Episodes
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Rugby Stories: Ruby Tui & Allan Bunting
This week on Playmakers Rugby Stories, Black Ferns Olympic gold medallist Ruby Tui has a korero with her departing sevens coach Allan Bunting... as they dive into how he turned around the side from Silver in Rio 2016 to gold in Tokyo, with one of the best sporting cultures Aotearoa's ever seen.
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Rugby Stories: Mils Muliaina
This week on Playmakers Rugby Stories... Jeff Wilson dives into the All Blacks early 2000's era with Mils Muliaina... and yes, Mils talks about THAT game in 2007... plus, how he even came to be in the All Blacks after his family moved to Invercargill from Samoa... Also... Mils isn't actually his...
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Rugby Stories: Sir John Kirwan
This week, Jeff Wilson takes a trip down memory lane with All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan. JK, who is arguably one of the most passionate figures of the game, explains how a shy teenager from Mangere found rugby, before living a life that included one of the greatest All Blacks careers, the...
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Rugby Stories: Elliot Dixon
Sky's Joey Wheeler catches up with former team-mate Elliot Dixon, to find out everything from rugby in Japan, playing for the All Blacks, and his infamous try for the Highlanders in the 2015 Super Rugby final.
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Rugby Stories: Michael Collins
Sky Sport's Joey Wheeler chats to former Highlander Michael Collins about growing up in Queenstown and fulfilling his dream to become a professional rugby player.
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Anna Richards - FPC preview
With the Farah Palmer Cup about to kick off, Auckland coach and Black Ferns legend Anna Richards talks footy with Sky Sport's Rikki Swannell.
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Jeremy Thrush
Hurricanes centurion, 11 test All Black and current Force cult hero Jeremy Thrush joins Mils Muliaina to talk footy, mullets, practical jokes and the Canes' rise to the top of Super Rugby in 2015-16.
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Rugby Stories: Kieran Read
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Jeff Wilson enlists the help of one of the best; former All Black's captain Kieran Read, as they dive into 'what makes good leadership?
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Rugby Stories: Jerome Kaino
From All Blacks great to preparing for his French Rugby semi-final this weekend, with an eye on another title.. Jerome Kaino dials in from his home in France to catch up with Mils Muliaina, and takes a look back on his successful run and ponders life after rugby
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Nick Evans
The one that got away, Nick Evans, talks about leaving New Zealand and forging a highly successful career with English club Harlequins. He talks to Sky Sport's Tony Johnson about his life in rugby and why he turned down the All Blacks when they asked him back.
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Doug Howlett
The greatest try scorer in All Blacks test history, Doug Howlett, joins Justin Marshall to talk his sudden rise, his crazy pace and doing the haka against the All Blacks.
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Brendan Laney
Former Highlander Brendan "the chainsaw" Laney gives Jeff Wilson the lowdown on his rise to cult hero status, the nickname and the harsh criticism he faced after his sudden call up into the Scotland side.
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Andre Taylor
Former Hurricanes fullback Andre Taylor catches up with Sky Sport’s Ross Karl about his career and life after footy as a school sports coach
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Rugby Stories: Adam Thomson
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby's best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Mils Muliaina catches up with one of New Zealand Rugby's most colourful figures, Adam Thomson. Find out how Sevens changed his career, how he recovered from 57 days in a Tokyo…
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Rugby Stories: Shakira Baker
This week on Playmakers Rugby Stories, Rikki Swannell catches up with Black Fern Shakira Baker as she opens up about returning to the game after rupturing both her ACL's, and the heart condition which almost ended her career
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Playmakers: ANZ Premiership Preview
Ravinder Hunia and Storm Purvis break down all six ANZ Premiership teams: Player movements and structures, coach inclusions as well as previewing round 1 of the competition. Who is looking the strongest? Who needs to stamp their mark early? Who is the pick-up of the season? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!...
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Rugby Stories: Stephen Donald
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby's best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Jeff Wilson catches up with one of the most famous men in New Zealand, Stephen 'Beaver' Donald.
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Rugby Stories: Liam Messam
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Karl Te Nana catches up with one of the greatest Chiefs of all-time, Liam Messam.
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The 'P' Word with Dr Stacy Sims
Ravinder Hunia chats with the author of “Roar” Dr. Stacy Sims who specialises in helping females better understand their physiology and to rethink the way we look at ‘taboo’ topics like periods and menopause to ensure optimum physical outcomes for women in sport.
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Rugby Stories: Rico Gear
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Karl Te Nana catches up with good friend Rico Gear.
