Newly appointed Black Caps head coach Rob Walter is confident he can encourage non-contracted players to appear in key matches for New Zealand. 

Top talent such as Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have rejected national contracts in favour of lucrative T-20 franchise opportunities around the globe. 

Walter wants to give the elite echelon the freedom to do both – but with the Black Cap always coming first. 

He joined Jason Pine to discuss his plans for the role, and what he hopes to achieve. 

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Shot putter Tom Walsh feels he's heading in the right direction following his Diamond League triumph in Rome. 

The world indoor champion won with his first throw of the competition, reaching a season-best 21.89 metres. 

Walsh says it's not often he wins with his initial heave. 

He told Jason Pine he had a mixed bag of throws, but he wanted to have a crack at throwing a long way, and that’s exactly what he managed to do. 

“Good step in the right direction.” 

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James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest with the Super Rugby, Kosta Barbarouses leaving Wellington and the A-League final.

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US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the NHL Stanley Cup final and NBA finals.

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The 2025 French Open is under way - but the tennis players are struggling to beat the heat.

Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel joined Piney to discuss the latest.

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Disappointment from Liam Lawson after qualifying 13th for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix tomorrow, exiting in the second stage of qualification.

F1 commentator Chris Medland joined Piney to discuss.

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The Warriors are looking to bring collective energy and dig deep for each other in this afternoon's NRL match-up against the Rabbitohs in Sydney.

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf joined Piney to discuss.

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The Blues have thrashed the Waratahs 46-6 to end their visitors' Super Rugby Pacific season, and keep their hopes of playoffs footie alive.

Sabbatical-bound All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick and departing wing Mark Tele'a grabbed a brace.

Blues assistant coach Palu Tito joined Piney to discuss.

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The Hurricanes will head into a Super Rugby Pacific playoff match against the Brumbies on Saturday in Canberra off the back of five consecutive wins.

The 64-12 drubbing of Moana Pasifika secures them a fourth place finish, knocks Moana out and secures the Blues sixth spot and a date with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw joined Piney to discuss.

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