Callan Elliot: Auckland FC player on the Macarthur clash, All Whites side naming

Auckland FC have continued their strong charge to the finish line in the A-League.   They picked up a massive win last weekend against the top of the table Newcastle Jets and are back home this week to take on Macarthur this afternoon.  On top of that, five of their players have been named in the…

Tony Johnson: Sky Sport Rugby Commentator previews Moana Pasifika v Crusaders and Blues v Warratahs

Super Rugby Pacific rolls on this weekend.  A few thrilling clashes have already passed, with the Hurricanes stunning the Highlanders 507, and the Brumbies celebrating James Slipper’s 203rd Super Rugby match in style with a 33-24 win over the Chiefs.  Tonight, Moana Pasifika is taking on the Crus…

Dhcamad Armstrong: Kiwi kickboxer previews the King of the Ring Super Cruiserweight fight

King of the Ring action returns this weekend with the Super Cruiserweights taking the spotlight at Eventfinda stadium tonight.   Dhcamad Armstrong will be fighting in the event and he joined D'Arcy to preview the tournament.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Sophie Devine: White Fern on the T20 series against South Africa

The White Ferns are back on track.  After losing their second T20 clash to South Africa, they put on a strong performance last night at Eden Park to take a 2-1 lead in the series.  They now have the chance to wrap the series up cleanly tomorrow in Wellington.  Sophie Devine hit an unbeaten 55 of…

Richard Agar: Warriors Assistant Coach on their early season success, previewing the Newcastle Knights clash

The Warriors are flying high after going two for two to start their NRL season.   They claimed a 42-18 victory over the Roosters in Round 1 and defeated the Raiders 40-6 in Round 2 – both games won at home.  Tonight is their first away game of the season, facing the Newcastle Knights across the d…

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Wāhine bring a change of perception to sport

Let’s talk about joy. Releasing the demons of expectation, the pressures of desire, the need to justify sporting existence through results alone. To be fair, this all sounds a bit new age, a bit woowoo, counter to the traditional muted celebration of living the grind, suffering to succeed. Incre…

Motu Tony: Former Warrior on the team's decisive victory over the Raiders

The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018.  Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week.   Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a …

Jahrome Rapata-Taipari: Z Manu World Champs finalist on the Grand Final taking place today

It's time for the final manu showdown.  After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront.   Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s G…

Cole McConchie: Black Cap reviews the T20 World Cup, previews the T20 South Africa series

The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another.  They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday.  It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team.  Black Ca…

Malachi Wrampling: Blues loose forward previews the clash against Moana Pasifika

The Blues will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling after a 29-13 victory over the defending champions, the Crusaders, at Eden Park last weekend.   They’re at home again this Sunday when they take on their cross-town rivals, Moana Pasifika.  Loose forward Malachi Wrampling is looking to make …