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Black Ferns draft in Paul at Rugby World Cup
Mererangi Paul has been called up by the Black Ferns as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis as they prepare for their semi-final against Canada in Bristol.
Early Sports Chat for 16 September 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 16 September 2025
New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metre steeplechase title at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. Audio
USA pip Samoa for Rugby World Cup qualification
The United States of America have defeated Samoa to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to discuss an enormous weekend in sport. Audio
Black Caps not guaranteed casual contracts year to year
More Black Caps are on casual contracts than ever before and New Zealand Cricket believes central contracting is a fluid situation.
Rotating captains to be used during Silver Ferns series
A Silver Ferns squad of 14 has been named to take on South Africa in the Taini Jamison Series, under interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie.
Flying Fijians to face Japan in Pacific Nations Cup final repeat
Fiji and Japan will clash again in next weekend's Pacific Nations Cup final after dominant semi-final wins in the US.
Warriors seasons end for both teams in contrasting ways
It's all over for the Warriors, as both the mens and womens teams saw their seasons come to an end at the weekend in very contrasting ways. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Silver Ferns squad named following coaches removal
The Silver Ferns squad taking on South Africa in the Taini Jamison Series has just been named. The team heads into the competition without coach Dame Noeline Taurua who was suddenly stood down by… Audio
NZ pole vault trio through to World Athletics Champs final
New Zealand pole vaulters Imogen Ayris, Eliza McCartney, and Olivia McTaggart have qualified for the women's final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by clearing 4.60m.
Schmidt wants Wallabies to believe as Eden Park awaits
Australia coach Joe Schmidt wants his improving Wallabies to be confident they can inflict a long-awaited Eden Park defeat on the All Blacks.
Kiwi Stella Bilger races to windfoiling world title
New Zealand windfoiler Stella Bilger has held her nerve to achieve a career highlight, racing to victory at the under-23 world championships in Portugal.
City clobber United in Manchester derby
Manchester City has now climbed to eighth with their second win from four, while United are 14th with just one victory.
Sammie Maxwell powers to mountain bike world champs silver
The 23-year-old finished just 18 seconds behind Swedish winner Jenny Rissveds.
Five Black Caps handed casual playing agreements
New Zealand Cricket have handed out five casual playing contracts in the lead up to the T20 World Cup campaign.
Samoa's World Cup hopes hinge on play-off against Chile
Manu Samoa failed to secure direct entry to the 2027 RWC after they were handed a 29-13 defeat by the USA in the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup fifth-place play-off in Denver.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
Midfield crisis hits Black Ferns' World Cup campaign
The Black Ferns are facing a midfield injury crisis five days out from their World Cup semi-final, with an unnamed player flying in as cover.
