Hamish Bidwell
Ian Foster announces coaching team
In what some critics are calling an unnecessarily steady-as-she goes approach, new All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named his coaching team.
Just as Foster's appointment to replace Steve Hansen was… Audio
Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell talks about AB's new coach
Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell joins the discussion on the newly appointed All Blacks' coach. Audio
Russia receives four-year ban from top-flight sports events
Russia has been handed a four-year band from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Sports Commentator Hamish Bidwell chats to Jesse about what it means. Audio
Hamish Bidwell on Crusaders name staying but logo changing
Sports writer Hamish Bidwell talks about the Crusaders franchise sticking with its name but changing their logo. Audio
Black Caps have a shot at victory in Mt Maunganui test
Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner starred with bat and ball on day four of the first test against England, to give New Zealand a shot at victory today in Mt Maunganui.
In reply to England's… Audio
BlackCaps bowlers repay faith placed in them
New Zealand's experienced pace bowlers repaid the faith placed in them on the first day of the opening test against England.
Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme and Neil Wagner bowled… Audio
Extra Time for 8 November 2019
The All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his return to rugby league and while he'll do well out of a reported $10 million deal the RNZ Sports panel ponders the benefits for the Toronto… Audio
All Blacks to face Wales for bronze medal after English defeat
After being defeated by England 19-7, the All Blacks will face Wales in the third place playoff in Tokyo this weekend.
The match will be Steve Hansen's last as coach and will also see off Ben Smith… Audio
Extra Time for 25 October 2019
In Extra Time this week the RNZ panel of Clay Wilson, Hamish Bidwell and Barry Guy discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and they get a coaches insight to the game from Hurricanes assistant coach… Audio
All Blacks to face England in World Cup semifinal
The All Blacks will face England at Yokohama next Saturday for a place in a third consecutive World Cup final, after deating Ireland 46-14 at their quarterfinal at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday. They… Audio
Impact of match cancellations explored
Italy's captain Sergio Parisse has lashed out at the decision to cancel their game against the All Blacks, calling it ridiculous. He told reporters "If New Zealand needed four or five points against… Audio
Weekend of upsets at Rugby World Cup
It's been a weekend of upsets at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. First the hosts toppled Ireland 19-12, a win which gives the Brave Blossoms a great chance to reach the knockout stages of the tournament… Audio
Analysis of All Blacks facing South Africa
The All Blacks will face South Africa for their Rugby World Cup opener in Japan on Saturday evening. Hamish Bidwell is our sports contributor and Ken Borland is a sports reporter in South Africa. Audio
Extra Time for 13 September 2019
In Extra time this week - Host Hamish Bidwell talks with RNZ rugby correspondent Joe Porter and Wellington Pride women's rugby player Alice Soper about the Rugby World Cup and the challengers to the… Audio
Has NZ Rugby Cleaned Up?
RNZ Sport correspondent Hamish Bidwell joins Karyn Hay to talk about the moves New Zealand Rugby has made to deal with bad behaviour on tour Audio
Extra Time for 10th May 2019
With just a few rounds remaining in the Super Rugby season, the interest is growing over selections for the All Blacks. Steve Hansen has a few areas of concern ahead of the Rugby Championship and the… Audio
Julian Savea in France
Since joining French club Toulon rugby star Julian Savea has scored just one try in 10 matches. Toulon's owner Mourad Boudjellal wants him out. What's exactly happened to the former All Black? Audio
