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The Black Ferns kick off their journey towards the 2025 World Cup on Saturday night with their first test of the year against Australia in Newcastle. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
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Moana Pasifika took a thrilling win against the Highlanders to edge into the playoff spots. More disappointment for Liam Lawson after the Miami Grand Prix, while the Black Sevens cap a stellar season with another big title.
Liam Lawson has a disappointing return to the Racing Bulls at the Japanese Grand Prix. Joe previews the Super Rugby Aupiki final is this weekend - who is the favourite? In the men's competition, Moana Pasifika make history while mountain biker Sammie Maxwell becomes the first NZ female to win a UCI Cross-Country World Cup.
This Super Rugby season continues to be the tightest in recent memory with a huge upset over the weekend and an Australian team at the top of the standings. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Alexa Cook.
The Blues are officially in crisis mode after slumping to yet another defeat - this time a 42-19 loss to their oldest rivals. RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
The Black Caps lose cricket's Champions Trophy final and coach Gary Stead is pondering his future. In Super Rugby Pacific there were big wins for Moana Pacifica and Fijian Drua with an Australian side the only team to be unbeaten. And Joe talks golf after New Zealander Steven Alker wins a major PGA event in Arizona after a remarkable final round.
Despite being down to 13 men at one stage and without any props, the Highlanders have pulled off a massive 29-21 upset win over the Blues in Dunedin. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
Super Rugby Pacific kicked off this weekend. This season the competition has been reduced to 11 teams and a new playoff format. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Super Rugby Pacific kicks off tonight with the Crusaders hosting the Hurricanes in Christchurch before the Highlanders take on the Waratahs in Sydney. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
New Zealand Rugby is taking legal action against global petrochemical company INEOS over what it says is a breach of their sponsorship agreement. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
Former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot will soon be reunited with of one his most treasured possessions. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
The Black Ferns Sevens dominated last night's annual Rugby Awards picking up team and individual accolades. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter on the All Blacks final game of the season - a win against Italy.
RNZ sports journalist Joe Porter discusses the All Blacks team named to play Italy this weekend
The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is taking no risks against a mercurial Italy side and says he's determined to see his team finish their northern tour on a winning note. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
The All Blacks have now lost their last three matches against France, after the hosts held on for a one-point victory in Paris over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
First-five Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor are back in the All Blacks starting XV for Sunday's test against France in Paris while Cam Roigard takes over at halfback in one of several changes to the team that beat Ireland. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Eighteen points from Damian McKenzie helped the All Blacks win their second match on their northern tour, beating Ireland 23-13 in Dublin on Saturday morning. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Alexa Cook.
The All Blacks' mettle will be truly tested on Saturday morning when they face Ireland, in probably the toughest test of their northern hemisphere tour. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The All Blacks edged a dramatic 24-22 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday night with coach Scott Robertson crediting superior try-scoring and late-game know-how for the victory. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Guyon Espiner.
Beauden Barrett starts at first-five for the All Blacks test against England at a sold out Twickenham this weekend, with Damian McKenzie on the bench. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Joe talks to Susana about New Zealand Rugby's review focusingon the long-term sustainability of the NPC and player pathways.
The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup and this they get a chance to prove it against England on Monday morning. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Black Ferns prop Amy Rule ahead of the match.
Joe looks at the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup win and to the tough tests ahead.
Coach Scott Robertson says there will be some changes to the All Blacks squad for the end of year tour. The All Blacks beat the Wallabies 33-13 in Wellington on Saturday night to end their home season and Rugby Championship campaign with a victory. The All Blacks next assignment is a five match northern trip against Japan, England, Ireland, France and Italy starting late next month and Robertson says he's close to finalising his squad, which will be named on October the 7th. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.
The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson insists Damian McKenzie isn't in the bad books despite dropping the first-five for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies in Wellington. Robertson has named Beauden Barrett at No.10 sending McKenzie, who had started all eight tests this year, back to the reserves. McKenzie produced some crucial errors in last week's patchy win over Australia in Sydney though Robertson said he's been largely happy with the playmaker's form, RNZ Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.
The All Blacks play their last home test of the year this weekend and after a less than convincing start to new coach Scott Robertson's reign, fans will be hoping the hosts produce a commanding win over the Wallabies at a sold out Sky Stadium and bring an end to their six year winless streak in Wellington. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
Joe talks about the All Blacks test loss to the Springboks and looks ahead to the second test, and how New Zealand athletes are faring at the Paralympics and at on the tennis court at the US Open.
The All Blacks' Eden Park record remains intact after they crushed Argentina 42-10 on Saturday night in Auckland to bounce back from the shock loss in Wellington. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
Former skipper Sam Cane will return to test rugby tomorrow night as the All Blacks look to get their rugby championship campaign back on track. Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
With captain Scott Barrett out injured, Ardie Savea leads the side while outside back Will Jordan makes his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being picked on the bench. Coach Scott Robertson insists Jordan is ready for test rugby despite only having just returned to action following a shoulder injury that kept him out of Super Rugby, rugby reporter Joe Porter speaks to Lisa Owen
The All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship title defence against Argentina in Wellington on Saturday night and coach Scott Robertson has swung the first selection axe of his time in charge with Rieko Ioane benched in favour of Anton Lienert-Brown in the midfield. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter/
It was a close call for the All Blacks and coach Scott Robertson on Saturday in Dunedin. The team beat England, but by only one point. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
Joe Porter speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the All Blacks set to take on England in Dunedin this weekend and new coach Scott Robertson naming his first team.
Razor's brand new squad was named last week which had some predictable picks like Scott Barrett picking up the captaincy while also including some surprises - Hurricanes prop Pasilio Tosi among them. The team for Saturday's test will be named tomorrow, Joe Porter speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
The All Blacks have officially launched their season, with coach Scott Robertson and his full squad getting stuck into their first training session in Upper Hutt, ahead of the two test series against England. Hundreds of kids from local primary schools and 17 rugby clubs were there yesterday to watch and chase their favourite players for autographs. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was there.
New All Blacks coach Scott Roberston will name his first squad of the year at 5:45pm this evening in Christchurch, where he'll also confirm the new All Blacks captain, RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Christchurch for the annoucement.
Now we head back to Christchurch where new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has just revealed the first All Blacks squad of the year. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter has been at the announcement and he joins us now.
The worst kept secret in NZ rugby has been confirmed with new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson naming Scott Barrett as the new All Blacks captain. Robertson's first squad of the year also includes five debutants, some surprise selections and eye-brow raising omissions. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at Monday night's announcement in Christchurch.
Scott Robertson will name his first All Black side later today. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.
The Super Rugby champions will be crowned tomorrow night at a sold out Eden Park, with the Blues favoured to beat the Chiefs and claim their first title in more than two decades. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
A battle of the Bombay Hills will decide the Super Rugby Pacific title after the Blues and Chiefs emerged winners of semi-finals over the weekend. RNZ Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann on Morning Report.
Joe Porter talks Super Rugby.
RNZ's sports reporter Joe Porter gives us the latest on the French Open.
The fight for governance change at New Zealand Rugby looks set to rumble with provincial unions comfortable with the prospect of the Players Association breaking away. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at the special general meeting and joins us now live.