The year of the world cups - a look at 2023's major sports events

New Zealand is set for a blockbuster year of sport, with four world cups being held.
 
The big one will no doubt be the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will see superstars from around the world descend on Aotearoa for a four-week football festival in July. That massive event will then be followed by the spectacle of the Men’s Rugby World Cup in France.  

So, who are the sports stars to watch in 2023? Can Ian Foster prove that keeping him as All Blacks coach was the right call? And is New Zealand truly prepared to host what is sure to be a ground-breaking football World Cup? 

Today, Damien speaks to Newstalk ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson about the epic year ahead for our top athletes.

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