Graeme Lawrence: Former F5000 driver previews the first round taking place this weekend
F5000 hits the track this weekend, with the first of four rounds setting off at Mansfield in Fielding. Graeme Lawrence is a former racer in F5000 but still has skin in the game, as his old car is being driven by competitor Anna Collins. Graeme caught up with D'Arcy to preview the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Ashton: Former English winger previews the clash between the All Blacks and England
The All Blacks are facing the next hurdle in their journey towards a Grand Slam, this weekend at Twickenham. England have struggled against the All Blacks recently, not having defeated them since their 19-7 win at the 2019 World Cup semifinal in Yokohama. Their run against the All Blacks at Twickenham is even worse, with their last home victory occurring in 2012. Chris Ashton is a former English winger who was a try scorer in England's last victory over the All Blacks back home, and he joined D'Arcy to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Maddy Green: Auckland Hearts player previews the first fixture of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield
The Auckland Hearts are set to get their season of domestic cricket underway with the first round of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield kicking off today. They’re set to take on Otago in the first of ten one day fixtures – a rematch of last year’s final. Maddy Green, White Fern and member of the Auckland Hearts will be playing her 100th Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match, and caught up with D’Arcy for a chat about the competition and opening fixture. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Max Brown: Olympic Canoeist on taking part in this year's Queenstown Marathon
Runners in Queenstown are hitting the road this weekend, preparing for the pinnacle running event – the Queenstown Marathon. This year is set to be the biggest rendition of the event to date, with more than 13,000 registered participants across five distances, and nearly 4,000 runners competing in the full-length marathon. One of those competitors is Olympic canoeist Max Brown, who is running as part of a fundraiser for Miracle Feet – he caught up with D'Arcy to preview the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Simon Parker: All Blacks blindside flanker previews the clash against England
This third clash of the All Blacks Northern Tour is kicking off tomorrow morning – arguably the biggest test so far. They’re taking on England at their home ground of Twickenham, in front of what’s set to be a loud, passionate crowd of over 80,000 fans. The All Blacks will be looking to continue their dominant streak, not having lost to the home side at Twickenham since 2012. Simon Parker is starting at blindside flanker on Sunday morning, and caught up with D'Arcy to preview the test. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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