The men's Black Sticks have earned an invite to compete in the FIH Pro League after winning hockey's Nations Cup.

Unfortunately, they won't be accepting that invite. 

What's going on? Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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The men's Black Sticks have earned an invite to compete in the FIH Pro League after winning hockey's Nations Cup.
Unfortunately, they won't be accepting that invite.&nbsp;
What's going on? Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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Ken Maplesden: Hockey NZ acting CEO on why the Black Sticks won't compete in the FIH Pro League

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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.
LISTEN ABOVE

Rob Nichol: GODZONE trustee on the upcoming 2027 event

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Ken Maplesden: Hockey NZ acting CEO on why the Black Sticks won't compete in the FIH Pro League

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