The All Blacks fall short against South Africa, the Warriors still have another life, and there is plenty happening across New Zealand sport this week.

Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back for the ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap, starting with rugby’s biggest rivalry and what stood out from the All Blacks series against the Springboks. Quentin gives his standout players from both sides, including Jordie Barrett, and we look ahead to what is coming next for the All Blacks.

Then it is Warriors time. It was a tough one for Jason, but the season is not over yet. We get into the loss, the big moments that changed the game, the players who stood up, and why the faith is still there heading into the next one.

There is plenty more rugby as well.

The Black Ferns get the job done against France, the women’s game continues to grow at international, provincial and grassroots level, and Jason gets amongst some local rugby around the Thames Valley.

We also run through another big weekend of Bunnings NPC and Heartland Championship rugby, check how last week’s picks went, and put our reputations on the line again with another full round of predictions.

Plus:

• Waikato, Northland, Harbour and the big NPC results
• Thames Valley and the Heartland Championship
• Local rugby and the Waitak Warriors
• The growth of women’s rugby
• Hayden Wilde’s massive result in France
• Francis Waitai’s next fight
• Kiwi athletes doing the mahi around the world
• What we are looking forward to this coming weekend

A proper Kiwi sports yarn. Results, picks, local stories, a few laughs and plenty of support for the people getting out there and having a crack.

ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap is Jason Davis and Quentin Hill on the week that was across New Zealand sport, with a strong Waikato base and a New Zealand-wide outlook.

New episodes Monday nights at 6:30pm NZT as part of ShedLife NZ with Jason & Mates.

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WBA Oceania champion Francis Waitai is back in the ShedLife NZ Studio with his coach Shaun George from Never Surrender, fresh off a first-round knockout of Cowin Ray.We get straight into the fight. Francis and Shaun break down how a game plan they had drilled for weeks ended the contest in about two minutes, what they saw in Cowin Ray, and how a new strength and conditioning program changed the way Francis prepared.

There is plenty from behind the scenes too. We talk about the trip to Australia, missing a flight after the motorway was closed overnight, pre-fight blood tests, and the reality of cutting 6 to 7 kg during fight week. Then we get into the wider fight game. David Nyika vs Floyd Masson. Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Why some fighters seem easier to knock out once they have been properly switched off. And why New Zealand has such a strong history of producing strikers, going all the way back to Bob Fitzsimmons.

But this yarn is about a lot more than boxing.Francis talks about leaving school with nothing, what that decision can cost you over the next ten years, and the point where he decided to go back and change direction. Shaun also takes us through the work Never Surrender is doing with Hauraki Plains College, building a programme aimed at reconnecting disengaged young people with school, discipline and a better path forward.

It is a good boxing yarn, but there are plenty of lessons in here about preparation, discipline, setbacks and backing young people before they get too far off track.

The Warriors finish the regular season with a massive one-point win, and Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back in the ShedLife NZ Studio to wrap another big week across New Zealand sport.The Warriors got it done against Manly in a tight one, closing it out with a late drop goal and building plenty of confidence heading into the finals. Jason is well and truly on the bandwagon, the old Warriors jersey is back out of the cupboard, and attention now turns to the Dolphins and what could be a huge finals run.We also get into the All Blacks after another tough battle with South Africa. There were plenty of positives, some big individual moments and a game that again came down to the little things. The boys look at where the All Blacks are building, what needs tightening up and why there is still plenty to like.Then it is into the NPC.Waikato went down to a clinical Canterbury side, Manawatū produced a big second-half comeback, Tasman kept rolling, Counties got another win and the next round brings a massive opportunity for Waikato with a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Northland.The NPC picks are back as well, with Jason and Quentin going head-to-head across the next round.We also cover the Heartland Championship, including King Country’s strong run, Thames Valley, Horowhenua Kapiti, Ngāti Porou East Coast and another full round of picks.Closer to home, Jason gets into the Hauraki district rugby league competition, the Hauraki Warriors’ first home game, school tournament week, hockey, netball and some of the local people doing good things around Waikato sport.Quentin also brings in a bit of athletics from the Diamond League, with New Zealand athletes competing on the international stage.Plenty of rugby, league, local sport, picks and good yarns this week.IN THIS EPISODE• Warriors edge Manly in a one-point thriller• Warriors finals hopes and the Dolphins clash• All Blacks vs South Africa• Black Ferns in South Africa• Waikato vs Canterbury• Waikato’s Ranfurly Shield challenge• NPC results and weekly picks• Heartland Championship results and picks• King Country’s strong form• Hauraki district rugby league• Waikato school tournament week• New Zealand athletics and the Diamond League• Local hockey and community sport

Kenny’s journey is anything but ordinary. From the dirt jumps of Minnesota to living on a mile-and-a-half-long circus train with 300 people from 14 different countries, his stories are wild. We dive into his 2.5 years with the legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the transition to performing on ice for Disney, and the discipline it takes to perform 98 shows in a year without missing a single one.

