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Seven time national surfing champion Bill Stairmand joins Daniel McHardy on the Weekly Shred with Mount Gay Rum to talk all things surfing including qualifying for the Olympics.
This week on the Big Fat Chew panel Daniel McHardy is joined by former Blackcaps Fast bowlers Chris Martin & Hamish Bennett.
They discuss the current test between Australia and New Zealand and also reminisce on the good old days.
Sean Horan joined Daniel McHardy to speak about his coaching journey which now has him leading the Chinese women's national team.
The have just qualified for the Olympics and are starting to gather some real momentum as they look to establish themselves as a genuine sevens programme.
This week on the Big Fat Chew Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by Nick Mills and Richard Petrie to discuss the week's sporting topics.
Topics covered: Blackcaps selections, Paul Coll, The Breakers and their fortunes and the All Blacks coaching idol.
All this plus much more!
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have become house hold names in New Zealand through their unparalleled success. on the water.
Whether it be sailing in the Olympics or for Team New Zealand,the America's Cup or in any other event they stick their hands up for, the duo attract plenty of support with their distinctly Kiwi attitude to competition.
Sport and sailing aren't the only things which consume their thoughts though, the health of our oceans and quality of the seas surrounding New Zealand and beyond are major passions for both of them.
That's led them to launch a their charity Live Ocean, which will support and invest in promising marine science, innovation, technology and marine conservation projects.
Daniel McHardy spoke to both Peter and Blair about this new endeavour, what led them to kick starting it and how they're planning on managing their time with the Olympics and America's Cup on the horizon.
In this week's edition of the Weekly Shred Daniel McHardy catches up with Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson who is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, in one day. Him and a group of adventurers/recreational warriors (including world champion extreme kayaker Sam Sutton) are setting out to see how much they can pack into one day this Friday, hoping to kick-start a nation-wide movement called One Day NZ.
Their itenery includes skiing Ruapehu, dipping into the hot pools in Taupo, mountain biking shuttles in Whakarewarewa, walking on the Kaituna river track, rafting the Kaituna, surfing at Papamoa and a lovely sunset beer at Pap Tav.
Here Mike talk about his big day planned and see if it entices you to get out and enjoy a slice of Aotearoa.
While Daniel McHardy was at the Winter Games broadcasting live from Cardrona, he was joined by one of the freeski slope-style judges Luke Hetzel.
Luke explained what the judges are looking for and what is the actual criteria the athletes follow.
While Daniel McHardy was broadcasting from live at Cardrona during the Winter Games we had winter sports legend Jossi Wells join as a guest host and interview the new High Performance manager of Snow Sports New Zealand Nic Cavanagh.
Daniel McHardy is joined by Tom Farrey, the Executive Director of the Sports & Society Program, which he founded in 2011 with the support of the Aspen Institute.
Farrey has done extensive research and and study on youth sports all over the world and runs his eye over the proposed changes by Sport NZ and our biggest codes to combat the younger generations giving up on sports.
Daniel McHardy is joined this week on the Big fat Chew panel by Matt Buck and David Chote.
They look at the big sporting topics of the week including all of the All Blacks news, Nick Kyrgios, English Premier league's return and the end of the 1029 Warriors.
All this and more!
This week on the Weekly Shred, Daniel Mchardy is joined by Jess Hotter who grew up shredding the slopes of Turoa.
In 2019 she topped the Freeride World Qualifier Tour rankings and earned her place on the Freeride World Tour meaning she's just made the big time.
Jess talks about her love for snow and what she does when she's not competing which, shock horror, involves snow.
Have a listen to find out what it's like on the Freeride World Tour but also what it's like to throw yourself down the side of a mountain.
On this edition of the Shred Report Daniel McHardy was joined by General Manager of Operations at The Remarkables Michel LePage to talk about a unique and epic event they're hosting.
It's called the Red Bull Home Run and essentially, it's the first one to the bottom of the hill, of course it isn't just that easy. Starting out of your skis or board there's a mad dash from the start line to end up at the bottom where a bunch of cool prizes and heaving party shall meet the competitors.
Have a listen to hear Michel explain the madness.
This week on the Big Fat Chew Panel hosted by Daniel McHardy former English rugby international Thomas Waldrom joins the show as does JP Tocker from the All Blacks podcast.
All Blacks selection NRL & The Ashes are covered as well as a bunch more.
In the latest edition of The Shred Report, Daniel McHardy is joined by Slopestyle and Big Air snowboarder Carlos Garcia Knight.
Garcia Knight spoke about his career highlights to date including his 5th place finish in the Slopestyle at the 2018 Winter Olympics where he was so close to finishing in the medals.
He also explained to Daniel about what he does when there isn't snow and how he spends his downtime, going into detail about the passion he has for film projects.
This week on the Big Fat Chew Daniel McHardy is joined by the Sports Minister Grant Robertson.
When Grant isn't in Parliament he's a full time sports nut, he's followed the Blackcaps and the Silver Ferns in recent times and shares his stories of being a sports mad kiwi.
This week on the Monday Agenda Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by Chris Rattue & Reuben Mama to discuss the weekend in sport.
This looked at were, the Sliver Ferns triumph, Warriors & All Blacks winning performances plus much more.
This week on the Big Fat Chew panel, Daniel McHardy is joined by three great Wellington sporting identities.
Wellington Firebirds coach Glenn Pocknall, Wellington Saints Chairman Nick mills & former Central Pulse captain Cushla Lichtwark stopped in to digest the sporting week with their own unique spins.
Michael Johannink is a Black Caps super fan who bought flights and a match ticket after they beat India in the semi finals.
Michael flew to London for the match, went to the game and had the time of his life. But because it was delayed 15 minutes and then there was a Super Over, he had to leave the game early in order to catch his flight!
He listened to the super over in a cab in London with reception coming in and out, along with streaming the game on his phone in the hotel lobby.
Michael joined Daniel McHardy to share his unbelievable story.
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Daniel McHardy is joined on the Monday Agenda Panel this week by a very sleep deprived Matt Richens & Matt Brown.
A night which saw one of the greatest cricket games of all time played and one of the great Grand Slam tennis finals also played just down the road has left many Kiwis lightly jaded.
Daniel and the Matts take a deep look at both of these epic events.
Daniel McHardy this week is joined by one of New Zealand's leading Freeride athletes Sam Lee.
Sam has been skiing since he was 2 years old and is now one of the world's best at his chosen sport with already some great results to his name on the Freeride World Tour.
Currently Sam is on his way back from a gruesome and serious leg injury which has tested him mentally & physically, he explains to Daniel how he has stayed sane during this trying process.
This week on the Monday Agenda Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by the New Zealand Hera;d's Chris Rattue and Steven Holloway to discuss the big topics of the weekend.
These included..
The Women's Football World Cup.
Sevu Reece and his All Blacks selection.
The Crusaders 10th Super Rugby title and Scott Robertson's future.
The Bunker and NRL controversy.
And Blackcaps angst.
This week on the Big Fat Chew Daniel McHardy is joined by Wellington Firebirds Captain Hamish Bennett and the Sports Freak.
They discuss all things Cricket World Cup and take a deep dive to look at their tournament teams so far.
This week on The Shred Report Daniel McHardy is joined by a legend of New Zealand snow sports.
Jossi Wells is widely regarded as one of our greatest ever winter athletes and it's hard to argue with a resume which includes an X-Games gold medal and a fourth placed finish at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Wells was good enough to give Daniel some time to discuss his latest injury set back, staying positive and what the next chapter of his life looks like.
This week on the Big Fat Chew,Daniel McHardy is joined by a super cricket panel made up of former Blackcap Grant Elliott, Wellington Firebirds Trainer Andrew Smith & Firebirds Assistant Lance Dry.
All things Cricket World Cup were discussed and debated in great detail.
The NZ Herald's Chris Rattue and NZME.'s Matt Brown join Daniel McHardy on the Agenda, with a focus on the struggles of both the Warriors and the Blues with both side's suffering disappointing losses on the weekend.
