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'Alright, bye': Top Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
Top rower Zack Rumble is now banned from drinking and on a final warning after he ran from police while being questioned about a fight then hid in a bush. Audio
Ruben Love on All Blacks call-up: 'I don't feel any pressure'
Watch: The fullback may well end up spending time at first five on Saturday night, but he isn't worried. Audio
All Blacks look for clean sweep against France
The All Blacks are looking to make it three from three in their final test against France on Saturday night. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and AFP journalist Florian Soenen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police report details arrest of NZ rower in US
A top New Zealand rower who was arrested in the US following a skirmish at a post-regatta celebration fled from Police while he was being questioned over an alleged assault. Sports correspondent Dana… Audio
Early Sports Chat for 18 July 2025
This weekend the All Blacks go for the clean sweep, and the Lions and Wallabies kick off their test series. Audio
Marathon world record-holder suspended after doping test
Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of a prohibited substance.
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
Preview of heavyweight boxing world title fight at Wembly
Usyk v Dubois this weekend, ESPN's James Regan looks at big fight Audio
Court rejects athlete union's bid to appeal employment ruling
The court's decision brings to an end the long-running legal battle between The Athletes' Co-operative and the government's sport agency.
Warriors star Tuivasa-Sheck considers switch to Saudi-backed Rugby 360
The former All Black is contracted to the NRL club until the end of 2026 and his future beyond that hangs in limbo. Audio
Warriors star open to ditching team for $1 million deal
Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is being linked to a Saudi Arabia-backed rebel rugby competition. The 32-year-old still has one year to run on his Warriors NRL contract but is… Audio
Pacific rugby players choose club over country
A handful of Manu Samoa players will be unavailable to play Scotland due to NPC commitments.
All Blacks coach to give every player a go in final France test
Scott Robertson has kept his promise to give everyone in the All Blacks squad a go for this Saturday's third and final test against France in Hamilton. The All Blacks coach has made a raft of changes… Audio
'You always adjust': Robertson explains AB selections for third test
For the first time in a while, it feels like the All Blacks can make wholesale changes and retain a decent level of overall experience.
Jordan Ngatai to captain Tall Blacks for first time
Tall Blacks veteran Jordan Ngatai will lead the side at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, next month.
Robertson rolls in changes for final France test
Ruben Love starts at fullback and seven Chiefs players are in the starting side, Beauden Barrett out injured.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 July 2025
In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio
Another code switch?: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 'on verge' of signing for R360 rugby comp
Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is being linked to a Saudi Arabia-backed rebel rugby competition.
Three All Blacks attended same Fijian school
Three players in the All Blacks squad for this month's series against France all hail from the same school - in Fiji. Former student Maciu Vucago Raivoka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
