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Niko Kirwin, son of All Blacks great Sir John Kirwin, is currently in lockdown in Italy where he plays professional football.
Italy, one of the hardest hit countries in the world with the coronavirus, has strict rules around residents not leaving their houses, and what they can and can't do.
Niko spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine, sharing harrowing details of what life is like stuck inside, as well as teammates dealing with family deaths.
Paul Kingsman is one of our greatest ever swimmers.
When he was 15, he qualified for the 1982 Commonwealth Games, making the 200 metres backstroke final in Brisbane. At the 1984 Olympics, he finished 10th in the 100 metres backstroke.
At the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh he won silver in both the 100 and 200 metres backstroke, and in 1988 at the age of 21, he went to the Seoul Olympics as the 20th-fastest backstroker in the world over 200 metres.
He qualified for the final, raced in lane one and his time of 2 minutes point 48 seconds saw him win Olympic bronze by four-one-hundredths of a second.
Kingsman became NZ's first male Olympic medallist in an individual swimming event. He closed his career by taking a bronze and silver at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, and that same year he was awarded an MBE for services to swimming.
He currently lives in South Carolina where he is National Director of Practice Management for Ash Brokerage and also a motivational speaker.
Radio Sport's Jason Pine caught up with Paul as a part of a "Where are They Now?" feature.
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Tim Payne is extremely remorseful for breaking quarantine in Sydney and driving a golf cart while under the influence of alcohol.
He bravely spoke with Jason Pine on Radio Sport this morning about his actions and what he wants to say to the public.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about his Top 10 tips for isolation - including what do with your kids, keeping routine, and not treating it like a four week holiday.
With New Zealand in lockdown for four weeks, there might be an urge to let kids play video games all day or watch TV, but the importance of routine will help them in the long run, particularly when the lockdown ends.
Wayne has developed a unique online course specifically for sporting parents. Listeners can check out the first few videos for free.
https://courses.wgcoaching.com/courses/sporting-parents-parenting-potential
You can also find more coaching gold from Wayne on his website: www.wgcoaching.com and podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/sports-thoughts/id1451687616
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg is confident the competition will survive.
On Monday, the NRL made the decision to suspend competition given the impact of the coronavirus.
The move has left the game in an unstable position with many clubs claiming the financial struggle of the next few months may be too hard to recover from.
Greenberg spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine and assured the governing body does have emergency funds for rainy day and they hope to have some form of competition start up again later in the year.
He also said there is an onus on individual clubs to work through the situation on their own, as they still operate as individual businesses, but the NRL was there to help them work through that and put systems in place to ensure the loss of revenue does not continue for too long.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine every Monday to talk through the weekend's NRL action.
This week, he talks through round two where the Warriors lost to the Canberra Raiders, while the Sea Eagles had a big upset over the Storm and the Panthers escaped a loss to the Dragons.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Raiders on the Gold Coast as the NRL faces a league-wide shutdown due to the coronavirus.
The Wellington Phoenix have arrived at their base in Sydney where they will spend 14 days in isolation.
Operation's manager Stuart Gill joined Jason Pine to talk about the facilities, how the team is coping, and plans for the next two weeks.
The Warriors have committed to staying in the NRL amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Soon after the Australian and New Zealand governments had announced they would close their borders last night, George said the Warriors had met to confirm their desire to remain after spending this week in camp in Kingscliff in northern New South Wales ahead of their second-round game against the Canberra Raiders in Robina tomorrow night.
They'll now follow their 'home' game at Cbus Super Stadium with a trip to Sydney to face the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Lottoland on Friday, March 27.
George said it was a testing time but the group had decided to stay in the competition.
"The entire squad is locked in and ready to go," said George. "They understand the issues that different individuals got on the table. But they're sticking together ... [The NRL] have called on us and we've stepped up to the task."
"If we were told to leave your family and live in another country for an indefinite period, not many would ... we're very proud of the players.
"The deciding factor was that it's our time to be leaders in the community and rugby league ... we're gonna stand tall and be leaders and take it on.
"These guys aren't falling away from the challenge ahead." Players had to borrow gear and adapt.
"Our players have been asked to relocate to another country — unplanned —and continue to play in the competition, away from their families. If that is the case, then we need to make sure they have everything that their normal lives provide them, as much as is possible."
That includes time with wives, partners and children, and George indicated that "a number" of families had indicated they would like to make the trip.
"But who pays, where do they go, where do they stay ... that all needs to be sorted out, in terms of logistics," said George.
Wives, partners and children would be required to be in isolation for 14 days on arrival in Australia, and wouldn't be able to stay near the team's Kingscliff base in northern NSW for that reason. After that fortnight, they could relocate to the same area.
Meanwhile, the Warriors say they are close to locking down some loan players, who could be added as early as next week.
There are 23 players in Australia at coach Stephen Kearney's disposal (four are on development contracts) with another four sent over on Wednesday, although they won't be available until early April (due to isolation requirements)
"There is certainly a chance it [loan players] could happen next week ... it's not unrealistic," Warriors recruitment boss Peter O'Sullivan told the Herald. "We need to re-calibrate after injuries and other things we can't foresee [this weekend]. We have some balls being juggled in the air and soon we will be clearer about what we need in the next few weeks and beyond."
O'Sullivan has spoken to most clubs — "apart from the ones who are in dire straits with injuries themselves" — and believes Wednesday's cancellation of the second tier state Cup competitions could also change the dynamic.
"If they can't play reserve grade, the best way to get a run could be giving them a couple of weeks with us," said O'Sullivan. "If players are coming back from injury, they might need a gallop."
Round two of the NRL was planned to go ahead this weekend.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about 10 tips you can implement to keep kids and athletes proactive while sport and training is off.
With most sport off the cards due to the coronavirus, there are still ways athletes can maintain their mental and physical performance to ensure when they come back, they're still at 100%.
You can find more coaching gold from Wayne on his website: www.wgcoaching.com and podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/sports-thoughts/id1451687616
Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome updates Radio Sport's Jason Pine on the current situation with the club as they face a 14-day isolation when they travel to Australia for the remainder of the A-League season.
The organisation is tossing up whether or not they will comply with the A-League's option, wanting a guarantee that the team will have a place to train should they head over the ditch.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine every Monday to talk through the weekend's NRL action.
This week, he talks through round one where the Warriors fell 20-0 to the Knights in Newcastle, and the competition faces uncertainty with the coronavirus threatening suspension.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine every Monday to talk through the weekend's NRL action.
He joined Piney this week to preview the upcoming 2020 NRL season which gets underway tomorrow night, giving his 1-16 ladder predictions.
For many athletes and teams who have yet to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, the global virus outbreak is spoiling plans and ruining hopes.
Qualifying events are being canceled or postponed almost daily, and time is running out for athletes to prove they meet the standard.
Rowing was the latest sport to find itself in flux yesterday when it canceled two World Cups, the European Olympic and Paralympic qualifying regatta, and the final Paralympic qualifier. All were to be held in Italy from April 10 to May 10. World Rowing said it wants to relocate the qualifiers and was talking with other countries. It hoped to offer good news next week.
For now, the Asia and Oceania qualifying regatta, and the final qualifying regatta are still going ahead on from May 17-19 in Lucerne, Switzerland.
On Monday, the International Judo Federation canceled all Olympic qualifiers through April 30, including a Grand Slam and two Grand Prix. Another Grand Prix last weekend, in Morocco, was canceled earlier. Judo qualifying ends on May 25.
"It is of paramount importance to keep the judo family safe in these difficult times, and also to ensure fair chances for all athletes engaged in the Olympic qualification," the IJF said.
Other sports as diverse as weightlifting, swimming and badminton have also been postponed indefinitely or canceled outright.
The African weightlifting championships in Mauritius next month were postponed on Tuesday. The Asian champs set a week later in Uzbekistan were canceled last week.
Because of the virus, the international governing body is allowing lifters yet to qualify, to register for major qualifying competitions out of their region, such as the European, Pan American or even the Oceania champs.
The Badminton World Federation, however, has refused to extend the qualifying period, and noted players from its leading nation, China, have been healthy and passed tests for COVID-19.
Badminton has lost three tournaments alone this month in Europe — in Germany, Portugal, and Poland — with the end of qualifying rapidly approaching on April 26.
One of its biggest events outside of the world championships, the All England Open, is going ahead on Wednesday in Birmingham.
Chinese teams have pulled out of numerous events worldwide, and others like Russia gymnasts teams have cut back their schedules.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered.
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach wrote an open letter to athletes last week saying the IOC was working with other sports bodies "to ensure a fair Olympic qualification," but didn't say how it might work.
"I want to personally thank you for all this flexibility and solidarity, which is the true Olympic spirit," he added.
When the virus was still largely confined to China earlier in the year, events were moved — boxing and taekwondo qualifiers to Jordan, basketball to Serbia, triathlon to Spain. Now the little space left in the calendar is vanishing. The Olympics open July 24.
When qualifying events do take place, athletes may compete in unequal conditions. Many countries require quarantine for visitors from areas affected by the virus.
Endurance athletes in particular are feeling the pinch.
Evan Dunfee of Canada is the world championship bronze medalist in the 50-kilometre walk, the longest event on the Olympic athletics program. Athletes need weeks of recovery between races. Rescheduling qualifiers will be of little use, he a...
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about personalities in sport.
Nowadays, athletes are turned into robots in order to keep the sporting machine rolling, encouraging positive PR and avoiding any threat of a public revolt.
However, are we losing our personalities in sport? And what are the advantages of having them? Do they make a difference on and off the field?
The Black Caps have axed Mitchell Santner from their test squad to play India.
It was just over two months ago that Santner inspired the Black Caps to their 99th test victory, but his struggles in their subsequent failures to reach three figures have seen him dropped from the side.
A maiden test century – 126 – and three fourth-innings wickets against England at Mount Maunganui made it seem as if Santner had finally delivered on his all-round potential, but in the three tests since then has taken two wickets while leaking 338 runs, and scored just 55 runs in five innings.
His battles with the ball culminated in wicketkeeper Tom Blundell being preferred to roll the arm over for a stint during the Boxing Day test, before illness meant Santner played no part in the third test in Sydney, as Todd Astle and Will Somerville were preferred.
However, the red-ball retirement of Astle and injury to Somerville meant that Santner had a chance of retaining his spot in the squad for the two tests against India, but the selectors have opted for Ajaz Patel instead.
Patel may not even play against the world's best test side – his prior two appearances at the Basin Reserve and Hagley Oval, where the two tests are being held, produced no wickets in 40 overs - but he proved economical in those stints.
That has usually been Santner's strength – offering restrictive bowling lines on unfriendly wickets, as well as a lineup-balancing batting option. But, with the all-rounder having struggled for economy and runs in Australia, it weakened his argument for selection, with Patel earning the sole spinning spot.
Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Patel's domestic track record as wicket-taking threat gave him the nod.
"Ajaz has done really well for us in the past in overseas conditions, but we look at his domestic form and it's very good. It's a slight change of role in what we're looking for – that position is one is which we're trying to take wickets."
If the Black Caps opt to bypass Patel and play four seamers - a distinct possibility at the Basin Reserve - a test debut could be in order for Kyle Jamieson. Lockie Ferguson's return to domestic one-day cricket after a calf injury was not enough to prepare him for two tests, while Jamieson has been picked over Matt Henry and his 50.1 test bowling average.
Trent Boult has been ruled fit however, and will link up with usual seam-bowling partners Neil Wagner and Tim Southee, while Daryl Mitchell will provide options as squad cover after a strong test debut with the bat in against England Hamilton, and impressive recent form for the New Zealand XI and New Zealand A.
After his MCG century, Blundell will remain at the top of the order alongside Tom Latham, with Jeet Raval dropped.
Stead acknowledged some tough decisions had to be made, with Jamieson edging out Henry thanks to the point of difference his pace and height provides.
"Kyle will offer us a point of difference with the bounce he could extract on what is traditionally a good surface in Wellington.
"With a squad of 13 we've put a priority on balance and making sure we have the needed variety and different options depending on the pitch conditions at the Basin Reserve."
The first test begins in Wellington on Friday, with the second in Christchurch the following Saturday.
Black Caps squad: Kane Williamson ©, Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the shelf life of sports.
With the obsession on different versions of our favourite sports - T20 cricket, NRL Nines, rugby sevens - do they last? With TV ratings declining and participation numbers falling, do sports have a shelf life and what can codes continue to do to try and keep their sport alive.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix fell 4-2 to Perth Glory and look to bounce back when they play Melbourne City at Eden Park on Saturday.
First-time Coast to Coast champion Corrinne O'Donnell spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about her achievement and just how tough the multisport race is.
South African rugby writer and broadcaster Craig Way thinks there's no way the Springboks would give up yearly fixtures with the All Blacks in favour of joining the Six Nations.
While he thinks Sanzar will face a restructure after the next World Cup, he's confident they'll always be available to play the All Blacks who have been a traditional rival.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about reports the Springboks could join the Six Nations.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about maintaining success.
How - as a coach - do you stay motivated when you've already achieved success in your career? How do you keep pushing your team when they've already won multiple titles? Wayne explains all.
A new study has found that not every sports star is going to peak at the same time.
AUT senior lecturer Simon Walters, working alongside NZ Cricket, has found that there are some sports where children and teenagers don't tend to excel until they are nearing adulthood.
For cricket, that means that a number of kids drop out when they are in their early teens before they have reached their perfect abilities.
Dr Walters joined Jason Pine to discuss the systems they are looking into that could help guide younger and potentially less physically gifted kids to stick with their game.
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Warriors super fan Michael Johannink is dipping into his pockets this year, attempting to attend every home and away Warriors game for the 2020 season.
Johannink made headlines last year when he travelled to Lords to watch the Cricket World Cup Final, only to miss the Super Over when his taxi showed up to take him to the airport for the flight back home.
He spoke with Jason Pine on how he plans to approach the 2020 NRL Season and what made him want to attend every game.
Bleacher Report's lead LA Lakers writer Eric Pincus joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to talk about the death of Kobe Bryant and how it has impacted the Lakers, the city of LA, and the rest of the world.
White Ferns batting coach Matthew Bell joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to discuss the side's poor performance against South Africa in the second ODI at Eden Park Outer Oval yesterday, where they lost by 8 wickets.
The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following shocking news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant's death.
NBA players, celebrities, Barack Obama and the wider public took to social media to mourn the loss of the 41-year-old superstar, with many saying they were in "shock" and wished the news was false.
Bryant and his teenage daughter Gianna were among nine people who died when a helicopter they were travelling in crashed into hills in Calabasas, California.
Basketball stars like Donovan Mitchell, Dwyane Wade, Joel Embiid and NFL icon Tom Brady were among many to express their shock at the unfathomable news.
LeBron James, who recently paid tribute to Bryant after overtaking him on the list of the NBA's greatest ever point-scorers to move into third, was shown breaking down as he disembarked the LA Lakers' team plane, wiping away tears and hugging loved ones.
Pau Gasol, a former teammate of Bryant's with the Lakers, tweeted, "Beyond devastated... my big brother... I can't, I just can't believe it."
Philadelphia 76ers center Joe Embiid said that he started playing basketball after watching Bryant in the 2010 NBA Finals.
"I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life," Embiid wrote on Twitter. "I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I'm so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!"
Former Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tweeted that "Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete."
And former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen added: "I'm stunned. Words can't even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day."
