Sport Nation Mornings

Kiwi cyclist George Bennett joins Ric & Chappy to chat about his form in the Vuelta a España, with the Kiwi crashing three times in two weeks, and touching on the financial roadblocks to community cycling in New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wellington Lions head coach Trent Renata joins Ric & Chappy to preview his team's match against Auckland this weekend, with some All Blacks returning to the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAB Racing Club Manager Wade Smith joins the show to detail the ins and outs of the TAB Racing Club where TAB customers can experience the joys of ownership without spending a cent, what they have coming up & gives listeners a chance at winning with the TAB, R18 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 Ian Smith featuring, Smithy’s Sermon, Ali Williams, Rob Walter, David Bieleski, Sports Desk, Andrew Gourdie, Paul Wilcox, Brendan Popplewell, Wade Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ’s Brendan Popplewell on Mornings with Ian Smith including, feature racing at Wanganui, Ellerslie trials, Sam Weatherly update, Out The Gate & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing CEO Paul Wilcox catches up with Smithy to talk about what they have coming up over spring and summer racing in the region, state of the industry & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulletin with Andrew Gourdie on Rugby Championship 2025, All Blacks historic away loss to the Puma’s, tactics, leadership, Eden Park, Bledisloe Cup, Black Ferns WRWC, NPC, EPL & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Blackcaps Coach Rob Walter catches up with Smithy to about the upcoming series v Australia and the injuries sustained by four of their squad members, who comes into contention & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland FC Co-owner Ali Willams joins the show to talk about their documentary which follows the team and organisation throughout their first year in the A-League Men competition 2024/25 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 Ian Smith featuring, Smithy’s Sermon, Frankie Degas, Talkback Time, Jacob Spoonley, Chris Chang, Aiden McLaughlin, Michael Venus, Phillipa Morris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ’s Phillipa Morris on Mornings with Ian Smith including, synthetic specialist Lahasa, finger injury sidelines Craig Grylls, near perfect weekend for the Gray Stable, Logan Bates successful at the valley, Wanganui Guineas feature this weekend  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwi Pro Tennis Doubles Specialist Michael Venus joins the show to talk US Open Tennis 2025, preparations, when the draw is made, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulletin with Aiden McLaughlin on Rugby Championship 2025, All Blacks historic away loss to the Puma’s, tactics, leadership, Eden Park, Bledisloe Cup, Black Ferns WRWC, NPC, Ranfurly Shield, EPL & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TVNZ Presenter Chris Chang joins the show to talk about TVNZ securing the rights to the worlds biggest sports tournament the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football Commentator & Analyst Jacob Spoonley catches up with Smithy to chat English Premier League 2025/26, results so far, upcoming matches, expectations, A-League 2025/26 & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talkback Time with Smithy 0800 150 811. We've thrown the phonelines open for you to have your say on the sporting landscape. Let Ian know what's on your mind today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Argentinian Rugby Writer Frankie Degas joins the show to talk about the Puma’s historic home win over the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship 2025, what it means for the union and the nation & 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 Ian Smith featuring, Smithy’s Sermon, Grant Nisbett, Talkback Time, Seb Lavie, Sports Desk, Luke Robinson, Andrew Voss, Emily Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ’s Emily Murphy on Mornings with Ian Smith including, Foxbridge Plate, Quantum Legend, Winx Stakes & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Voice of Rugby League Andrew Voss returns to review round 24 of the NRL including, the huge Friday night of matches, Warriors getting revenge over the Titans, Manly keeping finals hopes alive & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bulletin with Luke Robinson on All Blacks loss to Argentina, Springboks win v Wallabies, Black Ferns open World Cup campaign with big win, Waikato win the Ranfurly Shield, Warriors keep top 4 hopes alive, Kazuma Kobori & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sports Desk. Ric has compiled some of the sports action from around the world, so you don’t have to do the digging including, 17 yellow cards in 19 tests under Robertson, Boks prop pops for drugs, Black Ferns open RWC account, Kobori carves up at British Masters & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Coach Seb Lavie returns to preview the US Open Tennis, detail the men’s and women’s draw, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talkback Time with Smithy 0800 150 811. We've thrown the phonelines open for you to have your say on the sporting landscape. Let Ian know what's on your mind today featuring, Jade from Hamilton, John from Auckland, Craig from Pukekohe, Cliff from Palmerston, Dean from Dunedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices