Join Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie for a huge edition of The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend. Former premiership winner Craig Gower reflects on his outstanding rugby league career and previews a blockbuster NRL semi finals weekend. Rugby league stalwart Peter "Zorba" Peters weighs in on the biggest finals talking points, key match-ups and premiership contenders. In racing, leading trainer David Payne joins the show after recording a winning double at Rosehill, discussing his stable's success and plans for the spring carnival. Plus all the latest news, analysis and expert opinions from the worlds of sport and racing.

Premiership-winning former NRL star Craig Gower joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to reflect on a distinguished career that saw him lead his club to premiership glory and represent at the highest level of the game. Gower also previews a crucial NRL semi finals weekend, discussing the key match-ups, players to watch, the pressures of finals football and the qualities required to win a premiership.

Fresh off a winning double at Rosehill, respected trainer David Payne joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie to discuss his successful day at the track, the horses behind the victories and what's next for his stable as the spring racing season gathers momentum. Payne also shares insights into his upcoming runners and ambitions for the major carnival features.

Former premiership-winning Peter "Zorba" Peters joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie during NRL semi finals week to break down the biggest stories, key match-ups, selection dramas and premiership contenders. Zorba delivers his trademark insight, strong opinions and expert analysis on the road to the Grand Final.

Fresh off a massive Saturday at Rosehill breaking down Warwoven’s jaw-dropping acceleration in The Run to the Rose. Richie brings fierce opinions, unfiltered trainer insights, and enough trackside energy to wake up the early weekend punters.

From feature-race success to finals analysis, Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie steer you through a jam-packed Big Sports Breakfast Weekend featuring Richard Callander, Jason Walsh, Kristian Woolf and Peter 'Zorba' Peters.

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf joins Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie on the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to reflect on his side's season and discuss what's next for the NRL's newest club. He also shares his thoughts on the finals series and the teams to beat.

The Big Sports Breakfast Weekend welcomes Jason Walsh to the show following Tempted's standout win. He shares the stable's reaction and provides insight into the horse's future targets.

With the NRL finals looming large, Peter 'Zorba' Peters joins the Big Sports Breakfast Weekend to assess the teams timing their run to perfection and those facing an uphill battle. Including his thoughts on the late Australian Boxing Champion Tony Mundine.

Ray Thomas and Dean Ritchie catch up with Richard Callander after a standout day at the races, highlighted by the feature wins of Tempted, Lindermann and My Gladiola. He reflects on the performances and looks at what lies ahead for the big-race stars.