The Spurs and the Raptors honoured Bryant at the start of their game Sunday.
They did not participate in the tip off to start the game. Instead, Fred VanVleet took the ball and held onto it for a 24-second shot clock violation, to honour Bryant's former number he wore with the Lakers. Dejounte Murry then did the same thing for the Spurs. The crowd was chanting "Kobe! Kobe!" as this was going on. Lonnie Walker IV is visibly upset. He was crying and wiping away tears during pre-game as the Spurs honored Kobe with a moment of silence.
Syracuse University men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim previously worked with Bryant with Team USA. Bryant won two gold medals for the United States in 2008 and 2012.
"He was not only one of the greatest basketball players ever, he was also the hardest working player I've ever been around," Boeheim tweeted. "I was so fortunate to have known him and coached him with Team USA. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his wife, Vanessa, and the Bryant family."
Bryant's death reverberated beyond sports. In 2018, he won an Academy Award in the animated short film category.
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued a statement regarding about Bryant that read:
"We mourn the tragic and untimely death of a California icon and basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. In his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he made history with raw talent and unparalleled dedication that raised the bar and paved the way for a newer generation of players."
Rick Ross called it "a huge loss for the game," while fellow rapper Wyclef Jean tweeted that Bryant was a "true gladiator of life."
Actress Reese Witherspoon tweeted: "Just devastated to hear about #KobeBryant. An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire @NBA family as well."
The Rev. Jesse Jackson weighed in, too.
"As I tweet through my tears, I am so hurt," Jackson tweeted. "I cannot stop crying. Kobe was instrumental to so many people. There is a hole in the basketball world and there will be for a long time. Rest in heavenly peace."
Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas after a fire broke out on his private helicopter, TMZ first reported.
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Resilience and composure the Silver Ferns displayed in spades en route to claiming the inaugural Netball Nations Cup title.
The 67-56 victory at London's Copper Box Arena proved much tougher than many might have expected.
In stark contrast to their three previous matches at this tournament, Jamaica dragged the Ferns into deep waters at times in the tournament final.
Only in the second half, after Noeline Taurua injected rookie centre Kimiora Poi and wing attack Whitney Souness, did the Ferns regain the march on the combative Jamaicans.
The scoreline says otherwise but this youthful Ferns squad, missing Laura Langman, Katrina Rore and adjusting to life without the retired Maria Folau and Casey Kopua, survived their greatest test of character to date.
And on this evidence, the future looks bright for the world champions.
Where New Zealand enjoyed complete dominance in comfortable victories over England, South Africa and Jamaica, who they beat by 26 goals in Birmingham last Thursday, this time the pressure gauge told a very different story.
This is exactly the sort of battle that revealed everything about the temperament of Taurua's emerging squad.
Once again, as she has throughout the tournament, Maia Wilson impressed at the shooting end with her poise proving pivotal on her way to nailing 44 from 47.
So, too, will this be a huge confidence boost for Poi, the 22-year-old Tactix centre proving she can thrive on the big stage. Just yesterday she played her first full international against South Africa.
Overall, having completed an unbeaten tournament, Taurua's squad have well exceeded expectations. In many ways this was a development tour for all involved but with Langman and Rore to comeback, there now promises to be intense internal competition.
Taurua reverted to her favoured starting line-up and they initially repaid faith by starting with purpose.
Capitalising on Phoenix Karaka's early intercept, New Zealand shot out to a 7-1 lead. Their zone defence, harnessing Karaka, Watson and Karin Burger, regularly forced Jamaica back by smothering Jhaniele Fowler's presence under the hoop.
It didn't last, however. The Ferns lost accuracy in their attacking connections with several loose passes missing their targets and, suddenly, Jamaica drew level.
Ameliaranne Ekenasio stepped up to nail the final shot that gave her side a 16-15 first quarter advantage but the nerves then began to set in.
Jamaica continued their rhythm in the second quarter as long bombs into Fowler dropped which pushed the Sunshine Girls out to a two-goal lead.
Down on troops, with shooter Bailey Mes nursing her injured knee and defender Michaela Sokolich-Beatson returning home for Achilles surgery, Taurua turned to her depleted squad to spark a comeback.
Speed through the midcourt was the favoured approach.
First Souness replaced Gina Crampton at wing attack and Taurua then showed immense faith in Poi by thrusting her to centre and pushing Shannon Saunders to wing defence with Burger moving to the bench.
Those changes worked, with the Ferns levelling the contest at 30-30 by halftime.
After the break Souness and Poi's speed through transition began to pay dividends as the Ferns pushed out to lead 49-41 by the end of the third quarter.
Taurua rotated regularly throughout this series but only when the Ferns established a 10-goal lead in the final period did she again ring the changes.
Crampton returned at wing attack, Burger to wing defence and Te Paea Selby-Rickit replaced captain Ekenasio to close out the fourth straight victory.
England, meanwhile, finished third after narrowly sneaking past South Africa 65-63.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix fell 1-0 to Brisbane Roar - their first loss in the A-League since November 23.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Telegraph UK football writer Dominic Fifield discusses all the results from matchday 23, with Liverpool fans beginning to sing that the league is theirs. Meanwhile, Norwich, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa languish down in the relegation zone.
BBC rugby commentator James Burridge says the full effect of the Saracens salary cap scandal is only just beginning.
Not only will the Premiership be drastically effected, the players belonging to Saracens will find themselves in almost impossible playing predicaments, and England coach Eddie Jones will be forced to bring together players for the Six Nations who aren't playing division one rugby.
Burridge spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the scandal and how it's playing out in the English public.
Tennis journalist, podcast host, and commentator Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine to preview the Australian Open which kicks off official today in Melbourne.
Nick assesses the men's and women's draws, picking his favourites, as well as a few potential surprises for the tournament.
American Real Estate Agent Rob Lea thought it would be a good idea to climb Mt Everest, swim the English Channel and cycle across the United States in the space of six months. The ultimate triathlon.
Rob caught up with Radio Sport’s Brian Ashby upon the completion of his epic journey.
You can follow Rob on Instagram here.
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Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua will extend her role as head coach for another year.
Netball NZ has announced that Taurua, who led the Silver Ferns to the world title in Liverpool earlier this year, has recommitted to the position until the end of February 2021.
Taurua, who has returned home to New Zealand after three years coaching in Australia, felt the one-year commitment was a good fit for her family, and she was looking forward to the challenges ahead for the world champions.
She wants the Silver Ferns to target short term goals and stressed the importance of building year on year rather than focusing solely on pinnacle events.
"I want the emphasis to be on continuing momentum. It is a shift in thinking but it's that challenge that I'm really excited about," she said.
"I've been looking forward to coming home and helping to develop the next steps for the Silver Ferns."
Since returning home she has been building towards next month's Vitality Netball Nations Cup in England where the Silver Ferns take on England, Jamaica and South Africa.
Netball NZ Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie said it was exciting for Netball in this country to have Taurua remain at the helm of the Silver Ferns for the next year.
"It was really important that we gave Noeline the space to make that decision after the massive commitment she gave to Netball in New Zealand over the past two years," she said.
"We're delighted to have secured her services – she is a world-class coach who is widely respected in this game, not just in this country but around the world."
The Silver Ferns head to the Vitality Netball Nations Cup in the New Year, where they play hosts England Roses in Nottingham on January 19 followed by the Jamaican Sunshine Girls (January 22 in Birmingham) and SPAR Proteas (January 25 in London).
The final of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup is in London on January 26.
Jason and Sam take a look back at all the gags, gaffes, mistakes, funny interviews, and mishaps on air for 2019 during the Year in Review.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
This is number one. The biggest sporting moment and story on the Radio Sport Mornings show for 2019.
Not much need be said, as many Kiwis will long remember that fateful day in July. The Blackcaps had astonishingly made the Cricket World Cup Final after a dramatic semifinal win over India.
Looking to rectify the heartbreak of losing to Australia four years earlier, many favoured their opponents - England.
New Zealand would post 241 as the target, before putting England under pressure late in their chance.
A number of "key" moments very late in the game would prove disastrous to the Blackcaps - including a botched catch on the boundary by Trent Boult and an overthrow which hit Ben Stokes, run away for four.
In the end, England reached the Blackcaps total, but could go no further.
A Super Over was needed, with many not knowing the finer details of the rules. Should the Super Over be tied, the team who scored the most boundaries during the match, would be crowned the winner.
England went first, hitting 15 off their six deliverers.
The Blackcaps sent out Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham. Needing two runs off the final delivery, Guptill's shot didn't get enough power, and as they scampered back for run number two, he was run out by England wicket keeper Jos Buttler. The Super Over was tied, but England had won the World Cup.
It will long be remembered as one of the most agonising and heartbreaking losses in New Zealand sport, and perhaps cricket history.
Nothing ignited the Radio Sport audience in 2019 like that final. It was talked about for weeks, months, and will be talked about for years to come.
It is the number one sporting moment of 2019.
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All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has today confirmed the bulk of his All Blacks coaching team.
Foster will be joined by Hurricanes Head Coach John Plumtree, former All Black and Maori All Black and Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek, with former All Black Scott McLeod also continuing in his defence role in the All Blacks coaching team.
Plumtree will look after the forwards in the new coaching set-up alongside Feek who will be scrum coach.
The coaches have been appointed for a two-year period. One more coach will be announced in due course.
Former All Black Grant Fox will continue as a selector for the 2020 season alongside Foster and Plumtree.
"They're all outstanding coaches in their own right, and we'll have new voices and fresh ideas in the All Blacks, which will be really stimulating for everyone, and help us grow as we enter a new era," Foster said.
Incoming New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson added: "When Ian was appointed to the Head Coach job, we were all impressed by the collective strength of the team that he'd assembled. It's a combination of youth and experience, with both international and New Zealand experience, and they'll bring new ideas to the playing group, which is exciting for the future."
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
We're into the final five, and for moment Number 2, Jason looks at the All Blacks surprise early exit from this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The All Blacks went into the 2019 Rugby World Cup as two time defending champions.
Despite a couple of hiccups during the year - a 16-all draw with South Africa and a heavy loss to the Wallabies in Perth - New Zealand were still firm favourites to win a third straight tile.
They beat South Africa in their first pool game, before cruising through to the quarterfinals. They would face an Ireland team that had beaten them twice in the last three meetings.
This time, the result was different. The All Blacks dispatched them comfortably to set up a semifinal against fierce rivals England.
From the first whistle to the last, England completely outplayed the All Blacks. Many fans were in shock, at just how one-sided the game ended up being. There was no controversial forward pass, no food poisoning... just a team thoroughly done over.
The result, an early exit from the World Cup for the All Blacks. The country was not happy, with four years of "processes" seemingly not coming to fruition.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
We're into the final five, and for moment Number 3, Jason looks at the remarkable and almost unbelievable turnaround for the Silver Ferns - who went from not getting a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, to World Champions in 2019.
The last 18 months had been the worst in Ferns history, but the appointment of Noeline Taurua as new head coach signalled a new period of excitement and hope.
The return to the fold of Laura Langman and Casey Kopua and an upswing in form, including a rare Constellation Cup win over Australia, saw the Ferns head to the World Cup in England in high spirits.
Even so, they were far from favourites as they arrived in Liverpool for the start of the tournament.
However, what was to come in the following weeks proved how monumental the change at the Ferns really was, beating Australia in the final to claim their fifth World Cup crown.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix muscled out a 0-0 draw with Melbourne Victory to maintain their position in sixth place.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, former Wellington Phoenix goalkeeping coach - now at Preston North End - Jonathan Gould discusses matchday 17 which saw wins for most of the big clubs. Liverpool now sits 10 points clear of second-place Leicester, while Manchester City is four points back in third.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
We're into the final five, and for moment Number 4, Jason looks at the search for an All Blacks coach following Steve Hansen's announcement in Dec, 2018, that he'd step down at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Many were in line, but as the process began to take shape, more and more coaches committed elsewhere, leaving just two names in the hat.
Throughout the months following the RWC, many criticised New Zealand Rugby for the process they went through and took exception to the fact that we were seemingly losing a lot of good coaches to overseas teams. They also called into question the timing of the process, which only began once the World Cup was over.
Despite this, New Zealand Rugby reached a decision on December 12, when assistant coach Ian Foster was promoted to the top role.
Radio Sport's Jason Pine is joined by former Kiwi middle distance runner and Olympic bronze medalist, as well as veteran Olympic broadcaster John McBeth to pay tribute to Sir Peter Snell, who died on the weekend.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
We're into the final five, and for moment Number 5, Jason takes a look at Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters - arguably one of the greatest comebacks in sport.
He had not won a major in 11 years, and was just 18 months removed from the worst raking of his career - 1,193.
Still, he held his nerve as thousands flocked around the 18th at Augusta, and around television screens worldwide, to secure his 15th major title.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 6, Jason looks at Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC/MMA fighter Israel Adesanya and his victory over Robert Whitaker to claim the UFC middleweight crown, becoming the first New Zealander to do so.
His win sent a shock wave through NZ sport, where casual fans suddenly took notice and Adesanya's name rose to the top of sporting stardom.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 7, Jason takes a look at the Israel Folau saga - perhaps one of the most decisive episodes in rugby history.
It drew attention from every corner. Sports fans, the general public, prime ministers, administrators, players, and coaches. Thankfully, it's over. But the story that ran the course of 2019 was of such a magnitude, that it warrants the number 7 spot on our Top 15 Sporting Moments of 2019.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 8, Jason looks at Scott McLaughlin's extraordinary win in the Supercars as well as his dramatic victory at Bathurst - becoming the first Kiwi to win the great race since Greg Murphy in 2004.
McLaughlin's 2019 season featured a number of shattered records as well as a back-to-back Supercars crown.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, UK football pundit and chief data editor for football statistics company Opta Duncan Alexander discusses Liverpool's continued dominance as well as Leicester City holding firm in second place while a few clubs enjoyed success under new leadership.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix picked up their third straight victory with a 2-1 win over Western Sydney.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 9, Jason looks at the passing of legendary All Black Sir Brian Lochore. Sir Brian's impact and legacy on the New Zealand Rugby public was made evident through the response of many Kiwis when news of his death was officially announced.
Lochore played domestic rugby for Masterton and Wairarapa debuting for both in 1959. After playing six tests, including all four tests of the 1965 South African tour of New Zealand, he was selected as captain by coach Fred Allen for the Lions tour in 1966. He continued as captain until his retirement from playing in 1970.
His involvement in the game did not end with his playing days. He coached Masterton before moving on to coach Wairarapa-Bush in 1980. Lochore became an All Black selector in 1983 before taking the side to victory in the inaugural World Cup during his coaching tenure from 1985 to 1987. Lochore continued to be involved in All Black rugby, firstly managing the team in the 1995 World Cup, and later as one of the All Black selectors.
He passed away on August 3, 2019.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 10, Jason looks at Giant Slalom skier Alice Robinson, and her incredible win at the World Cup in Sweden - where she became the first New Zealander to win a World Cup race in over 20 years, and the first to win in the Giant Slalom.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 11, Jason looks at Mark Rudan's tumultuous exit from the Wellington Phoenix at the beginning of the year. Following months of speculation - citing family as the main reason - Rudan finally confirmed he would be leaving the club one year early on his two year contract, to return home to Sydney.
