World Cup
Football Ferns ready for World Cup challenges
Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni says New Zealand's draw for next year's women's World Cup is tough, but he is confident his team will rise to the challenge.
U-17 women footballers World Cup bronze starts to sink in
The victorious under-17 women footballers say the magnitude of their World Cup bronze is only starting to sink in. The team touched down shortly after dawn, the glow of their World Cup medals lighting… Audio
NZ U17 women's football team buzzing after historic win
The Under 17 womens football team became the first New Zealand team to reach the semi-finals of a FIFA tournament after upsetting Japan in a penalty shoot-out yesterday. Forward Maggie Jenkins told… Video, Audio
NZ upset Uruguay to grab under-17 World Cup knockout spot
New Zealand have beaten hosts Uruguay 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the under-17 Women's World Cup for the first time.
Netball: NZ in bidding war to host 2023 world cup
New Zealand and South Africa are currently in a bidding war to win the rights to host the 2023 Netball World Cup.
New Zealand pursuiters claim silver in France
The New Zealand women's pursuit team claimed the silver medal at the World Cup track cycling meet in France.
Salta stunner saves Cheika's Wallabies job
He may well have been 40 minutes from losing his job, but the 40 minutes that followed but ensured Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will see out his contract at next year's Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks want to set a marker ahead of the World Cup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen sees the Rugby Championship test against South Africa as a chance to lay down an early marker for when the two rugby superpowers clash at next year's World Cup.
Walker seals BMX World Cup top-three finish
London Olympics silver medallist Sarah Walker has shaken off a horror run of injuries to secure her first BMX World Cup podium finish for seven years.
New Zealand qualifies for under-17 Wold Cup
The New Zealand footballers have qualified for next year's U-17 men's World Cup in Peru with a 4-1 win over Tahiti in the semi-finals of the Oceania U-16 Championship in Solomon Islands.
NZ under 20s hold France to draw at World Cup
The New Zealand under 20 women's footballers have played out goalless draw against hosts France in their second game at the World Cup.
Black Sticks seek winning mindset
Experienced defender Sam Charlton says the Black Sticks must tackle their final women's hockey World Cup pool match with more focus if they want to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
Kylian Mbappe named alongside Fifa's best
France's World Cup star Kylian Mbappe joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award.
Black Sticks win first game at Hockey World Cup
The New Zealand womens hockey team has beaten Belgium 4-2 in their opening game at the World Cup in London.
France football fans clash with police during celebrations
Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
Vive la France! French fans in NZ celebrate World Cup victory
French fans in New Zealand have been celebrating the country's victory in the thrilling Football World Cup final - but Croatian supporters were still left smiling after their best ever World Cup… Video, Audio
Fade to bleus as France wins World Cup
Football's coming home ... to Paris! ... following a final that had everything a fan could hope for. Audio
Belgium beat England to claim third at World Cup
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.
Football World Cup Final
The co-host of RNZs Squeaky Bum Time World Cup podcast Emile Donovan fills us in on the semi-final loss of England to Coatia, what the final has in line for us and has a musical medley of World Cup… Audio
Croats in New Zealand react to the World Cup
The Croatian Cultural Society hall in Te Atatu filled up pretty quickly early this morning with first and second generation Croats convinced their team had what it took to hold off England in the… Audio