Joe Porter

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Sports Journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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Blues women ready to make history as first back to back champions

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

Blues Women v Matatū - Super Rugby Aupiki finalKick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 12 AprilEden Park, AucklandLive blog updates on RNZ SportThe Blues women are hoping to make history on Saturday night and the message from captain Maia Roos is simple, enjoy the moment. The defending champions are seeking to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki title winners when they host South Island franchise Matatū at Eden Park following the Blues men's Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
Blues women ready to make history as first back to back champions

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Blues Women v Matatū - Super Rugby Aupiki finalKick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 12 AprilEden Park, AucklandLive blog updates on RNZ SportThe Blues women are hoping to make history on Saturday night and the message from captain Maia Roos is simple, enjoy the moment. The defending champions are seeking to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki title winners when they host South Island franchise Matatū at Eden Park following the Blues men's Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
Ruahei Demant backs Blues and Black Ferns to be champions

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

Blues women v Hurricanes PouaKick-off: 4:35pm Saturday 5 AprilEden Park, AucklandLive updates on RNZ SportRuahei Demant is determined to make more history with the Blues women and the Black Ferns in 2025. The World Cup and Super Rugby Aupiki winner wants to become a back-to-back champion in both tournaments and she is confident the Blues and Black Ferns can do it. "It's been an awesome season so far for us (Blues women).
Crusaders bracing for backlash from desperate Blues

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

Blues v CrusadersKick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 22 MarchEden Park, AucklandLive blog updates on RNZ SportThe Crusaders are flying high and the Blues are in the doldrums, but the former expect a tense battle with their arch-rivals in Auckland this weekend. The teams are in contrasting positions on the Super Rugby ladder after five rounds with the Blues third from last with one win from five games, while the Crusaders are second with three wins from four.
Asafo Aumua back for the Hurricanes and ready to 'bring some noise'

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

Highlanders v HurricanesKick-off: 7:05pm Friday 14 MarchForsyth Barr StadiumThe Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua is sick of watching rugby. Sidelined since late last year the All Blacks front rower makes his Super Rugby return on Friday night when the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.
The Hurricanes know they need to start winning

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

Analysis: The Wellington based side, who finished as top qualifiers for the finals last season, are languishing at the bottom of the standings with just one win from four games. All Blacks prop Pasilio Tosi said the Hurricanes players needed to accept responsibility for their poor start to the Super Rugby Pacific season. "The fact is we do need to start winning," Tosi said. "The boys are really trying and the coaches are as well, but the coaches can only do so much.
Teilah Ferguson thought her career was over, now she wants to be a Black Fern

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

Teilah Ferguson thought she might never play rugby again, but she is back for the Hurricanes Poua and has her sights set on the Black Ferns. After a strong 2023, things were looking good for Ferguson, but her 2024 was ruined by injury with the midfielder missing all of last Super Rugby Aupiki season with a herniated disc. "I lost a lot of strength and feeling in my right leg. I still struggle with it today but I'm just learning how to manage it better," Ferguson said.
Super Rugby Aupiki: Matatū out to prove they're not one hit wonders

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

Women: Chiefs Manawa v MatatūKick-off: 2:05pm Saturday 1 MarchFMG Stadium, WaikatoAfter a tough 2024, Matatū want to get back to the top of the Super Rugby Aupiki pile. The South Island franchise played some superb rugby to defy their underdog tag and win the competiton in 2023, but they failed to live up to that effort last season, finishing third in the four team tournament. The Blues women beat the Chiefs Manawa in the final to claim their maiden title.
What do the All Blacks coaches tell players on the fringes of selection?

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

There are many reasons players get picked for the All Blacks, but what are the messages given to those on the edge of being selected, or those in the squad that don't regularly feature? How do they crack into the starting side or matchday 23? One of those players is the Blues first-five come fullback Stephen Perofeta, who is currently sidelined with a calf injury and hoping to be back for the defending champions in round four of the Super Rugby season.
Harry Godfrey solidifying his spot in Hurricanes' first-five

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Joe Porter

Harry Godfrey intends on making the Hurricanes first-five jersey his own. Following a rash of injuries, the 22-year-old, who had mostly played at fullback and had less than a dozen Super Rugby games under his belt, was thrust into the starting No.10 role for last week's loss to the Crusaders in the season opener in Christchurch. "I think in the first forty (half), we played well. We went to the sheds feeling pretty comfortable. And then coming out in that second half, that momentum swung a bit.