The Podium

NZ Exclusive chat with a star of football comedy Ted Lasso - find out who doesn't even like football!? Plus, the team taking charge of the All Blacks after the RWC.

We chat to one of the women headlining the Fight For Life, and dig into why the Phoenix are struggling at the business end of the season.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Mea Motu, boxer

Oli Sail, Phoenix footballer

Phil Dunster, star of Ted Lasso

Producers: Jono Williams and Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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How do we get more women into coaching rugby .. when the ones who do apply for top shelf gigs don't get hired? Two different takes from Whitney Hansen and Allan Bunting.

Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher face off in one of the closest battles in NZ sport, plus, the strongest of the strong, we delve into the world of strongman and strongwoman competitions ahead of a big one this weekend.

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Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Whitney Hansen, Matatu Head of Rugby

Alan Bunting, Black Ferns Director of Rugby

Hinewai Hausman, organiser Manawatu Strong Man and Woman competition

Producers: Jono Williams and Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Moana Pasifika coach, Aaron Mauger

Phoenix Women footballer, Chloe Knott

Northern Mystics shooter, Grace Nweke

CEO of School Sport NZ, Mike Summerell

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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It has been Ryan Fox's dream to play in the Masters. We talk to his father, All Black legend, Grant Fox as he got ready to fly to be with his son for this special sporting moment. After coping a bit of flak, Sam Cane is finding some form. He reveals in an extended interview, what the captaincy means to him and how he is looking after his body more ahead of the Rugby World Cup, plus White Fern Olivia Chance on how the team is driving to win games at the Fifa World Cup.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

 Former All Black legend, Grant Fox

All Black Captain, Sam Cane

White Fern Olivia Chance

Stuff journalist Olivia Shivas - you can read more about detailed audio commentary for the Fifa Footballworld cup at: Stuff.co.nz

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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The glitz, glamour and speed of Formula One hits Melbourne this weekend. Motorsport legend Greg Murphy takes us through who to watch, how the cars are performing and F1 vs Supercars. New Zealand's summer of cricket comes to an end, Dion Nash talks about how the Black Caps have performed. The Blues battle it out against the Chiefs on Saturday. Can the Phoenix Women avoid the wooden spoon? And Pickleball in Hollywood.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

 Kiwi motorsport legend Greg Murphy

Former Black Cap Dion Nash

Former elite level rugby player turned Sky pundit, Karl Te Nana

Stuff sports journalist Andrew Voreman

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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Former All Black Jeff Wilson gives us his take on how All Black players should respond now Scott Robertson has been appointed the next coach. The amazing Ruby Tui talks Super Aupiki and commentating with her boots on. Warriors player Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), tells us about the importance of returning to home ground at Mt Smart, plus is New Zealand ready to make the most of the thousands of girls and women likely to sign up to football after the Fifa Women's World Cup?

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Former All Black and now Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson.

Black Fern and Super Aupiki Sky commentator, Ruby Tui.

Warrior's player, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Ngāti Tūwharetoa)

Stuff visual journalist, Iain McGregor.

Red,White and Brass co- write and co-producer, Nua Finau.

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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Zoe Hobbs has hit an amazing high with a sub-11 second 100 metres, but what is she working on to go even faster? Skipper Peter Burling talks about the delight of being at home and his passion for the ocean as SailGP brings a round of the competition to NZ. We also ask exactly what are the nuts and bolts of choosing a new All Black coach and crashing the granite - the women's curling team at the World Champs.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Athlete, Zoe Hobbs.

NZ SailGP skipper, Peter Burling.

Stuff Senior sports report, Paul Cully

Skipper of the NZ Women's Curling Team Jessica Smith

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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Was it justified? The debate over Ardie Savea's throat slitting gesture and one match ban. Super Rugby Aupiki has only just started, but it's already almost over. Has New Zealand Rugby dropped the ball over the women's competition? Have the Warriors found a good head space this season? The Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in the final test series of the New Zealand summer. Plus, calling all Ted Lasso fans, we have a sneak preview of the third season of this massively popular football-based television show. For those wanting to watch some football drama Ted Lasso can be found on Apple TV+, while the docu-series Welcome to Wrexham can be found on Disney +

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Stuff's senior columnist Mark Reason

Former double international rugby player, now Stuff columnist and Sky commentator, Honey Hireme-Smiler

Silver Ferns Coach, Dame Noeline Taurua

Stuff cricket report, Brendon Eagan

Stuff reviewer and football nut, James Croot

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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One run! Cricket fans are still basking in the glory of the Basin Reserve win over England, but with an ageing team do the Black Caps need a refresh and who's in the wings? All Black Aaron Smith is champing at the bit for another Rugby World Cup, but he's not taking being included for granted and he reveals his thoughts about the critics. The Breakers start the NBL final series and star Barry Brown Jr talks tactics and the shipwreck that inspired participation in Ironman!

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CREDITS

Hosts: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Stuff's senior cricket report, Ian Anderson

All Black Aaron Smith

Breakers guard, Barry Brown Jnr

Ironman competitor, Els Visser

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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The Black Caps need to step up for the second Test against England, we hear from Blair Tickner about how New Zealand's players are sticking to their games. The Barmy Army and the trumpet outrage - stolen, damaged, but now saved. Super Rugby and Super Aupiki is back this weekend. Joseph Pearson navigates the season ahead, plus the young all abilities golfer who credits golf for keeping him out of a wheel chair.

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CREDITS

Hosts: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Cricketer Blair Tickner

The Barmy Army's Chuck Adolphy

Joseph Person

All Abilities Golfer Guy Harrison

Historian Violeta Gilabert

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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