After a Super Smash-induced hiatus, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield returns to the Eden Park outer oval. 

The Auckland Hearts are set to take on the Central Hinds in the first of two matches today, and will hope to hit the ground running with a strong performance. 

Fast bowler for the Hearts, Bree Illing joined D'Arcy to preview the test. 

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After a Super Smash-induced hiatus, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield returns to the Eden Park outer oval.&nbsp;
The Auckland Hearts are set to take on the Central Hinds in the first of two matches today, and will hope to hit the ground running with a strong performance.&nbsp;
Fast bowler for the Hearts, Bree Illing joined D'Arcy to preview the test.&nbsp;
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Bree Illing: Auckland Hearts bowler previews the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield clash against the Central Hinds

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A major athletics meet is taking place tomorrow in Auckland – the Sir Graeme Douglas International. 

The meet covers a wide range of track and field events, attracting competitors from across the country, including Paralympian Anna Grimaldi. 

She won a gold and a bronze at the Paris Olympics, in the 200m and 100m respectively, and will be competing tomorrow in the para women’s 100m. 

Grimaldi joined D’Arcy to preview the event.  

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A major athletics meet is taking place tomorrow in Auckland – the Sir Graeme Douglas International.&nbsp;
The meet covers a wide range of track and field events, attracting competitors from across the country, including Paralympian Anna Grimaldi.&nbsp;
She won a gold and a bronze at the Paris Olympics, in the 200m and 100m respectively, and will be competing tomorrow in the para women’s 100m.&nbsp;
Grimaldi joined D’Arcy to preview the event. &nbsp;
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Anna Grimaldi: Kiwi Paralympian ahead of the Sir Graeme Douglas International

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The Perth 7s are kicking off tonight – the fourth stop of the 2025/26 rugby 7s circuit.  

The Black Ferns Sevens put on a dominant display in Singapore last weekend, running through the pool stages and semi-final before dominating Australia in the finals, 36-7. 

They’ll be aiming to string together another dominant tournament and continue to build their lead over Australia in the series standings.  

Jorja Miller joined D’Arcy to look back on their success in Singapore and look ahead to Perth.  

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The Perth 7s are kicking off tonight – the fourth stop of the 2025/26 rugby 7s circuit. &nbsp;
The Black Ferns Sevens put on a dominant display in Singapore last weekend, running through the pool stages and semi-final before dominating Australia in the finals, 36-7.&nbsp;
They’ll be aiming to string together another dominant tournament and continue to build their lead over Australia in the series standings. &nbsp;
Jorja Miller joined D’Arcy to look back on their success in Singapore and look ahead to Perth. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Jorja Miller: Black Ferns Sevens flanker ahead of the Perth 7s

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Auckland FC was unable to get themselves back on track last weekend, falling in the final moments to the Perth Glory – 2-1. 

They’ll be raring to return to their winning ways this weekend in their home game against Sydney FC, aiming to put their troubling start to the year behind them. 

Central defender for Auckland FC Jake Girdwood-Reich joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match and discuss the team’s performance thus far. 

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Auckland FC was unable to get themselves back on track last weekend, falling in the final moments to the Perth Glory – 2-1.&nbsp;
They’ll be raring to return to their winning ways this weekend in their home game against Sydney FC, aiming to put their troubling start to the year behind them.&nbsp;
Central defender for Auckland FC Jake Girdwood-Reich joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match and discuss the team’s performance thus far.&nbsp;
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Jake Girdwood-Reich: Auckland FC Central Defender ahead of the clash against Sydney FC

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Bree Illing: Auckland Hearts bowler previews the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield clash against the Central Hinds

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