The Crusaders are firm favourites to make it three straight Super Rugby titles and the RNZ Sports team give the reasons why Scott Robertson's men should feel confident. Not so confident are New Zealand cricket supporters, with the Black Caps needing some luck to make the World Cup semi-finals and anything beyond that seems unlikely. While Ravinder Hunia talks about the glut of top-class sport Britons are currently enjoying.

White Fern batter Suzie Bates makes a special appearance on Extra Time this week with our cricket reporter Clay Wilson and they discuss the Black Caps performances at the Cricket World Cup…. after their first loss is it time to make some changes? Having spent plenty of time playing and watching cricket in England, Bates gives her view on why the home side is struggling. Meanwhile Joe Porter suggests there is no reason why the Crusaders won't be contesting a third straight Super Rugby final.

White Fern batter Suzie Bates makes a special appearance on Extra Time this week with our cricket reporter Clay Wilson and they discuss the Black Caps performances at the Cricket World Cup…. after their first loss is it time to make some changes? Having spent plenty of time playing and watching cricket in England, Bates gives her view on why the home side is struggling. Meanwhile Joe Porter suggests there is no reason why the Crusaders won't be contesting a third straight Super Rugby final.

It's all oval ball on this week's edition of Extra Time. RNZ Sports reporter Clay Wilson is joined by colleagues Vinnie Wylie and Joe Porter and freelance broadcaster Tash Ieremia to chat about the international rugby league double header involving New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa and take a quick look at the opening weekend of the Super Rugby playoffs.

It's all oval ball on this week's edition of Extra Time. RNZ Sports reporter Clay Wilson is joined by colleagues Vinnie Wylie and Joe Porter and freelance broadcaster Tash Ieremia to chat about the international rugby league double header involving New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa and take a quick look at the opening weekend of the Super Rugby playoffs.

Join Barry Guy for Extra Time this week as he and rugby correspondent Hamish Bidwell discuss the coaching drain that is having an effect on New Zealand rugby, while former Football Fern Kristy Hill talks about New Zealand's start to the FIFA World Cup and why she had a problem with the USA's celebrations during their record win over Thailand.

Join Barry Guy for Extra Time this week as he and rugby correspondent Hamish Bidwell discuss the coaching drain that is having an effect on New Zealand rugby, while former Football Fern Kristy Hill talks about New Zealand's start to the FIFA World Cup and why she had a problem with the USA's celebrations during their record win over Thailand.

In Extra Time this week RNZ's cricket experts discuss the first week of the World Cup and what changes they've made in picking their top four teams at the tournament, while Barry Guy talks to former Football Fern Kristy Hill about the FIFA Women's World Cup and the chances of New Zealand scoring their first ever win at a Finals.

In Extra Time this week RNZ's cricket experts discuss the first week of the World Cup and what changes they've made in picking their top four teams at the tournament, while Barry Guy talks to former Football Fern Kristy Hill about the FIFA Women's World Cup and the chances of New Zealand scoring their first ever win at a Finals.

In Extra Time this week - the Cricket World Cup is finally underway and England have underlined their credentials as tournament favourites with a comprehensive win over South Africa in the opening match. The Black Caps campaign opens up in Cardiff on Saturday night against Sri Lanka - we discuss what's in store for them and whether we've gleaned anything from the tournament opener as to how the competition will unfold. We also hear from Black Caps coach Mike Hesson. We also discuss the ANZ Netball Premiership final between the Pulse and the Northern Stars - will the South Auckland side have anything left in the tank for Monday night's finale?