Rather than return to Sydney, however, he took up the coaching role with Western United in Melbourne. Coupled with that, a raft of players followed Rudan, prompting some sharp and bitter reaction from the fans.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 12, Jason looks at the 2019 Ashes Test series between England and Australia. The 2019 Ashes was one of the most anticipated cricket series in recent memory.
Steve Smith and David Warner were making their return to Test cricket following a one-year ban for the ball tampering scandal, and England were fresh off a win at the Cricket World Cup.
Australia were defending the urn and looking to become the first Aussie side to win an Ashes series on English soil since 2001.
These five Tests would also be the first in the the ICC's new Test Championship competition, in which every game carried valuable points.
Italian world number 12 Fabio Fognini has been added to the line-up for this summer's ASB men's Classic which will feature at least five players ranked in the top 20.
The 32-year-old joins the already announced world number five Russian Daniil Medvedev, 15th ranked Canadian Denis Shapovalov, 17th ranked Russian Karen Khachanov and two times former champion American John Isner at 19.
Fognini made the quarter-finals in Auckland this year and went on to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo in April. He reached a career high ranking of 9 in July.
Medvedev will be the star billing, appearing in Auckland for the first time after an incredible season where he reached his maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open after capturing his first Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati during his run of six straight finals. He also won the Shanghai Masters in October, the St Petersburg Open in his native Russia and the Sofia Open in Bulgaria.
Only seven of the top 20 have entered either Auckland or the new ATP tournament in Adelaide which reveals its player line up later today. Five of them are in Auckland but it's understood that event has attracted 16-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Adelaide being a new tournament having replaced the tour event in Sydney, has provided stiff competition for ASB Classic tournament director Karl Budge with a majority of the players ranked between 20 and 40 opting to play there.
The likes of this year's semifinalist Jan-Lennard Struff and quarter-finalist Taylor Fritz have both entered Adelaide however Budge does have the extra carrot of having five wildcards (up from three) up his sleeve which Adelaide doesn't.
Daniil Medvedev stormed into the US Open final. Photo / AP
This is due to the new US$15million ATP Cup launching across the Tasman in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney on January 3.
The 10-day tournament features 24 teams playing in Groups of four over the first six days before quarters-finals in Sydney on the Thursday before the ASB men's Classic. 16 teams will be eliminated by Wednesday meaning some players who get knocked out early are likely to want a wildcard to play in Auckland.
Budge received dispensation from the ATP for the additional wildcards which Adelaide didn't due in part to the logistics of players making late decisions for transtasman travel.
It opens up the possibility players of the ilk of Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut, Kei Nishikori and Diego Schwartzman becoming available almost at the last minute.
Regardless the 17 strong line up already assembled is as competitive as ever such is the depth on the ATP Tour. Auckland has picked up enigmatic Frenchman Benoit Paire who has had an outstanding season capturing two ATP titles and is ranked 24 in the world.
There are seven players who have competed in the Next Gen ATP Finals during their career. Among them are top 20 stars Medvedev, Khachanov and Shapovalov while American Frances Tiafoe, Norway's Casper Ruud and Frenchman Ugo Humbert all played in Milan last month and are tipped to have big futures.
Four of the top five ranked players in the field have cracked the top 10 in the rankings within the past two years and Fognini, Khachanov and Isner have 28 tour level titles between them.
This year's runner up ex-Kiwi Cameron Norrie, ranked 53, returns but defending champion Tennys Sandgren will need a wildcard or enter qualifying as the American ranked 68 is entered but as the fourth alternate with the cut off for main draw acceptances being 62.
Veteran Spaniard Feliciano Lopez is the last direct acceptance and the 38-year-old will be a popular addition to the tournament. He has been as high as 12 in the world and has won seven ATP singles titles.
Former champion German Philip Kohlschreiber, a semifinalist this year is another who has missed out on the main draw and will need either a wildcard or enter qualifying.
The ASB men's Classic starts on Monday January 13 with the final on Saturday 18, two day...
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest sports stories of the year.
For moment Number 13, Jason looks at Kiwi motocross rider Courtney Duncan's World Championship victory, after three years of bitter anguish - becoming the first New Zealand woman to hold a world motocross title since Katherine Oberlin-Brown won the Women's World Cup in 2006 and 2007.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest stories of the year.
For moment Number 14, Jason looks at the meteoric rise of 19-year-old Canadian tennis sensation Bianca Andreescu, who in 2019 became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam tennis title with victory in the US Open.
Radio Sport's Top 15 Sporting Moments returns for 2019 as Jason Pine counts down the biggest stories of the year.
For moment Number 15, Jason looks at Eliud Kipchoge's superhuman marathon run which saw him become the first human to run under two hours.
It's been five years to the day since promising Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died after receiving a cricket ball to the head.
Australian cricket broadcaster and writer Adam Collins spoke with Jason Pine about the lasting legacy of that incident and how it's affected the cricketing world.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) looks at sleep and how much emphasis it has been given in recent years by sporting bodies and professional clubs - with some now incorporating designated "sleep chambers" for athletes to rest during the day.
Check out Wayne's latest eBook "Why Sport Has to Change" - https://newsportfuture.com/product/new-sport-why-sport-has-to-change-ebook/
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix picked up their first win of the A-League season with a 2-1 victory over the Brisbane Roar.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) talks about the position athletes hold in society and whether they should have as much influence as they do - and how they should act as a result.
Check out Wayne's latest eBook "Why Sport Has to Change" - https://newsportfuture.com/product/new-sport-why-sport-has-to-change-ebook/
It's been 10 years to the day since the All Whites famously beat Bahrain 1-0 in Wellington to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Rory Fallon would score the All Whites' only goal, while goalkeeper Mark Paston came up large with a penalty save in the second half.
Jason Pine spoke with both of the heroes on the 10 year anniversary of that fateful night in Wellington.
Toronto Wolfpack UK general manager Martin Vickers says the signing of Sonny Bill Williams has brought 'unbelievable excitement'.
He told Radio Sport's Jason Pine that he hasn't slept in the last 48 hours and thinks Sonny Bill's presence will lift the club, the Super League, and the game in both the UK and Canada.
UK rugby league scribe Ross Heppenstall says the buzz Sonny Bill Williams has created in the UK thanks to his signing with Super League side the Toronto Wolfpack is unparalleled.
He spoke to Jason Pine on Radio Sport Morning's about what his signing means for the competition and the game as a whole in the UK.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the archetypal athlete body which has been moving more and more towards being bigger and stronger.
What impact does this have on certain sports, and what does it mean for the future of competition and athlete safety.
Check out Wayne's latest eBook "Why Sport Has to Change" - https://newsportfuture.com/product/new-sport-why-sport-has-to-change-ebook/
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, head of content from the Coach's Voice Tony Hodson talks through some of the team's stuck in the relegation zone, as well as Frank Lampard and Chelsea somehow maintaining their winning streak, and Manchester United falling 1-0 to Bournemouth.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix fell to Melbourne City 3-2 with a controversial penalty decision awarded through VAR.
A new era is set to begin for the All Whites with recently-appointed head coach Danny Hay selecting a host of promising young players in his first squad, as well as welcoming several more established names back into the fold.
The likes of Winston Reid, Chris Wood and Ryan Thomas have all been included in an All Whites squad for the first time since the end of 2017 while seven players are yet to be capped at senior level – namely James McGarry, Nando Pijnaker, Joe Bell, Elliot Collier, Elijah Just, Max Mata and Callum McCowatt.
Hay will lead his group of 24 players in away matches against Ireland and Lithuania this month and is enthused by the talent he has at his disposal.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about his squad.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about sporting organisations putting emphasis on the highest tier of competition. What that means for the growth and development of the particular sport, and whether or not it's a good model to follow.
Check out Wayne's latest eBook "Why Sport Has to Change" - https://newsportfuture.com/product/new-sport-why-sport-has-to-change-ebook/
Former All Black and Wales international Shane Howarth casts his eye over both Rugby World Cup semifinals which saw the All Blacks and Wales dumped out of the tournament, setting up a South Africa v England final.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix fell to Perth 2-1 to remain winless through the first three games.
Former World Cup winner and English international Lewis Moody spoke with Jason Pine about how England has turned themselves around, peaking precisely at the right moment ahead of the RWC semifinal against New Zealand tomorrow night.
Former All Blacks utility and Rugby World Cup winner Richard Kahui spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the 2011 campaign, life in Japan, and why the All Blacks will beat England in the 2019 semifinal tomorrow night.
Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies thinks while Wales will be heavy underdogs against anyone they face in both semifinals, and finals, there's no reason why they can't still win the Rugby World Cup.
He thinks 2011 was their best chance and perhaps the best they'll get, but said anything can happen in one-off games.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the news from now-former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika who admitted he did not have a good working relationship with Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle.
Wayne talks about the importance of relationships between coaches, boards, and CEOs, with a look at the Wallabies given their poor performance at Rugby World Cup 2019.
Former Wallabies coach John Connolly has given an honest and brutal assesment of the Wallabies following a failed campaign at Rugby World Cup 2019.
Connolly, who coached the side at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, talked to Radio Sport's Jason Pine about all the issues the game faces over the ditch - looking at Michael Cheika's resignation, Raelene Castle's tenure as CEO, the board of Rugby Australia, as well as the developmental pathways and talent identification.
Each Tuesday, Jason Pine is joined by Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay to talk about the weekend's match, and the week ahead.
This week, the Phoenix fell to Sydney FC 2-1 in Sydney to remain winless through the first two games.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, editor of football website TIFO Seb Stafford-Bloor talks to Jason Pine about week nine of the Premier League with Liverpool dropping their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United, while Man City beat Crystal Palace 2-0 and Leicester City continue their winning ways against Burnley.
Former All Black and Wales international Shane Howarth thinks no one will stand in the All Blacks way at the Rugby World Cup, if they play as clinical as they did against Ireland.
Howarth praised the performances of captain Kieran Read, halfback Aaron Smith, and the Beauden Barrett/Richie Mo'unga combination.
Speaking with Radio Sport's Jason Pine, Howarth also thought the Irish have been on a downward decline since they first beat the All Blacks in Chicago in 2016.
Irish Independent sports writer Cian Tracey says the Irish are confident they can produce a one-off performance against the All Blacks to upset the favourites in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal tomorrow night.
Cian spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about why the Irish think they can do it and what it will take.
Former All Black centre Frank Bunce think the combination of Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue is the best midfield possible ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland on Saturday.
Bunce spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine and said he's been saying ALB and Goodhue have been his number one since the beginning of last year.
He also cast his eye over what he expects to be a very tough game for the All Blacks.
Kiwis rugby league coach Michael Maguire caught up with Radio Sport's Jason Pine ahead of the Rugby League World Cup 9s tournament kicking off this weekend.
He spoke about the differences and challenges between coaching the regular 13-man format, and the new 9s variant.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the famous idea - "the one percenters". What is a one percenter? Everyone talks about it - but what does it look like? Is a one-percenter really something that makes ONE PERCENT difference? Can a one-percenter attitude be coached? How?
Basketball NZ chief executive Iain Potter admits Paul Henare's resignation as coach of the national side came as a surprise.
With just under a year to go before the Olympics, Basketball NZ are now tasked with the difficult job of finding a new head coach to lead the campaign.
Potter spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine.
Officials are set to re-open an investigation into Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard's "disgraceful" actions during a late safety car period at the Bathurst 1000.
It is believed stewards will take a second look at Coulthard's decision to slow down dramatically and hold up the field behind his Ford teammate Scott McLaughlin, who went on to claim his maiden Great Race on Sunday.
Officials hit Coulthard with a drive-through penalty during the race for breach of safety car procedures but are expected to have a second look at the incident to see if it influenced the outcome of the 161-lap race.
A then third-placed Coulthard controversially slowed down and backed up the rest of the field as top two Jamie Whincup and McLaughlin raced to their garage for a pit stop to get much-needed fuel during the safety car period with 26 laps left.
At the time Coulthard looked to have ensured a two horse race between Whincup and McLaughlin for the title after his go slow approach during the yellow flag ensured a huge gap between a hard charging Shane van Gisbergen and the leading duo.
Coulthard's snail's pace also ensured he avoided double stacking, or waiting behind his teammate McLaughlin in the pits.
The team radio showed van Gisbergen was filthy about Coulthard's tactics. "Fabian is going stupidly slow," van Gisbergen said.
"Fabian should get a penalty for that, going stupidly slow. That was shocking."
McLaughlin went on to hold out a fast-finishing van Gisbergen by 0.68 seconds to claim his first Bathurst crown.
Supercars legend Larry Perkins branded Coulthard's actions as "disgraceful" on Sunday night.
Coulthard may face further sanctions after stewards reopened the probe but his team, DJR Team Penske, dismissed the incident on Sunday night.
"Look I am not sure if that made the difference to who won the race," said American motorsport great Roger Penske, the majority owner of Coulthard's team DJR Team Penske.
"We can look at it and talk about it but it is secondary as far I am concerned when you think about it.
"Everyone had a chance, and the two top duelled it out in the end and the outcome was what we wanted."
Coulthard's team boss Ryan Story insisted there was a problem with overheating in the car at the time of the controversy.
Coulthard said he took it slow because he was unaware of the location of the incident which had caused the safety car. "I just got told they didn't know where the incident was and to take extreme caution," Coulthard said.
Van Gisbergen clearly wasn't happy about the incident. "We certainly did get knocked down a few times today," Van Gisbergen said. "In the pits and then working back through the pack and got held up during the safety car by someone.
"It's pretty obvious what happened but we still would have had to fight it out with Jamie and Scott which would have been awesome and possibly closer but we were stuck behind traffic and more cars, but it is what it is."
"That car (Coulthard) has been the sacrificial lamb all year (for DJR Team Penske)," he added.
Supercars legend Mark Skaife said after the race that DJR Team Penske had used "gamesmanship" to keep McLaughlin ahead of van Gisbergen during his final pit stop.
"If you want to be glass half empty, you say they purposely slowed the whole field down to create the gap they needed to create to give the buffer they needed versus van Gisbergen," Skaife said.
"But also to give them a buffer to ensure they don't have to double stack. So if you want to play it all out, clearly there is a five car-length rule that you're supposed to observe. Clearly that was outside the rules. It was massive gamesmanship and I'm sure the was plenty of controversy from the Red Bull garage next door. There was a bit more gamesmanship than what we first thought."
Scott McLaughlin leading the race. Photo / Photosport
The 2019 Bathurst 1000 came down right to the wire when a safety car gave McLaughlin some breathing room with just three laps remaining as rivals Shane van Gisberg...
Kiwi motorsport legend Paul Radisich has heaped praise on Scott McLaughlin after his win at Bathurst yesterday, saying his mental toughness and showing of skill were phenomenal.
Radisich, who never won Bathurst but finished second on two occasions, also talked about the controversy following the race with Shane van Gisbergen complaining about Fabian Coulthard's race tactics which helped McLaughlin late in the race.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the race and McLaughlin's win.
Head of Spark Sport Jeff Latch says they have taken lessons out of their Rugby World Cup coverage, and admits education is the key to success.
Spark Sport, which secured the rights to the Blackcaps and domestic cricket with New Zealand Cricket from mid-2020, told Radio Sport's Jason Pine that better advising people how to set up their TVs, internet, and streaming devices is a key plan moving forward.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the decision to pair with Spark Sport for future Blackcaps and domestic matches.
White thinks the move will make cricket more accessible to more New Zealanders and that they put a lot of research into making sure Spark was the way to go, over long-time partners SKY.
