NRL head Andrew Abdo believes Auckland - and New Zealand as a whole - is ready to embrace State of Origin.

After more than a decade of speculation, it's been confirmed the country's first Origin fixture will be held here next year at Eden Park.

Abdo joined Piney to discuss further.

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NRL head Andrew Abdo believes Auckland - and New Zealand as a whole - is ready to embrace State of Origin.
After more than a decade of speculation, it's been confirmed the country's first Origin fixture will be held here next year at Eden Park.
Abdo joined Piney to discuss further.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Andrew Abdo: NRL CEO on the State of Origin debuting in Auckland

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We are a week away from one of the most prestigious golf tournaments kicking off at the Augusta National Golf Course in the US - the Masters. 

Ryan Fox is a New Zealand golfer who will be competing at the event even after a health scare saw him hospitalised a couple of weeks ago, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

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We are a week away from one of the most prestigious golf tournaments kicking off at the Augusta National Golf Course in the US - the Masters.&nbsp;
Ryan Fox is a New Zealand golfer who will be competing at the event even after a health scare saw him hospitalised a couple of weeks ago, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.&nbsp;
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Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfing legend speaks ahead of the Masters

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Tomorrow night, the Crusaders say farewell to their temporary home - Apollo Projects Stadium, a ground that is filled with history of the most successful Super Rugby Franchise.

Since it has been their home, they have won eight titles in 15 years, but they're set to move into the brand new One NZ Stadium that kicks off with Super Round on ANZAC weekend.

Crusaders captain David Havili joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Tomorrow night, the Crusaders say farewell to their temporary home - Apollo Projects Stadium, a ground that is filled with history of the most successful Super Rugby Franchise.
Since it has been their home, they have won eight titles in 15 years, but they're set to move into the brand new One NZ Stadium that kicks off with Super Round on ANZAC weekend.
Crusaders captain David Havili joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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David Havili: Crusaders captain on the team moving to the One NZ stadium

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Earlier today the location for the 2027 GODZONE adventure race was announced.

It will be held at Aoraki/Mount Cook and the wider Mackenzie district next March.

Rob Nichol is a trustee for GODZONE and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Earlier today the location for the 2027 GODZONE adventure race was announced.
It will be held at Aoraki/Mount Cook and the wider Mackenzie district next March.
Rob Nichol is a trustee for GODZONE and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Rob Nichol: GODZONE trustee on the upcoming 2027 event

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Andrew Abdo: NRL CEO on the State of Origin debuting in Auckland

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