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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell. On this weekend's agenda: The All Blacks look for revenge at Eden Park, Grace Nweke leaves NZ Netball for greener pastures, and LIV Golf might be on the way to Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: -It’s a big game tonight for someone who's not playing... -The Supercars return with a veteran. -The Wallabies seek redemption against the Boks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Kiwitea Street is set for a thrilling Chatham Cup semifinal clash on a special day for the club, as Auckland City FC host Birkenhead United on Sunday. The Navy Blues will also be celebrating the club's 20th Jubilee with a host of former players and staff. Kick Off is at 2.00 pm at Kiwitea Street, the home of Auckland City. Striker Angus Kilkolly jo…
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The All Blacks are demanding an edge up front from their forward pack after coming off second-best last week against Argentina. The 49-match unbeaten run at Eden Park goes on the line tonight against Los Pumas, who are coming off a win at Sky Stadium last week. Los Pumas have been belted the following match both times after beating the All Blacks i…
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Southland are expecting a physical battle against Hawke's Bay as the hosts gear up for their first Ranfurly Shield defence of the season. The Stags will be looking to use momentum from last weekend's 22-13 win over Otago, as they aim to reclaim the log o' wood for the first time since 2011. Captain Sean Withy says they will be keeping an eye on Haw…
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All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is imploring his side to not let Argentina off the hook should the chance present itself in tonight's Rugby Championship rematch at Eden Park. A series of lead changes in the first match at Sky Stadium saw Los Pumas deny the All Blacks a chance to build a lead with consecutive tries. Taylor says they simply need to be…
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Grace Nweke has punched Netball NZ in the face. The superstar Silver Fern shooter is off to the Aussie comp, and as a result she will not wear the famed black dress in 2025. She’ll return to the Kiwi comp and the Ferns after a year of testing herself in the more confrontational Australian Super Netball League. Which technically isn’t a league and l…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Nathan Limm. On this weekend's agenda: Auckland FC’s controversial signing of a former Wellington Nix player, why isn't the All Blacks test a sell out? And who takes gold in the K1-500m? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…
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Keirin gold medallist Ellesse Andrews and team-mate Shaane Fulton are through to the round-of-16 stage in the individual sprint at the velodrome. Andrews registered the third quickest lap in the seeding round. Bryony Botha and Emily Shearman have finished eighth for New Zealand in the women's madison at the Paris velodrome. Longtime Cycling Comment…
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Maddison-Lee Wesche has produced a personal best of 19.86 metres to win silver in the women's shotput final at Stade de France at the Paris Olympics. The Kiwi's been pipped for gold on the final throw by Germany's Yemisi Ogunleye, who launched a heave of 20 metres for gold. NZ Herald Reporter Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to update the l…
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Kayaker Alicia Hoskin has revealed how she's embraced the pressure after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old —competing at her second Olympics— has triumphed in the K4 and K2 boats. Hoskin joined Dame Lisa Carrington in the K2 after the latter won gold with Caitlin Regal in Tokyo. The dual gold medallist avoided letting t…
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Kayaker Aimee Fisher is aware it's not just Dame Lisa Carrington she needs to worry about in the Olympic women's K1 event. The two Kiwi rivals eased into the semifinal stage after winning their respective heats. But Fisher has pointed to Hungary's Tamara Csipes as another one to watch. Former Olympic Kayaker Ben Fouhy joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to pr…
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I’m running out of superlatives. Fortunately, I have a secret stash squirrelled away should Dame Lisa Carrington carry on her barely believable Olympic run Note to commentators, you can’t say unbelievable, because it isn’t. It's happening right in front of your eyes. What Dame Lisa is doing is extraordinary. It beggars belief if you will. Last nigh…
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Kiwi cyclist Corbin Strong will compete in the Men’s Road Race alongside fellow New Zealander Laurence Pithie. Strong believes he's a decent chance for a medal if 'all goes it plan'. D'Arcy catches up with him before the big race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Sports Journalist Andrew Gourdie and Rugby Writer Jamie Wall. On this weekend's agenda: Why have the Crusaders kept Rob Penney in the top role? Was the Olympics Triathlon a success, and do we have more doping trouble at the Olympics in the swimming? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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A high level of confidence from Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke that her team can win back-to-back ANZ Premierships in this afternoon's decider against the Pulse in Wellington. The defending champions are riding a five-game winning streak into the grand final. Nweke says the faith in her team's ability has never wavered throughout the campaign. D'Ar…
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Two-time Olympic rowing gold medallist Mahe Drysdale believes Emma Twigg has struck fear into her rivals ahead of tonight's women's single sculls final in France. Twigg recorded the fastest time across the semi-finals, but will go head-to-head with Dutchwomen Karolien Florijn, who is on a two-year unbeaten run. Mahe Drysdale joined D'Arcy Waldegrav…