White also admitted that they only let SKY Sport know this morning that they were no longer the broadcast partners for mid-2020 and beyond.
Canberra Times rugby league reporter Chris Dutton said there was one rule when talking to players following Sunday's NRL Grand Final - don't talk about the incidents within the match.
Not because the Raiders were mad, but because the players just couldn't bear to relive those moments three days on.
Chris spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the Grand Final as well as dropping viewership figures for the big event.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about how sports go about appointing national coaches. With Steven Hansen leaving the All Blacks after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, is someone within the system like Ian Foster the best man to take over, or should the NZR look for something fresh?
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, iconic football commentator Jim Proudfoot talks to Jason Pine about week eight of the Premier League with Liverpool staying at the top, Man City dropping points at Brighton, and Manchester United continuing a terrible run of form with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle.
Veteran Kiwi rugby writer Wynne Gray is fearful of what is to come when the Rugby World Cup boils down to the knockout stages.
With the raft of yellow and red cards dished out at the tournament so far, Gray thinks it's inevitable that a team will suffer when it matters most in the quarter, semi, or final of the competition.
He spoke with Jason Pine about his trepidation as well as the All Blacks performance against Namibia yesterday afternoon.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine for the final time in 2019 to dissect the Grand Final and all its drama, with the Sydney Roosters claiming back-to-back premierships.
England rugby league stalwart and Dragons prop James Graham thinks his English teammates in the Raiders have what it takes to upset the Roosters in the 2019 NRL Grand Final.
He spoke with Jason Pine on Radio Sport about the reasons why, as well as a look ahead to the upcoming Great Britain Lions series which is the first in 12 years.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to preview the 2019 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and the Canberra Raiders. The Raiders return to their first Grand Final in 25 years, while the Roosters chase back-to-back titles, and subsequently become the first team to do so since 1993.
Former Hurricanes, Highlanders, and All Black midfielder Paul Steinmetz has a look at the All Blacks' performance against Canada last night in a 63-0 win.
He spoke with Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings.
Blackcaps Test batsman Jeet Raval says is looking forward to an exciting summer of Test cricket that includes series against England and Australia.
Raval has been holding out for international Test cricket, with the ODI Cricket World Cup and shorter format tours taking up most of the Autumn and Winter calendar.
He spoke with Jason Pine on Radio Sport about the upcoming summer of cricket.
Peter Urich is the managing director of CLIMsystems, a climate research company instrumental in getting the dates of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar moved backwards in order to ensure better athlete safety.
In light of the sweltering conditions at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Peter talked about how their research is used to try and improve athlete welfare by analysing weather systems and giving advice on how it might affect the competition.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the work they do.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about athlete welfare in the face of rabid desire for commercial revenue - with particular reference to the current World Athletics Championships in Doha where athletes are competing in sweltering conditions and empty stadiums.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Gary Taphouse from Sky Sports in the UK talks to Jason Pine about week seven of the EPL which saw Liverpool maintain their undefeated form, while Man City dispatched Everton 3-1 and Leicester City climbed up the table with a 5-0 win against Newcastle.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the Preliminary Finals which saw the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters book their tickets to the 2019 NRL Grand Final.
Uruguayan rugby broadcaster Ignacio Chans hopes the country's upset win over Fiji at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, will spike the sport's popularity back home.
He thinks it's the biggest result in the team's history and although football has a large minority in the small South American nation, rugby will hopefully cut through with continued success like this.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine above.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action as we head into the semifinals for the 2019 season! The Raiders and Rabbitohs go up against each on Friday night, while the Storm and Roosters provide a mouth-watering clash on Saturday.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Tony Evans from The Independent talks to Jason Pine about week six of the EPL which saw Liverpool maintain their undefeated form, while Man United continues to falter - losing 2-0 to West Ham.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the first round of the 2019 NRL finals.
Former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad will not be surprised if Saturday night's Rugby World Cup opener between South Africa and New Zealand is a pre-cursor to the final in six weeks time.
He joined Jason Pine on Radio Sport to talk about Saturday's match and what he hopes the Springboks will bring to the tournament.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action as we head into round two of the finals with the Rabbitohs playing the Sea Eagles and the Storm facing the Eels.
Bernard Goodhue, father of All Black centre Jack Goodhue, admits it was a very different change going from a die-hard All Blacks fan, to a parent, when his son first made the side.
While he still avidly loves the All Blacks, it's taken on a new dimension with Jack's inclusion in the national team, and he said he sometimes prefers to watch the games when Jack isn't in the side as it means he's not worrying about him getting injured or making mistakes.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about what it means to have a son over at the Rugby World Cup and how he'll be enjoying it as a fan, and a dad, back home.
Reowned rugby writer Gregor Paul joins Miles Davis on Radio Sport Morning's to talk about the code the All Blacks have cracked for Rugby World Cup 2019.
Gregor thinks while rush defense has dominated the game for the past 10 years, the All Blacks have been holding back their strategy to deal with it, and are about to unleash an offensive juggernaut at this year's World Cup.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Miles Davis on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about pressure and how athletes can thrive (or crumble) with it - with a particular focus on the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Adam Bridge from talkSPORT UK talks to Miles Davis about round five or the EPL which saw Norwich upset Manchester City, while Liverpool remain undefeated, and Tottenham managed a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the first round of the 2019 NRL finals.
Chris Dutton from the Canberra Times joins Jason Pine to talk about the first round of the NRL Finals this weekend.
SKY Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Jason Pine every Thursday after 10am to talk all things rugby - including the All Blacks, Super Rugby, and Mitre 10 Cup - as well as the issues surrounding the sport.
Today, TJ reflects on all his fondest memories of Lancaster Park in Christchurch as the ground enters its final stages of demolition.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the criticism of the Australian Cricket team's celebrations following their win in the Ashes, as well as the upcoming NRL finals.
ESPN Cricinfo senior writer George Dobell thinks England are staring down the barrel of a test-team crossroads as they fail to compete against Australia in the Ashes.
He also thinks Joe Root's captaincy should be called into question.
He spoke with Radio Sport Morning's Jason Pine.
New York Times sports reporter David Waldstein thinks it is inevitable that Rafael Nadal will catch Roger Federer, after claiming his 19th Grand Slam title at the US Open yesterday.
He spoke with Jason Pine about the "Big Three's" dominance of the men's game in the last decade, and how far each of them can go before retirement.
Melville United and Napier City Rovers take on each other in this year's Chatham Cup Final at QBE Stadium.
Radio Sport's Miles Davis caught up with Melville coach Sam Wilkinson and Napier City Rovers coach Bill Robertson.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action.
This weekend, the Warriors play their last game of the season against top four side the Canberra Raiders.
Eliza McCartney, the Olympic bronze medalist known for her beaming smile, has opened up about going through "dark times" during her prolonged struggles with a hamstring injury.
The Kiwi pole vault sensation yesterday announced her withdrawal from the world athletics championship in Doha, as she takes a short break at home with one eye on next year's Olympics in Tokyo.
McCartney admitted her lingering hamstring issues – which started in August last year – have taken a toll on her both physically and mentally, ultimately leading to her decision not to compete at the world champs.
"It can be really tough," McCartney told Radio Sport. "You know as an athlete it's your world being able to use your body to compete and physically be strong and so when that starts failing on you, you get all sorts of things.
"I've certainly had times where you can't help but think like 'maybe my body is not cut out for this, maybe I can't do this'. You know all sorts of things.
"And it has been really tough and challenging but of course I really do think that I'll probably look back and be really grateful because you learn so much through those periods and you learn a lot about yourself."
The 22-year-old said her "mental wellbeing" was an important factor in her decision to make the tough call not to compete.
"Mental wellbeing in this sort of situation is really important too," she said. "And that's certainly one of the reasons why we came up with this decision. You've got to look after yourself.
"As an athlete you can be really stubborn sometimes and you just want to persevere no matter what and you push through everything. And I think that's a really normal response for a lot of athletes to do. So that's why I'm really grateful to have such a great team."
McCartney made her long-awaited comeback to athletic competition at the recent Diamond League event in Paris, but failed to get past the first mark of 4.25m. (Her outdoor personal best is 4.94m.)
She says she will focus on getting consistent training under her belt and target the indoor world championships in March next year, with the ultimate goal of competing once again at the Olympics.
"I started getting this neural hamstring issue in August last year. So it's been an entire year now, which means I've had an entire year of quite inconsistent – and most of the time quite severely modified – training.
"And I think what it came down to really is that had a bigger impact on me than what I thought it would. So it was a little bit of a shock when I started competing again that I didn't realise how much of an impact all of this modified training might have been having on me."
But McCartney is confident she'll be back and ready for the season leading up to Tokyo – and clear the 4.70m height she needs to qualify.
"I haven't been able to jump the qualifying height, which makes it a little bit tougher because I will have to obviously do that as soon as I start competition next year.
"But at the same time that's a height that I'm really confident at. So I just need to start competing and being myself again and it shouldn't be too hard."
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about NZ Sport and the five main sporting bodies campaign to attack the decline in kids participation in sport within New Zealand.
Wayne thinks while the decision is great, it shouldn't be hailed as a revolutionary, because the research has been there for years and sporting bodies have been reluctant in the past to heed the advice.
He also warns against the dangers of going too far down the side of participation, neglecting the competitive/elite element of sport.
Dr Simon Walters, a senior lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology specialising in coaching, development and children's sport, thinks the decision from New Zealand's five main sporting bodies to tackle the issue of dropping participation in junior sport has opened up a conversation that we need to have.
He admits some people will be confronted with the idea of changing how we coach and the programmes we have in place for kids, however the research is clear and it needs to be explored and talked about to reach the best outcome.
Dr Walters spoke with Jason Pine about the landmark campaign.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, TVNZ football reporter and podcast host Simon Plumb talks through gameday four where Man City and Liverpool both picked up wins, while Arsenal and Tottenham battled out a 2-2 draw in the North London Derby, and Manchester United dropped points to Southampton.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action.
This weekend, the Warriors play their last home game of the season against the Rabbitohs, with just two rounds left in the regular season.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about end-of-season prize giving and how to acknowledge kids without annoying parents and other children. Wayne also talks about the challenges that come with coaching your own child's sports team and some techniques you can put into practice to ensure you remain fair and unbiased.
Guardian UK rugby writer Rob Kitson thinks Ireland are looking like a pale shadow of the side that beat the All Blacks last year, following a 15-57 thrashing at the hands of England on the weekend.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about why he thinks the side has been well off the pace ahead of the Rugby World Cup and how England has quickly found form in the last 12 months.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Telegraph football writer Adam Hurrey talks about week three, with Liverpool keeping their place atop the ladder with a 3-1 win over Arsenal, while Manchester United fell 2-1 to Crystal Palace.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Sharks with the club's top 8 chances all but over.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about how to get the most out of social sport.
Warriors chief executive Cameron George has admitted that a lack of effort from certain players this season has plagued the club's unsuccessful campaign.
Speaking with Radio Sport's Jason Pine, George said a lack of depth in the side due to injury has meant certain players haven't been able to held accountability by coach Stephen Kearney.
He also talked about his trust in Stephen Kearney and how the club is approaching recruitment for the next few seasons.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, Guardian UK football writer Dominic Fifield talks about week two, with Liverpool flying to the top of the table while main challenges Man City drop points with a draw against Tottenham.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Former Wallabies great Matt Burke thinks the biggest key to the Wallabies potentially lifting the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park tomorrow night will be their ability to match the All Blacks intensity early in the match.
He thinks they've "poked the bear" and need to expect a fast and physical game from the outset and not be surprised by what they come up against.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about tomorrow night's Test as well as a look ahead to this year's World Cup in Japan.
Former All Blacks utility Shane Howarth wants Steve Hansen's men to front up big time this Saturday against Australia and out-muscle their opponents.
He joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to talk about the upcoming Bledisloe Test as well as a look ahead to the World Cup and potentially the most open World Cup we've ever had.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about this weekend's NRL action.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Roosters with the season on the line.
Guardian UK cricket writer Ali Martin talks to Jason Pine about the start of the second Test of the Ashes, which gets underway this afternoon at Lords.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about talented athletes who lose their way, or let the limelight get in the way of their sporting career - with particularly reference to James O'Connor.
Former Wallabies great George Gregan thinks the All Blacks will be out for blood this Saturday when they face the Wallabies in a Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park.
He joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to talk about the Wallabies win on the weekend, and what to expect from them this week.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Every Tuesday on Radio Sport Mornings, Jason Pine is joined by the best football pundits from around the globe to discuss the latest round of the English Premier League.
This week, freelance writer for Four Four Two Andy Murray dissects the weekend's action, including massive wins for Man City, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
Get hold of the ball and we'll "kill them".
That's the simple formula from World Cup winning coach Sir Graham Henry, who says equal possession will produce a Bledisloe Cup victory for the All Blacks on Saturday night.
Henry told Radio Sport All Black fans should be concerned after the walloping Australia dished out in Perth.
"Of course we should be worried…the All Blacks will be worried and so they should be," he said.
"They were soundly beaten by a very good Wallabies side.
"I think the All Blacks gave away eight penalties on the weekend which is not a lot in the normal game but Australia only gave away four…which has a pretty big effect on the result I reckon.
"They had 11 lineouts, we had four – they had 11 starts in lineouts. So we lacked ball. We only had 30 per cent I think but with that we scored four tries which was a good result really.
"So we just need more ball. If we can get 50 per cent plus we are going to win the game, because we've got the players to use that ball effectively.
"And our defence believe it or not was better than the Australians - they had 70 per cent of the ball and scored six tries.
"We need to play the game correctly so we get more than our share – if we get 60 per cent we're going to kill them."
Henry hopes coach Steve Hansen, his old deputy, sticks with Richie Mo'unga at first five-eighths, leaving Beauden Barrett at fullback.
"Beaudie is a fantastic player whether he plays 10 or 15, and Richie Mo'unga has been the form five-eighth for a couple of years," said Henry.
"His (Mo'unga's) composure under pressure is hugely impressive. He's also a bit of a game breaker because he can take on the line, he's a good goal kicker, and he just needs time in the saddle I think.
"He's a young player internationally…I've got no problem with the strategy, it just needs time. Yeah, I think there's time."
Henry said the All Blacks needed to get "in the zone" and suggested avoiding social media in a massive week like this would help to eliminate distractions.
Whether the All Blacks shut themselves off or not, they understood the pressure on them.
"There's no hiding from the (country's) expectation and I think that's what brings out the best in the All Blacks," he said.
"It's important they control their environment and put a filter on it, particularly in a game week and in this situation where they need to produce a fantastic performance.
"It's very important they get into the zone on the weekend and are right on the job. That's all about the right preparation."
Sir Graham Henry is currently teaming up with the New Zealand Blood Service to build the World's Largest Reserve Bench. To learn more visit jointhebench.co.nz
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Eels with their Top 8 hopes on the line.
Radio Sport Mornings' Jason Pine talks with each of the 14 coaches ahead of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition.
Iconic football commentator Peter Drury joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine to preview the English Premier League season which kicks off this weekend.
Canberra Times sports editor Chris Dutton joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine to talk about the resurgence of the Canberra Raiders in 2019.
They face the Warriors tomorrow night at Mt Smart, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad set to face his former club and former mentor Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
The young utility has been a revelation for the Green Machine, as they look to cement a place in the NRL's top four.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about eSports and the decline of kids participating in traditional sports. With the winner of the Fortnite World Cup pocketing US$3 million over the weekend, will more kids choose to ditch the active sports, for a life of professional gaming?
Former first-class spinner Stu Duff joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Morning's to assess the Blackcaps side for the upcoming test series against Sri Lank - particularly the inclusion of four spinners in the side.
Former Warriors utility Greg Alexander doesn't think allowing the NRL Bunker to rule on forward passes will change the fact bad calls will still get made by referees.
Speaking with Radio Sport's Jason Pine, the FOX Rugby League analyst said there are just too many variables at play, and too many instances of passes that are 50/50, for referees to get the calls right 100 per cent of the time, and that includes video officials.
He also spoke about his time with the Warriors and whether he perceived any unconscious bias from Australian referees.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Eels with their Top 8 hopes on the line.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Sharks in Wellington with play-maker Shaun Johnson running out against his former club for the first time.
Blackcaps bowler Tim Southee spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine from Auckland Aiport, talking about the thoughts and emotions of both himself and the team over the past few days, and what they are looking towards now.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the aftermath of the Cricket World Cup Final. What sort of mental scarring will the Blackcaps suffer from such a close defeat? How can they move on and centre their focus back to winning ways and how frustrating will it be having to wait four years to have another crack.
Radio Sport cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joins Jason Pine to dissect the Blackcaps World Cup campaign - including all the highs and lows of the tournament and which players might stay on for the 2023 edition.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors take on the Broncos in Brisbane as they attempt to win back-to-back matches.
Radio Sport cricket commentator Bryan Waddle and NZ Herald writer Liam Napier join Jason Pine to dissect the Blackcaps shortened batting performance against India in the first semifinal of Cricket World Cup 2019.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about sideline abuse and the treatment of referees, offering up some advice for both parents and officials.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors take on a depleted Knights side which is almost a must-win game for the Kiwi side.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors hosts the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart on Sunday.
It's been 20 years to the day since the last rugby Test at Athletic Park in Wellington.
Alama Ieremia played for the All Blacks in that match against France - as well as numerous times at the venue for Wellington.
He reflected with Jason Pine on that last game and what Athletic Park meant to him and his teammates.
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about sideline abuse and the treatment of referees, offering up some advice for both parents and officials.
The Wellington Phoenix have signed an academy graduate.
18-year-old striker Ben Waine, who played three games last season, has signed a two year deal with the A-League football club.
Waine's at school today so can't talk about it, but coach Ufuk Talay says he's a good signing.
He says Waine is a good, young, talented player who has shown great potential and brings them depth.
Fellow under-20 footballer Gianni Stensness has turned down a deal with the club.
Blackcaps bowler Matt Henry has heaped praise on his captain Kane Williamson, following the skipper's superb knock this morning to secure victory against South Africa in their Cricket World Cup match at Edgbaston.
Williamson finished unbeaten on 106 to guide the Blackcaps to a four-wicket win over their rivals, who are now almost certainly out of the running for the semifinals.
Henry spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the side's all-round performance both with bat and ball.
World Rugby has scrapped plans for the proposed Nations Championship after failing to get the support of the unions that would be involved.
Rugby's governing body had offered huge sums of money to the individual unions as it tried to convince them to sign up for the competition, and last month increased the total amount offered to more than $9.7 billion over 12 years.
However, after "every effort to provide solutions and reassurances" to the doubtful nations, the organisation has discontinued plans to push on with the tournament.
"World Rugby undertook this important project with the best interests of the global game at heart in line with our vision to grow the sport as a game for all," World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said.
"While we are naturally disappointed that a unanimous position on the Nations Championship could not be achieved among our unions, we remain fully committed to exploring alternative ways to enhance the meaning, value and opportunity of international rugby for the betterment of all unions.
"This includes our continued commitment to competition and investment opportunities for emerging nations to increase the competitiveness of the international game with a view to possible Rugby World Cup expansion in 2027."
The tiered competition was planned to launch in 2022 and feature Six Nations teams, Rugby Championship sides and the next two highest ranked nations in the top tier, with a second tier for developing nations.
The proposal was revealed earlier in the year and was met with heavy criticism from the outset. Leading players worried about their welfare and tier two unions fearing they were being excluded voiced their concerns.
While World Rugby moved to clarify the competition in March and confirmed their vision was for a promotion/relegation model. But that too was met with criticism, led by top Northern Hemisphere nations.
There was concern from the likes of England around how detrimental it would be to their union should they be relegated from the top tier.
Convincing the Six Nations powers to support promotion/relegation for the global league was always likely to cause some issues.
"For us it could be catastrophic being relegated, commercially," RFU interim chief executive Nigel Melville said in March. "To be relegated, the catastrophe isn't just the team being relegated, it's our ability to fund the game as a governing body in England."
Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about violence in sport (fights on the field, angry fans in the crowd etc.) and how it might stop families from attending in the future.
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Nick Mills (Wellington Saints CEO) joined Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to discuss Steven Adams not playing for the Tall Blacks.
Mills backs his decision and thinks he's already doing enough for NZ Basketball.
He is also very critical of Basketball NZ for making it seem like Adams "might be available", therefore creating a media frenzy when it came out that he wasn't.
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The Wellington Phoenix's latest signing is adamant he is past his injury worries.
Former Socceroos defender Luke DeVere has been hampered by a serious knee injury across the last two A-League seasons for the Brisbane Roar.
DeVere told Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings he is now fully fit.
"I am fit and healthy at the moment and itching to get going with the team over the next few weeks."
The Wellington Phoenix now have 11 players on their books for the next A-League season.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors travel to the Gold Coast to take on the Titans in what will be game number 300 for veteran Adam Blair.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith chats with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the Cricket World Cup - including Steve Smith and David Warner being boo'd by fans, rain days, and whether or not it's worth "holding things back" for the later parts of a tournament.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Former Blackcaps coach Andy Moles was coaching Afghanistan at the last Cricket World Cup.
Since then, he's moved into a development role, but the stories of his work have not changed.
Faced with the danger that comes with being in the Middle Eastern country, Moles has tried his best to develop the national teams into competitive international sides.
He spoke with Jason Pine on Radio Sport ahead of their Cricket World Cup match against the Blackcaps on Sunday morning.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
This weekend, the Warriors host the top-of-the-table Melbourne Storm at Mt Smart Stadium. The Storm welcome back four Origin players, while the Warriors look to bounce back from a loss to the Cowboys in round 11 before the bye.
The Hamilton Old Boys Guzzler rugby team are on the verge of something pretty special.
This weekend, when they play Te Awamutu in Waikato Rugby's Division 2 competition, they'll be chasing their 100th consecutive win.
The unbelievable record has spanned several seasons, and has included a variety of close games that could have spoiled the streak at any time.
Team captain Jeremy Takirau talked with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the potential to reach triple figures and how the team has been so successful.
Blackcaps bowler Lockie Ferguson talked with Radio Sport's Jason Pine following the side's two-wicket, nail-biting win against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup this morning.
Wayne Goldsmith shares his thoughts with Jason Pine on the topic of kids playing too much sport and getting injured.
Harsh call or the right one?
The New Zealand under-20 football side have been eliminated from the World Cup following a controversial shootout defeat to Colombia.
The key turning point came when New Zealand goalkeeper Michael Woud, who was superb throughout the second round match, made a third straight save to start the penalty shootout.
That would have put New Zealand in the box seat and a chance to go up 2-0 after three attempts each.
However the referee's assistant ruled that Woud moved too early before Colombia's Andrés Perea attempted his saved shot. He was ruled to retake the penalty which he converted to get Colombia back in the shootout.
Following a second missed attempt for New Zealand from Gianni Stensness, which was blasted well over the crossbar, the shootout then went to sudden death.
New Zealand's Matt Conroy then missed his side's seventh shot.
Colombia will face either Ukraine or Panama in the next round.
The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Andres Reyes opened the scoring for Colombia in the 11th minute before Elijah Just equalised for New Zealand 10 minutes before halftime. Both teams had plenty of chances to score the winner in both the second half and across extra-time but both keepers made some crucial saves.
The New Zealand men's under-20 footballers continue to make waves at the World Cup in Poland.
And they're determined to keep them rolling in.
Having already trounced Honduras in their opening game of the tournament, Des Buckingham's side's secured their spot in the knockout round with a game to spare, with a 2-nil win over Norway.
Buckingham's incredibly proud.
"It's a real nice special feeling just to sit there after the gamed and just see what this group have done so far. But it's important now we refocus, it';s important we build on this. This group is very capable of doing that."
New Zealand rounds out pool play against Uruguay on Friday, who have also already qualified.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
David Morrow joins Jason Pine to talk about the NRL.
The Penrith Panthers broke their six game losing streak with a 16-10 win over the Parramatta Eels last night, with Nathan Cleary staking his claim for an Origin spot for the NSW Blues.
The Warriors host the Brisbane Broncos tomorrow night at Mt Smart Stadium, with both sides on a two game winning streak entering the match.
Peter Marriott joins Jason Pine for Stat Chat, focusing on the upcoming Cricket World Cup in England.
It's been 32 years to the day since the All Blacks took on Italy in the opening game of the 1987 Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks lock Gary Whetton was on the park that day and talked with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the game and the World Cup as a whole.
USA Today golf columnist and commentator Christine Brennan thinks the achievements of Brooks Koepka are going somewhat under the radar.
He's now won four of the last eight majors, and Brennan thinks his monotonous play style and robotic like nature means he doesn't hit headlines like the Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson's of the world.
However, he is achieving staggering results and may even turn into one of the most prolific golfers in recent memory.
Brennan joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to discuss why Koepka has all the makings of a golfing superstar.
Warriors chief executive Cameron George joins Radio Sport Morning's Jason Pine to talk through the current 2019 season, how the club went about signing Kodi Nikorima, how they viewed the NRL's Magic Round, and much, much more.
Olympic pole vault bronze medalist Eliza McCartney has revealed she's finally close to being back to full fitness as she gears up for the Diamond League season in Europe.
McCartney endured a frustrating New Zealand summer hampered by hamstring and groin injuries and opted not to return at last weekend's meet in Shanghai.
She says she could have competed but chose to remain in New Zealand ahead of her departure next month for Europe.
"I'm back vaulting. I'm on a little run-up at the moment, I'm not quite back to full run=up yet, but that's just because we're wanting to take the time to make sure I can work through the different run-ups."
McCartney says it was hard watching her rivals compete at the Shanghai Diamond League meet last weekend, but it was obvious they were only at the start of their campaigns.
"It's okay at the moment. If I had to miss any more that's when it gets really hard, as you're just sitting here feeling like you're so far behind as you can't compete at all, but I don't think that's going to happen as I'm looking really well."
She says she's on track to head to Europe next month and is likely to begin her campaign at a meet in Germany in July where she set her personal best last year.
There, she is confident that she will become only the second woman to break the five metres barrier.
Russian great Yelena Isinbayeva is the only athlete to break the mark, holding the world record at 5.06 metres.
McCartney, whose personal best, is 4.94 metres thinks she can soar higher.
"If I can be 100 per cent completely fit this season, I think there's no reason to think I wouldn't be able to give it another shot. I'm been jumping well, so there's no reason why I wouldn't be able to flip the bar and hit the track at five metres."
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Frank Endacott coached both the Warriors and the Kiwis when Quentin Pongia was playing in the 1990s.
With the sad news that Pongia had passed away on the weekend, Frank spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine to remember the Kiwi rugby league legend.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week, the Warriors take on the Panthers in Penrith with both clubs under-performing in the first half of the competition.
It was a chance happening six months ago, when the Radio Sport Mornings show stumbled across Chorley FC playing in the National League North football competition - the sixth tier of english football.
While reading out some scores from around the globe, Chorley popped up, and as a joke, Piney and Sam decided they'd track their progress for the next six months. They became the official football team of the Radio Sport Mornings show.
Now, they've just secured promotion to the National League with a playoff final win against Spennymoor and are just one step away from becoming a professional football club in the UK.
Team manager Jamie Vermiglio caught up with Jason Pine after the final.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about what he learnt while spending time with England's FA and the Irish Rugby Union.
Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna picked up the Johnny Warren Medal at the A-League's annual awards last night - awarded to the best player for the current A-League season.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about what it means to him and how he hopes it will inspire others.
Kiwi Adam Levy beat out more than six million players worldwide in this year's Fantasy Premier League competition to write himself into the game's record books.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the achievement and how hectic his life has been in the past 72 hours.
Editor of Tifo Football Seb Stafford-Bloor joins Jason Pine to talk about the conclusion of the Premier League title race.
Manchester City claimed back to back titles with a 4-1 victory over Brighton, while Liverpool finished second just one point behind as they defeated Wolves 2-0 on the final day.
Liverpool's tally of 97 points is the most by a runner up in Premier League history.
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Chief Rugby League reporter for the Sydney Herald and Sun Herald Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to review the NRL's magic round on the weekend, which saw all eight matches played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane across four days.
The Warriors managed to break a four game losing streak and beat the St. George Illawarra Dragons 26-18 on Saturday night, coming back from an 18-6 half time deficit.
Proszenko describes the weekend as a big win for the NRL.
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Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week, the Warriors take on the Dragons in Brisbane for the NRL's Magic Round.
Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to dissect the club's 2018/19 A-League season.
They talk player retention, coaching appointments, and the direction of the franchise.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week, the Warriors take on the Knights at Mt Smart, looking to get just their third win of the 2019 season.
Wellington Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante says his side is ready for A-League playoff footy again, after making their last appearance in 2015.
He also said they've moved on quickly from the 5-0 drumming at the hands of league-favourites Perth Glory on the weekend.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the preparations leading up to tomorrow's elimination playoff match against the Victory in Melbourne.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about the holistic approach to training and coaching, highlighting the importance of mental and emotional training as well as the physical.
Brisbane-based rugby league writer Phil Lutton thinks Kodi Nikorima is a great fit for the Warriors, giving them some much needed experience in the halves.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine on whether Brisbane would be happy to let him go and what he'd offer to the New Zealand club.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna caught up with Radio Sport's Jason Pine to talk about his stellar season at the club in 2019 and where his future might lead.
It was a chance happening six months ago, when the Radio Sport Mornings show stumbled across Chorley FC playing in the National League North football competition - the sixth tier of english football.
While reading out some scores from around the globe, Chorley popped up, and as a joke, Piney and Sam decided they'd track their progress for the next six months. They became the official football team of the Radio Sport Mornings show.
Now, six months on, Chorley are heading into their last game of the season with an eye on winning the competition. While they'll need a result to go their way, they've been punching well above their weight and could either win promotion outright, or go to a playoff.
Team manager Jamie Vermiglio caught up with Jason Pine ahead of the weekend to let them know they've got a Kiwi fan base cheering them on, and find out a little more about the club.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week, David talks through the Warriors tough loss at the hands of the Melbourne Storm last night, as well as a look ahead to the weekend's games.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week sees the Warriors take on the Cowboys at Mt Smart, looking to bounce back from a difficult loss to the Rabbitohs last weekend.
This week marks 30 years since the Hillsborough Disaster, but the day is still clear in the memory of one British expat.
On April 15 1989, 96 people died in a crush of soccer fans at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England.
The incident occurred during an English FA Cup semi-final soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, with many hundreds injured in the process.
It is widely considered the worst disaster in British sporting history.
Danny Fearon was at the game that day. Fearon, who now leaves in New Zealand, told Jason Pine what he remembers from the tragedy.
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
ESPN golf writer and analyst Bob Harig has called Tiger Woods' win at the Masters this morning one of the biggest sports stories of recent memory.
He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine after the former no. 1 secured his 15th major title.
Wellington Phoenix head coach Mark Rudan has confirmed he won't be returning to the club at the end of the season.
As reported last week, The Australian, who has turned the Phoenix around since taking over from Darije Kalezic in May last year, will walk away halfway through his two-year deal - despite the club's best efforts to retain him.
Rudan said that making the decision to leave was an extremely difficult one.
"This has been one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make in my career. I came here wanting a project I could sink my teeth into and really make a difference to our sport.
"I've said it before, this football club is special. There are wonderful people here that make this club what it is. The people of Wellington and New Zealand have truly embraced me. I thank all the supporters, corporate partners and the entire football club on having such great belief in me," Rudan said in a statement.
Rudan's future has been the subject of much speculation since the start of this year, as he has struggled with being isolated from his Sydney-based family.
Since January, the Phoenix have been trying to put together a package to convince Rudan to stay, driven by chairman Rob Morrison, but they've been unsuccessful.
Living closer to his wife and teenage children is believed to be a key driver of Rudan's decision to return to Australia, though the 43-year-old has also been frustrated with the financial resourcing of the club, and has spoken publicly on several occasions about the need for the Welnix ownership group to display more ambition.
"...as I've made mention previously, family is up most of importance to me. I am a husband and a father first and a football coach second," Rudan said.
"The past few weeks I have worked closely with the club trying to find a solution but ultimately it was something that could not be resolved."
The confirmation of his exit marks the end of a short, but highly successful era.
From the first day he walked through the doors Rudan has shaken up the club, from the playing group to the back office staff, bringing confidence and belief back into the organisation, after the Phoenix's reputation, off and on the field, nosedived dramatically during the Kalezic reign.
He has helped several players to produce the best football of their careers, especially young Kiwis like Alex Rufer, Louis Fenton, Sarpreet Singh and Liberato Cacace.
His methods have also driven striker Roy Krishna to enjoy a stunning season, and former Socceroo David Williams is another who has responded positively to the environment under Rudan.
The former Sydney FC captain has engendered a unified, successful playing group, with a positive, attacking style and the recipe has worked.
The Phoenix are all but qualified for the finals for just the fifth time in their history, and could surpass their highest regular season points tally (42 in 2014-15).
Four more goals in the last three regular season games will also mark a new goals record for the club.
The team enjoyed a nine-game unbeaten run from the beginning of December to late January, smashing the previous best streak of six.
Such success has brought back the fans, highlighted by more than 23,000 coming to Eden Park in February, a new club high for a non-finals match.
However, Rudan's departure means the franchise will be on the search again for a new head coach, and will bring another period of uncertainty and upheaval for the capital team.
Since Ernie Merrick's exit in December 2016, Des Buckingham, Kalezic, Chris Greenacre (caretaker) and Rudan have occupied the position.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week sees the Warriors take on the Rabbitohs in Sydney as they face their biggest test of the 2019 season so far.
Team New Zealand have conceded that not all three new syndicates may make the start line for the next America's Cup.
Team NZ chief operating officer Kevin Shoebridge says although it is tough for new teams, all six challengers are still in the mix.
"At this stage all six challengers are still in play. No one has withdrawn. It's a fact that it's pretty tough and some of them are struggling," Shoebridge told Radio Sport.
"It's one of these things, we're not trying to force anyone out. We're trying to be completely supportive of these new teams. It's actually a really hard thing to do to start a team from scratch so they need all the help they can get."
Shoebridge said they also received some good news this morning from the Maltese, with previous reports that their historic challenge for the America's Cup was in danger of capitulating.
"Malta is now as of a few hours ago saying that they could be back in the game so we're hopeful that's the case.
"Stars and Stripes is going through another management restructure and a restructure of the team at the moment over at Long Beach but Long Beach Yacht Club is still fully behind the Stars and Stripes challenge.
"And then you've got the Dutch team with Simeon [Tienpont] up in Holland there who is still working full speed ahead trying to make the deadline.
"So there's other things at play that will come into this soon, which is at some point you've actually got to start building a boat to be able to sail in Cagliari in April next year."
Despite some worries about the three new challengers, Shoebridge said the three teams that have entered early are one of the strongest in recent years, also adding that Team NZ are in good shape.
"It's early days but we're looking good and we're full speed ahead down here at the moment. We're about a 110 people now with the team and we're busy building a boat.
"It's been a pretty frantic year and a half or nearly two years since the Cup but we haven't really stopped and it's going well.
"The three teams that have entered early into this event are very strong. They're probably the strongest group of challengers we've had for years I would say."
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about the position the Warriors find themselves in - having two young halves fighting for the starting spot. How do you manage players who want to be on the starting roster, with the needs of the team and ultimately development? Do the Warriors need to make a decision and stick with one, or could they go the whole season switching the players in and out?
Georgina Robinson, prominent rugby writer for the Sydney Morning Herald, is reporting major proposed changes to Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship.
She joined Radio Sport's Jason Pine to discuss what she knows and what it means for rugby fans and players.
Iconic Premier League and World Cup football commentator Peter Drury talked to Jason Pine about the FA Cup semifinal between Watford and Wolves at Wembley Stadium yesterday.
Drury, a massive Watford fan, described the scenes as his side completed a dramatic comeback to reach just their second FA Cup final in history.
Former All Blacks loose-forward Tiny Hill turns 92 today. He caught up with Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about life inside and outside of rugby.
Athletics New Zealand have admitted that teenage Kiwi sprint sensation Edward Osei-Nketia could be lost to Australia, but they're preparing for a mighty battle to keep his services.
The 17-year-old Osei-Nketia, son of New Zealand record holder Gus Nketia, hit the headlines this weekend by winning the Australian senior 100m title in Sydney.
He is now believed to be the world's second-fastest current junior (under-20), with his Sydney semifinal time of 10.19s behind only 18-year-old Jamaican Oblique Seville's 10.13s.
Osei-Nketia, who has attended Scots College in Wellington on a scholarship this year, spent the eight previous years in Australia, where he first started sprinting. Following his amazing victory at Sydney's Olympic Park, the big flyer revealed Aussie officials have approached him about running in the green and gold.
And, Athletics NZ High Performance manager Scott Goodman has acknowledged that while New Zealand are desperate to keep the future star, Australia does loom as an attractive option for Osei-Nketia.
"He's eligible to apply for an Australian passport and if he did that I suppose the Australians would be keen to have him. He would be fantastic in their relay programme. We don't have the depth to offer a relay programme," Goodman told Jason Pine on Radio Sport.
"They [Osei-Nketia and his dad] see that as a good backup, and it is attractive to them. They want him to have the opportunity to be an individual 100, 200 metre runner and having the relay as a backup."
Despite that lure, Goodman says that Athletics NZ will try and pull out all the stops to keep the teenage champion in the black singlet – and says there should soon be a resolution to the eligibility issue.
"We pretty much consider him...as our guy, that we can select for New Zealand teams. We've selected him for Oceania Championships in the end of June.
"Under the IAAF rules which are getting stricter about change of allegiance...if he competed for us at Oceania he wouldn't be available to compete for another country. He could make a reapplication to change allegiance once he turns 20."
To lock Osei-Nketia in as a New Zealand athlete would be incredibly exciting for Athletics NZ, with Goodman describing him as a real prospect for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and obviously beyond.
"His potential is extraordinary. For his age, he's the second fastest in the world at the moment. He's still very raw. We think he can be sub 10.10s, possibly sub-10 seconds over the next few years. That means you're capable of making the final at something like the Olympics or the world championships. He could be an absolute superstar.
"I've learned over time you've just got to be patient in how things unfold. There are some technical things, like his start, that he's still working on and that will take a couple of years to really master. I think he's going to be very good over 200 [metres] - his top-end speed is quite amazing."
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine all throughout the 2019 NRL season.
This week sees the Warriors take on the Titans at Mt Smart Stadium hoping to rectify a string of very disappointing performances against the cellar-dwellers.
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE AS ISRAEL DAGG SPEAKS TO JASON PINE
One of the most exciting rugby players of his generation, All Blacks, Crusaders and Hawke's Bay outside back Israel Dagg, is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby.
The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old Dagg's long-term knee injury hadn't allowed him to train and play at an elite level, so after taking medical advice he has decided to retire.
The news brings the curtain down on a stellar rugby career which began in 2006 when Dagg made his debut as an 18 year old for his Hawke's Bay provincial side. He ends his career having played 66 Tests for the All Blacks over eight years (2010 - 2017), 89 matches for the Crusaders (2011 - 2018), 25 games for the Highlanders (2009-2010), and 50 appearances for his beloved Hawke's Bay Magpies (2006 - 2015).
While disappointed that his fantastic rugby career has been ended by injury, Dagg is also philosophical and says he's grateful to have had such a long and successful career, which included a Rugby World Cup win in 2011 and numerous other successful campaigns with the All Blacks, and back-to-back Super Rugby championships with the Crusaders in 2017 and 2018.
"It's been an honour to represent the All Blacks, Crusaders and Hawke's Bay over the years and I'm incredibly proud to have worn each of those jerseys throughout my career.
"While it's bittersweet to mark the end of my playing career, I'm grateful to still be able to contribute to this Crusaders team in 2019 and help prepare some of the younger squad members to take the next step in their own careers.
"On a personal note, I'm looking forward to taking on some new challenges in the future, and looking forward to spending more time with my young family."
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew has led the tributes to Dagg.
"On behalf of all rugby fans both here and around the world, I want to thank Israel for his stellar service to New Zealand rugby.
Israel Dagg has announced his retirement. Photo / Getty Images.
"He leaves us as one of the greats of our game and the second most capped All Blacks fullback of all time. He was an excitement machine on the rugby field and fans knew that when he got the ball in his hands that anything could happen.
"Israel came into professional rugby at a relatively young age but, injuries aside, was able to perform at the highest level for many years and certainly wore the All Blacks jersey with real pride and honour.
"We'll miss having him play, but given his infectious personality and positive attitude, I'm sure the New Zealand public will still see plenty of Israel Dagg as he enters the next phase of his life. We wish him and his family all the very best."
BNZ Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge said: "Izzy has had a wonderful Super Rugby career with our club, but it's his personality that has ultimately endeared him to staff, his team mates and our Crusaders fans over such a long period of time. His 'team first' approach ensures he'll continue to provide support to our group throughout the 2019 season, and we certainly wish him and his young family all the very best for the future."
BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson added: "Izzy has made such a massive contribution to the Crusaders both on and off the field over the past eight seasons. He's a world-class player, a great team man and an absolute champion. He has been a huge part of the success of this team and his willingness to take the time to mentor the young guys coming through has been hugely important in their development."Izzy has been a leader within the Crusaders for a long time and has been driving our culture throughout his career. He'll stay in our environment and remain an important part of this 2019 campaign - which shows the measure of the man."
All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: "It's always a shame when injury forces a player to retire, but 'Izzy' will leave our game knowing that he'll forever be remembered...
Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league writer Adrian Proszenko joins Jason Pine to dissect the weekend's NRL.
Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones is confident the side can turn around their fortunes following a resounding loss to the Tigers on Sunday in Campbelltown.
Jones spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about the high number of errors and how the side has been working hard this week to ensure it doesn't happen again. He also talked about positional changes to the side and what they're hoping to get out of the players in Christchurch when they take on Manly this weekend.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks 'peaking' in sport and whether or not there is any scientific evidence to suggest that teams can peak at any given point during a season. Are coaches able to schedule a team to peak at a certain point, or is it just a matter of playing as hard and as well as you can for as long as you can?
ABC cricket commentator Jim Maxwell reflects on the sandpaper incident that happened nearly a year ago to the day.
With news that Steve Smith and David Warner will return to the ODI squad ahead of the World Cup, Jim assessed how the Aussie ODI side has been tracking and whether or not the pair would be welcomed by teammates and fans.
He spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine on the matter.
Kane Thompson has played in three Rugby World Cups for Samoa, as well as making eight appearances for the New Zealand Under-21s.
He played Super Rugby for the Chiefs as well as Mitre 10 Cup for various franchises.
He now plays for New Orleans in the newly formed Major League Rugby competition in the US. Given the sports rise in the States, Kane spoke to Jason Pine about how it compares to back home and where he sees the sport heading.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about "round ones" in sporting competitions. How much teams can learn from "one game" and how fans and media need to resist the urge to label a team's season after just one round.
BBC rugby commentator James Burridge talks with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about Wales' Grand Slam win on the weekend and why they are now real chances to win this year's World Cup.
Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering has raised concerns about an exhibition match between the Silver Ferns and a Men's Invitational team scheduled in June as preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Willering is worried that playing against the men will open the door for serious injury, considering the unpredictability and physical nature of the men's playing style.
She spoke to Radio Sport's Jason Pine about her concerns.
Macquarie Sports Radio and 2GB rugby league commentator David Morrow joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine ahead of the 2019 NRL season.
This week sees the Warriors take on the Bulldogs at Mt Smart Stadium, but the game of the round is the Roosters v Rabbitohs matchup in Sydney Friday evening.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine after a World Rugby meeting in Dublin overnight.
Tew said he was happy with the work and subsequent changes World Rugby has made to their proposed Nations Championship, and told Jason Pine that NZ has made a promotion/relegation system a non-negotiable.
Spark Sport is now live at www.sparksport.co.nz in time for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Sports fans will be able to jump online to register for a 30 day free trial of the service and road test Spark Sport, catching live action or on demand coverage for a range of upcoming events. They will also be able to access replays, highlights and 24/7 TV channels.
The service has launching in beta, which means that the core functionality is working, but improvements and additional features are still being added. In addition to going live on Apple and web as promised earlier this week, Spark Sport is also available as an Android app, in time for the Australian Grand Prix.
In the first few months of the service, there will be hundreds of hours of live and on demand content to enjoy. Spark Sport is kicking into gear with an exciting line up of events, including the first Formula 1 of the season (Australian Grand Prix, 14-17 March), the Corsica World Rally Championship (28-31 March), NBA TV (6-7 games per week, 3 of which are live) and FIH Pro League hockey matches (fixtures every few days, next Black Sticks matches on 17 March).
As the new sports streaming service goes live, Spark Sport is also announcing two exciting new additions to the platform.
Spark Sport will be the home of ONE Championship, one of the world’s largest martial arts organisations. ONE Championship features bouts across the full spectrum of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Karate and more. MMA enthusiasts can catch the next event, ONE Hero, from Spark Sport on 25 March.
Spark Sport is also welcoming EDGEsport, its first 24/7 action sport channel, to the platform. EDGEsport offers live action and premium content from the adventure and action sports world across a wide array of sports, including skiing, snowboarding, biking, surfing, skating, motorsports and many more action sports.
Fans will be able to watch live sporting events in real time. They can pause at any point and ‘rewind’ up to 4 hours. Once a live event finishes, it will be available later on demand. TV channels on Spark Sport can also be live paused and rewound up to 4 hours.
Spark Sport is now available as an app on selected iPads and iPhones, Android devices, AirPlay to Apple TV, Chromecast and all popular web browsers. During the months following launch, the Spark Sport app will become available on Apple TV, Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Sony Smart TVs and further platforms still to be announced.
