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What to expect out of this weekend's new-look All Black team
Analysis - Who out of the six new faces has the most to gain, who leads the haka and what does it all mean in the long run, asks Jamie Wall.
A guide to Paris landmarks doubling up as Olympic venues
The Games begin on 26 July with a visually stunning opening ceremony through central Paris along the River Seine.
Ethan Blackadder to retuen to All Blacks this weekend
Flanker Ethan Blackadder has been named to start at openside in the one off test against Fiji in San Diego, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
Former All Blacks prop set to make debut for Wallabies
Former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman is set to make his Australia debut after being named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Georgia in Sydney.
6 All Blacks to make debut in one off test against Fiji
Six All Blacks are in line to make their debuts in the one off test against Fiji in San Diego this Saturday. Coach Scott Robertson has rung the changes, 11 in total, from the side which swept aside… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Tony Ineson
Tony Ineson is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Tony was the captain of the 1976… Audio
Will Shaun Johnson retire from the NRL?
Analysis - At times, his achilles injury was so bad he struggled to walk around his own house, but Shaun Johnson hasn't yet made up his mind on his future.
A father's final wish takes Olympian to the brink of a 10th Games
Nino Salukvadze will become just the second athlete to compete at 10 Olympic Games when she steps up to the mark in Paris.
Midday Sports News for 18 July 2024
Loose foward Ethan Blackadder has voiced his frustration with injuries that have limited his All Black test career. Audio
Simone Biles documentary: 'I felt like I was in jail with my own brain and body'
Analysis - It's her raw approach to battling mental health "demons", and the decision to return on her terms that may cement Simone Biles as one of the greatest athletes of our time, Amberleigh Jack… Video
A-League women's season extended
The start dates for the A-League season have been announced with the men's competition beginning at the end of October and the women in early November.
Sweeping changes as 6 first-timers named for All Blacks
The All Blacks have made 11 changes to the starting side that beat England for their Fjij test.
Sports Chat for 18 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 July 2024
New South Wales have won the State of Origin series after a classic decider in Brisbane, beating Queensland 14-4 in the third match last night. Audio
Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the marathon swimming and the swimming leg…
Sports News for 18 July 2024
Former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire has won the State of Origin series in his first season as New South Wales coach. Audio
Video probed after France accuses Argentina fans of racism
FIFA is investigating a video circulating on social media that showed some members of the Argentina national team singing about France's players that the French Football Federation decried as "racist…
How do they get our horses to the Paris Olympics?
The highly-trained Olympic animals come with their own passports, in-flight meals, and frolicking time during layovers.
Early Sports Chat for 18 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 July 2024
New South Wales have claimed the State of Origin series, with a 14-4 win over Queensland in Brisbane. Audio