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The Local Game
The Local Game is your weekly dive into the people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Stephen McIvor, each episode shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes, big match-ups, and burning issues shaping the local sporting landscape. From muddy sidelines to community milestones, this is where the heart of Kiwi sport beats loudest on Sport Nation.
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Episodes
Gordon Noble-Campbell Part 2 - NZ Amateur Sport (25/10/25) 24.10.2025 13:54
NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand, after their latest release about clubs.
The Local Game - Full Show (18/10/25) 17.10.2025 44:35
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 18th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Matt Winter, Sam Machon, Gordon Noble-Campbell and Mario Ilich.
Mario Ilich - Auckland City FC Captain (18/10/25) 17.10.2025 11:52
Auckland City FC Captain Mario Ilich joins Andy Thompson to discuss their matchup against Wellington Olympic on Sunday in the New Zealand National League.
Matt Winter - Mid Canterbury Head Coach (18/10/25) 17.10.2025 9:01
Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Thames Valley in the Heartland Championship final.
Sam Machon - Thames Valley vice captain (18/10/25) 17.10.2025 8:08
Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final.
Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (18/10/25) 17.10.2025 13:12
NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand, after their latest release about clubs.
The Local Game - Full Show (11/10/25) 10.10.2025 55:32
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 4th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Scotty Hales, Roweena Duncum and Adam Gilshnan.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (11/10/25) 10.10.2025 16:07
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.
Scotty Hales - Western Springs FC Head Coach (11/10/25) 10.10.2025 11:42
Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Auckland FC Reserves.
Rowena Duncum - Heartland Championship SF Preview (11/10/25) 10.10.2025 11:36
Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the semi-final stage of the Heartland Championship.
Adam Gilshnan - West Coast Rugby Museum (11/10/25) 10.10.2025 13:16
Adam Gilshan joins Andy Thompson to discuss his West Coast Rugby Museum.
The Local Game - Full Show (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 55:02
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 4th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Luke Casserly, Adam Williamson, Luke Herden and Steve Lancaster.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 13:59
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.
Luke Casserly - Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 11:02
Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach Luke Casserly joins Andy Thompson to discuss the second round of the National League this weekend.
Adam Williamson - Mid Canterbury Co-Captain (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 7:06
Adam Williamson joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and North Otago.
Luke Herden - North Otago Head Coach (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 7:24
North Otago's head coach Luke Herden joins Andy Thompson to preview our "Match of the day" between North Otago and Mid Canterbury.
Steve Lancaster - NZR's GM of Community Rugby on West Coast Sanction (4/10/25) 03.10.2025 13:11
Andy is joined by Steve Lancaster to go in detail about the West Coast sanction in the Heartland Championship.
The Local Game - Full Show (27/09/25) 26.09.2025 42:10
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 27th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Paoraian Manuel-Harman and Declan McCormack.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (27/09/25) 26.09.2025 14:07
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.
Paul Ifill - Wellington Olympic Head Coach (27/09/25) 26.09.2025 7:16
Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss the start of the National League this weekend.
Declan McCormack - Mid Canterbury Co-Captain (27/09/25) 26.09.2025 8:24
Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Poverty Bay.
Poverty Bay Head Coach - Paoraian Manuel-Harman (27/09/25) 26.09.2025 9:29
Poverty Bay head coach Paoraian Manuel-Harman joins Andy Thompson to discuss this weekend's "Match of the Day" between Poverty Bay and Mid Canterbury.
The Local Game - Full Show (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 42:32
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 13th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Jarred Percival, Jason Hamlin, Callum Diamond and Aleni Feagaiga.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 10:09
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.
Aleni Feagaiga - Horowhenua Kapiti Head Coach (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 6:58
Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti.
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