Evening business for 27 August 2024

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about how airlines that unreasonably cancel or delay flights are coming under greater scrutiny to provide a better deal for jilted travelers. The pressure comes after rising anger and frustration from travelers who are tired ... Show More

Tensions are flaring in a small Clutha District community with allegations of stock shooting, poaching and poor pest management in nearby forestry blocks. Farmers near Lawrence and Tuapeka said they want things to change but there's been a communication breakdown with forestry co ... Show More

With such a deep pool of New Zealand talent residing across the ditch, the Kiwis are looking to reconnect Australian based players with their roots. Rugby League World Cup winners Stephen Kearney and Nathan Cayless, both based in Australia, are behind the strategy dubbed 'Taurahe ... Show More

The Black Ferns will need to break a four-match losing streak against France in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup semi-final, to have a chance at defending their title. New Zealand are the official favourites heading into tomorrow night's game, but history suggests France has the upper ... Show More

The All Blacks continue to talk up Ireland as the best side in the world, but they insist they don't fear them. The All Blacks are also adamant they're a much better team now than the one that lost to hosts France in their opening game of the World Cup, as they prepare to try and ... Show More

Despite what the Irish commentators said about Sam Cane's rucking skills, the All Blacks are into the semi finals this weekend. In just over 48 hours they'll be taking on Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final. In the interest of balance, First Up's Leonard Powell popped int ... Show More

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Paris, where Ireland's men's Sevens side have booked a quarter-final place. Hugo Keenan provides reaction to their final pool game at the Stade de France.Toulon finally respond to the Melvyn Jaminet racism case. And ... Show More

England's Lionesses have claimed their spot in Sunday's Fifa World Cup Final, dispatching Australia's golden girls in Sydney, three goals to one, in brutal and clinical fashion in last night's Semi-Final. The Matildas will face off against Sweden in the bronze medal match, but it ... Show More

<p>Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on England's two point defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham, where Steve Borthwick's side played well in spells but ultimately came up short again for the fourth time in five test matches.</p><br><p>Have England just been the victims of bad luck ... Show More

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an interim CEO appointment at Ulster Rugby. Joey Carbery explains his decision to move to France.Joe Marler has his say on the TMO controversy arising from last weekend's Premiership outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ... Show More

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of round 2 of the Six Nations. Jerry Flannery is among a host of familiar faces to get new jobs with South Africa Rugby today. Wales and Scotland are forced into squad alterations after Saturday's close-run th ... Show More