36 Medals, First Round Knockouts & Waikato's Biggest Crowd in 8 Years | ShedLife NZ Sport Ep 5

#FrancisWaitai #Waikato #NPC #CommGames #NRLWaikato smash Bay of Plenty in the NPC opener, Francis Waitai delivers a brutal first-round KO, and New Zealand haul in 36 medals at the Commonwealth Games. It was a stacked weekend of Kiwi sport, and we cover it all. Episode 5 of the ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap is here with Jason Davis and Quentin Hill, your weekly round-up of Waikato rugby, league, boxing, UFC and everything in between, straight from the shed.This week, the boys break down Waikato's statement 36-point-to-half-time opening win over Bay of Plenty in front of the biggest opening-round crowd in 8 years, taking out the Chiefs County Cup after four straight losses to the Steamers. The Vodafone Warriors ground out a big win over the Titans up on the Gold Coast, with Tamati Marun scoring twice, holding onto that top-two push.On the fight scene, Jason relives Francis "The Punisher" Waitai's statement win over South African import Cowan Ray, two knockdowns in the first minute and a liver shot to finish him, plus Waikato's Saskia Elliot claiming the WBA Oceania title on points against Australian champion Leah Ruben, and City Kickboxing's Navajo Sterling scoring a first-round KO on just 8 days' notice at UFC.Then it's the Commonwealth Games wrap: 36 medals including golds for Zoe Hobbs in the 100m, David Liti hoisting 277kg in weightlifting, Sydney Andrews in judo, and the Silver Ferns beating Jamaica for netball gold. Plus round one of the NPC, Richie Mo'unga's return for Canterbury, the Ranfurly Shield rematch on the horizon, and the boys launch a brand-new segment, weekly footy picks, with predictions locked in ahead of round two.What was your favourite moment from the weekend? Let us know in the comments below.ABOUT SHEDLIFE NZShedLife NZ is a Waikato-based podcast telling the stories of good people working hard, with the lessons and laughs along the way. From weekly sports wraps to long-form interviews and honest conversations with New Zealand athletes, coaches, tradies and community legends, it's Kiwi sport and Kiwi stories, done our way.Hosted by Jason Davis and Quentin Hill.SUBSCRIBE to ShedLife NZ for new episodes every week, and follow along:Website: shedlife.co.nzInstagram / TikTok / YouTube: @shedlifenzFacebook: fb.com/nzshedlifeTopics this week: New Zealand sport, Waikato rugby, NPC, Chiefs County Cup, NZ Warriors, NRL, Francis Waitai, NZ boxing, Saskia Elliot, UFC, Navajo Sterling, Commonwealth Games, Zoe Hobbs, David Liti, netball, Ranfurly Shield.#ShedLifeNZ #WaikatoRugby #NRL #Warriors #NZBoxing #UFC #CommonwealthGames #NetballNZ #NZSport #Podcast