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NZ Exclusive chat with a star of football comedy Ted Lasso - find out who doesn't even like football!? Plus, the team taking charge of the All Blacks after the RWC.
We chat to one of the women headlining the Fight For Life, and dig into why the Phoenix are struggling at the business end of the season.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Mea Motu, boxer
Oli Sail, Phoenix footballer
Phil Dunster, star of Ted Lasso
Producers: Jono Williams and Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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How do we get more women into coaching rugby .. when the ones who do apply for top shelf gigs don't get hired? Two different takes from Whitney Hansen and Allan Bunting.
Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher face off in one of the closest battles in NZ sport, plus, the strongest of the strong, we delve into the world of strongman and strongwoman competitions ahead of a big one this weekend.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Whitney Hansen, Matatu Head of Rugby
Alan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby
Hinewai Hausman, organiser Manawatu Strong Man and Woman competition
Producers: Jono Williams and Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Moana Pasifika coach, Aaron Mauger
Phoenix Women footballer, Chloe Knott
Northern Mystics shooter, Grace Nweke
CEO of School Sport NZ, Mike Summerell
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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It has been Ryan Fox's dream to play in the Masters. We talk to his father, All Black legend, Grant Fox as he got ready to fly to be with his son for this special sporting moment. After coping a bit of flak, Sam Cane is finding some form. He reveals in an extended interview, what the captaincy means to him and how he is looking after his body more ahead of the Rugby World Cup, plus White Fern Olivia Chance on how the team is driving to win games at the Fifa World Cup.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Former All Black legend, Grant Fox
All Black Captain, Sam Cane
White Fern Olivia Chance
Stuff journalist Olivia Shivas - you can read more about detailed audio commentary for the Fifa Footballworld cup at: Stuff.co.nz
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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The glitz, glamour and speed of Formula One hits Melbourne this weekend. Motorsport legend Greg Murphy takes us through who to watch, how the cars are performing and F1 vs Supercars. New Zealand's summer of cricket comes to an end, Dion Nash talks about how the Black Caps have performed. The Blues battle it out against the Chiefs on Saturday. Can the Phoenix Women avoid the wooden spoon? And Pickleball in Hollywood.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Kiwi motorsport legend Greg Murphy
Former Black Cap Dion Nash
Former elite level rugby player turned Sky pundit, Karl Te Nana
Stuff sports journalist Andrew Voreman
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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Was it justified? The debate over Ardie Savea's throat slitting gesture and one match ban. Super Rugby Aupiki has only just started, but it's already almost over. Has New Zealand Rugby dropped the ball over the women's competition? Have the Warriors found a good head space this season? The Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in the final test series of the New Zealand summer. Plus, calling all Ted Lasso fans, we have a sneak preview of the third season of this massively popular football-based television show. For those wanting to watch some football drama Ted Lasso can be found on Apple TV+, while the docu-series Welcome to Wrexham can be found on Disney +
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Stuff's senior columnist Mark Reason
Former double international rugby player, now Stuff columnist and Sky commentator, Honey Hireme-Smiler
Silver Ferns Coach, Dame Noeline Taurua
Stuff cricket report, Brendon Eagan
Stuff reviewer and football nut, James Croot
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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One run! Cricket fans are still basking in the glory of the Basin Reserve win over England, but with an ageing team do the Black Caps need a refresh and who's in the wings? All Black Aaron Smith is champing at the bit for another Rugby World Cup, but he's not taking being included for granted and he reveals his thoughts about the critics. The Breakers start the NBL final series and star Barry Brown Jr talks tactics and the shipwreck that inspired participation in Ironman!
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CREDITS
Hosts: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Stuff's senior cricket report, Ian Anderson
All Black Aaron Smith
Breakers guard, Barry Brown Jnr
Ironman competitor, Els Visser
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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The Black Caps need to step up for the second Test against England, we hear from Blair Tickner about how New Zealand's players are sticking to their games. The Barmy Army and the trumpet outrage - stolen, damaged, but now saved. Super Rugby and Super Aupiki is back this weekend. Joseph Pearson navigates the season ahead, plus the young all abilities golfer who credits golf for keeping him out of a wheel chair.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Cricketer Blair Tickner
The Barmy Army's Chuck Adolphy
Joseph Person
All Abilities Golfer Guy Harrison
Historian Violeta Gilabert
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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The first Test between the Black Caps and England gets underway and we talk to England spin coach Jeetan Patel abut the tips he's sharing with his team. The Breakers push for the win that will book them a spot in the NBL finals. All Black Brad Weber joins us to talk coaches and preparations for the Rugby World Cup. Finally the addictive show Physical 100 - why would athletes take part?
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It's a New Year and another filled with World Cups. What can the Black Caps do to up their performance after a dismal ODI showing in India? We have positive predictions from a specialist coach about the Silver Ferns. Should Sam Cane lead the All Blacks into the RWC? Plus the Australian Open!
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The Silver Ferns have had a turbulent few years of results, but are the reigning world champs. Can they back it up and make it two in a row, with Australia, Jamaica and England all in great form? Legendary coach Dame Noeline Taurua is with us.
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Some of world football's biggest stars are coming to Aotearoa, with the women's FIFA world cup starting in July. One of the world's biggest events, and riding a wave of interest in women's sport, are we ready for the magnitude of the event?
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Cricket fans have two major world cups to look forward to in 2023, with the women's T20 world cup in February and the men's ODI world cup in October. So what are the White Ferns and Black Caps' chances of coming home with some trophies?
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A phenomenal battle between Messi and Mbappe has ended with Argentina taking the Football World cup in a final being described as one of the best ever. The women's Rugby world cup and the Commonwealth games, we look back over the year plus the saucy fundraising calender raising money for new changing rooms in Gore.
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France and Argentina will battle it out for the World cup, but what's needed to win? The latest on Kane Williamson's decision to step down as test captain. Portia Woodman shares her doubts over local support for the Black Ferns and famous caddy Steve Williams remembers turning out with Tiger Woods for the NZ Open more than 20 years ago.
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Tension mounts at the Fifa World Cup as quarter finals loom. Could NZ Rugby be forced to pick an All Blacks' coach before the next world Cup? - and the twisty world of speed cubing.
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Australia's footballers appear to take on magical properties to make the last 16 of the football world cup, and former Black Caps star Dion Nash debates whether there's too much cricket over the year. Plus, a new change to the Weetbix rugby player cards.
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Fifa World Cup gets into full swing, but is Qatar using sport to improve its reputation? The Black Caps face India in an ODI and the Lydia Ko effect!
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Rugby League World Cup finals this weekend with giant killers Samoa and Kiwi Ferns facing Aussie opponents, plus previews of the All Blacks match against England at Twickenham and Mike Hesson on the upcoming Black Caps home series against India.
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Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen gives us his take on what makes the Black Ferns so exciting, what men's teams can learn from the way women play, as well as what fathers can learn about how to support their children (like his daughter, Black Ferns assistant coach Whitney Hansen). It's a big chat!
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