The All Blacks are back in Rugby World Cup action in a do-or-die clash with Italy.

They go in as overwhelming favourites, but a loss would see the All Blacks join Australia in the departure lounge.

A suggestion that New Zealand netballers should be allowed to play overseas.

An Australian netball commentator has made the call, for the good of keeping up the quality with the opposition.

The Warriors endured mixed fortunes at the NRL end-of-season Dally M Awards.

While Andrew Webster beat Ivan Cleary to Coach of the Year, Dally M favourite Shaun Johnson was pipped at the post by Kalyn Ponga.

Andrew Alderson and Clay Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week’s sports news