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NZ Herald Sports Reporter Michael Burgess gives us the latest out of Paris: - Sprinter Zoe Hobbs is through to the semi-finals of the women's 100 metres. - Silver for the Mac Attack off the coast of Marseille. - Maddie Davidson's finished seventh in the women's trampoline event, while Dylan Schmidt crashes out. - Swimmer Erika Fairweather's recorde…
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Zoe Hobbs is safely through to the semi-finals of the women's 100 metres. She finished second in her heat with a season's best time of 11.08 seconds. Hobbs' time is the 14th best in the field, with Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith clocking the quickest time at 10.87 seconds. Head Coach James Mortimer joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to recap her opening heat. LIST…
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New Zealand takes an Olympic sailing silver off the coast of Marseille. Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie have finished second in the men's skiff 49er class. It's New Zealand's sixth medal of the Paris Games, leaving us on two gold, three silver and a bronze. D'Arcy caught up with Will McKenzie following their historic medal. LISTEN ABOVE See omn…
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The French have definitely turned it on. The Olympic Opening Ceremony turned a few heads with its very Gallic expressionism, but that was all fluff that mattered little in the grand scale of things. The exuberant colour and use of the beauty of France though has not stopped. Exit stage left for the artists, musicians, and thespians, and hello to th…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby / Sports Commentator Paul Allison and Editor of 'The Bounce', Dylan Cleaver. On this weekend's agenda: What's going on with the Olympic Opening Ceremony? The 'dronegate’ scandal continues to get weirder, and what's going on with the All Blacks’ media treatment? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…
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Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony gets underway. Erin Routliffe is competing in the tennis doubles alongside Lulu Sun - they play Italian's J. Paolini and S. Errani later this evening. Erin caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their opening match and the feel of Paris. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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No time for the Tactix to dwell on what could've been ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership netball elimination final against the Mystics in Christchurch. A win over the Pulse in round 15 would've seen the Mainland side go straight to next weekend's grand final, but now they'll have to take an alternate route to the decider. Mystics Wing-Defenc…
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New Zealand has shared a boat with Uzbekistan, Uganda, Oman, and Pakistan at the Olympic Games opening ceremony along the River Sein. A New Zealand brigade of 77 athletes and support staff were on board, including a five-strong sailing contingent that made a 775-kilometre trip from their base in Marseille. NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burges…
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Soon the sport will start. The purpose, the reason, the point of the Olympic games will leap into action, and eyeballs from all facets of sporting fandom will be locked onto the 32 sports featured throughout the next 17 days of competition. This is where the rubber hits the road. The years of toil, the long months of personal sacrifice, the early m…
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NZ North Island Championship 2024 is an official World Cube Association (WCA) sanctioned speedcubing competition. Speedcubing is a competitive sport involving solving a range of twisty puzzles, such as the famous Rubik's Cube, as quickly as possible. The North Island Championships are being held in Taupo at the 'Great Lake Centre' between 20-21 Jul…
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The Franklin Bulls are through the NBL basketball semi-finals after belting the Wellington Saints 104-67 in the capital. They'll take on the Auckland Tuatara next Wednesday at Eventfinda Stadium Meanwhile the Canterbury Rams take on the Taranaki Airs in the first Semi-Final on Sunday afternoon. Airs player Derone Raukawa joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to…
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Central Pulse netball coach Anna Andrews-Tasola is determined to repay fans' support by earning hosting rights for the ANZ Premiership grand final. The Pulse and Tactix meet in the final regular season match in Wellington on Monday, both coming off surprises losses last weekend. Tasola predicts a spicy encounter, saying grand final hosting rights i…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' consists of NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell and Rugby Writer Phil Gifford. On this weekend's agenda: Scott 'Razor' Robertson's picks a fresh looking side for Fiji, Is Ardie Saeva's move to Moana a good idea? And are we excited for the Olympics next week? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Gotta love Ardie Savea’s decision to move to Moana Pasifika for the next Super Rugby season, if indeed it pans out. NZ Herald rugby scribe Liam Napier rarely misses the mark, so the story around the move released yesterday will most likely be on point. The move does raise some questions and it can be seen as a backward step by one of the game’s eli…
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Hope from the All Blacks captain that rugby can find a foothold in the United States, ahead of his side's latest game in the Land of the Free tomorrow. Scott Barrett made his test debut in Chicago eight years ago against Ireland and now finds himself as skipper. Barrett says the sport has the potential to grow in the USA, which is set to host the 2…