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Rugby Australia may find themselves battling issues of fairness and human rights in their fight against Israel Folau.
Law professor Jack Anderson at the University of Melbourne has written a piece highlighting the legal plight that Rugby Australia may face, days out from the hearing that will decide Folau's future.
It comes as Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny.
Taniela Tupou has claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked" because of their religious beliefs after Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi felt he needed to apologise for 'offending' fans after saying 'I love Jesus' in an Instagram post on Easter.
The man once known as the Tongan Thor when he played in New Zealand took to Facebook to say he will never apologise for his faith.
"Seriously," his post began.
"Might as well sack me and all the other Pacific Islands rugby players around the world because we have the same Christian beliefs.
"I will never apologise for my faith and what I believe in, religion had [sic] got nothing to do with rugby anyways #TYJ ".
Anderson joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his piece and the legal fight on Rugby Australia's hands.
Former All Blacks Captain Buck Shelford joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to share his thoughts on North Harbour rugby bosses axing their junior representative programme for kids.
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Kurt Heatherley is on the hunt for a new gig, even if it means changing codes.
Having been recruited by them in 2011, the Kiwi AFL player has been de-listed by the Hawthorn Hawks.
As a result, he's begun a two week trial with Super Rugby side the Melbourne Rebels.
Heatherley says it's a cool opportunity but he's unsure how he'll go.
"I might be bloody hopeless as I haven't played for a few years, but I will see how the next couple of weeks go.
He says he's not shutting the door on AFL.
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Warriors CEO Cameron George has announced that halfback Shaun Johnson has been granted an early release from his contract with the NRL club.
This comes after Johnson, who signed a two-year million-dollar deal with the club in 2017, requested the release on Tuesday.
The Devlin Radio Show producer Hayden O'Neill and Radio Sport journalist Elliot Smith join The Panel on Daniel McHardy afternoons to discuss and analyse the last 24 hours of this fast moving story, with new reports suggesting Johnson could sign with another club by the end of the day.
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Chris Waller is the New Zealand based trainer of Winx, who is a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. Starting in May 2015, she has won 28 consecutive stakes races.
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Today marks the 125th anniversary of New Zealand becoming the first country to give women the right to vote.
To mark the occasion, Daniel McHardy spoke with triathlete and Ironwoman Erin Baker about her stunning career.
She was a proponent of equal prize money for sportswomen, once boycotting an event because organisers offered a car to the men’s winner rather than both genders.
Baker won 104 of her 121 races, including the Hawaii Ironman twice and the inaugural International Triathlon Union world championship in France during 1989, an unbeaten year in which she was awarded the supreme Halberg Award.
In a career low, Baker was convicted of throwing an explosive device during the 1981 South African rugby tour protests. Baker denied the incident, but it prevented her competing in the United States for five years.
Baker told McHardy she hopes more women get involved with sport as there are many more opportunities now.
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Rebecca Mahoney is chuffed to become the first woman to referee a men's first-class rugby fixture this weekend – but she insists it's all about performing on her merits.
The former Black Ferns international will be blowing the whistle at Te Aroha on Saturday where Thames Valley and Buller square off. She has two more Heartland Championship matches lined up but in this year of the suffragettes, don't call her a trailblazer for women dipping toes into the men's game.
In her book, Mahoney should be ranked purely on her ability.
"For me, yes it's great for New Zealand that I am the first female, but I don't see it like that," Mahoney said.
"It's the next game, the next step for me and I've worked really hard for it."
Mahoney, who played first five-eighth in two World Cups in 2006 and 2010 as part of 16 games for the Black Ferns, decided she wanted to try refereeing when she stopped playing.
"I had a young family, two young girls, and I just wanted to stay in the game. I wanted another challenge for myself," she said.
Mahoney, 35, was one of two women in the high performance referee national squad this year.
"Being involved in a high performance environment has really accelerated her development and this appointment is a great achievement," referees' manager Bryce Lawrence said.
"We hope it inspires other female referees, or people thinking about taking up refereeing to see what you can achieve."
Since 2015 she has officiated in Hong Kong, Dubai, Japan, Canada, the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and the World Cup in San Francisco.
"I've been so fortunate. It's hard work but the opportunities are amazing.
"It was a personal goal for myself, something I could chip away with and see how far I could get as an individual."
Mahoney and husband Luke lease 1300 acres of hill country, farming sheep and beef at Alfredton, about 18km east of Eketahuna. It's a busy life and Mahoney appeals as someone who wouldn't have it any other way.
She laughed that "I wouldn't have been my favourite player to referee", admitting she was one of those many players who felt they often knew better than the whistler.
She is grateful that she has come into the game as a referee at a time when the women's game is making significant strides.
"There was no world series when I was playing so I am fortunate and that's one reason I decided to have a go because of the opportunities in front of me."
Mahoney knows there is still a view that women should not be officiating in men's rugby and that's fine by her.
"People will have their opinions and that's okay. We are the greatest referees from the armchair.
"I don't feel the pressure or expectation, any more than the guys in the (national) squad.
"I'm definitely open to whatever else is out there but I know I need to prove I deserve more and I'm just like all the other boys out there."
What do you do when your favourite rugby competition isn't getting the attention it deserves?
For two Australian fans, the answer was to buy the TV rights.
John Murray is one half of the Sydney rugby enthusiasts who brought the rights to New South Wales' Shute Shield club rugby competition.
It may seem like a gamble to some, but with sold out venues for the finals, they have showed just how popular the competition is.
Murray talked with Daniel McHardy about his love for rugby and how there is a disconnect between the amateur and professional game.
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Shock across the country's racing community, as major figures in harness racing are questioned.
Police have carried out 10 raids at harness racing stables in Christchurch, Invercargill and Manawatu - as part of an investigation into alleged race-fixing.
The investigation began with information supplied by the Racing Integrity Unit.
HarnessedNZ Editor, Garrick Knight told Daniel McHardy it's a dark day for the industry.
"The number of people and the level at which they operate is going to have a catastrophic effect. Not just on the industry itself but in public confidence, the people outside looking in."
It's understood the investigations are into alleged race fixing, involving up to four stables.
The properties raided this morning reportedly saw well-known horse trainers have their computers and phones seized.
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The Telegraph and TalkSport boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons to preview Joseph Parker’s anticipated fight with Dillian Whyte.
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The Telegraph and TalkSport boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons to preview Joseph Parker’s anticipated fight with Dillian Whyte.
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Chief football writer for The Times Henry Winter joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons live from Moscow, ahead of England’s huge game against Colombia tomorrow morning.
Chief football writer for The Times Henry Winter joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons live from Moscow, ahead of England’s huge game against Colombia tomorrow morning.
Kiwis Coach Michael Maguire talks with Daniel McHardy about the upcoming Kiwis-England test in Denver, USA.
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Jason Moore, the CEO of Moore Sports International joined the show to discuss the Denver league test between the Kiwis and England, he’s promoting the event and concedes it won’t sell out.
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Jason Moore, the CEO of Moore Sports International joined the show to discuss the Denver league test between the Kiwis and England, he’s promoting the event and concedes it won’t sell out.
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A big edition of Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where we looked at the controversy surrounding Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka managing to win back to back US Opens.
A big edition of Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where we looked at the controversy surrounding Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka managing to win back to back US Opens.
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is championing participation and inclusion as part of the coalition government's plans to change the sporting landscape.
Robertson spoke to NZME about his desire to get a better deal for those - such as women and people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds - who can be marginalised.
As a gay man who played rugby at community level, Robertson was encouraged by the public's reaction to Instagram comments from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau that homosexuals will go to hell "unless they repent of their sins and turn to God".
All Blacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara condemned the comments in April.
"I give credit to Brad and TJ," Robertson said.
"From those negative comments I think, at least in New Zealand, a more inclusive approach has emerged."
Robertson also acknowledged sports clubs can galvanise communities because of the relationships they forge when people commit to exercise.
"We all know there have been drop off rates. Clubs struggle to get people to join but, if we want elite sportspeople, we've got to start at community level.
"For some there are too many barriers in place. We want to build better partnerships, which means making better connections with schools about their facilities, and ensuring they're available more often for people to use.
"My focus is more on the community level. The No.1 priority I've given to Sport New Zealand is getting women and girls in sport."
Robertson said it was about setting out values and aspirations, like New Zealand Football achieving pay parity.
He considered rugby another success story through the Black Ferns' new contracts.
Robertson said the fact past players would be capped this Saturday ahead of the All Blacks-France test at Eden Park was "a recognition of women's rugby that's probably a decade overdue".
"Rather than saying we can't do it because of [a lack of] advertising revenue, let's work on what we can do. [New Zealand Rugby chief executive] Steve Tew and I have had meetings and we're making progress.
"The next step would be some form of professional or Super Rugby competition for women. We probably have to start small and build a competition that would attract interest and the revenue the rugby union want."
Robertson was conscious of extending that inclusive approach into the community.
"For instance, Aktive [the Auckland Sport and Recreation charitable trust] is doing good work growing participation by the Asian and Pacific Island communities.
"That way we get good outcomes for lifestyle reasons, and we might discover the next Dame Valerie Adams, too. That's the only way you'll create opportunities for elite sportspeople."
The culture of First XV rugby with its television coverage, and the recent involvement of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, had raised a red flag.
"I have concerns at a personal level with pressure coming on those athletes. They love the fact they're on TV, but it does up the ante.
"We've got to get a balance in that and learn lessons from other jurisdictions, like the US. There is also a huge role for players associations because most young sportspeople need other jobs and careers as they go on in life.
"Don't do something in your teenage years to be the fittest, fastest and strongest that will destroy your future down the line."
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is championing participation and inclusion as part of the coalition government's plans to change the sporting landscape.
Robertson spoke to NZME about his desire to get a better deal for those - such as women and people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds - who can be marginalised.
As a gay man who played rugby at community level, Robertson was encouraged by the public's reaction to Instagram comments from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau that homosexuals will go to hell "unless they repent of their sins and turn to God".
All Blacks Brad Weber and TJ Perenara condemned the comments in April.
"I give credit to Brad and TJ," Robertson said.
"From those negative comments I think, at least in New Zealand, a more inclusive approach has emerged."
Robertson also acknowledged sports clubs can galvanise communities because of the relationships they forge when people commit to exercise.
"We all know there have been drop off rates. Clubs struggle to get people to join but, if we want elite sportspeople, we've got to start at community level.
"For some there are too many barriers in place. We want to build better partnerships, which means making better connections with schools about their facilities, and ensuring they're available more often for people to use.
"My focus is more on the community level. The No.1 priority I've given to Sport New Zealand is getting women and girls in sport."
Robertson said it was about setting out values and aspirations, like New Zealand Football achieving pay parity.
He considered rugby another success story through the Black Ferns' new contracts.
Robertson said the fact past players would be capped this Saturday ahead of the All Blacks-France test at Eden Park was "a recognition of women's rugby that's probably a decade overdue".
"Rather than saying we can't do it because of [a lack of] advertising revenue, let's work on what we can do. [New Zealand Rugby chief executive] Steve Tew and I have had meetings and we're making progress.
"The next step would be some form of professional or Super Rugby competition for women. We probably have to start small and build a competition that would attract interest and the revenue the rugby union want."
Robertson was conscious of extending that inclusive approach into the community.
"For instance, Aktive [the Auckland Sport and Recreation charitable trust] is doing good work growing participation by the Asian and Pacific Island communities.
"That way we get good outcomes for lifestyle reasons, and we might discover the next Dame Valerie Adams, too. That's the only way you'll create opportunities for elite sportspeople."
The culture of First XV rugby with its television coverage, and the recent involvement of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, had raised a red flag.
"I have concerns at a personal level with pressure coming on those athletes. They love the fact they're on TV, but it does up the ante.
"We've got to get a balance in that and learn lessons from other jurisdictions, like the US. There is also a huge role for players associations because most young sportspeople need other jobs and careers as they go on in life.
"Don't do something in your teenage years to be the fittest, fastest and strongest that will destroy your future down the line."
The Owen Franks camp has hit back at reports he's yet to say sorry to James Parsons for his act of foul play in last weekend's game - insisting the All Blacks prop reached out to the Blues hooker, but that his attempted apology was rebuffed.
According to Aaron Lloyd, the lawyer who represented Franks in his Sanzaar hearing, Parsons didn't want to hear the apology.
"He [Franks] tried to," Lloyd told Radio Sport this afternoon. "What we've got there I think is that the words that have been picked up aren't quite accurate."
The controversy began when Franks struck Parsons to the head in a high tackle during the Crusaders' 32-24 win at Eden Park, for which he wasn't penalised due to the amount of time which had elapsed before it was spotted by the match officials.
And it rumbled on when Parsons told Radio Sport that he hadn't received an apology from Franks, despite the apparent act of contrition giving the Crusader a discount in his sanction from a four-week ban to two weeks.
Now Lloyd, who acts for all New Zealand Super Rugby players, including those from the Blues, has said it was Franks' intention to apologise, even if the message couldn't get through.
"I'm told by Owen that after the game he reached out to James to apologise, and James, by the sounds of it, wasn't in the mood to talk with him and you can sort of understand why," Lloyd said. "So what the judiciary were told was exactly that.
"I understand James has come out and said 'well, he hasn't apologised to me' and I suspect that's right. But I think if everyone pauses a bit and everyone talks about it I think you'll probably find that James will probably accept that he [Franks] might have tried to.
"What do you do in that situation if you're Owen Franks? You want to say sorry to the guy. Owen Franks is Owen Franks, he's not a big social media kind of guy. He's not going to put it all over his website or blog or whatever it is. And in any case it's a personal thing… what more do you do?
"You're not going to force it down his throat. You've already copped him. You've got to respect the fact he doesn't want to talk to you."
Lloyd said it wasn't his job to talk to Parsons or any other victim of alleged foul play in order to ascertain his side of the story. That was a job for Sanzaar.
"I don't do that because I don't want to give anyone the opportunity to say that I'm trying to influence the process.
"I have to quiz my player and say to him 'what happened and what did you do afterwards?'."
Lloyd said the wording of the original Sanzaar press release outlining the sanction might not have been strictly accurate around Franks' apology.
He also said the act of showing contrition was important and necessary.
Lloyd added: "[Franks] realises he stuffed up and made a mistake and communicating with the guy … that is important. We can't lose sight of the fact that we're playing a game that has a collegiality to it. We are rugby people and so things like that are important."
"If people are going to blow that up then let's blow it up so people can see actually it's a misunderstanding or miscommunication - there's nothing nefarious in it."
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The Owen Franks camp has hit back at reports he's yet to say sorry to James Parsons for his act of foul play in last weekend's game - insisting the All Blacks prop reached out to the Blues hooker, but that his attempted apology was rebuffed.
According to Aaron Lloyd, the lawyer who represented Franks in his Sanzaar hearing, Parsons didn't want to hear the apology.
"He [Franks] tried to," Lloyd told Radio Sport this afternoon. "What we've got there I think is that the words that have been picked up aren't quite accurate."
The controversy began when Franks struck Parsons to the head in a high tackle during the Crusaders' 32-24 win at Eden Park, for which he wasn't penalised due to the amount of time which had elapsed before it was spotted by the match officials.
And it rumbled on when Parsons told Radio Sport that he hadn't received an apology from Franks, despite the apparent act of contrition giving the Crusader a discount in his sanction from a four-week ban to two weeks.
Now Lloyd, who acts for all New Zealand Super Rugby players, including those from the Blues, has said it was Franks' intention to apologise, even if the message couldn't get through.
"I'm told by Owen that after the game he reached out to James to apologise, and James, by the sounds of it, wasn't in the mood to talk with him and you can sort of understand why," Lloyd said. "So what the judiciary were told was exactly that.
"I understand James has come out and said 'well, he hasn't apologised to me' and I suspect that's right. But I think if everyone pauses a bit and everyone talks about it I think you'll probably find that James will probably accept that he [Franks] might have tried to.
"What do you do in that situation if you're Owen Franks? You want to say sorry to the guy. Owen Franks is Owen Franks, he's not a big social media kind of guy. He's not going to put it all over his website or blog or whatever it is. And in any case it's a personal thing… what more do you do?
"You're not going to force it down his throat. You've already copped him. You've got to respect the fact he doesn't want to talk to you."
Lloyd said it wasn't his job to talk to Parsons or any other victim of alleged foul play in order to ascertain his side of the story. That was a job for Sanzaar.
"I don't do that because I don't want to give anyone the opportunity to say that I'm trying to influence the process.
"I have to quiz my player and say to him 'what happened and what did you do afterwards?'."
Lloyd said the wording of the original Sanzaar press release outlining the sanction might not have been strictly accurate around Franks' apology.
He also said the act of showing contrition was important and necessary.
Lloyd added: "[Franks] realises he stuffed up and made a mistake and communicating with the guy … that is important. We can't lose sight of the fact that we're playing a game that has a collegiality to it. We are rugby people and so things like that are important."
"If people are going to blow that up then let's blow it up so people can see actually it's a misunderstanding or miscommunication - there's nothing nefarious in it."
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Former All Black captain Stu Wilson discusses Super Rugby and gives his take on the first AB's squad of the year to be named on Sunday.
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Former All Black captain Stu Wilson discusses Super Rugby and gives his take on the first AB's squad of the year to be named on Sunday.
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Lydia Ko's coach is crediting a return to basics for her recent return to form.
The former world number one last week won her first title since July 2016, before following it up with a top 10 finish at this week's LPGA event in Texas.
Coach Ted Oh told Daniel McHardy prioritising a simple swing has been a huge difference.
"We're not here to make that thing pretty or fancy or one of a kind, we're trying to make it the best swing that works under pressure."
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Lydia Ko's coach is crediting a return to basics for her recent return to form.
The former world number one last week won her first title since July 2016, before following it up with a top 10 finish at this week's LPGA event in Texas.
Coach Ted Oh told Daniel McHardy prioritising a simple swing has been a huge difference.
"We're not here to make that thing pretty or fancy or one of a kind, we're trying to make it the best swing that works under pressure."
LISTEN TO TED OH TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
The debate over the South African Super Rugby teams continues.
After a report suggested that the teams will be leaving the tournament in the next few years, rugby commentators have been debating whether or not
Former NZRU boss David Moffett told Daniel McHardy that he thinks the South African teams should move to Europe as it suits better.
He also had criticism for the current organisation and execution of the Super Rugby tournament.
Moffett thinks they need to have a 12 team home and away competition to replace the current Super Rugby format.
He suggests that the fans should be asked what sort of tournament they want.
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The debate over the South African Super Rugby teams continues.
After a report suggested that the teams will be leaving the tournament in the next few years, rugby commentators have been debating whether or not
Former NZRU boss David Moffett told Daniel McHardy that he thinks the South African teams should move to Europe as it suits better.
He also had criticism for the current organisation and execution of the Super Rugby tournament.
Moffett thinks they need to have a 12 team home and away competition to replace the current Super Rugby format.
He suggests that the fans should be asked what sort of tournament they want.
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Wellington Phoenix Chairman Rob Morrison has refuted claims he wants to sell the club's A-League license.
But he's echoed the call from other A-League club chairmen that significant change is needed in the way the A-League is run if the competition is to survive.
Rumours surfaced over the weekend, claiming Morrison was seeking an Australian buyer for the license currently held by the Welnix consortium, which operates Wellington Phoenix FC.
According to leading Australian football writer David Davutovic, Morrison has already met with interested parties as he seeks to either completely sell the license or enter into a shared ownership or merger agreement with another group based in Australia.
With the A-League to expand by two teams in 2019/20, Davutovic reported Morrison has held talks with at least two expansion hopefuls – Southern Expansion (based south of Sydney) and Campbelltown (southwest Sydney) – to explore the possibility of a full or partial sale of the Phoenix's license.
"No is the simple answer," Morrison exclusively told NZME.
"There has been all sorts of speculation about clubs talking to clubs. Parties have certainly talked to us and I know they have talked to other A-League clubs. When you announce there are going to be two new clubs, there's lots of jockeying for position and that's stirred up a lot of speculation. We'd be silly not to talk to people but that doesn't mean we're selling," he said.
"However, we've always been open to the fact that we'd like to have other investors in with us to share some of the load and who will create more pathways for the talent we produce."
In February 2016, after a period of uncertainty, Wellington was granted a four-year extension to their license until the end of the 2019/20 A-League season.
Provided the club meets mutually agreed targets around attendances, television viewership and greater financial contributions to the A-League, a further three-year participation agreement will then be approved, with a second three-year extension to be granted on similar criteria beyond the 2022/23 season.
But what has brought the Phoenix's place in the A-League into sharper recent focus is their forgettable 2017/18 campaign, avoiding the wooden spoon by only one point and winning just five of their 27 matches.
Coach Darije Kalezic was sacked during the season, but not before top players Gui Finkler and Dario Vidosic had departed, along with Vidosic's father, assistant coach Rado Vidosic.
Off the field, two of the most crucial metrics for the club's continued participation – crowds and TV viewership – were both down. Given the downturn in their fortunes and impending A-League expansion, there have been suggestions from across the Tasman the Phoenix should be cut loose before the start of the 2019/20 season to allow for three new Australian-based teams (instead of two) to enter the expanded competition.
Under that scenario, next season would be the Phoenix's last.
A-League boss Greg O'Rourke confirmed earlier this month Wellington is below where it needs to be to trigger the first extension after the 2019/20 season.
"They have metrics to hit, and we'll continue to work with Wellington Phoenix to see whether or not they're interested in improving their club to a point where those metrics become achievable," O'Rourke said.
But Morrison has fired back.
"We obviously had a very disappointing season and we've acknowledged that, but the crowds were poor in the A-League, full-stop. It's indicative of where the A-League has got to. The FFA like to use us as a bit of a whipping boy and they've been public about the fact and that we're a concern to them, but the bigger concern is the way the FFA run the A-League."
"When you look at the next couple of years, the biggest thing is what will the A-League look like? Who will actually run it? The clubs are very focused on the fact the A-League needs to be run independently of the FFA. We need a new governance structure."
"All...
Wellington Phoenix Chairman Rob Morrison has refuted claims he wants to sell the club's A-League license.
But he's echoed the call from other A-League club chairmen that significant change is needed in the way the A-League is run if the competition is to survive.
Rumours surfaced over the weekend, claiming Morrison was seeking an Australian buyer for the license currently held by the Welnix consortium, which operates Wellington Phoenix FC.
According to leading Australian football writer David Davutovic, Morrison has already met with interested parties as he seeks to either completely sell the license or enter into a shared ownership or merger agreement with another group based in Australia.
With the A-League to expand by two teams in 2019/20, Davutovic reported Morrison has held talks with at least two expansion hopefuls – Southern Expansion (based south of Sydney) and Campbelltown (southwest Sydney) – to explore the possibility of a full or partial sale of the Phoenix's license.
"No is the simple answer," Morrison exclusively told NZME.
"There has been all sorts of speculation about clubs talking to clubs. Parties have certainly talked to us and I know they have talked to other A-League clubs. When you announce there are going to be two new clubs, there's lots of jockeying for position and that's stirred up a lot of speculation. We'd be silly not to talk to people but that doesn't mean we're selling," he said.
