The social history podcast which explores the history of rugby league, rugby union, and the other football codes around the world.
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I plan to talk about anything & everything related to rugby league here in the States.
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Listen to all the big names in American Rugby every week as they talk issues large and small with Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton. Part of the RuggaMatrix Network now in partnership with RUGBYMAG.com.
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Join Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave as we kick start your Saturday Morning with The All Sport Breakfast.
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What is up Kangaroos Chasers? Welcome to the podcast network for international rugby league fans. Home of the original Chasing Kangaroos Podcast hosted by Michael Carbone and the Rugby League in America Podcast hosted by Dustin Zerrer. Plus regular guest hosts Nate Gladdin, “The Biggest Tiger”, Mike Wood and Mary K, and a hosts of guests from around the rugby league world. #GrowRugbyLeague NRL / Super League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The All Star Panel with Phil Gifford and Paul Allison: All Blacks v Japan, the slimmed-down Commonwealth Games, and the Silver Ferns
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Rugby Commentator Paul Allison. On this weekend's agenda: What is this All Blacks v Japan test all about? The Comm Games have been chopped in half, and how good have the Silver Ferns been? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The 2024 Weightlifting NZ National Championships will see all of Aotearoa's best Weightlifters come and battle for the national title in their given weight category. From debut performances on a national stage to Olympians defending their titles, the WNZ National Champs never ceases to provide inspiration and entertainment for all as we watch some …
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All Blacks loose forward Samipeni Finau can't wait to be part of a monster forward pack in this evening's test against Japan in Yokohama. The front eight weighs in at a daunting 950 kilograms, just 21kgs short of the French test record. Finau is particularly keen to be reunited with Chiefs teammate and number eight Wallace Sititi, who he says has b…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: Interesting times for Cricket Australia this week A bombshell for the Rugby League expansion bids A big test match that no one's talking about LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It’s a chance for Bay of Plenty to reclaim provincial rugby's top honours for the first time in almost half a century. The Steamers are one game away from winning their first NPC title since its inception in 1976, but have to get past minor premiers Wellington in the capital this afternoon. BOP Head Coach Richard Watt joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to pr…
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Jake Brimmer: Auckland FC Co-Captain ahead of their second A-League home season game against Sydney FC
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Auckland FC is after more cohesion in this afternoon's showdown with Sydney FC at Mt Smart. Both teams won their opening matches of the A-League season, although the Sky Blues have been hampered by a midweek AFC Champions League game in Japan. Co-Captain Jake Brimmer joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their second home game of the season. LISTEN A…
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The cricketing world is in the process of being turned on its head. In two days, the Indian home team juggernaut is being declawed, derailed, decommissioned, decimated. The word juggernaut, as it happens, has Hindi roots, an Anglicised derivation of Jagannath, and a very apt word for the almost unstoppable force that is Indian cricket at home. Afte…
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All Black-in-waiting Peter Lakai has declared himself ready for the step-up to test rugby this evening. Lakai and Hurricanes teammate Ruben Love are poised for debuts off the bench against Japan in Yokohama. Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith caught up with Lakai ahead of his test debut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley. On this weekend's agenda: No one seems to care about the America's Cup, a week to remember for New Zealand Cricket, and has the NPC been a success? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: Brisbane are preparing to take on Auckland FC It's a big weekend for our test hopefuls It's at 'Royal' day at the races LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mid-Canterbury play Thames Valley in today's Meads Cup Final at Thames. D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with Thames Head Coach Joe Murray, to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Newstalk ZB
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The domestic cricket season begins this weekend with Ford Trophy 50-over action underway. Brad Schmulian, from the Central Districts side, joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their opener against Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Newstalk ZB
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Liam Lawson: 16 year old Kiwi motorsport driver discusses his goals and dreams for his future in racing
