The All Star Panel with Ross Bond and Rikki Swannell: All Blacks v France, Black Ferns, age grade sport
Today’s All Star Panel features rugby commentator Ross Bond and sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell. On today’s agenda: Did the All Blacks underestimate the under-strength French side in Dunedin? How reflective will today’s Black Ferns clash be of their readiness for the World Cup? Is it fair that players have to pay to compete in age grade tournaments? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cheyenne Tuli-Fale: Ponsonby Front Row ahead of the clash against Marist
Front row Cheyenne Tuli-Fale has returned for the Auckland Premier Rugby Final, as two-time champions Ponsonby take on Marist in hopes of maintaining their winning streak. She joined Adam Cooper for a chat about the growth and development of premier grade rugby over the season, and rising competition standards. Tuli-Fale played for Blues Aupiki in the 2025 season and had a taste of the black jersey in the Black Ferns XV team facing the Black Ferns last weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Erin Clark: Warriors loose forward ahead of their NRL clash against the West Tigers
The Warriors are facing a few hurdles when it comes to Sunday’s NRL clash. With two back-to-back losses and their starting halfback out with an injury, they’ll be looking to turn things around. Loose forward Erin Clark joined Adam Cooper ahead of the clash the West Tigers, to discuss if the team are ready to take a step up and return to winning ways. They also discussed Tanah Boyd's debut in the No. 7 jersey, and he gave his thoughts on the State of Origin clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Maddy Gordon: Pulse midcourter on her 7th season with the team, ANZ Premiership Round 10
The Central Pulse are determined to do a fallen teammate proud and make the ANZ Premiership playoffs. The three-time champions need to beat the Magic in Tauranga on Saturday to fend off a late challenge from the Steel to make the Top 3. Midcourter Maddy Gordon joined Adam Cooper to preview their final round robin clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will Jordan: All Blacks fullback ahead of the second clash against France
Despite Will Jordan's star turn at right wing for 79 minutes of the opening test against France, the All Blacks have decided against repeating the dose in the second test. Jordan will start at fullback on Saturday in Wellington, with Reiko Ioane moving over to the left wing and Emoni Narawa replacing an injured Caleb Clarke on the right. ZB’s Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith caught up with Jordan when the team was announced earlier this week, discussing the line up changes, switching jersey numbers, and what the All Blacks are expecting from France in match two. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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