"However, we've always been open to the fact that we'd like to have other investors in with us to share some of the load and who will create more pathways for the talent we produce."
In February 2016, after a period of uncertainty, Wellington was granted a four-year extension to their license until the end of the 2019/20 A-League season.
Provided the club meets mutually agreed targets around attendances, television viewership and greater financial contributions to the A-League, a further three-year participation agreement will then be approved, with a second three-year extension to be granted on similar criteria beyond the 2022/23 season.
But what has brought the Phoenix's place in the A-League into sharper recent focus is their forgettable 2017/18 campaign, avoiding the wooden spoon by only one point and winning just five of their 27 matches.
Coach Darije Kalezic was sacked during the season, but not before top players Gui Finkler and Dario Vidosic had departed, along with Vidosic's father, assistant coach Rado Vidosic.
Off the field, two of the most crucial metrics for the club's continued participation – crowds and TV viewership – were both down. Given the downturn in their fortunes and impending A-League expansion, there have been suggestions from across the Tasman the Phoenix should be cut loose before the start of the 2019/20 season to allow for three new Australian-based teams (instead of two) to enter the expanded competition.
Under that scenario, next season would be the Phoenix's last.
A-League boss Greg O'Rourke confirmed earlier this month Wellington is below where it needs to be to trigger the first extension after the 2019/20 season.
"They have metrics to hit, and we'll continue to work with Wellington Phoenix to see whether or not they're interested in improving their club to a point where those metrics become achievable," O'Rourke said.
But Morrison has fired back.
"We obviously had a very disappointing season and we've acknowledged that, but the crowds were poor in the A-League, full-stop. It's indicative of where the A-League has got to. The FFA like to use us as a bit of a whipping boy and they've been public about the fact and that we're a concern to them, but the bigger concern is the way the FFA run the A-League."
"When you look at the next couple of years, the biggest thing is what will the A-League look like? Who will actually run it? The clubs are very focused on the fact the A-League needs to be run independently of the FFA. We need a new governance structure."
"All of the clubs want...
The head of cycling's world governing body wants an investigation into Team Sky.
The British cycling team have been accused of using drugs to enhance the performance of Bradley Wiggins and possibly other riders ahead of the 2012 Tour de France.
UCI President David Lappartient spoke with the BBC's Dan Roan this week and says he would like his organization's independent anti-doping division to "see if there is some violation of anti-doping rules."
A British parliamentary committee said in a doping investigation report, published on Monday, that Team Sky crossed an "ethical line" in 2012 by seeking a therapeutic use exemption for Wiggins to take a banned steroid "not to treat medical need but to improve his power to weight ratio."
Wiggins went on to win the Tour de France that year.
Wiggins and Team Sky have both denied the accusations, saying any medication used was for legitimate reasons and within UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency rules.
Lappartient says the findings of the report "could affect the global credibility of the sport."
Responding to Lappartient's comments, Team Sky said it was "happy to co-operate with any investigation by the UCI and we would welcome further scrutiny of the select committee's report."
A team statement said: "While we have acknowledged past failings, we strongly deny the very serious new allegations about the use of medication to enhance performance, as does Bradley Wiggins.
"Furthermore, we are concerned that the committee presented these unsubstantiated allegations without providing evidence to support them, which is fundamentally unfair to the team and its riders. We welcome any review by the UCI which can help establish the nature of the evidence relied on by the committee in coming to its conclusions."
Roan, who also spoke with Bradley Wiggins earlier this week, spoke with Daniel McHardy today about the story and his reporting of the case.
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The head of cycling's world governing body wants an investigation into Team Sky.
The British cycling team have been accused of using drugs to enhance the performance of Bradley Wiggins and possibly other riders ahead of the 2012 Tour de France.
UCI President David Lappartient spoke with the BBC's Dan Roan this week and says he would like his organization's independent anti-doping division to "see if there is some violation of anti-doping rules."
A British parliamentary committee said in a doping investigation report, published on Monday, that Team Sky crossed an "ethical line" in 2012 by seeking a therapeutic use exemption for Wiggins to take a banned steroid "not to treat medical need but to improve his power to weight ratio."
Wiggins went on to win the Tour de France that year.
Wiggins and Team Sky have both denied the accusations, saying any medication used was for legitimate reasons and within UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency rules.
Lappartient says the findings of the report "could affect the global credibility of the sport."
Responding to Lappartient's comments, Team Sky said it was "happy to co-operate with any investigation by the UCI and we would welcome further scrutiny of the select committee's report."
A team statement said: "While we have acknowledged past failings, we strongly deny the very serious new allegations about the use of medication to enhance performance, as does Bradley Wiggins.
"Furthermore, we are concerned that the committee presented these unsubstantiated allegations without providing evidence to support them, which is fundamentally unfair to the team and its riders. We welcome any review by the UCI which can help establish the nature of the evidence relied on by the committee in coming to its conclusions."
Roan, who also spoke with Bradley Wiggins earlier this week, spoke with Daniel McHardy today about the story and his reporting of the case.
LISTEN TO ROAN TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
New Zealand Herald boxing writer Patrick McKendry on Deontay Wilder's title fight against Luis Ortiz.
The American retained his WBC heavyweight belt by scraping a win against the 38-year-old Cuban.
READ MORE: Deontay Wilder scrapes past Ortiz, backs Parker to beat Joshua in April
It means that Wilder is sure to face Anthony Joshua next, should the Brit beat Kiwi Joseph Parker on April 1, while if Parker wins Wilder will have to wait for a likely rematch between the two Kiwis.
McKendry also says that if the Blues couldn't win against the injury-riddled Chiefs on Friday night, then they are highly unlikely to beat another Kiwi side this year - however he is 99 per cent sure Tana Umaga will be re-signed.
New Zealand Herald boxing writer Patrick McKendry on Deontay Wilder's title fight against Luis Ortiz.
The American retained his WBC heavyweight belt by scraping a win against the 38-year-old Cuban.
READ MORE: Deontay Wilder scrapes past Ortiz, backs Parker to beat Joshua in April
It means that Wilder is sure to face Anthony Joshua next, should the Brit beat Kiwi Joseph Parker on April 1, while if Parker wins Wilder will have to wait for a likely rematch between the two Kiwis.
McKendry also says that if the Blues couldn't win against the injury-riddled Chiefs on Friday night, then they are highly unlikely to beat another Kiwi side this year - however he is 99 per cent sure Tana Umaga will be re-signed.
The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.
The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's Bronze win at the Olympic Games today was a historic and emotional moment for many New Zealanders, but none more so than her principal.
Mount Aspiring College's Waye Bosley told Daniel McHardy the emotions he felt watching his student as she snowboarded to victory.
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Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's Bronze win at the Olympic Games today was a historic and emotional moment for many New Zealanders, but none more so than her principal.
Mount Aspiring College's Waye Bosley told Daniel McHardy the emotions he felt watching his student as she snowboarded to victory.
LISTEN TO WAYNE BOLSEY TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
In the first Out of the Box for 2018, Radio Sport commentators Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy to talk all things rugby.
The three previewed all things Super Rugby as the revamped competition is about to get underway.
LISTEN TO OUT OF THE BOX ABOVE
Australian leg spinner Lloyd Pope set the cricket world alight with his astonishing bowling figures of 8/35 in their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup win over England yesterday.
Australia were only defending 127 and England were cruising at 47/0 before the 18-year-old intervened with his astonishing figures, ripping out England's entire top six.
He told Daniel McHardy this afternoon that he was still coming to terms with the inevitable comparisons to Shane Warne - he's even been contacted by the man himself.
He also spoke about the match, his now famous hair and coming to terms with his sudden fame.
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Australian leg spinner Lloyd Pope set the cricket world alight with his astonishing bowling figures of 8/35 in their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup win over England yesterday.
Australia were only defending 127 and England were cruising at 47/0 before the 18-year-old intervened with his astonishing figures, ripping out England's entire top six.
