audio
Sports News for 11 October 2019
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is focusing on the positive side of New Zealand's cancelled final Rugby World Cup group match against Italy. Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 October 2019
Jacko Gill overcomes major self doubt at the World Athletics Champs. Audio
How NZ athletes are preparing for heat of Japan Olympics 2020
World class opposition won't be the only thing standing between New Zealand's top athletes and success at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Next year's Games in Japan are expected to be the hottest in… Video, Audio
Sports News for 1 October 2019
The Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is full of praise for his team after they kept their quarterfinal hopes alive at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Audio
Sports News for 1 October 2019
The Samoa coach Steve Jackson admits their playing stocks are being well tested - after more runs-ins with officialdom at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Audio
Sports News for 1 October 2019
Samoa's been the first team held to nil at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Rugby league: Warriors' new owners confident of success
The new sole owners of the Warriors are confident they can bring stability and success to New Zealand's lone NRL rugby league franchise.
Just 16 months after it started, the joint ownership… Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 September 2019
Patrick Bevin has set his sights on standing on the top step of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics - after narrowly missing out on a medal at the World Road Cycling Championships in Yorkshire. Audio
Sports News for 24 September 2019
Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau is in line to turn out for the Tongan rugby league team in its upcoming internationals against Great Britain and Australia. Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 September 2019
No major surprises are expected when the Silver Ferns are named today for next month's Constellation Cup netball series against Australia. Audio
Sports News for 20 September 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his South African couterpart Rassie Erasmus is out of order ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo tomorrow night. Audio
Sports News for 20 September 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it's obvious - and not right - what his South African counterpart is trying to do - with regards to the referee ahead of their opening Rugby World Cup match. Audio
Sports News for 19 September 2019
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan tomorrow - with the opening ceremony and the opening game, between the hosts and Russia in Tokyo. Audio
Sports News for 19 September 2019
The Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland has praised his players resilience after assistant coach Rob Howley was sent home from the World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 19 September 2019
The All Blacks captain Kieran Read says they're drawn towards the challenge of winning a third straight Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 18 September 2019
The All Blacks are preparing for a little extra spice than usual in their Rugby World Cup opener against the Springboks. Audio
Sports News for 18 September 2019
The Sydney Roosters forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves says he'll help his team-mates as much as he can - after he was banned from next week's NRL preliminary final. Audio