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Portugal's Geraldes to join Phoenix on loan
Midfielder Franciso "Chico" Geraldes is being brought over in a bid to address a dearth of A-League goals.
NZ mountain biker optimistic after huge crash
Hutt Valley mountain biker Erice van Leuven is optimistic about her recovery after surviving the biggest crash of her life. van Leuven spoke to reporter Bill Hickman. Audio
Sports News for 13 February 2025
Injuries are threatening to derail the Crusaders start to the Super Rugby season with with All Blacks hooker George Bell the latest to be ruled out of tomorrow night's opening game against the… Audio
Finlay Christie faces fight for halfback berth at All Blacks and Blues
Finlay Christie is not paying attention to the armchair critics as he looks to reclaim his All Black jersey.
Sports News for 13 February 2025
The Crusaders are facing an injury crisis ahead of their Super Rugby opener against the Hurricanes tomorrow night in Christchurch with more than a dozen players sidelined and All Blacks hooker George… Audio
Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Vilda told a court he tried to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss gave her at the 2023 World Cup.
Early Sports Chat for 13 February 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Football Australia backs Sam Kerr amid calls to strip her of captaincy
The support comes after she was found not guilty of racial abuse but it has left a sour taste for some pundits.
Sports News for 13 February 2024
Former Spain women's football coach Jorge Vilda says he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to… Audio
Sport: All things fantasy super rugby
Nathan's Thursday chat with sports guru Grant Chapman Audio
Super Rugby Pacific team preview: the Chiefs
We're counting down to the season starting on Friday, today we look at the last year's beaten finalists the Chiefs.
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67 kilogram striped marlin. Audio
Cricket: Australian spinner Matth Kuhnemann reported for suspect action
Australian spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action, following his terrific series against Sri Lanka.
Rugby Super Season to kick off in Christchurch on Valentine's Day
There will be both romance and rugby balls in the air this Valentine's Day as the Super Season kicks off in Christchurch on Friday night, the first lineups for the year have just been named. Sports… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Savea to start, DMac and Beauden to fullback
Moana's new big signing will make his debut as captain, while rising star Josh Jacomb has been handed the 10 jersey for the Chiefs.
Gatland steps down as Wales coach midway through Six Nations
Warren Gatland has stepped down as Wales coach midway through the Six Nations, with his team on the worst run of results in the country's proud rugby history. The New Zealander's departure was… Audio
Coast to Coast competitor finishes race on borrowed, folding bike
Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio
Te Kuiti man takes home over $20,000 for sub 20 second shear
Kiwi shearer Jack Fagan joined Jesse to discuss winning shearing's biggest cash prize. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific team preview: the Hurricanes
We're counting down to the season starting on Friday, today Jamie Wall looks at the last year's round robin winners, the Hurricanes.
Midday Sports News for 12 February 2024
The push to create a Super Rugby draft is gaining momentum, with Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown the latest All Black to throw his support behind the idea. Audio
