Joe Porter
Debutants and stalwarts thrilled to make All Blacks
The All Blacks have officially launched their season, with coach Scott Robertson and his full squad getting stuck into their first training session in Upper Hutt, ahead of the two test series against… Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 June 2024
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine realises they need to show improvement on their tour of England. Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 June 2024
The Australian cricketers will need Bangladesh to do them a favour if they're to have any chance of making the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Australia were beaten by India by 24 runs in St Lucia this… Audio
Scott Barrett named new All Blacks captain
The worst kept secret in NZ rugby has been confirmed with new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson naming Scott Barrett as the new All Blacks captain. Robertson's first squad of the year also includes… Audio
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson reveals All Blacks squad
Now we head back to Christchurch where new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has just revealed the first All Blacks squad of the year. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter has been at the announcement and he… Audio
Scott Robertson to name All Blacks squad of the year
New All Blacks coach Scott Roberston will name his first squad of the year at 5:45pm this evening in Christchurch, where he'll also confirm the new All Blacks captain, RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter is… Audio
Scott Robertson to name first All Blacks side
Scott Robertson will name his first All Black side later today. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 June 2024
The Blues aren't reading much into being favourites for tomorrow night's Super Rugby final, after the Chiefs played party poopers against top qualifiers the Hurricanes last weekend. Audio
Blues out to end 21 years of pain
The Super Rugby champions will be crowned tomorrow night at a sold out Eden Park, with the Blues favoured to beat the Chiefs and claim their first title in more than two decades. Rugby reporter Joe… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 June 2024
Kane Williamson says he is looking forward to playing South Africa's premier T20 competition during the summer and stressed that he won't miss many games for the Black Caps. Audio
Battle of the Bombay Hills - Blues vs Chiefs in Super Rugby
A battle of the Bombay Hills will decide the Super Rugby Pacific title after the Blues and Chiefs emerged winners of semi-finals over the weekend. RNZ Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann on… Audio
Semi finals time in Super Rugby
It's down to the final four in Super Rugby with the semi-finals this weekend. Hosts the Hurricanes and Blues are favoured to win both encounters and set up an all-New Zealand title decider. Rugby… Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
RNZ's sports reporter Joe Porter gives us the latest on the French Open. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Super Rugby enters quarter-final phase
The Super Rugby quarter-finals get underway on Friday night, with four New Zealand sides in the mix to become champions. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZR stoush rumbles on
The fight for governance change at New Zealand Rugby looks set to rumble with provincial unions comfortable with the prospect of the Players Association breaking away. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at… Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 May 2024
as you may have heard in the news a proposal to radically revamp New Zealand Rugby's governance structure has failed to be approved but a proposal to modify provincial representation has been. Audio
Major vote on the future of NZ Rugby
A vote on the biggest change in New Zealand rugby governance in the sport's professional history is happening this morning. Audio
Black Ferns coaches demote stars after Canada loss
The Black Ferns have demoted some star players in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're still on track to defend their World Cup title next year. Rugby reporter Joe… Audio