He told Daniel McHardy this afternoon that he was still coming to terms with the inevitable comparisons to Shane Warne - he's even been contacted by the man himself.
He also spoke about the match, his now famous hair and coming to terms with his sudden fame.
LISTEN ABOVE AS LLOYD POPE SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
The Kiwi presence in Major League Soccer grew over the weekend as three New Zealand players with US college backgrounds were selected in the MLS super draft.
Elliot Collier was the first drafted, heading to the Chicago Fire with the 49th overall pick in the third round.
Cory Brown was next, taken 62nd by the Vancouver Whitecaps while forward Stuart Holthusen earned the 64th pick by the Portland Timbers.
Brown spoke to Daniel McHardy today about playing for New Zealand, playing football and getting an education in the US college system, as well as attending the MLS draft and being invited to the Combine.
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The Kiwi presence in Major League Soccer grew over the weekend as three New Zealand players with US college backgrounds were selected in the MLS super draft.
Elliot Collier was the first drafted, heading to the Chicago Fire with the 49th overall pick in the third round.
Cory Brown was next, taken 62nd by the Vancouver Whitecaps while forward Stuart Holthusen earned the 64th pick by the Portland Timbers.
Brown spoke to Daniel McHardy today about playing for New Zealand, playing football and getting an education in the US college system, as well as attending the MLS draft and being invited to the Combine.
LISTEN ABOVE AS CORY BROWN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
Former Australian Opener turned broadcaster and cricket coach Chris Rogers talked about the U19 Cricket World Cup where he is Australia's assistant coach.
LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS ROGERS SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
Former Australian Opener turned broadcaster and cricket coach Chris Rogers talked about the U19 Cricket World Cup where he is Australia's assistant coach.
LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS ROGERS SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
Owner of the American Football team Carolina Panthers Jerry Richardson has announced he will sell the team at the end of the season after facing workplace misconduct allegations. The announcement has thrown the team into a spin as many speculate on the future of the team, with even P Diddy saying he might buy it.
Brendan Marks from the Charlotte Observer in the US joined the show to talk about the ownership debacle, and he also touched on the Panthers form heading into the post season.
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Former Black Cap Grant Elliot stopped in to preview the white ball series against the Windies, and also answered some tough questions about Steve Smith.
He also talks about what he is doing with himself now that he is semi-retired, including what ice cricket is.
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Owner of the American Football team Carolina Panthers Jerry Richardson has announced he will sell the team at the end of the season after facing workplace misconduct allegations. The announcement has thrown the team into a spin as many speculate on the future of the team, with even P Diddy saying he might buy it.
Brendan Marks from the Charlotte Observer in the US joined the show to talk about the ownership debacle, and he also touched on the Panthers form heading into the post season.
LISTEN TO BRENDAN MARKS TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
Former Black Cap Grant Elliot stopped in to preview the white ball series against the Windies, and also answered some tough questions about Steve Smith.
He also talks about what he is doing with himself now that he is semi-retired, including what ice cricket is.
LISTEN TO GRANT ELLIOT TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
Next year New Zealand will be the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to host an ice hockey game, as teams from the United States and Canada head our way for a three game tour.
Kerry Goulet, a International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer, joined the show to speak about sport coming to New Zealand including a game in Westpac Stadium. He talked through the logistics and also what is happening in the pro game in North America at the moment.
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Next year New Zealand will be the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to host an ice hockey game, as teams from the United States and Canada head our way for a three game tour.
Kerry Goulet, a International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer, joined the show to speak about sport coming to New Zealand including a game in Westpac Stadium. He talked through the logistics and also what is happening in the pro game in North America at the moment.
LISTEN TO KERRY GOULET TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer Kerry Goulet joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to speak about international ice hockey returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2011.
The logistics of turning Westpac Stadium into a venue was discussed as was the professional game in North America and Kerry’s experiences with concussions and his work educating others now.
LISTEN ABOVE AS KERRY GOULET SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer Kerry Goulet joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to speak about international ice hockey returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2011.
The logistics of turning Westpac Stadium into a venue was discussed as was the professional game in North America and Kerry’s experiences with concussions and his work educating others now.
LISTEN ABOVE AS KERRY GOULET SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson will only play a minor part in the one day series against the West Indies.
Williamson has been named to only feature in the first match, with selectors wanting him to rest ahead of a busy post Christmas period.
Neil Broom will replace him after next Wednesday's game, while Tom Latham will captain the side.
Selectors Gavin Larsen says players like Williamson who have such a hefty workload need breaks.
He says it's a six month concentrated berth of cricket, and while they could've played Williamson, he'll be more useful at the back end of the season.
Tim Southee will also sit out the second and third matches.
Opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the three games with an ongoing hamstring problem, with Central's George Worker called in.
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Black Caps captain Kane Williamson will only play a minor part in the one day series against the West Indies.
Williamson has been named to only feature in the first match, with selectors wanting him to rest ahead of a busy post Christmas period.
Neil Broom will replace him after next Wednesday's game, while Tom Latham will captain the side.
Selectors Gavin Larsen says players like Williamson who have such a hefty workload need breaks.
He says it's a six month concentrated berth of cricket, and while they could've played Williamson, he'll be more useful at the back end of the season.
Tim Southee will also sit out the second and third matches.
Opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the three games with an ongoing hamstring problem, with Central's George Worker called in.
LISTEN ABOVE AS GAVIN LARSEN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
With Australia and England facing off in the Ashes, the big question we must answer is: who exactly are we meant to support?
Former New Zealand Cricketer John ‘Mystery’ Morrison joined the show to help us decide who to root for. The answer may surprise you.
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With Australia and England facing off in the Ashes, the big question we must answer is: who exactly are we meant to support?
Former New Zealand Cricketer John ‘Mystery’ Morrison joined the show to help us decide who to root for. The answer may surprise you.
LISTEN TO JOHN MORRISON TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE
We all thought it would be smooth sailing when Team NZ won the cup, but the event is heading into increasingly choppy waters are series of controversies and issues.
The latest issue has seen the team accused of attempting to extort money out of the taxpayer after demanding a fee for hosting the event.
Former Emirates Team NZ director Jim Farmer QC joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his comments that Team NZ are getting dangerously close to corporate blackmail in regards to hosting rights and getting Govt funding.
He also said he’s not sure the event will work that well because of the costs of the boats.
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We all thought it would be smooth sailing when Team NZ won the cup, but the event is heading into increasingly choppy waters are series of controversies and issues.
The latest issue has seen the team accused of attempting to extort money out of the taxpayer after demanding a fee for hosting the event.
Former Emirates Team NZ director Jim Farmer QC joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his comments that Team NZ are getting dangerously close to corporate blackmail in regards to hosting rights and getting Govt funding.
He also said he’s not sure the event will work that well because of the costs of the boats.
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Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Paul Allison for one last Out of the Box rugby podcast for the year.
After a very long and draining season the All Blacks pulled out one last solid performance against Wales in the weekend.
The Northern Hemisphere tour on a whole is reviewed and the stand out players are discussed.
A year unlike any was dissected with focus on the All Blacks' depth and efforts against the British & Irish Lions tour.
The World Rugby Awards were also dished out and not everyone agrees with all of the winners.
Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup were remembered.
And what might an All Blacks squad look like in years to come with so much young talent blooded this year.
All this and more.
Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Paul Allison for one last Out of the Box rugby podcast for the year.
After a very long and draining season the All Blacks pulled out one last solid performance against Wales in the weekend.
The Northern Hemisphere tour on a whole is reviewed and the stand out players are discussed.
A year unlike any was dissected with focus on the All Blacks' depth and efforts against the British & Irish Lions tour.
The World Rugby Awards were also dished out and not everyone agrees with all of the winners.
Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup were remembered.
And what might an All Blacks squad look like in years to come with so much young talent blooded this year.
