NBS Talk Nelson

The Couch Crew Sports Show returns with another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, recorded live from The Turf Hotel.

This week the boys are joined by Marist Rugby Club stalwart Les Edwards to discuss Marist's strong season, junior rugby, women's rugby, the state of Tasman rugby, the Tasman Mako coaching appointment and the future of the game in the region.

The show also covers local hockey, netball, rugby and football, the latest Nelson Giants results and upcoming fixtures, Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals, Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup action, plus all the key headlines from the FIFA World Cup, the Women's T20 World Cup, Zoe Hobbs' Diamond League success and more.

A huge thank you to our guest Les Edwards, our major sponsor NBS, and our hosts at The Turf Hotel.

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This week on The Couch Crew Sports Show, Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are joined by special guest Brendan Hodgson, who shares stories from a lifetime involved in football, cricket and bowls across the Nelson region.

The team also wraps up the latest local sporting action, including hockey, rugby, football, netball, the Nelson Giants and Super Rugby Pacific. Highlights include Nelson Suburbs' Chatham Cup victory, Waimea Combined's dominant 1st XV win, and the latest Southern League and Tasman club rugby fixtures.

Plus, the boys discuss the All Whites' World Cup preparations ahead of their upcoming clash with England and the first cricket test at Lords vs England.

A big thank you to our sponsors NBS and our hosts at The Turf Hotel for their ongoing support of The Couch Crew Sports Show.

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This week Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by Nelson Netball Centre General Manager Ani-Marie Waitai to discuss participation, player pathways, coaching, officiating, and the future of netball in the Nelson region.

The team also wraps up the latest action from local rugby, football, hockey, netball and basketball, previews this weekend’s Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup fixtures, reviews Super Rugby Pacific and the A-League Grand Final, and rounds out the show with Formula One, NRL and State of Origin headlines.

Thanks to our sponsors, The Turf Hotel and 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 special guest John Brydon — President of FC Nelson and one of Nelson’s most well known sporting personalities. The team chats with John about his football journey, his National League days playing in goal, his background in local sport, and his involvement with both Nelson Rugby Football Club and FC Nelson.

The show also covers local rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League updates, and the latest sporting headlines from around the region and around the world.

A big thank you to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their continued support of local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast.

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This week Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, wraps all the latest from local and international sport including rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League, and world sporting headlines. 

Big thanks to The Turf Hotel for hosting us each week and to NBS for proudly supporting local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast.

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Another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, featuring special guest Ryan Clements, Regional Development Manager for Nelson Hockey Association Incorporated. This week the team covers local hockey, Tasman club rugby, Nelson Giants basketball, netball, football, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League and Premier League action, along with international hockey standings.

Thanks to The Turf Hotel for hosting the show and to NBS for their continued support of the podcast.

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The Couch Crew Sports Show – Episode 3 - Nelson Giants Coach Mike Fitchett
Chris Butler hosts this week’s episode with special guest Mike Fitchett — former Nelson Giants player, Tall Black, and current Head Coach and General Manager of the Nelson Giants.

Mike discusses his journey from playing days through to coaching, his experience on the international stage, and his insights into the current Giants squad and season ahead.

The episode also features a full wrap of local and international sport, including Nelson Giants results and fixtures, Tasman rugby updates, Super Rugby action, football coverage from local competitions through to the Southern League, along with hockey and netball roundups. The show also includes the latest on the NBA Playoffs.

Brought to you by The Turf Hotel and proudly supported by NBS.

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The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast returns with another packed episode, hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart. This week the team is joined by special guest Sam Dempster from the Nelson Giants, discussing his basketball journey, recent performances, and what’s ahead for the season.

Across the show, the team delivers a full wrap of local and international sport, including Nelson Giants results and fixtures, Tasman club rugby updates, Super Rugby Pacific action, and a comprehensive football roundup from the Local and Southern Leagues through to the Premier League. The episode also covers the latest NBA playoff action.

Brought to you by The Turf Hotel and proudly supported by NBS. 

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In this episode, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith talks about how the new council is settling in as he begins his second term, and the key lessons he’s taken from his first term in office. He also covers the progress of the Bridge to Better development, what’s ahead for Nelson’s city centre, and how the current economic climate is influencing planning and recovery efforts.

Brought to you by Uniquely Nelson, hosted by Chris Butler alongside Uniquely Nelson Manager Simon Duffy.

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Introducing the inaugural episode of The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast, brought to you by The Turf Hotel.

Hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan Stewart, we kick things off with a wide-ranging discussion covering football, rugby, the Nelson Giants, and key world sporting headlines.

Listen now:
 https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

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