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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
Jason Hamlin - Whanganui Head Coach (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 7:09
Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti in the Heartland Championship.
Jarred Percival - NZU85kg and HSOB Light Bears Captain (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 9:01
Andy Thompson is lucky enough to be joined by HSOB Light Bears and NZU85KG Captain Jarred Percival, to discuss their semi-final this weekend against the Pakuranga Panthers.
Callum Diamond - Pakuranga Panthers U85kg Captain (20/09/25) 19.09.2025 7:13
Andy Thompson chats to the Pakuranga Panthers U85kg captain Callum Diamond, ahead of their semi-final this weekend against the HSOB Light Bears.
The Local Game - Full Show (13/09/25) 12.09.2025 42:24
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 13th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring Matt Winter, Matt Wills, The Cheap Seats and Jeremy Sutherland.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (13/09/25) 12.09.2025 13:25
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues including the latest developments with New Zealand Netball.
Jeremy Sutherland - South Canterbury CEO (13/09/25) 12.09.2025 8:08
Jeremy Sutherland joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury.
Matt Winter - Mid Canterbury Head Coach (13/09/25) 12.09.2025 9:17
Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury.
Matt Wills - NZR's Keep it Positive Campaign Leader (13/09/25) 12.09.2025 9:32
Matt Wills joins Andy Thompson to explain how NZR's "Keep it Positive" campaign came about and what the initiative really means for sideline supporters.
The Local Game - Full Show (6/09/25) 05.09.2025 42:14
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 6th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring Mike Hester, Aleni Feagaiga , The Cheap Seats and Aarin Dunster.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (6/09/25) 05.09.2025 11:58
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 (6/09/25) 05.09.2025 9:08
Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.
Aarin Dunster - King Country Head Coach (6/09/25) 05.09.2025 5:14
Aarin Dunster joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.
Mike Hester - U85kg National Quarter-Finals (6/09/25) 05.09.2025 14:53
Mike Hester joins Andy Thompson to preview the National U85kg Quarter-Finals this weekend.
The Local Game - Full Show (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 42:56
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 30th of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Jason Hamlin, Mike Summerall , The Cheap Seats and Jason Hamlin.
The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 7:42
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss 1st XV Rugby Top 4, and other New Zealand sports issues.
Mike Summerall - Grassroots University (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 8:22
Mike Summerall joins Andy Thompson to talk through "Winter Tournament Week" and what it looks like behind the scenes at School Sport NZ.
Jason Hamlin - Whanganui Head Coach (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 7:55
Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and West Coast.
Jared Mitchell - West Coast Coach (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 7:06
West Coast Head Coach Jared Mitchell joins the show to preview the big game this weekend between West Coast and Whanganui.
Jonathan Pow- Opening Whistle (30/08/25) 29.08.2025 10:20
Jonathan Pow joins Andy on this weekend's "Opening Whistle" segment.
The Local Game - Full Show (23/08/25) 22.08.2025 42:22
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 23rd of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Troy Tauwhare, Kahu Tamatea, and Rowena Duncum.
Rowena Duncum - Grassroots University (23/08/25) 22.08.2025 7:49
Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into our weekly "Grassroots University" segment.
Troy Tauwhare - West Coast hooker (23/08/25) 22.08.2025 8:42
Troy Tauwhare joins Andy Thompson to discuss and preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.
Tony Rassmussan - Opening Whistle (23/08/25) 22.08.2025 11:54
Tony Rassmussan joins Andy Thompson on the show this week for our "Opening Whistle" segment.
Kahu Tamatea - East Coast Head Coach (23/08/25) 22.08.2025 8:26
Kahu Tamatea joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.
The Local Game - Full Show (16/08/25) 15.08.2025 42:49
Full Show for Saturday the 16th of August.
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