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Liam Lawson, New Zealand's tenth Formula One driver, has had the world's premier motorsport category in his cross hairs since for as long as he can remember. In late 2018, at age 16, he joined D'Arcy Waldegrave and Bob McMurray in studio to talk about his hopes and dreams for the wonderful wide world of race cars. He had just signed up for a drive …
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Waikato are hopeful of a less nervy finish ahead of tonight's NPC semifinal against Wellington. The visitors had to rely on a defensive masterclass to get past Taranaki in last weekend's quarterfinal, where they held on to a one-point lead over the final 20 minutes. D'Arcy catches up with midfielder Quinn Tupaea ahead of their Semi-Final showdown. …
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The White Ferns are through to the final of the T20 World Cup in the UAE after beating the West Indies by eight runs in Sharjah. After tallying 128 for nine, New Zealand restricted the Windies to 120 for eight. Off-spinner Eden Carson was Player of the Match with bowling figures of 3 for 29. D'Arcy caught up with Sophie Devine to review their histo…
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Oh my! What a turnaround. This morning the White Ferns beat the West Indies to secure their place in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup final. South Africa awaits in a final bereft of the two biggest teams in women’s cricket, the almost peerless Australians and the other perpetual thorn in the side of the Kiwis, England. This victory represents a changin…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills and Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm. On this weekend's agenda: Does anyone care about the America's Cup? Big changes are being made at Wimbledon, and can the Black Caps pinch a victory in India? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Jamal Hunt: Counties Manukau Stingrays Captain ahead of the Rugby League Premiership match against Auckland
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The 2024 National Rugby League Premiership is held over six weekends at different venues across New Zealand. This weekend, the Auckland Vulcans and Counties Manukau Stingrays will battle it out for the title at Pulman Park. Counties Captain Jemal Hunt joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. This weekend is all about Bathurst There are interesting times ahead for Rugby Australia... off the field. The Summer of Cricket is almost here LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne is a step closer to achieving a dream pole position at the Bathurst 1000. The 22-year-old's claimed provisional pole after qualifying, pipping Cam Waters by just 0.0060 seconds. Motorsport Commentator Eric Thompson joined Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's 'great race'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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It's being billed as Great Britain versus New Zealand with the 37th America's Cup beginning off the coast of Barcelona overnight on Saturday. But is it really? And is it something we should still be putting our national pride on the line for? It's two big money-making syndicates with egos on the line just as much as sailing on the water - with a co…
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Taranaki are three wins away from securing the Ranfurly Shield and the National Provincial Championship title for the year. They host Waikato in New Plymouth in tonight's quarterfinal, following last week's Shield win over Tasman in Nelson. Adam Cooper catches up with Taranaki first-five Josh Jacomb ahead of their Quarter Final. LISTEN ABOVE See om…
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The All Star Panel with Phil Gifford and Rowena Duncum: Dame Patsy Reddy stands down from the NZR Board, James O'Connor signs with the Crusaders, and the White Ferns' success
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Journalist Phil Gifford and Commentator Rowena Duncum. On this weekend's agenda: Dame Patsy stands down from the NZR board, James O'Connor signs with the Crusaders, and the White Ferns stun India at the World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: It's the big dance in the NRL this weekend Supercars is confusing everyone Some changes are coming for the Socceroos LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Izania Downie: Table Tennis NZ CEO previews the New Zealand Senior & Junior Open Championships
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The New Zealand Senior & Junior Open Championships, organised by Table Tennis New Zealand, is a national event that has been held annually since 1934, attracting over 300 players from across the country. The championship brings together players from all over New Zealand to compete for National titles in a range of events. Table Tennis NZ CEO Izania…
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Bryn Hall: North Harbour Halfback discusses Mark Tele'a's return to the squad, previews the NPC final
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North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall is thrilled a key player is back for the final round of the NPC regular season. Winger Mark Tele'a will kit-up and look to add star-power against Southland in Invercargill today having been released from the All Blacks. Despite his international experience, Hall says his transition back to the domestic league wasn't…
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Petteri Koponen: Breakers Coach on Tacko Fall joining the team, previews the pre-season clashes
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One of the tallest basketballers ever has had his first practice with his new team, the New Zealand Breakers, in Utah. Former NBA center Tacko Fall is 2.29 meters tall – seven feet six inches. Fall has joined the Breakers for pre-season games against NBA sides the Utah Jazz, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coach Petteri Kopon…
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The White Ferns have snapped a 10-game losing streak in the T20 format after a 58-run win over India in their opening World Cup game in the United Arab Emirates. Batting first, New Zealand set a total of 160, led by skipper and player of the match Sophie Devine and her unbeaten 57. India were bowled out for 102 in their chase. D'Arcy catches up wit…
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White, Black, Silver. All three of our Ferns teams started the weekend looking down the barrel of a gun. The Silver Ferns are looking to avoid a whitewash in the Taini Jamieson series against England. Not too long ago, the prospect of the netballers losing a series at home versus the Roses wasn’t unthinkable, but it was close. Since 2022 though, th…
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The All Star Panel with Paul Allison and Aiden McLaughlin: Liam Lawson, All Blacks v Australia, and White Ferns
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and Freelance Sports Journalist Aiden McLaughlin. On this weekend's agenda: The All Blacks look for points in the final quarter against Australia, Liam Lawson is the hottest thing in town, and the continued fall of the White Ferns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda: - Who will play the Storm in the NRL Grand Final? - It's a big day in Melbourne for Katy Perry as she headlines the AFL Grand Final. - All eyes are across the Tasman too. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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The Wallabies might have slumped to 10th in the world rugby rankings but the All Blacks insist that memo has not passed their desks. The three point loss in the opening Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney saw Australia fall to the diabolical ranking. Former World Cup winning Wallaby Tim Horan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the test from Wellington. L…
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Maddy Gordon: Silver Ferns midcourter ahead of the team's Taini Jamison opener against England
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A fresh mindset for the Silver Ferns heading into Sunday's Taini Jamison netball series opener against England in Auckland. It will be New Zealand's first game since coach Dame Noeline Taurua retained her job after the role was advertised earlier this year. Silver Ferns midcourter Maddy Gordon says the team have taken a different approach to assess…
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Freddie Gillespie: Breakers Centre ahead of their round two clash against the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix
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Breakers centre Freddie Gillespie is relishing the competitive nature of his positional group ahead of Sunday's NBL basketball home opener against the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix in Auckland. Fellow big men Sam Mennenga and Dane Pineau stepped up in the absence of the American during last week's win over the Brisbane Bullets, with the import out du…
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I want what you’re having. The Melbourne Storm that is. Penrith Panthers too. Regardless of the result in next week's NRL final, which in all likelihood will be a barnburner versus Penrith, we've been shown that the idea of a rebuilding phase in high end professional sport is a tired and broken concept. The best teams in the world don’t spend a cou…
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and NZ Herald Sports Journalist Alex Powell. On this weekend's agenda: The All Blacks v Wallabies, how the Rugby Championship has lost its meaning, and our new fast bowling star. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Australia rugby coach Joe Schmidt knows how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, now he’s finding out about what it could mean to the Wallabies ahead of tomorrow’s opener in Sydney. New Zealand claimed the silverware in 2003 and have held the prize since. Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor and Commentator Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to …
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All Blacks openside Sam Cane is determined to wind down his career with an unblemished Bledisloe Cup record. The former skipper will play his 99th test this afternoon when he runs out against Australia in Sydney. He says seeing the Cup is just as special now as it was when he debuted in 2012. Elliott Smith catches up with Sam Cane ahead of Saturday…
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Kevin Hare: Heartland Rugby representative previews the final round between South Canterbury and Horowhenua-Kapiti
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South Canterbury coach Nigel Walsh believes their off-field environment is a major reason for their on-field success in rugby's Heartland Championship. They're going for a record-setting 37th consecutive win in the competition this afternoon when they take on Horowhenua-Kapiti at Eden Park in Auckland. Kevin Hare out of heartlandrugby.co.nz joined …
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There’s belief the Breakers can take a lot of positives from their winless NBL preseason. The Kiwi side get their campaign officially underway against Brisbane in Perth, their opponents going in with six of seven preseason wins, including the Blitz tournament. Guard Mitch McCarron says the consistency wasn't where they want it to be, but there were…
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Navajo Stirling: Mixed Martial Artist ahead talks his success, previews the Arsenal X3 Hybrid Fight Series
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Mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling has plenty left in the tank following confirmation of his UFC debut in December. The unbeaten light heavyweight will fight Brit Tuco Tokkos in Tampa - with the bout offered shortly after the Kiwi earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series last week. Stirling joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his re…
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The best thing that could happen in the first Bledisloe Cup fixture is a loss for the All Blacks. Or a win for the Wallabies, the same, but different. The ABs could choke it up in the last 20, ergo lose, or the Wallabies could pull a massive hat rabbit and beat up their opposition, therefore win. The best thing meaning the best way to pump some blo…
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The All Star Panel with Jamie Wall and Graeme Beasley: Black Caps test, new Super Rugby format, and the Football Ferns coach
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Graeme 'Sportsfreak' Beasley. On this weekend's agenda... The Black Caps test and the embarrassment to ground staff, the New Super Rugby playoff system is announced, and the Football Ferns finally let go of their coach. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…
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Our resident Heartland rugby expert Kevin Hare joined the show to preview the fifth-round action from the 'Peoples Rugby' competition. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por Newstalk ZB
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Ken Maplesden: General Manager of the Hockey Network discusses the Ford National Hockey Championship
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The Ford National Hockey Championship hits Palmerston North from 15th–21st September 2024. The competition is tiered across the men’s and women’s competitions with 'two tiers' in each competition - crowing the National champions. D'Arcy catches up with GM of the Hockey Network Ken Maplesden to preview the week's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.…
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David Nyika claims he feels like a different boxer after over two years under trainer Noel Thornberry. The Kiwi cruiserweight's set to fight American Tommy Karpency in Auckland tomorrow night, after original opponent Aussie Blake Caparello tested positive for elevated testosterone levels 10 days out from the fight. Nyika says he's reverted to his n…
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Eloise Blackwell: Auckland Storm captain ahead of their Farah Palmer Cup match against the Volcanix
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Auckland Storm captain Eloise Blackwell has said their match against Bay of Plenty in the Farah Palmer Cup this morning is essentially a must win. The Storm are in need of points against the Volcanix in Tauranga after losing the last two on the trot - which Blackwell says the team's acknowledged. D'Arcy catches up with Eloise ahead of their 150th f…
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Davis Cup captain Artem Sitak has a plan to take out the doubles match in their tie against Luxembourg in Palmerston North this weekend. The singles matches featuring Kiwis KP Pannu and Ajeet Rai will headline today as Finn Reynolds and Rubin Statham play New Zealand's doubles match tomorrow. D'Arcy catches up with Artem to preview the weekend ahea…
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Someone always has a better idea. There is always an expert out there who knows best. Invariably it’s a detached non-stakeholder who claims to know the lay of the land better than the decision makers in the thick of the action. Such as people who understand the vagaries, the implications, the weight of the final call around key arrangements in comp…
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The All Star Panel with Campbell Burnes and Hamish McKay: The All Blacks make a few changes ahead of Cape Town test
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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby News Editor Campbell Burnes and Gold Sport Commentator Hamish McKay. On this weekend's agenda: The All Blacks are making a few changes ahead of second test match, South Africa apologies for disrupting the haka, and Israel Adesanya's run-in with a member of the public. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…
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