All this and more.
Paul Ifill talks the week in football, the Premier League is starting to get busy and what on earth is going on with the Wellington Phoenix?
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Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where the golfing action from the past week is wrapped up, Tiger’s 10th comeback is also mulled over.
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Paul Ifill talks the week in football, the Premier League is starting to get busy and what on earth is going on with the Wellington Phoenix?
LISTEN ABOVE AS PHIL IFILL SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where the golfing action from the past week is wrapped up, Tiger’s 10th comeback is also mulled over.
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With the news banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is possibly going to turn out for Canterbury this weekend against Otago in a Ford Trophy match at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora, Daniel McHardy discusses with D’Arcy and Goran what the other main attractions in Rangiora are.
They also discuss the excessive protesting by Tongan fans following their exit from the Rugby League World Cup and the very strange form of the Wellington Phoenix so far this season.
With the news banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is possibly going to turn out for Canterbury this weekend against Otago in a Ford Trophy match at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora, Daniel McHardy discusses with D’Arcy and Goran what the other main attractions in Rangiora are.
They also discuss the excessive protesting by Tongan fans following their exit from the Rugby League World Cup and the very strange form of the Wellington Phoenix so far this season.
Daniel McHardy is joined by The Times Cricket Reporter Elizabeth Ammon as news develops banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is travelling to New Zealand and play for Canterbury.
The England all-rounder, who is currently banned from cricket as investigations continue into a fight he was involved in in September, has been spotted at Heathrow.
That sparked speculation he'd been called up to the England Ashes squad, but the ECB says he's on a family trip to New Zealand.
The Times of London says Stokes wants to play for Canterbury - his province of birth - in the upcoming Ford Trophy.
The report says ECB's director of cricket Andrew Strauss has told Stokes that playing for Canterbury would not breach his suspension.
Canterbury Cricket has refused to comment, but they have not ruled out him joining them.
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Daniel McHardy is joined by The Times cricket reporter Elizabeth Ammon as news develops banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is travelling to New Zealand and play for Canterbury.
The England all-rounder, who is currently banned from cricket as investigations continue into a fight he was involved in in September, has been spotted at Heathrow.
That sparked speculation he'd been called up to the England Ashes squad, but the ECB says he's on a family trip to New Zealand.
The Times of London says Stokes wants to play for Canterbury - his province of birth - in the upcoming Ford Trophy.
The report says ECB's director of cricket Andrew Strauss has told Stokes that playing for Canterbury would not breach his suspension.
Canterbury Cricket has now confirmed it has held "initial informal discussions" around Ben Stokes playing for the province in the domestic one-day and Twenty20 domestic competitions.
LISTEN ABOVE AS ELIZABETH AMMON SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY
The Grade Cricketer social media channels have been a favourite by many who appreciate the game for years now with pithy sledges and the realities of not being good enough an all too familiar feeling for many.
Daniel McHardy discusses social hierarchy, ruined relationships and bitter feuds with Dave Edwards who is one third of The Grade Cricket team.
They have just finished their second book ‘The Grade Cricketer: Tea and No Sympathy’ which looks at if life without cricket worth living. A question you probably ask yourself every Saturday morning through summer.
The Grade Cricketer social media channels have been a favourite by many who appreciate the game for years now with pithy sledges and the realities of not being good enough an all too familiar feeling for many.
Daniel McHardy discusses social hierarchy, ruined relationships and bitter feuds with Dave Edwards who is one third of The Grade Cricket team.
They have just finished their second book ‘The Grade Cricketer: Tea and No Sympathy’ which looks at if life without cricket worth living. A question you probably ask yourself every Saturday morning through summer.
Daniel McHardy interviews Shane Martin about the rise of his son Dustin Martin as one of the best AFL players going round.
Martin this week was awarded the Brownlow medal as the season’s best and this weekend suits up for the Richmond Tigers in the Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows.
Shane Martin will be watching from Auckland as he’s had to do of late after he was deported from Australia last year because of alleged bikie links.
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Daniel McHardy interviews Shane Martin about the rise of his son Dustin Martin as one of the best AFL players going round.
Martin this week was awarded the Brownlow medal as the season’s best and this weekend suits up for the Richmond Tigers in the Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows.
Shane Martin will be watching from Auckland as he’s had to do of late after he was deported from Australia last year because of alleged bikie links.
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New Zealand are the men's softball world champions for the fifth time in just 21 years, defeating Australia 6-4 in Monday's final (NZT).
The victory caps off a near-flawless tournament for the Black Sox, who regain the world title they last won on home soil in 2013.
Coach Mark Sorenson joined Mark Watson to discuss the game.
He said he is very proud of his team.
"Everybody was bright eyed and bushy tailed and certainly ready for what lay ahead...it was just great that the boys were able to bounce back and I am just so proud of them."
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New Zealand are the men's softball world champions for the fifth time in just 21 years, defeating Australia 6-4 in Monday's final (NZT).
The victory caps off a near-flawless tournament for the Black Sox, who regain the world title they last won on home soil in 2013.
Coach Mark Sorenson joined Mark Watson to discuss the game.
He said he is very proud of his team.
"Everybody was bright eyed and bushy tailed and certainly ready for what lay ahead...it was just great that the boys were able to bounce back and I am just so proud of them."
LISTEN ABOVE AS MARK SORENSON SPEAKS WITH MARK WATSON
Team New Zealand's America's Cup victory is being hailed as one of the most impressive feats in the sport's history.
Sailing Illustrated editor Tom Ehman was part of Dennis Conner's team which lost the Auld Mug to Black Magic in 1995.
Ehman told Daniel McHardy Conner wasn't as formidable as the Team USA machine with Larry Ellison, Russell Coutts and Jimmy Spithill - and Team New Zealand crushed them.
He said it's more impressive than what Coutts and Peter Blake did to his team in '95.
LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE
MORE: All America's Cup coverage highlights
Team New Zealand's America's Cup victory is being hailed as one of the most impressive feats in the sport's history.
Sailing Illustrated editor Tom Ehman was part of Dennis Conner's team which lost the Auld Mug to Black Magic in 1995.
Ehman told Daniel McHardy Conner wasn't as formidable as the Team USA machine with Larry Ellison, Russell Coutts and Jimmy Spithill - and Team New Zealand crushed them.
He said it's more impressive than what Coutts and Peter Blake did to his team in '95.
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Jamie Carragher is a Liverpool legend, playing over 700 games for the club, and he's now a pundit for Sky Sports UK.
Carragher is in Australia currently with Liverpool as they are facing Sydney FC in front of an expected 75,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium this evening.
He discussed the Premier league, Champions League final, his current trip to Australia to play Sydney FC and his charity the '23 Foundation' and the work he does for the youth of Merseyside.
LISTEN ABOVE: Jamie Carragher speaks to Daniel McHardy
Support the 23 Foundation
The 23 Foundation is launching a shirt which is the exact replica shirt from the famous 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul.
Each shirt is personally signed by Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Vladimir Smicer, Jerzy Dudek, John Arne Riise, Didi Hamann and Luis Garcia and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
A limited number of shirts are available, with all profits going to the charity - click here to order.
Support Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation by ordering an exact replica shirt from the famous 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul (1/2) pic.twitter.com/rqoY3kgv5U
— Radio Sport (@radiosportnz) May 24, 2017
Jamie Carragher is a Liverpool legend, playing over 700 games for the club, and he's now a pundit for Sky Sports UK.
Carragher is in Australia currently with Liverpool as they are facing Sydney FC in front of an expected 75,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium this evening.
He discussed the Premier league, Champions League final, his current trip to Australia to play Sydney FC and his charity the '23 Foundation' and the work he does for the youth of Merseyside.
LISTEN ABOVE: Jamie Carragher speaks to Daniel McHardy
Support the 23 Foundation
The 23 Foundation is launching a shirt which is the exact replica shirt from the famous 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul.