Spark Sport will stream in HD when the data connection and device supports this. If the connection is slower, Spark Sport will automatically adjust to a lower video quality to ensure a consistent viewing experience.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about the difficulties netball faces as a sport and also the issues facing those who play sport in remote areas.
Warriors chief executive Cameron George joins Radio Sport's Jason Pine in studio to chew the fat ahead of the 2019 NRL season kicking off this weekend.
Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has drawn a line in the sand on his future, saying that he won't be in the capital next season unless his family relocate to New Zealand.
Rudan also said that he is prepared to take a year off coaching next season, rather than live away from his wife and two sons for another campaign.
The speculation over Rudan's position for the 2019-2020 season has dominated football debate in this country since before Christmas.
The Australian is only nine months into a two-year deal at the club, but has so far refused to commit to honouring the second year of his deal.
He has also been strongly linked with positions at the two new A League expansion clubs (in Melbourne and Sydney).
His reluctance to confirm his ongoing presence in Wellington has centred on two factors.
The difficulty of living away from his Sydney-based family —which he has regularly said is harder than he had ever imagined it would be — and his personal concerns over the ambition of the owners to invest in the club.
Different options have been discussed to alleviate his family situation, but Rudan has decided that only a permanent switch will be feasible.
"My family is the big one," Rudan told Jason Pine on Radio Sport. "They are first and foremost. I have struggled to live without them. We have had discussion about it, but I've made a decision that my family has to be with me. It's not going to be a come and go situation. It just doesn't work. My boys need me, I need them as well. The club are working hard to try and improve the situation."
Rudan has two teenage sons (15 and 12), as well as his wife Sylvia based in Sydney. He has managed to stay on after some away trips, and they have visited this country, but Rudan says that is not enough.
"If I have to take a year off to be with my family, I'll be with my family," said Rudan. "If I coach here, great, but my family will have to be with me for that to happen.
"If I coach in Australia, my family will be with me at the end of this season. Whether it is Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Townsville, Brisbane..wherever it is, my family will be with me."
When asked if he wants to be at the Phoenix long-term, Rudan gave a convoluted answer.
"Am I solely focussed on my job? Absolutely," said Rudan.
"Am I focussed on improving and being the best coach for this football club? Absolutely. Do I want to see the club grow? Yes, I do. Do I want to see it improve? Of course I do. I'm here and I'm going to be working as hard as I can. The plan is to stay here. If I can. I have to get my personal situation sorted out."
Rudan added that the foundations are there for future success, even if he was to depart in a few months.
"There are structures in place, there are pillars there," said Rudan. "If I was to walk away, everyone knows it is a better place than it was.
"I think it is. Do I want to stay and finish it off? I do. Do I want to win the first piece of silverware for this club? I do. That is what I am driven to do. And talks are ongoing."
However, Rudan also discounted talk that he was obliged to stay for next season at least, given the Phoenix had offered him his first professional deal.
"I'll be forever grateful for [chairman] Rob Morrison for giving me the opportunity to coach this football club," said Rudan. "I've knocked back four [A League] offers in the past....it's not like this is a first offer that has come my way."
Rudan's immediate priority is to address a worrying form slump, ahead of Saturday's match against the Central Coast Mariners.
The Phoenix have only won once since mid-January, with three draws and three defeats in that span.
That's allowed the Newcastle Jets (26 points) to close the gap with the Phoenix (28 points) in the battle for sixth spot, though the New Zealand team has a game in hand.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne takes calls and texts from listeners on coaching and sport.
The NRL has proposed a huge shake-up for NRL finals with a wildcard to be introduced.
The finals format would be a top 10 with the top six to get the first weekend of finals off.
Then seven would play 10, and eight would host nine for a chance to make the main draw of the finals.
Last year, the Raiders would have made the finals from 10th with a 10 win, 14 loss season, as well as the 12-12 Tigers.
The Dragons would have played the Raiders and Warriors against the Tigers with the top six getting a week off.
Speaking on NRL360, host Paul Kent and The Daily Telegraph's Phil Rothfield — who broke the news — had a heated discussion about the move.
"I really like it. The idea is to stop having so many dead rubber games," Rothfield said.
"This year there were 36 matches where there with nothing hanging on the result for some of the sides. What they're trying to do is to get more people to the games, get more interest to the back end of the season."
"What I like is the fact it's a huge advantage for the top six clubs. They get the first week off, they get to rest, rehab and get ready fro the finals like they do in the AFL. We're putting on two more games for the teams finishing seventh to 10th."
For Kent, he rallied against the idea, calling it a "gimmick".
"I intensely dislike it. It just rewards mediocrity," he said.
"Why should the Raiders who finished 10th on 22 points get a shot at the Dragons who finished seventh on 32 points to make the playoffs? I just don't think they deserve it.
"I think we already have we have too many teams in a top eight in a sixteen team competition make the playoffs, to now extend it to 10, so more than 50 per cent get a chance at the finals. The Raiders who had 10 wins an a bye, they just don't deserve to be there.
Fellow host Ben Ikin added that there have been instances in the past where the teams seven through 10 have been separated by points differential.
Kent hit back, saying "That's true, that's happened once in 21 years".
The one time it happened was the 2014 season where the Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors and Parramatta Eels all finished on 28 points with the Broncos in eighth and the Eels tenth on differential.
Rhys Morgan, a cricket coach from Wellington, was shoulder tapped to help give advice to the Bangladesh batsmen ahead of the Test series against the Blackcaps.
He talked to Jason Pine on Radio Sport about how he found the environment and what he sees in the Bangladesh cricketers as they struggle in New Zealand conditions.
Jeet Raval talks to Jason Pine on Radio Sport after he scored his maiden Test century against Bangladesh over the weekend.
He says it's good to get the monkey off the back and now he won't be using any of his mental capacity thinking about getting that "first century".
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about North Harbour Rugby's decision to scrap its junior representative programmes.
Black Ferns Sevens coach Alan Bunting talks to Jason Pine about how he's helped create a winning environment with his side without compromising team culture.
In light of the vast amount of reviews taking place in New Zealand sport and certain methods of coaching, Bunting has managed to steer the Black Ferns Sevens team to a number of titles while keeping the players happy and building respect.
Dr Simon Walters - senior lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology - whose research areas include children in sport, athlete centred coaching, coach development, and sideline behaviour, talks to Jason Pine about North Harbour Rugby's decision to ditch representative rugby programmes.
Dr Walters says the research both in New Zealand and abroad points to this being the correct decision, especially if we want to keep kids in sport for longer.
Australian-based UK writer Jonathan Northall talks with Jason Pine about his upcoming book - Ruling the World: The Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks through the biggest challenges facing rugby and why the sport needs radical change - referencing an article penned by coaching mastermind Wayne Smith.
A well-known Kiwi handcyclist who was in a critical condition after being struck by a car shocked a Radio Sport host today by ringing up by saying thanks for getting him out of a coma.
Ian Walker became a paraplegic after crashing into a truck while out cycling about 10 years ago. He recovered and took up handcycling, later completing the New York Marathon twice, in 2014 and 2017.
However last month he was placed in a coma in Christchurch hospital after being hit by a 4WD while out on a training run on the outskirts of the city. Placed in a critical condition, doctors didn't expect Walker to survive.
Walker rang into Radio Sport Mornings to thank host Jason Pine for playing a part in him getting out of an induced coma by mentioning English Premier League side Liverpool.
"I wanted to say thank you very much because they were trying to get me to wake up in ICU," Walker said.
"They tried talking to me...and then they actually played a bit of Radio Sport on with you about Liverpool's trials and tribulations a couple of weeks ago. And apparently you made mention of the word Liverpool and I didn't sit straight up but I clenched my mouth, pumped my fist and then I started waking up an hour later. So a lot of it goes down to you Mr Pine," he said.
"Wow. That's amazing," Pine, a fellow Liverpool fan, responded. "I don't know quite what to say about to say I feel extremely privileged to have played any part in your recovery and if there was a little trigger that went off as we talked about our beloved Liverpool, I'm pleased that there was some small part to play. It's really quite moving to here," Pine added.
Walker said he had vague memories of the incident that occurred on January 9 but said he's recovering well.
"I just went for a bike ride for around 40km, I can't exactly remember what happened. From what I've been told I came to a give way sign and carried on. An SUV decided there was enough room on the road for both he and I to be on the same side. He hit me from behind, flipped me over, road over the top of me and broke my legs, broke 95 per cent of my ribs, fractured two hips and I was in an induced coma for four weeks. I've been talking on my own, breathing on my own for first time in six days.
"I think I've lost a little strength of my left hand and my right hand. But that will come in time. The rib fractures and everything will be healed within the next week. I've still got a cast on my left leg which is broken and my right leg is just really in a moonboot to cover the serious lacerations I have on my right foot. I'll be back."
Walker's partner, Louise was stranded overseas at the time of the accident and was unable to get a flight home to be by his bedside a few days afterwards.
"There was about four doctors who all thought that I wasn't going to make it. When Louise came back from overseas she was told to prepare herself for the worse. Can't keep a good man down."
Radio Sport Mornings is building up to the start of Super Rugby 2019 by looking at each New Zealand franchise, everyday after 11am.
Today, Radio Sport commentator Brian Ashby talks with Jason Pine about the Crusaders and what fans can expect this season.
Radio Sport Mornings is building up to the start of Super Rugby 2019 by looking at each New Zealand franchise, everyday after 11am.
Today, Radio Sport commentator Ross Bond talks with Jason Pine about the Hurricanes and what fans can expect this season.
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings each Wednesday after 10am.
This week, Wayne talks about the importance of coaches looking at character before natural talent when recruiting players.
A match official has admitted it was wrong for Black Caps all-rounder Daryl Mitchell to be dismissed followed a television replay in Friday's Twenty20 clash against India.
The decision by third umpire Shaun Haig to call Mitchell out baffled fans, with the Black Caps themselves left just as confused after the match.
The drama came after Mitchell was given out lbw to spinner Krunal Pandya. Mitchell quickly reviewed after consultation with captain Kane Williamson, indicating that he felt he had hit the ball.
That was what the review seemed to show as well, with the "Hotspot" technology showing a mark on Mitchell's bat. There was no such mark when the ball passed the bat on "Snicko", but replays also seemed to confirm an inside edge.
But there wasn't enough evidence for Haig to overturn the decision and with ball-tracking showing that the delivery would have gone on to hit the stumps, Mitchell was given out.
The supposed inside edge. Photo / SKY
However, New Zealand Cricket Match Officials Manager Sheldon Eden told Jason Pine that upon review, Haig's call was wrong and explained how third umpire's decisions were made in accordance with the technology.
"On review, we deemed that he made an error there, there was a hot spot, he should've gone with that but he's the first to put his hand up post the event and say he made an error," Eden said.
"He deemed on the night that the mark on the bat was from the inside edge of the bat brushing the pad, in hindsight that was wrong, there was a clear inside edge on review at the time.
"We've got a really strong process around DRS ... there's always tinkering and there's always improvements to be made but holistically it's a very good system, 99 per cent of the time it comes to the right outcome.
"You've got all this technology but there's still humans behind it operating it ... we want them to interpret the information how they see it through their experience, through their time in the game."
Controversy over another third umpire's call in Sunday night's final Twenty20 clash sparked further debate among cricket fans.
India's MS Dhoni was hailed as the "master of stumpings" when the veteran wicketkeeper took off the bails in 0.099 seconds. The speed of the event saw third umpire Chris Brown summoned to make the potentially pivotal call on whether Black Caps opener Tim Seifert was indeed out.
After stating that in his opinion, there was "nothing behind the line," Brown dismissed Seifert, much to the surprise of commentators and fans who believed the Kiwi's foot was planted behind the line.
Tim Seifert was given out. Photo / Sky
While many still gave credit to Dhoni's fast hands, the decision to call Seifert out didn't go down well, with some Black Cap fans sparking another debate on Twitter.
"And this was given out," one fan questioned on Twitter, posting a screenshot of the replay.
"On the line is out. The batsman has to behind the crease, not on the crease," one user replied.
"We shall need a 4th umpire to review the 3rd umpire. Questionable decision but nevertheless MSD is lighting quick. Classic stumping," posted another.
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Eden said that they were still in the process of reviewing Brown's call but that it was likely to stand.
"In [Brown's] view, there was nothing grounded behind the line, Eden said. "It was a pretty straight forward decision for him to make. We're still going through the review process but from what we've seen we believe he was correct."
Radio Sport Mornings is building up to the start of Super Rugby 2019 by looking at each New Zealand franchise, everyday after 11am.
Today, Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden talks with Jason Pine about the Chiefs and what fans can expect this season.
Blackcaps batting coach Craig McMillan has announced he will step down following the 2019 World Cup.
He speaks with Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings about the decision and where to next.
Radio Sport Mornings is building up to the start of Super Rugby 2019 by looking at each New Zealand franchise, everyday after 11am.
Today, Radio Sport's Elliot Smith talks with Jason Pine about the Blues and what fans can expect this season.
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won New Zealand's first world ski/snowboard gold medal while concussed.
The brilliant snowboarder won the slopestyle gold on her qualifying performance in Colorado, after the final was cancelled due to bad conditions.
Sadowski-Synnott suffered concussion on her second qualifying run yesterday, and was not even going to compete in the final.
"I pretty much found out (she had won) maybe 20 minutes before the medal ceremony - I found out sitting at home resting which was pretty cool," she told Radio Sport.
"I wasn't riding the course - I wasn't going to compete in the finals today.
"There was dicey weather during qualifying and it was even worse today. The weather was too gnarly and dangerous to compete in."
The 17-year-old said "I hurt my head, and got a slight concussion - I'm out for a few days.
"I was actually very stoked on my qualifying run. I did a wildcat out of the rails like I've never done before...I only learnt it the other day.
"I was hoping to put a better run down in finals, like in X-Games, but because of weather and my injury things didn't work out.
"It doesn't matter the size of the event - you should always be trying new things and progressing."
Sadowski-Synnott won silver in the worlds two years ago, has an Olympic bronze, and became the first Kiwi snowboarder to win X-Games gold last month.
She said her latest medal was hard to rate against her other achievements.
"It's hard to compare...it feels pretty surreal now. I don't know how to compare it to everything else. It's definitely one for the books."
"After the Olympics and X-games more people are watching out for me which is kind of scary but also exciting at the same time," she said.
She won't be able to return home for the Halberg Awards.
The weather was so bad that the big air competition, in which Sydowski-Synnott won her Olympic medal, had already been cancelled.
Former Blackcap Andre Adams, now bowling coach at New South Wales, talks through the science of swing bowling. How do you train a bowler to swing the ball, how do players "lose swing" over the course of their career, and what affect do conditions have on it all?
Adams was praised by Australian quick and prolific swing-bowler Mitchell Starc this week, who said Adams was a big influence in his rapid rise back to international form.
Jason Pine reviews all the action from this week's Premier League matches.
Today, he chats with Richard Jolly - football writer for FourFourTwo, ESPN, The Observer, and the Daily Telegraph - as Liverpool can't capitalise against West Ham and City close the gap.
When people think of the 1981 underarm incident, they think of the Chappell brothers and Brian McCechnie. But a tremendous catch from Martin Snedden which wasn't called out by the umpires is often forgotten.
Snedden talks with Jason Pine about that moment and how the underarm may have never been bowled if the catch had been called.
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This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about the all to familiar "pathway" model that sport has been using for decades. In Wayne's mind, it's the one of the big things killing sport around the world.