We also chat about his connection to the legendary Jed Mildon, the reality of riding BMX on ice with "studded" tires, and how a mindset of "discipline equals freedom" has guided his global career.

In this episode, we cover:

• Growing up in the Minnesota BMX and hockey scenes.
• The "unavoidable" dangers of riding BMX around circus tigers.
• How the circus community functioned as a traveling city on tracks.
• The technical (and painful) challenge of figure skating in hockey boots.
• Why "learning how to learn" is the ultimate skill for any athlete.

Follow Kenny on Instagram: @kennylikey

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What a weekend of sport!

The Springboks got the job done 33–26 to level the series, but how good was that jet flyover?! Absolutely unreal. Quentin and I break down the Test, talk about where the All Blacks fell short and give our predictions for the big decider in Johannesburg. We’re still backing the boys!

Then it’s onto the Wahs. What a comeback! I was inside Go Media Stadium for another massive Warriors victory, and the atmosphere was phenomenal. We talk about Jett Cleary’s impressive debut, the race for the minor premiership and why any home final has to stay at Mount Smart. That’s our home!

We also get into:

• Waikato’s narrow NPC loss to Otago

• The Mooloo players who caught Quentin’s eye

• Our latest NPC and Heartland Championship picks

• A massive double hockey championship for Hauraki Plains College

• The Waitakaruru Warriors winning their first-ever rugby league match

• Black Sticks milestones and Kiwis representing on the world stage

• The Classic All Blacks rolling back the years in Brazil

Plenty of local stories, honest opinions and good sporting chat from around Waikato, New Zealand and beyond.

Who wins the third Test? Drop your All Blacks v Springboks score prediction in the comments!

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What a weekend for New Zealand sport — the All Blacks beat the Springboks at Ellis Park, the Warriors are NUMBER ONE in the NRL, and the NPC has produced one of the great Ranfurly Shield stories.

Jason Davis is joined by rugby expert Quentin Hill for this week’s ShedLife Sport, starting with the All Blacks’ outstanding 33–16 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park.

Jason and Quentin both picked a tight All Blacks win last week — but neither expected a margin like this.

They break down the key moments that turned the Test, the players who stood up under pressure, where the All Blacks found an edge against the Springboks and what still needs work despite an impressive victory.

What did the All Blacks get right?
Who were the difference-makers?
Was 33–16 a true reflection of the game?
And what should we expect when the two great rivals meet again in Cape Town?

Jason and Quentin also put their score predictions on the line for Test two.

Then it’s over to rugby league — and Jason is understandably pumped.

The Warriors are sitting NUMBER ONE in the NRL.

After beating South Sydney 45–26, the Warriors finished Round 25 on top of the ladder and have put themselves right in the hunt for the minor premiership.

So the question has changed.

It’s no longer just: Can the Warriors make the finals?

It’s now: Can the Warriors win the whole thing?

The boys talk about the belief building around this Warriors side, what being number one means heading towards the finals and whether Kiwi fans are finally allowed to say:

“This is our year.”

Then it’s back to the 15-man game for the latest Bunnings NPC action.

Northland produced one of the great provincial rugby stories by winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 48 years, while Waikato continued their strong campaign with a convincing 45–12 victory over Counties Manukau.

Jason and Quentin look at the big NPC results, where Waikato sit in the championship picture and make their picks for the coming round.

Plus, there’s a quick whip around the rest of the Kiwi sporting weekend with updates from the Heartland Championship, local hockey, junior rugby and rugby league.

ShedLife Sport is a weekly Kiwi sports yarn from ShedLife NZ with Jason Davis — breaking down the big results, the moments that matter and the stories happening from the international stage right through to grassroots sport.

Who impressed you most for the All Blacks?
Can the Warriors finish number one — and can they win the NRL?
And who are you backing in the NPC?

Drop your predictions in the comments.

Subscribe to ShedLife NZ with Jason Davis for more ShedLife Sport and long-form Kiwi conversations every week.

