This week on Sportscafe, we sit down for an exclusive, up-close chat with All Blacks captain Scott Barrett – like you’ve never seen him before.

From being ambushed in his hotel room, to revealing what it’s really like growing up as a Barrett brother and why he could have gone pro in indoor volleyball, to his plans on life after footy – this is Scott raw, relaxed, and hilarious.

Plus:

• Marc’s wild dwarf jousting fantasy gets reviewed (and promptly shut down) by an actual expert

• Insta Clips of the Week – what’s on our feeds

• Cliff diving chaos

• A brutal Richard Loe yarn

• And an examination of Ric's supposed new eye condition

Watch or listen wherever you get podcasts – new episodes every Wednesday!

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This week on Sportscafe, as the team is named we go deep inside the All Blacks camp with assistant coach Scott Hansen, who reveals their hidden tactics, emotional selection calls, and the process of naming the first squad of 2025.

Then, Trent Boult joins the show to break down life in the IPL, the fast bowlers that scared him, and why he's backing cricket’s next big move into the US.

Also in this episode:

– Why Fabian Holland and Du’Plessis were selected for the All Blacks

– Paul Gallen vs SBW debate

– Parenting tactics using sliced cheese

– The Human Cannonball and Ric's AI Doppelganger

And more... Watch the episode on YouTube or listen in wherever you get podcasts!

This week on Sportscafe, we go deep inside the All Blacks camp with assistant coach Scott Hansen, who reveals their hidden tactics, emotional selection calls, and the process of naming the first squad of 2025.

Then, Trent Boult joins the show to break down life in the IPL, the fast bowlers that scared him, and why he's backing cricket’s next big move into the US.

Also in this episode:– Why Fabian Holland and Du’Plessis were selected for the All Blacks
– Paul Gallen vs SBW debate
– Parenting tactics using sliced cheese
– The Human Cannonball and Ric's AI Doppelganger

And more... Watch the episode on YouTube or listen in wherever you get podcasts!

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20 years since his iconic US Open win, Michael Campbell joins us to reflect on his career, the truth about Tiger Woods, playing with Samuel L Jackson and Ryan Fox's heroics.

Ric finds a way to re-introduce The Human Cannonball to the show, we speak to up and coming surfer Kehu Butler, recap the Super Rugby action, and the show descends into madness without Lana's presence.

 

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This weekend we've got a Bonus Episode of John Kirwan and Victor Matfield brand new podcast "Rivals" - If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on your preferred podcast app:

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In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan talk about the Bulls taking the win over the Sharks, JK gives his views on whether the Chiefs know how to get the job done at the back end of the season and JK and Victor debate whether France are ready to take the world cup out, or if they just don't want it. Irish legend Andrew Trimble joins us to talk about the Lions tour, and what Andy Farrell has planned for the Australians.

 

 

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This week we’re joined by the great Christian Cullen - the All Blacks legend drops his picks for the most exciting players in the game right now, talks all things Super Rugby and Hurricanes, and reacts to Macca's punishing questions about John Hart and John Mitchell. 

Also in the mix this week: Kai Kara-France, just weeks out from his world title fight, who has a bone to pick Leigh. And downhill biking legend Brook MacDonald jumps on for a bit of chaos and carnage.

Oh, and we just won Best Podcast of the Year at the NZ Radio & Podcast Awards. And you'll never guess where the award has ended up.

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This week we’re joined by the great Christian Cullen - the All Blacks legend drops his picks for the most exciting players in the game right now, talks all things Super Rugby and Hurricanes, and reacts to Macca's punishing questions about John Hart and John Mitchell.

Also in the mix this week: Kai Kara-France, just weeks out from his world title fight, who has a bone to pick Leigh. And downhill biking legend Brook MacDonald jumps on for a bit of chaos and carnage.

Oh, and we just won Best Podcast of the Year at the NZ Radio & Podcast Awards. And you'll never guess where the award has ended up.

Leigh Hart makes his long-awaited return to the show, just in time for Marc Ellis to bring on an OnlyFans foot model (yes, actually).

We're also joined by Ali Williams and Angus Taʻavao to cover the Super Rugby Finals and go behind the scenes of the Blues camp.

Cheese rolling injuries, a new idea for regional air travel, and much, much more.

About The Show:

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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Recorded in front of a live audience – this week, we dive deep into State of Origin with league legends Monty Betham and Danny Buderus.

We’re joined again by All Black legend and Auckland FC CEO Ali Williams, as well as All Black and Highlander Ethan de Groot.

We share our State of Origin predictions with insider expertise from Danny Buderus, as well as covering some of the best yarns from his historic career - we discuss the Warriors' season, why we love Invercargill, and much more.

Important note:

This episode was recorded before the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who passed away in Palmerston North this week.

We want to send our deepest condolences to Ryan’s whānau, friends, and the wider Palmerston North community. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

Chapters:

00:00 Ric's Suit & Rainstorm

3:08 Danny Buderus & State of Origin

8:00 League vs. Rugby

9:50 Andrew Johns

14:00 Macca's League Stories

18:00 BTS of State of Origin

23:00 Invercargill Tribute

26:00 Ethan de Groot Interview

32:00 Marc's Instagrams of the Week

34:20 Ali Williams on Auckland FC

36:00 TAB Interview

39:12 Classic Leigh Hart Blues Story

41:10 Secret Guest

Recorded in front of a live audience – this week, we dive deep into State of Origin with league legends Monty Betham and Danny Buderus.

We’re joined again by All Black legend and Auckland FC CEO Ali Williams, as well as All Black and Highlander Ethan de Groot.

We share our State of Origin predictions with insider expertise from Danny Buderus, as well as covering some of the best yarns from his historic career - we discuss the Warriors' season, why we love Invercargill, and much more.

Important note:

This episode was recorded before the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who passed away in Palmerston North this week.

We want to send our deepest condolences to Ryan’s whānau, friends, and the wider Palmerston North community. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

About The Show:

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.

Follow:

Ric Salizzo 

Marc Ellis 

LeighHart 

Sportscafe 

iHeartRadio NZ 

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