Joe Porter

The first All Blacks team has been named for the year, with four debutants, a new midfield, a new loose forward combination and a return to the wing for a star player among the topics being discussed… Audio

The first Dutch All Black, four debutants, a backline shuffle and a lock at loose forward are the talking points of the All Blacks team named to play France in this weekend's first test in Dunedin… Audio

Coach Scott Robertson has sprung a few surprises in the first All Blacks squad of the year, with five debutants and some notable omissions. The 33-man squad to play France in next month's three-test… Audio

In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced five newcomers in his 33-strong squad for their upcoming test series against France. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Super Rugby season is over with the Crusaders winning a record 13th title on Saturday night with a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a tense final in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to… Audio

The Super Rugby final is here and the Crusaders and Chiefs are seeking to carve out their own slice of history on Saturday night in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more. Audio

It is semi-final time in Super Rugby with three New Zealand sides and an Australian team seeking to cement their place in the final. Joe Porter reports. Audio

It's Super Rugby Semi-finals weekend - Rugby reporter Joe Porter talked with Chiefs lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi Audio

Midday Sport for 12 June 2025 Audio

The rugby world is mourning the death of former All Blacks wing and captain Stu Wilson, who died in Tauranga at the age of 70. Regarded as one of the world's best attacking players when he played for… Audio

A new coach takes over the Black Caps. Audio

Joe Porter has the latest in sport Audio

Team New Zealand is rejecting criticism from two America's Cup challengers accusing it of a lack of transparency in naming Naples as 2027 Cup venue Audio

A New Zealand golfer is benefitting from a breakthrough win. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

There are doubts that this month's Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poland will go ahead because of a lack of water. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio