Football
Phoenix able to train in isolation
The Wellington Phoenix will leave for Sydney on Wednesday afternoon after the club reached an agreement with Australian state-based health officials to be able to train within the self-isolation…
Phoenix delay move to Australia
The Wellington Phoenix participation in football's A-League is up in the air after the club delayed travelling to Australia.
Liverpool out of Champions League
Holders Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 after Atletico Madrid struck three times in extra time to earn a shock 3-2 victory at Anfield.
Coronavirus hits Black Sticks and OFC Champions League
New Zealand hockey and football teams affected by coronavirus.
The Kiwi living in an Italian Covid-19 danger zone
Last week, Jackie Miller joined the show for our Calling Home segment, where she told listeners about her lifestyle in the Liguria region of Italy. Seven days later she is living in a Covid-19 danger… Audio
Milestones for Football Ferns at Algarve Cup
The Football Ferns squad to take part in the Algarve Cup features two new faces alongside a wealth of experience.
NZ Football confident in 2023 Women's World Cup bid
New Zealand Football is quietly confident after completing the next step in their joint bid with Australia to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.
With a final decision around three months away - a team… Audio
Hamilton and Messi share award
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi share Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, with the voting tied for the first time in the awards' 20-year history.
Indonesia's football league set to begin again under the cloud of its violent past
The Indonesian professional football league kicks off Febuary 29 under a cloud - fan violence has resulted in many deaths and the league could be abandoned if trouble flares again this season. What… Audio
Manchester City held in EPL
Even when Liverpool are not in action they continue to bolster their seemingly impregnable English Premier League lead and it happened again today.
Phoenix sign midfielder
The Wellington Phoenix have signed Australian midfielder, Brandon Wilson, to a contract for this A-League season and the next.
Klopp not happy with holiday schedule
Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has described the Premier League's hectic festive schedule as a "crime" against some teams that are forced to play two matches in the space of 48 hours.
Real Madrid to face Manchester City in Champions League
Real Madrid have been drawn against Manchester City while Liverpool must face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 following today's draw.
Russia's world sports ban - has Moscow got off lightly?
Russia has been banned from competing hosting or bidding to host major global events for four years. The suspension was announced by The World Anti-Doping Agency earlier this week after finding Russia… Audio
Phoenix win again
The Wellington Phoenix have picked up their second straight win of the A-League season, and their first away victory, beating Adelaide United 2-1 in Adelaide.
Richie Sadlier on sexual abuse, addiction, and recovery
Richie Sadlier was a rising football star until injury forced him to retire way too soon. Depression and addiction took over, fuelled by demons from the past and his family life. He has laid the whole… Audio
Women must lean into the sports board table
Is the drive for NZ sports boards to reach a quota of 40 percent women by the end of 2021 a realistic goal, if women don’t put their hands up? Fair Play’s Zoë George asks female sports leaders.
All Whites fade to 3-1 loss in Dublin
The All Whites have faded after a promising start against the Republic of Ireland, beaten 3-1 after taking the early lead in Dublin.
Winston Reid to captain All Whites
All Whites coach Danny Hay has confirmed that Winston Reid will captain the side in their friendly against Ireland in Dublin tomorrow.
Midday Sports News for 11 November 2019
Aaron Cruden's return frees up Damian McKenzie to play fullback. Audio
