POPULARITY
The All Blacks hopes of a series victory over the Springboks have been dashed following yesterday's defeat to South Africa in the third test in Soweto. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports from South Africa.
The All Blacks have suffered another loss to the Springboks, leaving South Africa 2-1 ahead in the series. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was there and spoke to John Campbell.
The atmosphere is sizzling in South Africa ahead of the All Blacks and Springboks third test in Johannesburg. The sides are deadlocked at 1-all. But meanwhile, there's drama brewing around the Black Ferns and Springbok Women's upcoming game. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Guyon Espiner.
The All Blacks are just a few hours away from revealing their team to play the Springboks in the third test in Johannesburg, and coach Dave Rennie is expected to inject some fresh legs into the side. A few changes are expected from the team that lost to South Africa last weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from South Africa.
The All Blacks are hoping some fresh legs in the forward pack will give them an edge in this Sunday morning's highly anticipated third test against the Springboks. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Johannesburg.
The All Blacks face a tough task in their hopes to go two for two against South Africa this weekend. Despite snatching a victory in the series' first match in Johannesburg - Coach Dave Rennie he's prepared for the Springboks to bounce back. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.
There's been a lot of talk about a Springboks backlash in this weekend's second test, but the All Blacks are adamant they will also be better. Joe Porter is in Cape Town and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The All Blacks have some Lions to tame before they can think about taking out the Springboks again. The team returns to Ellis Park tomorrow morning to face Johannesburg's Lions in the fifth match of the Greatest Rivalry tour. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.
The All Blacks have drawn first blood in four-test series against South Africa with yesterday morning's 33-16 win in Johannesburg. While thrilled with the win at Ellis Park coach Dave Rennie is bracing for a backlash from the Springboks in the second test in Cape Town next weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports from Johannesburg.
We're about a day and a half away from the first test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Johannesburg and All Blacks coach Dave Rennie believes his side can give themselves an early advantage in the four test series by "drawing first blood". Rugby reporter Joe Porter joins us from Johannesburg.
The All Blacks are set to announce who will take the field against the Springboks in the first of four tests this weekend. With some players already ruled out with injury most of the side should be fairly predictable to pick. However, a couple of positions are proving harder to nail down. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is refusing to engage in any mind games as he prepares his side to take on the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park. Rennie has named his side for Sunday morning's match and as rugby reporter Joe Porter reports, there is an air of quiet confidence among the All Blacks and their fans in Johannesburg.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says the Springboks series kicking off on Sunday is going to be a lot tougher than a world cup. The squad has made light work of the South Africa tour so far - remaining undefeated in three outings. However, tour-ending injuries and mind games from the hosts are testing the team before the first whistle blows at Ellis Park. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen from Johannesburg.
The All Blacks are bracing for a torrid battle against the Springboks in this weekend's first test in Johannesburg and defence coach Tana Umaga says they must expect the unexpected. The All Blacks are also still sweating on the fitness of first choice fullback Damian McKenzie, though Umaga insists he is on track to be available. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Johannesburg and spoke to John Campbell.
The All Blacks insist it is not fear that is motivating them to perform in tomorrow night's test against Ireland at Eden Park. The hosts will put their 52 match unbeaten streak at the ground on the line, and the pressure to win is palpable. The All Blacks appear quietly confident, but how do fans feel about the test? Rugby reporter Joe Porter was in Auckland went to find out.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his side set to defend the three-decade unbeaten streak at Eden Park. There are a number of changes to the squad gearing up to take on Ireland this weekend. It shapes as the biggest test of Rennie's short time in charge, with both sides entering the match on the back of two wins. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made plenty of tweaks for this weekend's sold out test against Italy in Wellington with a third of the starting XV switched out. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.
Christchurch rugby fans are fizzing over the return of test rugby to the city after four years. The new Te Kaha stadium is sold out for the All Blacks opening game of the season against France tomorrow night. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's first team of the year has two debuntants on the bench and a new first-five. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke with Lisa Owen.
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
Moana Pasifika's exit from Super Rugby has cast a spotlight on the sustainability and future of the competition. The team was placed into liquidation in May and last week it was confirmed it will not be involved in Super Rugby in 2027. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.
The two best teams in this season's Super Rugby will meet in tomorrow night's final when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at Wellington's sold-out Hnry Stadium. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter discuss this weekend's sport action.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
Morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update 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.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update 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.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.
An early morning sports news update 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.
An early morning sports news update 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.
Joe Porter is a sports journalist at RNZ.