3 Feb 2026

Sam Ruthe, Super Rugby and ABs coach search

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am on 3 February 2026

Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe shocks the world with a new indoor mile record for a New Zealander.

The Super Rugby season is two weeks away from kick off, as uncertainty around who the All Blacks coach will be continues.

The Australian Open revealed about the state of world tennis, and why the upcoming Winter Olympics in Cortina could be New Zealand’s most successful yet.

Sam Ruthe celebrates after winning the mile at the John Thomas Terrier Classic indoors meet at Boston University, 31 January, 2026 (US time).

Sam Ruthe celebrates after winning the mile at the John Thomas Terrier Classic indoors meet at Boston University, 31 January, 2026 (US time). Photo: Supplied/ Athletics NZ - Aaron Bui

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