We’ve got five episodes left, so we had to bring in a big guest - Aussie cricket legend Adam Gilchrist joins us to explain why Aussies are so cocky compared to Kiwis, playing with Shane Warne and more! Leigh talks us through his haircare regime and Marc breaks down the intricacies of tequila and mezcal.

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With six episodes left, Ric’s got some apologies to make… And Leigh’s got the instrumental to match. We recruit Kieran Read to talk us through the All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup performance, Marc tells us about his wild America’s Cup interactions with Trevor Mallard, and Hamish Kerr tells us about jumping over Steven Adams with Macca on his head.

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George Bower joins us to take us behind the scenes of the All Blacks camp, we ask him to sing a song for us and he does not disappoint! Marc tells us about the time he was given a live pig for his 21st birthday and Lana loses it over aliens… We look back at the Human Cannonball’s record-breaking attempt and more classic throwbacks.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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After getting kicked out of Invercargill last week, we’re in a brand new studio - and Graeme Hill rejoins the show to help us host an interview with Marc. Stacey Waaka calls in to discuss her Gold Medal at Paris, her NRLW season and shock injury. We cover the origins of Speedo Cops with Leigh and much more of the usual Sportscafe chaos.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Marc and Ric get into a heated argument that sees Macca storm out of our new studio. Eric Rush dials in to recap the All Blacks vs. Springboks and offer his expert analysis. David Nyika joins us in the studio and can't believe the chaos that takes place.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Zinzan Brooke is on the line for a recap of the All Blacks vs. Springboks - can we overcome our technical difficulties? Kai Kara-France joins us to talk about his UFC journey, the time he ran into his childhood bully, and he shares his advice for how to cut 10kg in 12 weeks. We re-visit classic Sportscafe moments like Marc’s cheese rolling victory, his parallel parking competition with Zinny, and more.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Joseph Parker joins us to discuss his altercation with Mike Tyson in Saudi Arabia and why he’s still his GOAT. Olympic gold medalist Finn Butcher brings us his hardware from Paris and teaches us the ins and outs of canoe racing. Marc reveals his favourite-ever guest from Sportscafe and shares his craziest tree climbing party stories - as well as the usual chaos and antics.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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This week, we’re exploring the sport of Power Slap, and we’re joined by one of the rising stars of the game, Delvin Hamlett aka Kuntry Hoodlum to teach us all about it. The boys and Lana come up with ideas for new sports including fish, Ric shares a story about Rugby New York’s hoodie giveaway that derails the show - and all the usual Sports Cafe chaos.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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It’s the long-awaited return of Eric Rush to the show, Marc and Leigh return from Europe and we’re joined in studio by Lana Coc-Kroft. We cover the end of the Olympics and talk to Argentinian rugby legend Juan Leguizamon to recap the Puma’s victory over the All Blacks last weekend.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Michaela Blyde joins us to talk about the Black Ferns Sevens winning Gold in Paris - and why she wasn’t able to join the kick-ons. Blackjack social media star Tim Naki educates us on the world of online gambling, before Marc and Leigh lead him astray. Lana Coc-Kroft dials in from Queenstown to recap the Olympics so far, the Turkish shooter and French Pole Vaulter, and much more chaos as per usual.

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Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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