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Midday Sports News for 22 August 2025
Hooker Codie Taylor will become the 14th All Black centurion when he takes to the field in Sunday's second Rugby Championship game against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Audio
England host USA in opening game of Women's Rugby World Cup
The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to start on Saturday morning, with hosts England taking on the USA. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Cricket: No injury subs in New Zealand
New Zealand won't bring in injury substitutes for domestic cricket as other countries try the controversial concept.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen looks at some of the big stories in sport including the exodus of Kiwi netball players to Australia. Audio
The player fronting with an ostomy bag for Rugby World Cup
Being open about it on social media has helped US halfback Cass Bargell tackle her new reality head on.
NZ Rugby and Sky seal new broadcast deal with TVNZ
The deal will last from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air.
Robertson makes five changes for second All Blacks test vs Argentina
Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker will make his All Blacks debut at number 8 against Argentina on Sunday morning, as Scott Robertson makes five changes from last week's line up. All Blacks hooker… Audio
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Sports News for 22 August 2025
The Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker will make his All Blacks debut while hooker Codie Taylor will play his 100th test in Sunday's Rugby Championship clash against Argentina. Audio
Parker straight into All Blacks starting side, Taylor to play 100th test
Scott Robertson has pulled the trigger on his newest, biggest weapon. Audio
Sports News for 22 August 2025
The All Blacks are expected to be bolstered by the return of prop Tamaiti Williams and loose forward Wallace Sititi for this weekend's second Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
…Boxing star agrees to sex testing for world champs
The policy comes after Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting and Algerian Imane Khelif both won gold in Paris amid a gender-eligibility row.
Sports News for 22 August 2025
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has denied claims made by her former manager that she has retired from the sport, saying she is still training regularly. Audio
Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle
The waiting and preparation comes down to this weekend as far as the Pasifika rugby teams competing in two World Rugby events are concerned. Audio
Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool
New Zealand born Samoan boxer Miracle Ki is set to represent Samoa at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool next month. Audio
Rugby nomad Charlie Powell bucks trend with stint in NPC
The former England U20 winger is playing for Otago this season.
Rugby star considers switch to wrestling
US rugby player Ilona Maher is contemplating an offer to participate in WWE wrestling as a stepping stone to Hollywood.
English rugby player Charlie Powell on career in NZ
English rugby player Charlie Powell has turned out for Otago in this year's NPC, producer Ross McNaughton called him for a chat. Audio
Warriors give up pursuit of NRLW star Studdon, as squad dwindles
The Auckland side have two players pregnant, another with season-ending injury and two more suspended.
