Troy Johnson: New Zealand XI Captain ahead of the warm-up match against England

The next generation of talent will get the chance to face England test superstars in a two-day warm-up match at Queenstown’s Sir John Davies Oval this weekend.  The match will serve as preparation for captain Ben Stokes and his side ahead of the three-game ICC World Test Championship series, start…

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Journalist ahead of the All Blacks' clash against Italy

No let up from the All Blacks with a summer break in sight.  That's the view of captain Scott Barrett after coach Scott Robertson stuck with a largely full-strength side for Sunday's final test of the year against Italy in Turin.  Barrett says they're determined to finish the season on a high.  …

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Drink it up cricket fans

Drink it up test cricket fans. Not the current test between the Aussies and the Indians, the upcoming series right here in our backyard. Besides the slim chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship final, a reason enough to watch in itself, this is it for home test cricket this season. No …

The All Star Panel with Ross Bond and Alex Powell: Mike Tyson, Tim Southee, and the All Blacks

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Ross Bond and NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell.  On this weekend's agenda:  Why is Mike Tyson fighting at 58 years of age, Tim Southee calls time on his test career, and there are some big changes for the All Blacks. …

Brady Bacon: American motorsport driver previews Round 1 of the International Sprintcar Series

Established in 1929, Western Springs is packed full of racing events that bring the biggest crowds in the area.   There are more drivers than ever before who are due to come to New Zealand this season, so fans will see wheel-to-wheel action from start to finish.  American driver Brady Bacon joins…

Myer Bevan: Auckland City FC player ahead of their Championship match against the Napier City Rovers

The winners of the men’s and women’s National League Championship 2024 will be crowned on Sunday December 1st, with both Grand Finals confirmed to take place at North Harbour Stadium in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.  D'Arcy catches up with Myer Bevan out of the Auckland City FC camp, ahead of their ma…

Matt Ansley: Minigolfer ahead of the 8th annual New Zealand Mini Golf Open

The 8th annual New Zealand Mini Golf Open is taking place on the 16th & 17th of November 2024 in Lower Hutt!    This year's NZ Open is part of the World Adventure Golf Tour - with 1st place overall Pro qualifying for free entry into the WAGT 2025 final in the UK.  Matt Ansley catches up with D'Arc…

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Journalist ahead of the All Blacks' clash with France

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has vowed to keep the momentum going in the hopes of an unbeaten end-of-year tour.  They’ve signed off preparations for tomorrow’s test against France with their captain’s run overnight at their training base for the week in Paris.  Elliott Smith catches up with D…

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Stand up Tim Southee and take a bow

Stand up Tim Southee and take a bow.    Who woulda thunk it that the fresh faced 19 year old that rolled onto McLean Park back in 2008 would retire from the game, on his own terms, versus the team he debuted against all those years ago? He started with a statement, 5-55 and a belligerent 77 not ou…

The All Star Panel with Phil Gifford and Paul Allison: All Blacks v Ireland, Fast5 Netball, swearing in sport

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Rugby Commentator Paul Allison.   On this weekend's agenda:  What are the odds in the All Blacks' clash against Ireland, have people bought into 'Fast5' netball, and is swearing in sport offensive?   LISTEN ABOVE