https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/rss NZME Wed, 27 May 2026 18:34:01 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nz-rugby-to-cover-moana-pasifika-player-salaries-as-franchise-fights-for-future/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nz-rugby-to-cover-moana-pasifika-player-salaries-as-franchise-fights-for-future/ By Jonty Dine of RNZ Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-blacks-nz-rugby-captain-scott-barrett-out-for-up-to-five-months-with-back-injury/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-blacks-nz-rugby-captain-scott-barrett-out-for-up-to-five-months-with-back-injury/ All Blacks captain and Crusaders lock Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months with a back injury and will require surgery. Wed, 27 May 2026 03:45:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/sheilla-yama-from-living-a-simple-life-to-becoming-one-of-the-most-feared-female-fighters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/sheilla-yama-from-living-a-simple-life-to-becoming-one-of-the-most-feared-female-fighters/ By Jonty Dine of RNZ Wed, 27 May 2026 02:46:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/warriors-v-panthers-luke-metcalf-in-extended-squad-origin-duo-mitch-barnett-kurt-capewell-rested/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/warriors-v-panthers-luke-metcalf-in-extended-squad-origin-duo-mitch-barnett-kurt-capewell-rested/ Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf is in line for his long-awaited return after being named on the extended bench for Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Penrith Panthers in Sydney. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:27:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nelson-rugby-player-retires-after-serious-injury-that-left-him-stricken-on-field-for-an-hour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nelson-rugby-player-retires-after-serious-injury-that-left-him-stricken-on-field-for-an-hour/ A Nelson rugby player has suffered a career-ending injury which left him stricken on the field for an hour. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:54:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/crusaders-will-jordan-to-miss-remainder-of-super-rugby-pacific-season-with-calf-injury/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/crusaders-will-jordan-to-miss-remainder-of-super-rugby-pacific-season-with-calf-injury/ The Crusaders have been dealt a severe blow ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with star fullback Will Jordan ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a calf injury. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:44:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/former-all-blacks-assistant-scott-hansen-to-lead-crusaders-next-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/former-all-blacks-assistant-scott-hansen-to-lead-crusaders-next-season/ A changing of the guard is coming to the Crusaders with former All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen set to grasp the reins next year.  Tue, 26 May 2026 01:36:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-crumble-to-lose-twenty20-series-decider-against-england/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-crumble-to-lose-twenty20-series-decider-against-england/ The White Ferns have been bowled out for just 80 before England cruised to a seven wicket victory in the Twenty20 series decider in Hove. Mon, 25 May 2026 19:29:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-event-resumes-after-photographer-injured-in-wildlife-encounter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-event-resumes-after-photographer-injured-in-wildlife-encounter/ Finals day at the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro has resumed following a four-hour holding period after the league’s in-water photographer Ed Sloane was injured in a wildlife encounter. Mon, 25 May 2026 01:56:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-fear-roger-tuivasa-sheck-acl-rupture-in-dragons-win/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-fear-roger-tuivasa-sheck-acl-rupture-in-dragons-win/ Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s NRL career could be over with fears the centre has ruptured his ACL. Mon, 25 May 2026 01:17:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-at-canadian-grand-prix-kimi-antonelli-wins-fourth-straight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-at-canadian-grand-prix-kimi-antonelli-wins-fourth-straight/ Alex Powell is a sports journalist for the NZ Herald. He has been a sports journalist since 2016. Sun, 24 May 2026 20:08:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-waikato-junior-league-games-cancelled-after-fights-and-abuse-from-adults/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-waikato-junior-league-games-cancelled-after-fights-and-abuse-from-adults/ All junior rugby league games in the Waikato have been called off today after a string of violent incidents at matches, including adults fighting in carparks and threats made against junior referees. Sun, 24 May 2026 01:55:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-victory-parade-mayor-wayne-brown-urges-fans-to-pack-queen-st-today/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-victory-parade-mayor-wayne-brown-urges-fans-to-pack-queen-st-today/ Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is urging Auckland FC fans to attend today’s victory parade, where the team will show off the A-League trophy. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:44:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-steve-corica-felt-his-side-would-win-the-competition-after-elimination-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-steve-corica-felt-his-side-would-win-the-competition-after-elimination-final/ Steve Corica has led Auckland FC to their first A-League title and his third against the team he won two with as a coach. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:07:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-home-heroes-as-auckland-take-a-league-grand-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-home-heroes-as-auckland-take-a-league-grand-final/ Auckland FC have reached their Everest. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:49:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-live-updates-liam-lawson-looks-to-bounce-back-in-canadian-grand-prix-qualifying/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-live-updates-liam-lawson-looks-to-bounce-back-in-canadian-grand-prix-qualifying/ All the action, as Liam Lawson returns to track in qualifying for Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:23:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-liam-lawson-summoned-to-stewards-as-car-failure-brings-early-end-to-canada-grand-prix-practice/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-liam-lawson-summoned-to-stewards-as-car-failure-brings-early-end-to-canada-grand-prix-practice/ Liam Lawson’s Canada sprint qualifying session was over before it began, after the Kiwi’s Racing Bulls suffered terminal damage in practice. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:11:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-secure-tanah-boyd-s-future-as-halfback-commits-until-end-of-2029/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-secure-tanah-boyd-s-future-as-halfback-commits-until-end-of-2029/ The Warriors’ worst-kept secret has been confirmed: Tanah Boyd has signed to remain at the Auckland club until the end of the 2029 NRL season.  Fri, 22 May 2026 00:14:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-serena-woodall-s-road-to-racing-with-team-nz-in-first-preliminary-regatta-on-the-up/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-serena-woodall-s-road-to-racing-with-team-nz-in-first-preliminary-regatta-on-the-up/ When Serena Woodall returned to New Zealand late last year, she had only intended to be home for three weeks. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/joseph-parker-drug-test-boxer-claims-his-sample-was-contaminated-as-he-awaits-ukad-judgement/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/joseph-parker-drug-test-boxer-claims-his-sample-was-contaminated-as-he-awaits-ukad-judgement/ Joseph Parker has vehemently professed his innocence, suggesting he was contaminated, and hopes a judgement for his failed drug test will soon allow him to resume his boxing career. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:59:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/chanel-harris-tavita-signs-new-warriors-deal-to-stay-until-2027/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/chanel-harris-tavita-signs-new-warriors-deal-to-stay-until-2027/ Chanel Harris-Tavita has stretched his stay with the New Zealand Warriors to an eighth season after signing a one-year contract extension to the end of the 2027 NRL season. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:52:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-athena-pathway-capsize-during-practice-racing-for-preliminary-regatta-in-cagliari/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-athena-pathway-capsize-during-practice-racing-for-preliminary-regatta-in-cagliari/ At their first opportunity to line up in fleet racing of the new America’s Cup cycle, one of the eight crews on the water was forced to call it an early day.  Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/silver-fern-catherine-hall-ruled-out-for-anz-premiership-season-after-injury-in-doubt-for-commonwealth-games/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/silver-fern-catherine-hall-ruled-out-for-anz-premiership-season-after-injury-in-doubt-for-commonwealth-games/ The Silver Ferns defender Catherine Hall is in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after suffering a devastating ankle injury. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-team-australia-challenge-take-over-old-team-nz-ac75-te-rehutai/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-team-australia-challenge-take-over-old-team-nz-ac75-te-rehutai/ Glenn Ashby has fond memories of the 36th America’s Cup. Wed, 20 May 2026 02:10:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-devon-conway-s-delight-at-new-zealand-s-whopping-test-match-schedule/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-devon-conway-s-delight-at-new-zealand-s-whopping-test-match-schedule/ In a world where the white ball has taken over at the highest level, a crammed 12 months of test cricket is welcome news to Black Caps opener Devon Conway. Tue, 19 May 2026 02:05:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/manchester-city-manager-pep-guardiola-tipped-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/manchester-city-manager-pep-guardiola-tipped-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/ Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 01:21:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/tottenham-relegation-battle-what-spurs-need-to-stay-in-premier-league/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/tottenham-relegation-battle-what-spurs-need-to-stay-in-premier-league/ West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest overnight. Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/newcastle-v-sydney-fc-auckland-fc-to-host-a-league-grand-final-as-sydney-eliminate-newcastle/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/newcastle-v-sydney-fc-auckland-fc-to-host-a-league-grand-final-as-sydney-eliminate-newcastle/ The A-League Men grand final is coming to Auckland. Sat, 16 May 2026 21:07:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-v-england-result-new-zealand-win-in-cardiff-square-series-in-suzie-bates-farewell/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-v-england-result-new-zealand-win-in-cardiff-square-series-in-suzie-bates-farewell/ Live updates of the third One-Day International between the White Ferns and England, from Cardiff’s Sofia Gardens. Sat, 16 May 2026 20:57:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-billy-stairmand-eyes-next-phase-of-career-after-competing-on-top-tour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-billy-stairmand-eyes-next-phase-of-career-after-competing-on-top-tour/ Billy Stairmand has ticked all the boxes. Sat, 16 May 2026 20:48:30 Z