Each shirt is personally signed by Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Vladimir Smicer, Jerzy Dudek, John Arne Riise, Didi Hamann and Luis Garcia and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
A limited number of shirts are available, with all profits going to the charity - click here to order.
Support Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation by ordering an exact replica shirt from the famous 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul (1/2) pic.twitter.com/rqoY3kgv5U
— Radio Sport (@radiosportnz) May 24, 2017
Daniel McHardy chats with Patrick McKendry from the NZ Herald to discuss troubles at Duco and Joseph Parker's fight in the weekend.
Daniel McHardy chats with Patrick McKendry from the NZ Herald to discuss troubles at Duco and Joseph Parker's fight in the weekend.
The Gold Coast and Melbourne have demanded a please explain from the New Zealand Rugby League after Kevin Proctor and Jesse Bromwich were embroiled in a drugs scandal while in Kiwis team camp.
LISTEN ABOVE: Daniel McHardy chats with Richard Ings, former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) boss, about the cocaine scandal involving Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Procter.
The Titans and Storm will be taking the issue to the NRL after questioning whether Kiwis team management had failed to properly supervise the pair.
Melbourne prop Bromwich has stood down as Kiwis skipper and Proctor has given up his role as Gold Coast co-captain after the pair were accused of taking an illicit substance in the early hours of Saturday morning after the test loss to Australia in Canberra.
A Canberra man is facing charges he supplied the drug to two NRL players and both Bromwich and Proctor said through their clubs on Sunday that they were too drunk to remember the incident but they could not deny the allegations.
Neither are expected to face police charges.
The Gold Coast and Melbourne have demanded a please explain from the New Zealand Rugby League after Kevin Proctor and Jesse Bromwich were embroiled in a drugs scandal while in Kiwis team camp.
LISTEN ABOVE: Daniel McHardy chats with Richard Ings, former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) boss, about the cocaine scandal involving Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Procter.
The Titans and Storm will be taking the issue to the NRL after questioning whether Kiwis team management had failed to properly supervise the pair.
Melbourne prop Bromwich has stood down as Kiwis skipper and Proctor has given up his role as Gold Coast co-captain after the pair were accused of taking an illicit substance in the early hours of Saturday morning after the test loss to Australia in Canberra.
A Canberra man is facing charges he supplied the drug to two NRL players and both Bromwich and Proctor said through their clubs on Sunday that they were too drunk to remember the incident but they could not deny the allegations.
Neither are expected to face police charges.
David Morrow who is calling tonight’s ANZAC test with 2GB, joins Daniel McHardy to talk about the state of rugby league at the moment internationally and in the NRL.
David Morrow who is calling tonight’s ANZAC test with 2GB, joins Daniel McHardy to talk about the state of rugby league at the moment internationally and in the NRL.
Canterbury Rugby CEO Nathan Godfrey joins Daniel McHardy to discuss a new initiative called 'We All Bleed Red' which seeks to weed out racism and discrimination from the club.
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Canterbury Rugby CEO Nathan Godfrey joins Daniel McHardy to discuss a new initiative called 'We All Bleed Red' which seeks to weed out racism and discrimination from the club.
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Daniel McHardy talks to Highlanders CEO Roger Clark about Aaron Mauger signing on as an assistant coach from next year.
READ MORE: Former All Black Aaron Mauger joins Highlanders coaching staff
Daniel McHardy talks to Highlanders CEO Roger Clark about Aaron Mauger signing on as an assistant coach from next year.
READ MORE: Former All Black Aaron Mauger joins Highlanders coaching staff
Lance Revill, former NZ Boxing referee, calls into the show with his thoughts on Joseph Parker's drama. He thinks the current situation is a joke and feels Parker isn't ready to fight Deontay Wilder but shouldn't aim to fight someone too low down the ranking orders.
Lance Revill, former NZ Boxing referee, calls into the show with his thoughts on Joseph Parker's drama. He thinks the current situation is a joke and feels Parker isn't ready to fight Deontay Wilder but shouldn't aim to fight someone too low down the ranking orders.
Daniel McHardy talks to Daily Telegraph and NRL 360 rugby league reporter, Paul Kent, about Kieran Foran and the debate around him and what the Warriors should do.
Daniel McHardy talks to Daily Telegraph and NRL 360 rugby league reporter, Paul Kent, about Kieran Foran and the debate around him and what the Warriors should do.
Former Tall Black Casey Frank talks with Daniel McHardy about Russell Westbrook breaking the all-time season triple-doubles record. He also talks about the playoffs and who should be MVP.
Former Tall Black Casey Frank talks with Daniel McHardy about Russell Westbrook breaking the all-time season triple-doubles record. He also talks about the playoffs and who should be MVP.
Daniel McHardy talks to Gavin Larsen, NZ Cricket selector, about the squad selected for the tri-series tour vs Bangladesh and Ireland before the Champions Trophy.
Daniel McHardy talks to Gavin Larsen, NZ Cricket selector, about the squad selected for the tri-series tour vs Bangladesh and Ireland before the Champions Trophy.
Silver Fern centurion Casey Kopua spoke to Jason Pine about her announcement she is retiring from international netball.
Silver Fern centurion Casey Kopua spoke to Jason Pine about her announcement she is retiring from international netball.
Breakers forward Akil Mitchell has spoken for the first time over his horrific eye injury.
Mitchell left the court during the Australian basketball league game against Cairns after receiving a finger to the eye, which popped out of his socket.
He said he kept as calm as he could and has described the situation to Daniel McHardy.
"I remember thinking oh man ... this is kinda bad, but I actually felt it kind of out of place and that's when I kind of freaked out a little bit."
Mitchell said he saw the doctor this morning and there was no major damage to be seen.
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Breakers forward Akil Mitchell has spoken for the first time over his horrific eye injury.
Mitchell left the court during the Australian basketball league game against Cairns after receiving a finger to the eye, which popped out of his socket.
He said he kept as calm as he could and has described the situation to Daniel McHardy.
"I remember thinking oh man ... this is kinda bad, but I actually felt it kind of out of place and that's when I kind of freaked out a little bit."
Mitchell said he saw the doctor this morning and there was no major damage to be seen.
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Departing Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick spoke with Daniel McHardy explaining why he's stepping away from the club.
Departing Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick spoke with Daniel McHardy explaining why he's stepping away from the club.
Gavin Larsen joins Daniel McHardy in a rain break of the second test in Hamilton to explain the selections for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series.
Gavin Larsen joins Daniel McHardy in a rain break of the second test in Hamilton to explain the selections for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series.
Radio Sports weekly rugby podcast, as the commentary team step out of the box. Daniel McHardy is this week joined in the Wellington studios by Matt Buck and from Christchurch Brian Ashby, to talk the week in rugby. Up for discussion the end of season tour, disciplinary committee and the All Blacks last test of the season.
Radio Sports weekly rugby podcast, as the commentary team step out of the box. Daniel McHardy is this week joined in the Wellington studios by Matt Buck and from Christchurch Brian Ashby, to talk the week in rugby. Up for discussion the end of season tour, disciplinary committee and the All Blacks last test of the season.
The Out of the Box rugby podcast hosted by Daniel McHardy, joined by Brian Ashby and Matt Buck. This week they discuss various international rugby fixtures as well as looking at the All Blacks re-match against Ireland this weekend, after their shock loss in Chicago two weeks ago.
The Out of the Box rugby podcast hosted by Daniel McHardy, joined by Brian Ashby and Matt Buck. This week they discuss various international rugby fixtures as well as looking at the All Blacks re-match against Ireland this weekend, after their shock loss in Chicago two weeks ago.
Radio Sport rugby commentators Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy as they step out of the box and talk rugby. This week the All Blacks in the USA and Super Rugby squads for 2017 are out,.
Radio Sport rugby commentators Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy as they step out of the box and talk rugby. This week the All Blacks in the USA and Super Rugby squads for 2017 are out,.