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Dwayne Sweeney’s rugby story started in a maths class at Hamilton Boys’ High - when he was called to the principal’s office, handed a phone number, and suddenly found Ian Foster on the other end telling him he was about to make his Waikato debut at just 17 years old.From there came a career built around Waikato, Morrinsville, NZ Māori, family, identity and a deep connection to home.In this episode of ShedLife NZ with Jason Davis, Dwayne sits down for a proper long-form yarn about the moments that shaped him - from being a schoolboy thrown into provincial rugby, to becoming a Waikato centurion, playing 143 games for Morrinsville Sports, representing NZ Māori, reconnecting with his whakapapa, and finding another passion chasing marlin from a little boat.One of the most powerful parts of the conversation is the story of Morrinsville’s 2009 championship run. Just weeks after the sudden loss of their coach, the club rallied together to win the Breweries Shield — with Dwayne still turning out for Morrinsville while playing for Waikato, sometimes only a day apart.We also get into the lessons behind the career: hard work, discipline, pressure, family, loyalty, team culture and the saying his dad drilled into him from a young age:“There’s no such thing as luck. You make your own luck.”In this episode:• Getting pulled out of class at 17 and receiving the call from Ian Foster• Making his Waikato debut while still at Hamilton Boys’ High• 103 games for Waikato and what becoming a centurion meant• 143 games for Morrinsville Sports and why the club meant so much• The emotional 2009 Morrinsville championship run• Representing NZ Māori and reconnecting with his whakapapa and bloodline• Life inside the Chiefs and professional rugby• The pressure and lessons that come with high-performance sport• Why respect matters more than everyone being best mates• Family, upbringing and growing up around Morrinsville• Fishing, Mini Chiefie and chasing marlin from a 15-foot boat• The lessons Dwayne has carried from rugby into coaching, family and lifeThis is a story about much more than rugby.It’s about where you come from, who you represent, the people who back you, and never forgetting home.🎙️ ShedLife NZ with Jason DavisLong-form Kiwi conversations with good people working hard — the stories, lessons and laughs behind the life they are building.👇 Let us know in the comments:What’s your favourite Dwayne Sweeney / Waikato / Morrinsville rugby memory?Subscribe to ShedLife NZ for more Kiwi long-form conversations across rugby, sport, business, fighting and community.#ShedLifeNZ #DwayneSweeney #WaikatoRugby #Morrinsville #NZRugby #MaoriAllBlacks #KiwiStories #RugbyNZ #ShedLife #JasonDavis #LongFormPodcast #NewZealand

NZ sport is firing, and we’re covering all the action in Episode 7 of Shedlife Sport!

The Warriors are flying high and pushing towards the NRL minor premiership, NPC rugby is delivering incredible games, and the Heartland Championship has kicked off with a bang.

We also celebrate Hauraki North Stickmen winning the Stan Wilson Cup, recap the latest Ranfurly Shield action, make our NPC and Heartland picks, and preview the massive All Blacks vs Springboks test.

It’s the fans’ view of sport, straight from the changing sheds.

Who are you backing in the All Blacks vs Springboks test? Let us know your score prediction in the comments.

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Former All Black, Highlanders champion and Samoa international Lima Sopoaga joins ShedlifeNZ for an honest conversation about the historic 2015 Super Rugby title, his unforgettable debut at Ellis Park, and the year on social media that changed his life after rugby.

From feeling like a superhero in the black jersey to becoming a Sky Sport broadcaster, Lima opens up about the defining moments, decisions and people behind his journey.

Lima tells the story behind Tony Brown’s famous backwards kick, which did not work once at training before coming off under the lights against the Hurricanes. He reflects on the Highlanders’ championship season, the lessons he learned from Jamie Joseph and Brad Thorn, what it meant to represent both the All Blacks and Samoa, and why he chose time with his wife and daughters over another overseas rugby contract.

He also explains how a challenge to post 30 videos in 30 days helped him gain 13,000 followers, overcome the fear of what people might think, and open the door to opportunities with Sky Sport. One year later, Lima says he feels more popular now than during his playing career and believes the decision to start creating content changed his life.

This is Lima Sopoaga beyond the highlights: rugby, identity, family, resilience, social media and learning to become a beginner again.

In this episode:

• Becoming an All Black at Ellis Park• Feeling like a superhero in the black jersey

• The Highlanders’ historic 2015 Super Rugby title

• The true story behind the famous backwards kick

• Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown and Brad Thorn

• Representing the All Blacks and Samoa• Playing for Wasps, Lyon, Japan and Waikato

• Choosing family over another overseas contract

• Growing 13,000 followers in 30 days

• Moving from professional rugby into Sky Sport and social media

• Why rugby was what he did, not who he is

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Which part of Lima’s journey stood out most to you? Let us know in the comments.

Big weekend of sport and plenty to yarn about on this one.The Warriors were unreal, Waikato are 2 from 2, the All Blacks are building nicely, and David Nyika got another big win.Quentin and I also get into the NPC picks, Sheilla Yama, Manu Vatuvei vs Rene Ranger, a bit of arm wrestling, local rugby, hockey and whatever else came across the plate.We’re just fans having a chat, backing our teams and enjoying the stories around sport.Have a listen, let us know what we got wrong, and tell us what we should be talking about next.#ShedLifeNZ #NZSport #WaikatoRugby #Warriors #AllBlacks #NZBoxing