Taupō Marist captain Kristian Gent-Standen joins The Good Sports ahead of the 2026 Meads Shield final. He talks about the excitement of another crack at the title, the growing rivalry with Taupō Sports, recovering from a niggling knee injury, his hopes for higher honours, and pays tribute to club stalwart Sam "Spanky" Robinson as he celebrates his 100th game.

Taupō Marist captain Kristian Gent-Standen joins The Good Sports ahead of the 2026 Meads Shield final. He talks about the excitement of another crack at the title, the growing rivalry with Taupō Sports, recovering from a niggling knee injury, his hopes for higher honours, and pays tribute to club stalwart Sam "Spanky" Robinson as he celebrates his 100th game.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.
Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel &amp; Paint.

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Meads Shield Final Preview with Kristian Gent-Standen

Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks fresh off New Zealand's Masters Hockey World Cup campaign, reflecting on a tough pool against Australia and the Netherlands, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and why hockey really is a sport for life.

Rose also discusses the reality of representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport, balancing fundraising, work and whānau, and why cost shouldn't stand in the way of sporting dreams.

Rose Prisk joins Stinger &amp; Sticks fresh off New Zealand's Masters Hockey World Cup campaign, reflecting on a tough pool against Australia and the Netherlands, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and why hockey really is a sport for life.
Rose also discusses the reality of representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport, balancing fundraising, work and whānau, and why cost shouldn't stand in the way of sporting dreams.

Rose Prisk: Taupo's Masters Hockey Legend on Chasing World Cups at 40+

Stinger and Sticks are back with a packed Saturday morning covering Taupo sport and beyond.

Terry Campbell previews Stud Day at Taupo Racing Club, Rose Prisk talks Masters Hockey World Cup, representing New Zealand and the challenges of fundraising. Rob Gillespie shares his journey from US rugby to black belt and running Nautilus Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Plus, Darryl Halligan calls from Brisbane ahead of the Warriors v Broncos clash, and there’s a full local sports wrap covering darts, Heartland rugby, the King Country Trailblazers, Mangakino Hawks, Taupo AFC and more.

Stinger and Sticks are back with a packed Saturday morning covering Taupo sport and beyond.
Terry Campbell previews Stud Day at Taupo Racing Club, Rose Prisk talks Masters Hockey World Cup, representing New Zealand and the challenges of fundraising. Rob Gillespie shares his journey from US rugby to black belt and running Nautilus Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
Plus, Darryl Halligan calls from Brisbane ahead of the Warriors v Broncos clash, and there&rsquo;s a full local sports wrap covering darts, Heartland rugby, the King Country Trailblazers, Mangakino Hawks, Taupo AFC and more.

Full show: Stud Day with Terry Campbell, Masters Hockey with Rose Prisk, Jiu-Jitsu with Rob Gillespie & the NRL with Darryl Halligan

This week on The Good Sports Show: Fielding High School coach Justin Locke previews the CNI Central North Island rugby finals at Owen Delaney Park, where his side battles St John's College for the Plate. Taupō cyclist Alex Milne recaps a month of racing across France, Belgium and the Netherlands and looks ahead to the UCI Junior Road World Champs in Montreal. Taupō AFC coach Ray Howe talks travel, injuries and a season of long road trips to Auckland. And 18-year-old triathlete Matt Moore discusses his selection for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Plus panel banter from Varty and Chainsaw, and a Commonwealth Games wrap.

This week on The Good Sports Show: Fielding High School coach Justin Locke previews the CNI Central North Island rugby finals at Owen Delaney Park, where his side battles St John's College for the Plate. Taupō cyclist Alex Milne recaps a month of racing across France, Belgium and the Netherlands and looks ahead to the UCI Junior Road World Champs in Montreal. Taupō AFC coach Ray Howe talks travel, injuries and a season of long road trips to Auckland. And 18-year-old triathlete Matt Moore discusses his selection for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Plus panel banter from Varty and Chainsaw, and a Commonwealth Games wrap.

Meads Shield Final Preview with Kristian Gent-Standen

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