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This is peak Kane Williamson   Last night New Zealand’s greatest test batsmen called it a day.   He scuppered the ship.   The Kiwi batting GOAT decided, whilst sitting on the deck at Lords, that he’d put a fork in it. He’s done.   This is him to a tee. The Holy Grail of test batting, 10,000 runs, was beckoning. One last chance to topple the Ockers at their place was there. The...

The Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals are well underway – the Chiefs have claimed their spot in the big dance, but the clash to decide their opponents is still yet to come.  The Blues have limped their way to the finish line after losing four straight games, and are now tasked with a massive challenge – taking on the title-favoured Hurricanes at home.  Assistant coach Greg Feek joined D’Ar...

New Zealand’s biggest motocross race is taking place in Foxton this weekend – the 63rd annual NZ Grand Prix.  The event was originally set to take place in January, but stormy weather washed out the track and saw the race postponed and moved to a new track that can handle any potential downpours.  Josiah Natzke, currently ranked second in the country, is among the competitors, and joined...

The Auckland Tuatara are riding high, currently sitting atop the NZNBL table.  They’re heading to Taranaki this weekend to take on the Airs – aiming to use the game to solidify their place.  Shooting guard for the Tuatara, Isaac Davidson joined D’Arcy to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mixed start to the NZ Ice Hockey League for the West Auckland Admirals, with three wins and three losses under their belts.  They’ll be aiming to pick up a couple more wins this weekend when they take on the Canterbury Red Devils in a double header.  Vice Captain Flynn Hayward Jones joined D’Arcy to preview the weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Things are coming down to the wire for the Northern Stars.  With only two rounds left in the ANZ Premiership, the team will need to win both if they’re to have any chance of making it into the finals.  They’re taking on the Southern Steel tomorrow afternoon in what’s set to be a tense game as they currently sit just one spot above the Stars on the ladder.  Stars midcourter Claire O’...

The Blues have stumbled to the Super Rugby Pacific finish line.  But after losing three straight matches heading into the playoffs, they still have a chance to make history tonight.  They’re travelling to Christchurch tonight, aiming to be the first team in 33 attempts to beat the Crusaders on their home ground.  Assistant coach Paul Tito joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.   L...

It was a disappointing showing from the All Whites on Wednesday afternoon, the team suffering a 4-0 loss to Haiti.  However, their biggest match is still yet to come, as they look to hit out one final time before the FIFA World Cup kicks off.  They’re set to take on the number four ranked side in the world, England, for the first time since 1991.  Attacking midfielder Ben Old joined...

The tail end of the ANZ Premiership is fast approaching, and the Southern Steel are well placed – currently sitting in second on the table.   Tomorrow afternoon will see them host the third placed Northern Mystics – a match they’ll have to win if they want to keep their spot.  Vice-captain Georgia Heffernan joined D’Arcy to discuss the situation.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio....

Super Rugby Pacific has reached its final round and the playoffs are looming.  The Blues are set to take on the Chiefs in a high-stakes clash they might need to secure the third place spot in the first round of the playoffs.  With the Crusaders’ victory over the understrength Hurricanes, the Blues will also need to win tonight’s match to lock in a home qualifying final.  Blues Centr...

Halfway through the NZ NBL, the Franklin Bulls are holding onto the final playoff spot, currently sitting in sixth place.  They’re set to take on the second-ranked Auckland Tuatara at home tomorrow and will certainly be seeking an upset.  Bulls guard Jace Carter joined D’Arcy to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I get it. Within the loose structure of Super Rugby Pacific edicts, the allowance for teams to ‘pull a Hurricane’, as it will be known from this point on, is readily available.    If a team deem it to be prudent to rest players for a fixture, they can. Tonight the Chiefs are ‘pulling a Hurricane’ against the Blues.   Finishing at the top of the table, in a position where the result...

The Warriors are on a hot streak as their biggest game of the season looms.  They picked up their 7th win in a row last week against the Dragons, and are set to take on the powerhouse Penrith Panthers tomorrow night in a top of the table clash.  Assistant Coach Richard Agar joined D’Arcy to preview the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auckland Tuatara have had a strong start to the NZNBL season.  They’re currently sitting second on the table, and will be wanting to continue their winning ways when they take on the last-placed Tauranga Whai later tonight.  Centre for the team, Chris Johnson joined D’Arcy to preview the game and discuss the differences between the NZ game and the US one.  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

The Warriors are running red hot in the NRL, having picked up their fifth win in a row in last weekend’s Magic Round. They claimed a decisive win against the Broncos, 42-12.   They’re back in action tonight, taking on the last place St George Illawarra Dragons.  Coach Stacey Jones joined D’Arcy to preview the match.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Moana Pasifika could be running out for the final time at home tonight, and channelling all of their emotions into statement performance against the Queensland Reds this afternoon.  It’s been a challenging season for the team and their future is looking increasingly dire, but they’ll be aiming to put on a strong performance in front of their fans.  Head Coach Tana Umaga joined D’Arcy to...

The Northern Mystics’ have put together a solid ANZ Premiership campaign in the season so far.  Last weekend saw them defeat their cross-town rivals, the Northern Stars, 57-51, solidifying their third place spot on the table.  Tomorrow afternoon they’re taking on the Central Pulse, and captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omny...

It’s a massive day for football in New Zealand.   In their second ever season, Auckland FC has qualified for the A-League Grand Final – the first men’s team to qualify in New Zealand’s history.  Their dominant performance against Adelaide last weekend locked them into the final, and now they’re set to face Sydney FC at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium tonight.  Forward Jesse Randall join...

All hail AKLFC. The Auckland football side have gone one better than their inaugural season by booking a place in the A-League final.   Arguably they have trumped last year’s season already. Trumped as in surpassed, not as in the tangerine coloured, tiny handed narcissist.   They’ve packed out Mt Smart Go Media Stadium for the final, which from tonight on will be known as The Go Media Po...

The New Zealand Ice Hockey League is officially under way.  It kicked off last weekend, but today will see the Botany Swarm start off their season with the first game of a double header against the Dunedin Thunder.   Captain of the side Michael Attwell joined D’Arcy to preview the season.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the Blues fall flat in their battle with the Crusaders at One NZ Stadium.  The home team claimed a comfortable victory, 36-20, with the Blues’ performance falling short.  But there’s no time to rest, as tonight they take on the high-flying, table-topping Hurricanes – a must-win match if they want a chance at a top two finish.  Blues hooker Bradley Slater joined D’Arcy...

Auckland FC have reached the grand final in their second A-League season.  The Black Knights picked a great time to record their first-ever win in Adelaide, downing United 3-nil to win the tie 4-1 overall.  Former All White Fred de Jong joined D’Arcy to unpack the team’s victory.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a week off to rest, the Warriors are back in action tomorrow.  They’re facing off against the Brisbane Broncos in their own backyard at this weekend’s Magic Round.   Assistant Coach Slade Griffin joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Stars are looking to turn things around after a narrow loss to the Tactix last week.  They’re set for the Northern Derby, facing off against the Mystics in a game that could have playoff implications moving into the second half of the ANZ Premiership.  Shooter Amelia Walmsley joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Belief is high in the Wellington Phoenix women's camp as they chase A-League football history in Melbourne tomorrow.  They meet Melbourne City in the grand final, seeking to secure a first title by any New Zealand team.  Defender Lucia Leon joined D’Arcy to discuss the potentially history-making match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.