The Podium

The Silver Ferns have had a turbulent few years of results, but are the reigning world champs. Can they back it up and make it two in a row, with Australia, Jamaica and England all in great form? Legendary coach Dame Noeline Taurua is with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of world football's biggest stars are coming to Aotearoa, with the women's FIFA world cup starting in July. One of the world's biggest events, and riding a wave of interest in women's sport, are we ready for the magnitude of the event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket fans have two major world cups to look forward to in 2023, with the women's T20 world cup in February and the men's ODI world cup in October. So what are the White Ferns and Black Caps' chances of coming home with some trophies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A phenomenal battle between Messi and Mbappe has ended with Argentina taking the Football World cup in a final being described as one of the best ever. The women's Rugby world cup and the Commonwealth games, we look back over the year plus the saucy fundraising calender raising money for new changing rooms in Gore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France and Argentina will battle it out for the World cup, but what's needed to win? The latest on Kane Williamson's decision to step down as test captain. Portia Woodman shares her doubts over local support for the Black Ferns and famous caddy Steve Williams remembers turning out with Tiger Woods for the NZ Open more than 20 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Tension mounts at the Fifa World Cup as quarter finals loom. Could NZ Rugby be forced to pick an All Blacks' coach before the next world Cup? - and the twisty world of speed cubing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's footballers appear to take on magical properties to make the last 16 of the football world cup, and former Black Caps star Dion Nash debates whether there's too much cricket over the year. Plus, a new change to the Weetbix rugby player cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fifa World Cup gets into full swing, but is Qatar using sport to improve its reputation? The Black Caps face India in an ODI and the Lydia Ko effect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby League World Cup finals this weekend with giant killers Samoa and Kiwi Ferns facing Aussie opponents, plus previews of the All Blacks match against England at Twickenham and Mike Hesson on the upcoming Black Caps home series against India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen gives us his take on what makes the Black Ferns so exciting, what men's teams can learn from the way women play, as well as what fathers can learn about how to support their children (like his daughter, Black Ferns assistant coach Whitney Hansen). It's a big chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Ferns defeated England 34-31 to claim their sixth Rugby World Cup title, in front of a record crowd. Eden Park was buzzing, as are the Podium team, who got together for a special bonus episode the morning after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Ferns vs England is the RWC final everyone wanted (well, aside from the other teams) - we've got predictions and and how the teams are coping with the pressure. Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson's in for a chat about the T20 world cup and looming series against India. Plus, why has Harry Styles derailed the start of the Warriors season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The countdown to the RWC final is on for the Black Ferns, T20 cricket world cup action heats up, and league fans show their partying prowess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The key match-ups between the Black Ferns and France as they square off in the RWC semifinals, fast and furious Fast5 netball, and a mashup of music and sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary coach Robbie Deans joins The Podium with a bombshell prediction, Glenn Phillips rights the ship for the Black Caps, and how you can avoid a hefty fine over a Melbourne Cup sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout over NZR's inability to read a calendar increases pressure on the organisation's management - what do players think? Plus, we've found the best place to watch the Black Caps in sizzling form at the T20 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The quarter finalists have emerged at the Rugby World Cup, what's happening with the Silver Ferns, and a superman effort gives the Black Caps something to cheer about at the T20 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby World Cup, League World Cup, trans-Tasman Netball, T20 cricket world cup, NPC finals, FIFA Football World Cup draw … grab your snacks Aotearoa, it’s one of the biggest weekends of sport we’ve had for years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stunning performances across the board at RWC2021, with Fiji scoring a memorable win among them. The Silver Ferns have one hand on the trophy against Aussie, and we look into the gender pay gap in sport - why are women paid so much less? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At any given moment, a sports ref will be hated by half the people playing and watching a match. Rugby ref Maggie Cogger-Orr joins Zoe George to talk about dealing with that, plus the funny moments on field involving Burger King, 'teacher voice' and whether men or women are easier to referee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Ferns look forward to a steadier performance in week two of RWC2021, we ask who's tougher to ref - men or women, and find out the sporting superstars pouring cash into pickleball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's already clear who the Black Ferns' weapons are at the Rugby World Cup, a New Zealander speeds to victory at Bathurst, and we talk about the new Silver Ferns facing old foe Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Podium team break down which teams to keep an eye on at Rugby World Cup 2021, as the world's best women's teams go head to head. Plus, cheating scandals galore raise plenty of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuff's sports podcast 'The Podium' is coming back, just in time for the women's Rugby World Cup, right here in Aotearoa in October! We'll keep you up to speed with everything happening on and off the field, as well as in the boardrooms and bars where the big calls are made, and it won't just be rugby - sports journalists Zoe George and Rob Van Royen will cover the full spectrum of sporting action...

A record breaking Commonwealth Games has come to a close, with plenty for New Zealand athletes to be proud of. Stuff reporters at the games, Ian Anderson and Rob Van Royen, deliver their assessment of the team’s highs and lows, and chef de mission Nigel Avery tells us what makes the kiwi environment so special.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices