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Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Cricket T20 World Cup: Australia on the ropes after losing to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka chased down a target of 182 to win by eight wickets and reach the Twenty20 World Cup's Super 8 stage, leaving their opponents on the brink of a humiliating early exit.
Chiefs' try in win over Blues should not have been awarded
Super Rugby Pacific officials said a try that helped the Chiefs claim a 19-15 win over the Blues in the first round of the competition should not have been awarded.
England survive Italy scare to reach Super 8
An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and Sam Curran's three-wicket haul steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the T20 World Cup.
Origin match in NZ a huge drawcard for Pacific fans
A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Audio
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in Lautoka
Fijian Drua go down to Moana Pasifika in round one of the Super Rugby Pacific. Audio
Sports with Richard Irvine
Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to talk about what's been happening in the world of sport. Audio
Canadian Winter Olympic curling team face cheating allegations
The Winter Olympics has been hit with more controversy, as cheating allegations were thrown around across Curling teams. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Eden Park to host 2027 State of Origin match
Officials have confirmed Auckland's Eden Park will host a State of Origin match in 2027. It'll be the first time the competition has been staged outside of Australia in 40 years. The move comes after… Audio
'We don't get enough help': Umaga calls for more support
Moana Pasifika head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga believes more should be done to keep the island nations involved in the competition.
'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a game
This year's NRL Indigenous All Stars clash against the New Zealand Māori side was a draw but "two proud cultures are walking away winners", the Indigenous men's captain says.
Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027
It follows three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026
A storm has ravaged the lower North Island with states of emergency called in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei.Evacuations are happening now as flooding hits Lower Hutt… Audio
Midday sports update for Monday 16 February
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
World champion Luca Harrington qualifies for big air final
The Wānaka freeskier has qualified for the final of the big air at the Winter Olympics, saying it was an honour to be there.
World champions expected to dominate Halberg Awards
World champions are likely to dominate the 63rd Halberg Awards in Auckland on Monday night.
Kirifi, Barrett named as Hurricanes' co-captains
All Blacks Du'Plessis Kirifi and Jordie Barrett will lead the team throughout the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
