Joe Porter

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Sports Journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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Hurricanes brace for "cold, dark and hostile" Canberra in Super Rugby finals

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Brumbies v HurricanesKick-off: 9:35pm Saturday 7 MayGIO Stadium, CanberraLive updates on RNZ SportThe Hurricanes wanted the Brumbies first up in the Super Rugby finals and they're confident of claiming a second win in Canberra this season. Much has been made of the match and its potential to become a dead rubber due to the scheduling of the game and the new playoff format.
Hurricanes expect warm welcome for Ardie Savea on his Wellington return

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Hurricanes v Moana PasifikaKickoff: 7.05pm Saturday, 31 MaySky Stadium, WellingtonLive blog updates on RNZ SportThe Hurricanes could be forgiven for still being upset by Ardie Savea's move to Moana Pasifika, but his former team insist the All Blacks star will be given a warm welcome in Wellington. Savea left the Hurricanes at the end of the last Super Rugby season, with Moana Pasifika signing the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year to 2027.
Hurricanes expect warm welcome for Ardie Savea on his Wellington return

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Hurricanes v Moana PasifikaKickoff: 7.05pm Saturday, 31 MaySky Stadium, WellingtonLive blog updates on RNZ SportThe Hurricanes could be forgiven for still being upset by Ardie Savea's move to Moana Pasifika, but his former team insist the All Blacks star will be given a warm welcome in Wellington. Savea left the Hurricanes at the end of the last Super Rugby season, with Moana Pasifika signing the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year to 2027.
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1 month ago | stuff.co.nz | Joe Porter
Rugby union considers match cancellations after referee stabbing threat

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) is considering cancelling games after a referee was threatened with being stabbed.
Hurricanes lose Riley Higgins to broken leg for Super Rugby season

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

The Hurricanes have lost midfielder Riley Higgins for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with the team revealing the midfielder played on a broken leg during last week's win over the Highlanders. "He's actually broken his leg, we just found out last night," coach Clark Laidlaw said. "He managed to play 25 minutes with a leg injury that's going to put him out of the season.
Hurricanes lose Riley Higgins to broken leg for Super Rugby season

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Joe Porter

The Hurricanes have lost midfielder Riley Higgins for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with the team revealing the midfielder played on a broken leg during last week's win over the Highlanders. "He's actually broken his leg, we just found out last night," coach Clark Laidlaw said. "He managed to play 25 minutes with a leg injury that's going to put him out of the season.
Rugby: Crusaders 'rapt' to have Barrett back, Drummond set for milestone

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Scott Barrett is back for the Crusaders as they brace to take on a Highlanders side with nothing to lose. The All Blacks skipper missed last week's win over the Waratahs in Sydney but returns at lock for the third-placed Crusaders, who sit level on points with the second-placed Chiefs and just two points behind the table-topping Brumbies, with two rounds remaining.
Rugby: Crusaders 'rapt' to have Barrett back, Drummond set for milestone

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Scott Barrett is back for the Crusaders as they brace to take on a Highlanders side with nothing to lose. The All Blacks skipper missed last week's win over the Waratahs in Sydney but returns at lock for the third-placed Crusaders, who sit level on points with the second-placed Chiefs and just two points behind the table-topping Brumbies, with two rounds remaining.
Rugby: Black Ferns co-captain backing sevens stars to make an impact

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

A few sevens stars are set to be unleashed for the Black Ferns this weekend and co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu can't wait to see what they can do. Sevens players Jorja Miller, Risi Pouri-Lane, Stacey Waaka have yet to play for the Black Ferns XVs during the Pacific Four series, with the trio only joining the side ahead of last week's 27-27 draw with Canada in Christchurch.