Joe Porter
Blues out to end 21 years of pain
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… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 June 2024
Kane Williamson says he is looking forward to playing South Africa's premier T20 competition during the summer and stressed that he won't miss many games for the Black Caps. Audio
Battle of the Bombay Hills - Blues vs Chiefs in Super Rugby
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… Audio
Semi finals time in Super Rugby
It's down to the final four in Super Rugby with the semi-finals this weekend. Hosts the Hurricanes and Blues are favoured to win both encounters and set up an all-New Zealand title decider. Rugby… Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
RNZ's sports reporter Joe Porter gives us the latest on the French Open. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Super Rugby enters quarter-final phase
The Super Rugby quarter-finals get underway on Friday night, with four New Zealand sides in the mix to become champions. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZR stoush rumbles on
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… Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 May 2024
as you may have heard in the news a proposal to radically revamp New Zealand Rugby's governance structure has failed to be approved but a proposal to modify provincial representation has been. Audio
Major vote on the future of NZ Rugby
A vote on the biggest change in New Zealand rugby governance in the sport's professional history is happening this morning. Audio
Black Ferns coaches demote stars after Canada loss
The Black Ferns have demoted some star players in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're still on track to defend their World Cup title next year. Rugby reporter Joe… Audio
Midday Sports News for 14 May 2024
Last year's World Cup captain won't be involved in the first All Blacks tests of the year. Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will talk to media this morning after captain Sam Cane announced his retirement from test rugby, Lisa Carrington has been beaten by fellow Kiwi Aimee Fisher at the… Audio
All Blacks captain Sam Cane retires from international rugby
The All Blacks' captain of the last four years - Sam Cane - has been granted an early release from his New Zealand Rugby contract and will quit international rugby at the end of the year. Rugby… Audio
Black Ferns kick off season as next year's World Cup looms
The World Cup winning Black Ferns weren't happy with how last year ended and they're out to make amends this season, which starts Saturday afternoon. Audio
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt on build up to Olympics
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt talks with Joe Porter about his qualifying events for the Olympics at the National Champs in Hawke's Bay. Audio
Sports Chat for 9 April 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio
Sports News for 9 April 2024
New Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is pleased Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach. Audio