The way the "Pathway" is applied makes people believe that it's the only way to get to the top - that you have to be "on the pathway" to be successful. It also has coaches, athletes, parents and others believing that every kid who picks up a football will play NFL, every kid who picks up a tennis racket will be Roger Federer and every kid who jumps in a pool will be Michael Phelps.
You rarely if ever hear a great athlete say, It was always easy for me. I was great at 10, even better at 13, sensational at 17, then I made the national team and now I am the best in the world. It's rarely, rarely like that.
The pathway presents a straight line, but most success stories are squiggly.
Winter Olympics bronze medallist and Halberg front-runne Nico Porteous is competing at his first X-Games in Aspen this week with an eye on picking up a medal. A medal at the X-Games is any freestylers dream and he's pinching himself that he's even there competing receiving one of ten prestigious invites.
This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about the five key questions for coaches to ask in 2019 - with tips to help improve your coaching whether it's at the junior or senior level.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #1 listen as Jason looks at our golden moments at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #2 listen as Jason looks back at the All Blacks v Ireland rugby test in Dublin.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #3 listen as Jason looks back at the Double kiwi bronze at the Winter Olympics for Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #4 listen as Jason looks back at NZ Football implosion and mass exodus.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #5 listen as Jason looks back at Aussie cricket sandpaper scandal
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - For moment #6 Jason looks back at the Warriors being back in the NRL playoffs and Shaun Johnson departs
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #7 listen as Jason looks back at our Under-17’s at Women’s World Cup
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #8 listen as Jason looks back at the Cycling NZ implosion with Peden (and the rest)
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #9 listen as Jason looks back as Scott McLaughlin wins the Australia Supercars.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #10 listen as Jason looks back as the Crusaders go back to back in the Super Rugby.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #11 listen as Jason looks back at the Serena Williams blowup
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #12 listen as Jason looks back at the Silver Ferns demise of 2018.
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #13 listen as Jason looks back as Scott Dixon wins again
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #14 listen as Jason looks back on the All Blacks lose to South Africa in Wellington, then the comeback in Pretoria
Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #15 listen as Jason looks back on the two New Zealand-England cricket tests for contrasting reasons.
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Football Federation Australia has confirmed the decision to red card Wellington Phoenix defender Ryan Lowry against Perth Glory was wrong.
Substitute Ryan Lowry was sent off after the VAR reviewed a tackle where his studs brushed a Glory player's legs following a tackle.
Perth then scored an equaliser moments later to deny the Phoenix a second win of the season.
Phoenix boss David Dome spoke with A-League boss Greg O'Rourke this morning, who has consulted with his head of referees and admitted the call was incorrect. The Phoenix will now be asking to have the red card rescinded.
Wellington Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison is calling for Football Federation Australia to be held accountable for the decision.
Morrison told Radio Sport's Jason Pine it's not simply a case of censuring the referee involved.
"We've had issues with the VAR last season and this season and I think we have to look higher up the food chain. The referees have bosses, the referees assessor has a boss. Those are the guys who should be held accountable for this and it is impacting the game," Morrison said.
"...what you demand from them is consistency and clarity and we don't get that from the refereeing. There needs to accountability and the FFA needs to be held accountable for this and they are not."
Morrison had issue for the fact that the Phoenix continue to have referee Adam Kersey in charge of games.
"We get inexperienced referees. I think there is a clear bias against the Phoenix. The referee last night he goes out, tries to do a job, he doesn't pick which games he gets but he's refed 21 games in four or five years in the A-League. Eight of those games have included the Phoenix. That's not a statistical anomaly it's a statistical bias."
Morrison said at some point the FFA have to look at the assignments and 'fairly allocate the referees'.
"We don't get the experienced referees and it impacts our games."
Morrison also said an issue was the lack of funding going into refereeing.
"The clubs have all demanded that the FFA needs to invest more money into referees. We have some fulltime referees now but you've got to do the same with the assistant referees.
"Frankly at the moment I don't know why they're called assistant referees because they don't assist the ref. They are linesmen or linespeople and we should go back to calling them that until such time as they do start making decisions."
This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about the biggest challenge facing sports today. He said the biggest target area right now for all sports is kids six years of age to 12 years of age.
How do you make sport more appealing to kids in that age range? How do you coach them? How do you change competitions to make them more engaging and exciting for kids 6-12?
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This week, Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) talks about professional teams on tour - chatting about winning and losing on tour, unique challenges like dealing with hostile media, different climates, travel, and living together in close quarters.
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All Blacks sevens coach Clark Laidlaw's excited to see what Niko Jones can do in his environment.
Jones, son of All Blacks great Sir Michael, has signed with the national squad for next season.
Laidlaw told Jason Pine they had some good discussions with the family.
"Where we see potentially Simmons playing part of his development as a young player, and that transition from being a good schoolboy through to becoming a good man player rather than just a boy."
Jones captained the St Peters College first XV to the national title this year.
Under-20's player Scott Gregory has also signed, as have 2018 breakthrough players Akuila Rokolisoa and Ngarohi McGarvey-Black.
ABC cricket commentator Jim Maxwell joins Radio Sport Mornings hosted by Miles Davis to discuss Cricket Australia's review and the players "pledge" after last summer's ball tampering scandal.
Maxwell believes the players response was more than fine but criticised the management and board for not taking more responsibility.
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Former Hurricane, Crusader and English international Thomas Waldrom joins Radio Sport Mornings to explain his retirement he announcement yesterday. Waldrom also talked about playing up in the North, its appeal and why more and more Kiwis will do the same.
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This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks all about coaches and how professional clubs go about selecting the right coach, or ditching them! Why do coaches change clubs (or why not), why do some coaches succeed in some clubs and not others, the "100 days" rule, and when is the right time for a coach to walk away?
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This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about punishing athletes for not performing, and offers some different ways to change their attitude and mindset.
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This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about playing through pain, as well as the use of painkillers in professional sport. Is it heroic?
Are painkillers just another form of performance enhancing drugs?
Was Cooper Cronk an inspiration in the NRL Grand Final, or was he just mad?
Also talking through the long-term risks and letting young athletes take painkillers.
David Morrow from the 2GB Continuous Call Team in Sydney joins Radio Sport Mornings to review round one of the NRL finals last week, as well as a look towards round two this weekend.
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Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) this week talks about athletes' relationship with referees - in light of the US Open women's tennis final. How far is too far when players or athletes are showing "emotion" and how much responsibility is on a referee to control the players they are officiating?
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Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) this week talks about athletes being role models - in light of the Bulldogs' Mad Monday celebrations this week which caught headlines. Why do we put extra responsibility on our athletes? He thinks the athletes are the custodians of the team(s) brand and the game as a whole, so therefore have a duty off the field.
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This week, renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith discusses why we play sport.
Wayne talks about what kids can learn from sport and what they learn from being in a team. As well as what they learn from training hard and from failing.
He also looks at how sports can helps kids learn to set goals and achieve them.
And the question is posed, do the lessons from sport translate into business life and family life?
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This week, renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith, talks about male coaches in female teams, and visa versa. What are the differences, and why do we not see as many female coaches coaching female teams (especially here in New Zealand)?
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Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport commentator Brian Ashby joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to discuss the future of Ryan Crotty after he suffered another head injury, and also the fantastic the performance of Jack Goodhue.
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Former Crusaders coach Leon MacDonald has warned the All Blacks against being too reliant on Beauden Barrett.
Speaking to Radio Sport's Jason Pine, the 56-test former All Black said Richie Mo'unga should be starting "quite a few" of the All Blacks' tests this year, based on his red-hot form for the Crusaders this season.
"I don't think anybody will disagree that Beauden Barrett is world class and one of the best 10s in the world," MacDonald said.
"But the form that Richie's in this year for Super Rugby, he's deserved an opportunity at some point just to show whether he's ready to take that step up and drive the All Blacks in a big test."
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was quick to play down the Barrett-Mo'unga debate that has emerged over the last few weeks, saying earlier this month that the Crusaders No 10 benefited from "playing behind the Rolls Royce pack".
But relying too much on a player, especially a year before the World Cup could be dangerous, says MacDonald. He believes Mo'unga is "absolutely ready" to take on the All Blacks no 10 jersey.
"If you rely too heavily on any player, but particularly a 10, if you put all your eggs in Beaudy's basket, you'll get unstuck.
"They'll be pretty keen both of them have plenty of game time."
Richie Mo'unga of the Crusaders runs into Beauden Barrett of the Hurricanes. Photo / Getty
There was no room for Mo'unga in Hansen's 23-man squad for the first Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
With Barrett – a two-time World Rugby player of the year – getting the nod at first-five, the rationale seems to be that there is no room for Mo'unga, widely regarded as a specialist No 10, in the All Blacks 23 if he is not starting.
But MacDonald disagrees, saying Mo'unga is more than capable at playing multiple positions.
"I think he could [start on the bench] because Beaudy can play fullback. And Richie plays fullback too, don't forget that, and he plays it really well.
"And the way a lot of teams [are] defending now, you play multiple positions. So quite often you'll find Richie at the back of the field on defence because he's a good counter-attacker and good under the high balls."
Ultimately, MacDonald believes there is room for Mo'unga in the All Blacks squad.
"You can make things happen, whatever way you want. You can cut it up and still get the best out of all your players. There's no reason why Richie couldn't be playing 12 as well at a push if they had a couple injuries in the test.
"He's versatile enough, he's got the skill and he's a good communicator. I think definitely he could make the bench [if he's not starting]."
MacDonald left the Crusaders in 2017 to move back to Blenheim with his family, and is due to join the Blues as an assistant coach next season.
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It's time Vaea Fafita had some justice or at least an agreement from the Hurricanes that they will cease and desist picking him at lock.
He doesn't want to play there, the All Blacks don't want him to play there and if the Hurricanes want him to continue to be part of their set-up, they are going to need to stop picking him there.
By continuing to pick him at lock the Hurricanes are in danger of killing the career of one of the most exciting loose forwards to emerge in years.
Enough is enough. The central contracting system is supposed to ensure players are not unjustly disadvantaged the way they are in other nations.
Players here are supposed to be managed in a way that allows them to have a fair and reasonable opportunity to make the All Blacks.
They can't be set up to fail and Fifita, by continually being picked at lock when the national side have specified he is a blindside, is being set up to fail.
As he says, it has not been easy for him to demonstrate his extreme pace and athleticism during Super Rugby when his legs are constantly being drained by the scrummaging load he endures at lock.
It's not easy to impose himself as either destructive tackler or explosive ball carrier when he's being tasked with thankless grunt work.
The Hurricanes can of course push back with their legitimate contention that they are entitled to hold a different view about Fifita to the All Blacks. He's their player in their environment and they can pick him where the teams needs him.
But it's an argument that can be trumped by the almost universally held belief that it is a near criminal lack of judgement on the part of the Hurricanes to consider Fifita a lock.
What were they looking at last year when Fifita played against the Pumas at No 6 and delivered the sort of performance that left all rugby followers in awe?
Fifita screams out as being better, if not exclusively suited to blindside. He's the fastest forward in New Zealand.
And fastest by some distance - with only a handful of backs thought to be quicker.
Fifita is thought to have recorded the highest standing jump of any player in New Zealand - an exercise done to gauge explosive potential.
At 1.96m he's in the short lock category. The likes of Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick are 2.03m and 2.04m respectively.
But short locks survive in test football on the basis of their heft and typically weigh around 116kg to 120kg. Fifita is about 112kg, long-limbed and athletic in build rather than square-shouldered and barrel-chested.
Physically he doesn't fit any lock mould and it would seem that the Hurricanes forced him into the second row to avoid facing a weekly selection decision at blindside between Fifita and captain Brad Shields.
The All Blacks had their view that Fifita was the better player and is it any wonder that the 26-year-old has confessed to being confused at why he's currently with Wellington and not the national side?
In a central contracting system designed to allow players to follow a pathway agreed by club and country, Fifita was picked at lock by the former against the wishes of the latter so as the Hurricanes could develop a player who committed his allegiance to England.
The fact he has been dropped by the All Blacks who have said he must play blindside and not lock, while the man who has replaced him at blindside, Jackson Hemopo, has spent the season playing at lock for the Highlanders, has left Fifita a touch disillusioned.
That's understandable but it doesn't naturally flow to his claim he has been misled by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Fifita has been given specific feedback on what he needs to do to return to the national fold and clearly Hansen feels that playing the 26-year-old at lock has hurt his development and damaged his form.
Hemopo, on the other hand, has played with enough mobility and athleticism at lock for the Highlanders to convince the All Blacks he can su...
Renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith talks about playing as underdogs versus playing as favourites. Is there a mental edge in claiming the underdog status - or labelling the opposition as favourites like Steve Hansen did to the Wallabies this week?
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Veteran Herald writer Wynne Gray has weighed in on the Haka debate sparked over the weekend.
A new book quoted former All Black’s saying that the pre-game ritual has become overused.
While the ritual has been defended by coach Steve Hansen and multiple players, Gray, a rugby writer for the New Zealand Herald, says that the ritual has lost its impact.
He says that he does not think it should be performed in New Zealand, describing it as tedious.
“I think it would be much better received and appreciated if we got a rare glimpse at home and used it overseas as part of a New Zealand tourism tactic.”
He says he does not imagine the New Zealand Rugby Union would drop it.
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Renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith, this week talks about playing under the shadow of a superstar. Looking at the Richie Mo'unga versus Beauden Barrett example. He talked about how athletes can deal with playing under someone who seemingly has a position on a team locked up. How can they stay motivated without shifting teams/clubs/coaches etc.
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This week, renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith, talks about "Finals Fever". What's different about the finals in all sports? Is it just mental? Is it physical? Is it something else? How can parents and coaches help kids to remain cool and calm and perform to their best during finals?
*Wayne Goldsmith is coming to NZ next month on a coaching tour.
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CHRISTCHURCH 22nd – 23rd September
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Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) this week talks about athletes and mental health. Helping athletes to not just get better at training and competition but what we can all do as parents, coaches, teammates, clubs and families to support athletes of all ages with mental health issues.
Kevin Putt, former Springbok, who was a 16-year-old in the stands during the abandoned Hamilton match during the 1981 Springbok Tour to watch his brother (Stephen) play for the Waikato side. He recalls the fear when things turned ugly and rugby fans starting turning on protesters.
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Ross Meurant, former politician and second-in-charge of the infamous Red Squad during the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand, reflects back on his experience at the abandoned Hamilton match - 37 years ago to the day today - and how it's influenced his life since.
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Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith this week talks about losing and having a losing culture within an organisation. How do you turn things around? And what are the answers for sporting organisations that have all the talent, but no results?
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Legendary English football commentator Peter Drury will be covering the much-anticipated semi-final between England and Croatia tomorrow morning.
Does he think England has a chance of bringing football home? And how does he rank France's victory against Belgium and their chances of winning the tournament?
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This week, renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith talks about winning and what it means. Is it just a result, or can you claim "wins" in other areas of sport? And why, despite popular belief, it is still important to teach a winning mentality alongside one of fun, participation, and enjoyment.
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This week, renowned coaching professional, Wayne Goldsmith talks about how to find the right coach, what coaches do and what to expect from a good coach.
He says for kids it's more about connection, engagement and relationships than degrees, qualifications or past coaching achievements. Also, the relationship between parents and coaches and how to deal with the inevitable conflicts.
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