Sport Nation Mornings

Tennis Coach Seb Lavie catches up with Riccardo to talk Australian Open 2026 results, Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic, Djokovic semifinal win v Sinner, Sabalenka drops two sets as her run comes to an end with a loss to 2026 Champion Rybakina & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulletin with One News’ Zion Dayal on UFC 325, Alexander the Great’s title defence, Dan Hooker loss v BSD, CKB two wins from four, Australian Open finals results, A-League Men & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NZ Football All Whites Great David Chote joins the show to talk A-League Men latest results including AFC away loss to Perth Glory, Phoenix Men home draw, latest out of the EPL & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket Commentator & Analyst Ben Strang catches up with Riccardo to chat Blackcaps v India T20 series results, look ahead to the World Cup, expectations, Super Smash finals & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Mornings with Ric & Chappy featuring, Glen Jackson, Talkback Time, Betcha Battle Multi, Dale Phillips, Brittany Graham, Stephen Foote, Gregor Fountain, Andy Harper, Thad Taylor, The 5-Legger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Betcha Listeners 5-Leg Multi. Every Friday Ric & Chappy take suggestions from our listeners on 8833 and cobble together a 5-legger for the weekends sporting action. Bet Responsibly R18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with the TAB NZ’s Thad Taylor on Mornings with Ric & Chappy including a preview of this weekend thoroughbred action across the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Socceroo Andy Harper joins the show to chat about the news that AFC and the Nix are not playing in the Australian Cup 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sport NZ’s Strategic Engagement Manager Gregor Fountain joins the show to chat about the Active NZ initiative and why it matters for all kids growing up in NZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Nation Digital’s Stephen Foote joins the show to chat about what we have up on our website, sportnation.nz including, UFC 325, Hayden Wilde & Dilon Boucher features on our YouTube page, the Live Sport Bible & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harness Racing Presenter & Analyst Brittany Graham joins the show to preview this weekend’s harness racing action around the country including Friday Night Lights & racing on Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland Aces Batter Dale Phillips joins the show to chat Super Smash playoff v Canterbury today where the winner will take on Northern Districts in the final tomorrow, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betcha Battle Multi. The lads go head-to-head with a 3-leg multi each to claim the bragging rights and fill the beer fridge. Gamble responsibly R18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fiji Drua Coach Glen Jackson joins the show to chat Super Rugby 2026, their preseason match v Chiefs in Tauranga, squad, expectations, the recent campground tragedy & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Mornings with Ric & Chappy featuring, Simon Graafhuis, Talkback Time, Betcha Battle Multi, Tim Lythe, The All-Time Draft, Tom Bruce, Nick Quinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Entain Victoria’s Nick Quinn on Mornings with Ric & Chappy including the latest out of the Aussie racing scene, the Blue Diamond, Caulfield this Saturday & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central Staggs Captain Tom Bruce catches up with the lads to talk about being called into the Scottish T20 World Cup Squad, his decision to leave NZ now paying off, reaction, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All-Time Draft. Ric & Chappy draft all-time teams for their favourite sports teams across time with two picks each week until the squad and coach are selected. First up its Super Rugby’s Blues and today they draft the Locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NRL Head of Strategy for NZ Tim Lythe joins the show to chat the Greatest Game of All, what his role for the NRL in NZ is, what they hope to achieve, a second NZ team in the league & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betcha Battle Multi. The lads go head-to-head with a 3-leg multi each to claim the bragging rights and fill the beer fridge. Gamble responsibly R18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis joins the show to chat Super Rugby 2026, squad, coaching team, preseason, look ahead to the season proper, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midweek Mail Run with Michael Guerin & Riccardo Ball. Featuring Craig Baker, Michael Pitman, Stephen Marsh, and Andrew Seabrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show featuring, football journalist Andy Murray, Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker, an extended golf chat with David Bieleski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elite Golf Analyst David Bieleski returns to update us on the latest news, previews & more out of the World of Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joins Riccardo to chat about being excluded from the Australia Cup for next season, plus look ahead to their next home match against Sydney FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices