Earlier this week, it was announced that Moana Pasifika would not be taking a game to Tonga for the second time in as many years.

Last year it was due to issues with the grounds lighting, this year they are unable to cover the $600,000 it would cost to bring all the required broadcasting equipment for the game.

This is despite discussions with sponsors that unfortunately fell through.

Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It was recently announced that Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe would be hanging up the boots and stepping away from the black jersey again, for good this time. 

She joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision and what her future looks like. 

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After their first match of the Super 8 against Pakistan was rained out, the Black Caps are set to take on Sri Lanka tonight at the T20 World Cup.

It is a crucial match as a win is almost required if they are to make a semi-final push. 

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Crusaders have struggled to get their 2026 Super Rugby title defence up and running after slumping to 0-2 following defeats to the Highlanders and the Brumbies.

Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's been going wrong for the franchise.

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New Zealand Rugby's executive has lost another member, with Chris Lendrum to depart the organisation.

Lendrum, who is NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance, will leave at the end of May.

His departure will see New Zealand Rugby appoint a new high performance director in his place, that the new All Blacks head coach will report to.

Lendrum joined D'Arcy to discuss further.

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records.

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Wellington Phoenix club bosses are adamant they made the right decision in giving Giancarlo Italiano every chance to succeed.

The Australian resigned after an embarrassing 5-nil drubbing by Auckland FC in the Kiwi derby.

Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss what happens next - and whether Chris Greenacre could take over the role.

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Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility laws would be loosening, allowing players who represent Tier One nations such as the Kiwis and England to play Origin.

This has prompted some New Zealand-based players to say they want to give Origin a go.

Greg Peters is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Following a tumultuous year at Netball New Zealand, board chair Matt Whineray stepped down alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples.

Some of the issues that they faced included the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua - who has since been reinstated.

Suzanne McFadden is the founding editor of LockerRoom and she joined D'Arcy to explain where the sporting body goes from here.

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Disappointment in Australia, as the side lost out at the T20 cricket World Cup in Chennai.

Australia have been knocked out of the tournament with a pool game to play after the Zimbabwe-Ireland match was abandoned due to rain in Kandy.

Cricket commentator Mark Howard joined D'Arcy to explain further.

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