NBS Talk Nelson

Chris Butler and Neil Connell are joined by special guest Paul Hampton, Programme Director at Victory Boxing.

Paul talks about his background, the beginnings of Victory Boxing and the important work the organisation does in the community. He also discusses his role as Programme Director, the challenges facing Victory Boxing and how individuals and local businesses can support the organisation.

Also on the show:

Bunnings NPC and Farah Palmer Cup results and upcoming fixtures.

The latest English Premier League results and fixtures.

Liam Lawson returning to drive for Red Bull.

The NFL’s historic first regular-season game in Australia.

Upcoming fixtures for the Black Ferns and All Blacks.

The Warriors’ sold-out NRL Finals match against the Dolphins.

The Couch Crew Sports Show is hosted at The Turf Hotel and proudly supported by NBS.

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Coming to you from Saxton Field during Secondary Schools Tournament Week.

Chris Butler, Ryan “Skippy” Stewart and Neil Connell cover the Kate Trolove Cup hockey tournament, OPD Jacks’ NBS Premier netball title, the latest NPC and Farah Palmer Cup action, local football results and the upcoming English Premier League fixtures.

Plus, the team discusses Liam Lawson’s Monza opportunity with Red Bull, the All Blacks’ Soweto showdown with South Africa and the Warriors’ bid to claim the NRL minor premiership.

The Couch Crew Sports Show is proudly supported by NBS & The Turf Hotel.

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This week Chris Butler and co-host Neil Connell welcomes special guest Murray Leaning. Murray discusses his new role at the Tāhunanui Community Hub, Mitre 10 Helping Hands and his long involvement in local sport and broadcasting.

The team also covers the latest local netball, rugby and football results and fixtures, including the Tasman Mako, Nelson Suburbs and the Chatham Cup post match, before wrapping up with the latest world sport headlines.

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This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart cover Nelson’s latest hockey, netball, rugby and football results.

We celebrate the Premier 1 hockey champions, preview Waimea Combined’s First XV semifinal, review the latest NPC action and look ahead to Tasman Mako’s match against Counties Manukau. We also cover Nelson Suburbs’ Southern League and Chatham Cup fixtures, the All Blacks’ tour and speculation surrounding Lionel Messi’s future.

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Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart cover the latest local results and upcoming fixtures in hockey, basketball, netball, rugby and football.

This week’s show also features the Tasman Mako’s NPC opener, Nelson Suburbs’ Chatham Cup semifinal draw, New Zealand’s medal success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the All Blacks’ touring squad for South Africa and Stephen Fleming’s expected appointment as England’s Test coach.

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This week, Chris Butler is joined by Les Edwards and Brendon Hodgson.

The team covers Marist’s Stuff Tasman Trophy triumph, the Tasman Mako squad, the Nelson Giants’ playoff hopes, local hockey, netball and football, Nelson Suburbs’ Chatham Cup quarterfinal, Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory and Ryan Fox’s historic Open Championship win.

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This week Chris Butler is joined by Nelson City Councillor Campbell Rollo to discuss his second term on Council, the key issues facing the Tahunanui Ward, his new role as Nelson City Council's Sports Liaison, and his continued passion for hockey and football.

We also wrap up all the latest local sport, including hockey, basketball, netball, rugby, football, the announcement of the 2026 Tasman Mako squad, and Nelson Suburbs' impressive Chatham Cup quarter-final run. Plus, we cover the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the All Blacks, State of Origin and the biggest sporting headlines from around the world.

A big thank you to The Turf Hotel for hosting us and NBS for proudly supporting The Couch Crew Sports Show.

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Join Chris Butler and special guest co-host Neil Connell on this week's episode as we wrap up all the latest from local and international sport. We cover Nelson hockey, basketball, netball, rugby and football, preview the Tasman Trophy Finals, look at the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 action, and finish with world sport headlines including the All Blacks' preparations for France and the Black Caps' historic Test series win over England.

A huge thank you to The Turf Hotel for hosting the show and to NBS for their continued support of local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show.

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This week Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are joined by New Zealand lawn bowls legend Jo Edwards, who reflects on an incredible international career featuring three Commonwealth Games gold medals, 646 Blackjacks tests and six World Cup Indoor Singles titles.

We also cover all the latest local and international sport, including hockey, Nelson Giants basketball, netball, Tasman rugby, football, the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, FIFA World Cup 2026, and cricket, with Matt Henry becoming the world's No.1 ranked Test bowler and the White Ferns keeping their Women's T20 World Cup campaign alive.

A big thank you to our major sponsor NBS for their continued support and to The Turf Hotel for hosting us each week.

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Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart wrap up another huge week in local, national and international sport. This week's episode covers Nelson hockey, Nelson Giants basketball, Premier A netball, Tasman club rugby, college rugby, football, Super Rugby Pacific and the latest world sporting headlines.

We review the Hurricanes and Chiefs booking their places in the Super Rugby Pacific Final, Nelson Suburbs progressing in the Chatham Cup, the latest Tasman Trophy rugby results and standings, and all the action from local winter sport around the Top of the South.

Plus, we look at the FIFA World Cup, the All Whites' opening draw with Iran, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, New Zealand's Test match against England, the NBA Finals, and State of Origin Game 2.

Proudly brought to you by NBS and recorded at The Turf Hotel.

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