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Irish lock's controversial red card against All Blacks rescinded
Irish lock Tadhg Beirne's controversial red card for high contact on Beauden Barrett in Sunday's rugby international has been rescinded at a judicial hearing.
Could Fainga'anuku fill the All Blacks' midfield hole?
With Jordie Barrett gone for the rest of the end of year tour, is it time for Leicester Fainga'anuku to start?
Midday Sports News for 5 November 2025
The Black Caps begin a full tour of T20s, one-dayers and test matches against the West Indies at Eden Park tonight and with spring still in full swing captain Mitchell Santner says they're expecting… Audio
Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks northern tour
It comes after the All Blacks midfielder suffered a leg injury in the game against Ireland in Chicago.
Katoa's 'scary' concussion draws condemnation from ex-player
Former NZ star Shaun Johnson has called out the circumstances that led to Eliesa Katoa's frightening injury scare in Sunday's New Zealand vs Tonga Pacific Championships clash.
LIV Golf expanding tournament format to 72 holes in 2026
Moving to four days of competition puts LIV Golf more in line with the set-up of PGA Tour events.
Sports Chat for 5 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 5 November 2025
American tennis star and former world No.1 Venus Williams will compete at Auckland's ASB Classic for a seventh time. Audio
Jamie Melham savours Melbourne Cup crowning moment with trailblazer
Triumphant at Flemington on a gelding named Half Yours, Australian Melham shared her triumph with close friend Payne, who smashed through the glass ceiling in 2015.
Sports Chat for 5 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 5 November 2025
American tennis star and former world No.1 Venus Williams is heading back to Auckland's ASB Classic. Audio
Venus Wiliams brings star status to ASB Classic
The US tennis legend has confirmed she will make her seventh appearance at Auckland's 2026 ASB Classic in the new year.
Tennis: Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' match
Sabalenka will face Kyrgios in a modern rendition of tennis icon Billie Jean King's 1973 showdown with fellow American Bobby Riggs.
Early Sports Chat for 5 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sir David Beckham receives knighthood
The former soccer captain describes himself as a 'huge royalist' and says he is 'immensely proud' to be recognised for services to sport and charity
Sports News for 5 November 2025
New Zealand doubles player Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dadrowski have been beaten by American Taylor Townsend and Russian Katerina Siniakova in their second match at the WTA Finals in… Audio
Cricket: Santner wary of 'challenge' posed by in-form Windies
Captain Mitchell Santner says the Black Caps are braced for seven weeks of tough cricket against the touring West Indies.
Rugby league: Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns unveil teams for deciders in Sydney
The Kiwis are unchanged for their rematch with Samoa while the Kiwi Ferns are tweaked for their battle with the Jillaroos.
Cup double for Half Yours and Jamie Melham
Jamie Melham has become the first female jockey to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double, riding Half Yours.
165th Melbourne Cup winner crosses the line
The 165th edition of the Melbourne Cup has been run on a soft track at Flemington and the winner just crossed the finish line. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio