Rugby
Pasifika sipoti highlights with rugby, netball and futsal
The Flying Fijians won their seventh Pacific Nations Cup title following their second consecutive final win over Japan in Sal Lake City at the weekend. Audio
Carter to make All Blacks debut in second South Africa test
Chiefs winger Leroy Carter will make his All Blacks debut this weekend after being named to start against South Africa in Saturday night's sold out test in Wellington. There are several other changes… Audio
The hidden toll of CTE on Kiwi sports stars
There's a silent epidemic in our national game, and it's leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas. Audio
Palmerston North first XV to play for fourth national title
A school girls' first XV rugby team is about to play for an unprecedented fourth national title in a row. The team, from Manukura in Palmerston North, are put through their paces every day at the… Audio
All Blacks to take on Argentina
Another big weekend of rugby is on the horizon. The All Blacks take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning and there's another huge match in Cape Town where the resurgent Wallabies meet the… Audio
NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa
After much online and media speculation in the weekend, NRL star player Payne Haas finally confirmed his change of allegiance from the Kangaroos to Toa Samoa. Audio
From the Archive: Mud and blood
A trip to the archives where tradition meets passion as four South Westland teams compete for the region's foremost rugby prize, the Woodham Shield. Audio
Manu Samoa to take on Scotland on Friday
Manu Samoa will be out to win their second Test match against Scotland, when the two teams square off on Eden Park, in Auckland, on Friday night. Audio
'Baby Blacks' through to final of World Championships
The Baby Blacks are back on the big stage. The New Zealand under 20 rugby side are through to the final of the World Championships in Italy after a dramatic win over France. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Audio
All Blacks' performance is no cause for depression
There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small. Audio
Rugby in recovery
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain. Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Blues in danger of missing Super Rugby Pacific play-offs
Auckland's flagship rugby side are truly feeling the Blues. The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions lost yet another game over the weekend - coming up short against the Reds. The struggling side… Audio
Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
Rory McIlroy gets his induction into the elite of golf after winning the Masters at Augusta. The Blues win Super Rugby Aupiki and in the men's competition, a Hurricanes and Crusaders clash has… Audio
New campaign aims to tackle rising sideline abuse in sport
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows first-hand what it's like to receive abuse from spectators. He says if we don't tackle it, it will drive children away from sport. Audio
New Zealand to meet South Africa in semi-final in Lahore
It's crunch time for the Black Caps in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand will meet South Africa in the semi-final in Lahore for a place in the decider against India on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
Sports correspondent Marc Hinton
The Warriors struggle as rugby league has a Las Vegas sabbatical. The Blues beat the Hurricanes in another thriller in Super Rugby Pacific, so are the defending champs back? In cricket, the Black Caps… Audio
Samoa twins selected for Pacific women rugby squad
Description: In the sporting world of rugby league and rugby, we are used to seeing the All Blacks' Barrett brothers or the Savea siblings wreaking havoc on their opponents. Audio
When women hit the grass ceiling of coaching
It's being labelled toxic positivity; opening the door to women in sport, but closing it before they get into high performance coaching jobs. Audio