Clay Wilson
Ma'a Nonu eyes return to All Blacks
Back in New Zealand for his third stint with the Blues, Ma'a Nonu has made it clear returning to the All Blacks is on his wish-list, as is finally lifting the Super Rugby trophy. Video, Audio
Black Caps bounce back to claim victory in Hamilton
The New Zealand cricket team has bounced back from three substantial losses to win their fourth one-day international against India in Hamilton. Black Caps bowler Trent Boult took five wickets for 21… Audio
Sports News for 31 January 2019
Former Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley says moves to replace him at the Red Bull-owned Formula One team became apparent to him as early as the Monaco race last season. Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 January 2019
The coach of the New Zealand women's cricket team admits they're in a similar position to their male counterparts - needing batters to put partnerships together in today's second one-day international… Audio
Black Caps struggling in ODI series against India
It's do or die for the Black Caps on Monday. They suffered another convincing defeat to India on Saturday, leaving them 2-0 down in their one-day international cricket series. The visitors also won… Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 January 2019
The bans on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been lifted by Indian cricket officials - meaning the pair are now available to play for the national side. The Breakers' bid for a season-ending streak of… Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 January 2019
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says their whole squad is likely to feature at some stage during their 5-match 1-day cricket series against India. Having already achieved his 2019 goal of… Audio
School rugby student poaching harming the game - report
Poaching of rugby players by secondary schools has led to fewer school pupils playing the game. That's the finding of a New Zealand Rugby report commissioned after eleven schools in Auckland refused… Audio
Silver Ferns have what it takes to win - Robyn Broughton
Former Silver Ferns assistant coach Robyn Broughton believes the team is capable of winning this year's Netball World Cup if they continue to improve their performance. She spoke with sports reporter… Audio
Sports News for 16 January 2019
The American women's tennis star Serena Williams says it was special to be back on centre court at the Australian Open last night. Audio
Sports News for 15 January 2019
The Scottish tennis star Andy Murray says his first round loss at the Australian Open would be a fitting way to go out of the sport. Audio
ICC offer 15-day cricket amnesty
The international governing body for cricket are taking unprecedented steps in their attempts to get to the bottom of corrupt conduct in Sri Lanka. The ICC this morning announced a 15-day amnesty for… Audio
Statham mounts 'improbable comeback'
In a true David and Goliath match, New Zealander Rubin Statham has shocked tennis fans by beating Korean star Hyeon Chung in the first round of the ASB Classic. Audio
Live Tennis - Clay Wilson
It's bang smack in the middle of New Zealand's tennis season! The ASB Classic just finished yesterday, and the ATP Auckland Open is about to start at midday today We're joined now by RNZ Sport's Clay… Audio
NZ hockey coach to lose job after internal review
New Zealand hockey coach Mark Hager is set to lose his job after an internal review sparked by player complaints. The independent review was launched in September after complaints of a negative team… Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 December 2018
A break in the rain has kept alive New Zealand's hopes of a late push for victory on the final day of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka in Wellington. Audio
Steve Hansen to leave All Blacks in 2019
Steve Hansen says his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after next year's World Cup is the right decision for him and the right decision for the team he has led to new heights. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 7 December 2018
This week we hear from the principal of an Auckland boys college who's first fifteen rugby team are facing a boycott from 10 rival schools because of player poaching allegations. We also find out why… Audio
The winner of Checkpoint’s RNZ sports reporter quiz is….
Earlier in the programme, Alex Perrottet grilled the three RNZ sports reporters, who are all finalists in the Radio Sports Journalism award - part of the 2018 Sir Terry McLean Sports Journalism Awards… Video, Audio
RNZ’s sports reporters quizzed ahead of awards
Three of RNZ's sports reporters are finalists in the Radio Sports Journalism award, part of the 2018 Sir Terry McLean Sports Journalism Awards. Alex Perrottet puts them to the test. Video, Audio
