Join hosts Chris Butler & Neil Connell as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the English Premiership.

Our special guests are Wolfgang Waechter and his son Tore Waechter, father and son managment and coach combo for the Mens 1st Division Premiership winning team, the Blenheim Rangers. We find out about thier backgrounds, early days of the Mariners and now The Blenheim Rangers, thier successful team & season, the state of football in Blenheim and thier cup final this weekend.

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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In this episode, hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards cover the latest in Rugby from the Top of the South Island, New Zealand, including 1st XV finals review and preview for the Top 4 National Chamionship, international matches, and the Tasman Mako season. 

Our special guest is Mako #180, first-five Willie Havili. Willie talks to us about growing up in Motueka, also playing days at Nelson Collage, Nelson, Kahurangi, Moana Pacific, Tonga and his Mako career so far. Also we learn about his family, The Havili's, his father Bill who played for Nelson Bays, his mother Shirley who played for Huia & brother David who played for The Mako, Crusaders and All Blacks.

This episode also features previews of the upcoming FPC Mako Women vs. Manawatu and NPC Mako Men vs. Bay of Plenty. 

A special thanks to our venue sponsor www.turfhotel.co.nz and naming rights sponsor www.nbs.co.nz."

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Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the English Premiership.

Our special guest is Sheree Lapslie, Regional and Technical Support for Nelson Bays Football. We find out about Sheree's background, her extensive football career so far, her work with NZ Football and how Nelson Bays Football has gone this year and what the future holds.

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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In this episode, hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards cover the latest in Rugby from the Top of the South Island, New Zealand, including 1st XV finals review, international matches, and the Tasman Mako season. 

Our special guest is Mako #150, flanker Braden Stewart. Braden talks to us about growing up in Blenheim, playing for Centrals and his Mako career so far. Braden is also part of a family where his father, sister and brother in-law all represented The Mako. A national 1st in provincial rugby.

This episode also features previews of the upcoming FPC Mako Women vs. Otago  and NPC Mako Men vs. Counties Manukau matches. 

A special thanks to our venue sponsor www.turfhotel.co.nz and naming rights sponsor www.nbs.co.nz."

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Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the English Premiership.

Our special guest is Cory Wilson, goal keeper (injured) for Nelson Suburbs SPL team. Cory tells us about his background in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, his early playing days, his time with Northern Island International youth side, coaching in USA & Canada and his journey to Nelson, NZ, where he has now settled.

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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 In this episode, hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards cover the latest in Rugby from the Top of the South Island, New Zealand, including 1st XV semi-finals, international matches, and the Tasman Mako season. Special guest Will Butler, the Mako’s newest player, discusses his rugby journey from England to New Zealand, including his time with Worcester Warriors and the England U20s. Will shares insights on his debut for the Mako, the team's dynamics, and the upcoming rivalry match against Canterbury. 

This episode also features previews of the upcoming FPC Mako Women vs. North Harbour Hibiscus  and NPC Mako Men vs. Canterbury matches. 

A special thanks to our venue sponsor www.turfhotel.co.nz and naming rights sponsor www.nbs.co.nz."

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards sit down with Aaron 'Aza' Dundon, the Forwards Coach for the Tasman Mako. Aaron shares his journey from playing 1st XV Rugby at Wellington College, to his time in French and Irish Rugby, including a notable stint with Leinster, and a coaching role with the Ireland U20s, leading up to his current position preparing the Mako for the NPC season.

This episode also features previews of the upcoming FPC Mako Women vs. Wellington and NPC Mako Men vs. Manawatu matches. Plus, they’ll cover the latest rounds in 1st XV and International Rugby.

A special thanks to our venue sponsor www.turfhotel.co.nz and naming rights sponsor www.nbs.co.nz."

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Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the Olympics.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action at www.talknelson.co.nz or on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery (www.baysjoinery.co.nz), venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the Olympics.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action at www.talknelson.co.nz or on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery (www.baysjoinery.co.nz), venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards explore the latest rugby updates from New Zealand's upper South Island. We update you on the latest from 1st XV Rugby,  The Black Ferns Gold Medalists, The All Blacks Championship Squad and a full run down on the up and coming Tasman Mako Season. 

Don't miss this at www.talknelson.co.nz or on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson, supported by our venue sponsor www.turfhotel.co.nz and www.nbs.co.nz, the naming rights sponsor for NBS Talk Nelson.

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