16 Feb 2026

Sports with Richard Irvine

From Nights, 8:40 pm on 16 February 2026

Writer and sports fan Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to talk about what's been happening in the world of sport.

Tonight, New Zealand's medal chances at the Winter Olympics, the Black foils crash in Sail GP and State of Origin announced at Eden Park 2027.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 14: A collission between Black Foils driven by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke and DS Team France, driven by Quentin Delapierre  during SailGP on February 14, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

A collission between Black Foils driven by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke and DS Team France, driven by Quentin Delapierre at the start of race 3. Photo: Phil Walter