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The Footlocker U18 Nationals is a Basketball New Zealand organised national tournament for Under 18 players that may have prioritised or specialized in basketball. This tournament provides the opportunity to compete against the top players from each region across the country in their age group. Tournament Coordinator Jay MacDonald joined D'Arcy Wal…
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The Black Ferns are keen to continue their evolution ahead of next year's World Cup in England. New Zealand tackles Australia in Brisbane on Sunday afternoon, with coach Alan Bunting looking to trial some new on-field initiatives. The Ferns will also be chasing their 26th straight test win against the Wallaroos. Chryss Viliko joined D'Arcy Waldegra…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. Today’s chat included: - It's a big weekend for 'blues' fans. - It’s also a big weekend for Wallabies fans in Melbourne. - Everyone is out finding their 'green and gold' tracksuits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay. On this weekend's agenda: Scott 'Razor' Robertson's sticks with very similar side, are we worried about the Eden Park record? And is football really coming home to England? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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England will look to do what no team has done in 30 years in tonight's second test against the All Blacks... beat New Zealand at Eden Park. The hosts' last defeat at the Garden of Eden was in 1994 against France, since then going unbeaten in 48 games at the venue. All Black Hooker Asafo Aumua caught up with Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smi…
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Tonight's test match has the potential to be catastrophic for coach Scott Robertson. For the players too if they lose, but more so for the brand-new coach. The TAB say the All Blacks should overcome the English threat with relative ease, $1.25 plays $3.70, these betting bros are a relevant barometer in these spaces, but sport is sport, it has a nas…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Graeme 'The Sportsfreak’ Beasley and Newstalk ZB Sports News Journalist Nathan Limm. On this weekend's agenda... Scott 'Razor' Robertson's first hit out as All Blacks Coach - does he have to win? Lulu Sun is the hottest ticket in town, and what's going on with the Football Ferns? It's still a sham…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan joined to give us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: - The dawning of a new era in Australian Rugby. - It’s a big afternoon for the Wahs. - Controversy with an Olympic selection ahead of the Paris Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Māori All Blacks Head Coach Ross Filipo has made a handful of changes to his team as they look to secure their second win against Japan XV this Saturday at Toyota Stadium. Filipo has listed three debutants with Crusaders Taha Kemara (Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Whakatōhea), Highlanders Nikora Broughton (Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Ruanui), and Blues Corey Evans (T…
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Auckland City FC will be aiming for a spot in the last eight of the Chatham Cup when they travel to the Waipa District of the Waikato to face in-form Lotto NRFL Southern Conference side Cambridge FC on Saturday afternoon. Auckland City Captain Mario Ilich joined D'Arcy to preview their clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson wants to stop England's line speed in tonight's first test at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. The match is Robertson's first test in charge, having got the job last March. Robertson says England are a dangerous team if given time and space. Newstalk ZB and Gold Sport Commentator Paul Miller joined D'Arcy Waldegrave …
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Tonight's test match, the opening salvo in Scott Robertsons attack on world rugby, has so many intriguing threads that it’s almost impossible to determine the most significant aspect of the most keenly anticipated home game of recent times. But regardless of a plethora of talking points, I suppose it all boils down to one thing. It’s not discipline…
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Auckland Rugby Women's premier final (The Coleman Shield) is on this Saturday between Ponsonby and Marist. The final returns to Ponsonby's home ground of Western Springs after having to relocate in 2023 due to flood damage. Black Ferns and Ponsonby Captain Eloise Blackwell joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and Rugby Writer Phil Gifford. On this weekend's agenda: Scott 'Razor' Robertson has named his first squad of the year, should we be more sympathetic towards Shaun Johnson? And who's getting up at 2am for the Cricket World Cup Final? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan is back to give us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: - It's only June but it’s already crunch time in the NRL. - Australia's backing who they are calling the 'Demon'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Six players are in line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo. Highlanders and Canterbury’s Billy Harmon (Ngāi Tahu) was named openside flanker alongside Cullen Grace (Ngāti Whakaue) in No.8 and Cameron Suafoa (Ngāpuhi) blindside. Cam Suafoa joine…
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The Central League is run by 'Capital Football' for association football clubs located in the southern and central parts of the North Island. It is a New Zealand top-tier competition during the winter season and sits at step two overall under the summer National League. Wellington Phoenix Reserves Captain Xuan Loke joined D'Arcy to preview their cl…
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The Warriors want to remind their fans and fellow NRL teams what they're about when they play the Broncos at Mt Smart this afternoon. The Auckland franchise dropped to 13th on the ladder after a shock 60-point defeat to the Titans last week. Former Coach Frank Endacott joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the game and discuss what needs to change fo…
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