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Rugby Stories: Chris Masoe
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, KT catches up with Chris Masoe, to find out what it was like playing with Jerry Collins and Rodney So'oialo, learning from Richie McCaw, getting told off by Eric Rush and falling in…
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Genah Fabian - Eye on the Prize
NZ MMA Fighter Genah Fabian is preparing to return to the US to compete in the Professional Fighter's League in May with $1 million in prize money up for grabs and a potential match up with boxing superstar Claressa Shields on the line. The PFL is run by Kiwi Kickboxer, and Hall of Famer, Ray…
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Rugby Stories: James Parsons
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Ross Karl sits down with recently retired Blues hooker James Parsons. The North Harbour centurion opens up on the concussion issues that forced him to retire from the sport…
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Rugby Stories: Hadleigh Parkes
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Justin Marshall catches up with nomad Hadleigh Parkes to find out how he went from playing for Manawatu, to representing Wales at the World Cup.
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UFC 259 Las Vegas Preview
NZ UFC fighters Carlos Ulberg and Kai Kara France chat to Ravinder Hunia about preparations for UFC 259 from Las Vegas. Ulberg will be make his light heavyweight debut, while 8th ranked Kara-France looks to climb the flyweight rankings. #UFC259
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Rugby Stories: Robbie Deans
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Justin Marshall catches up with his old mate Robbie Deans to discuss his success in Christchurch, coaching the Wallabies, and his move to Japan.
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Rugby Stories: Richie McCaw
Sky Sport delves into some of rugby’s best stories from the characters that have made the game great. This week, Israel Dagg and Richie McCaw catch up ten years on from the Christchurch Earthquake, reflecting on a season like no other and their remarkable quest for a title in 2011.
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Home is where Nyrene Crowley's heart is
Professional mixed martial arts fighter Nyrene Crowley has travelled Asia in pursuit of her fighting dream and has now returned home to NZ to promote the sport and encourage more women in Aotearoa to take up MMA. How does one travel abroad for 3 years without family by her side? What toll does it...
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High Risk High Reward for Dan Hooker
PREVIEW: NZ UFC Lightweight fighter Dan Hooker will face debutant Michael Chandler UFC 257 on Fight Island. Find out what attracted Hooker to face an unknown and Hooker's hopes for his UFC future. Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier will headline the event #UFC257
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Tai Webster
No one fits the description of a playmaker better than Tai Webster. The Tall Blacks guard is back at the Sky Sport Breakers, and will be a key part of their 2021 NBL season. Sky Sport presenter Jeff McTainsh catches up with the globe-trotting Webster, to preview the upcoming season, his journey…
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Nathan Brown
Goran Paladin sits down with the new coach of the Warriors, Nathan Brown. In his most in-depth interview since taking on New Zealand sport’s toughest job, Brown speaks of the pressures that come with coaching, why his previous experience has made him the man he is today, and how he’s going to…
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Adam Blair Part 2
Rugby league great Adam Blair talks to Goran Paladin about his colourful career. In part two, the former Kiwis captain gives an honest appraisal of New Zealand’s disastrous 2017 World Cup campaign, his relationship with supercoaches Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett, signing with the Warriors, and...
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Adam Blair Part 1
New Zealand rugby league great Adam Blair talks to Goran Paladin about his colourful career. In part one, the former Kiwis captain opens up about his early troubles in Melbourne and how his NRL career almost ended before it began, the salary cap controversy at the Storm, his unhappy time with the...
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Raelene Castle
High-profile administrator, Raelene Castle opens up to Ravinder Hunia on life and leadership. The newly appointed Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand discusses her controversial career, which has included demanding positions on both sides of the Tasman. After overseeing kiwi netball, she made...
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Culture Matters with Maia Wilson
Rising NZ netball star Maia Wilson talks about how she turned Silver Ferns selections heartache into her biggest success story so far and how her Maori heritage continues to steer her in the right direction.
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Marshy and Nisbo – Tri-Nations Extra: Final Thoughts
Sky Sport’s rugby experts, Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett look back on the All Blacks’ 2020 Tri-Nations campaign. As one of the greatest halfbacks to ever wear the black jersey, and a former captain, Marshy knows the pressures that come with playing at the top. But, what does he give New…
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Joe Rokocoko
Sky Sport’s Mils Muliaina catches up with one of the best to ever wear the All Blacks 11 jersey, the rocket man, Joe Rokocoko.
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Marshy and Nisbo – Tri-Nations Extra with David Campese
Sky Sport’s rugby experts, Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett sit down with Australian legend, David Campese, in Sydney. The outspoken 1991 World Cup winner admires the All Blacks, but thinks the modern game lacks the flair of the 1980s and 90s. The famously tackle-shy wing/fullback also explains...
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Life, Love, Loss & League w Honey Hireme-Smiler
This week's Playmakers episode sees rugby league legend Honey Hireme-Smiler recount on her successful professional sporting career spanning 18 years. Life, Love, Loss & League with host Ravinder Hunia.
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State of Origin 3 Special
The Kiwi State of Origin view. New Zealand rugby league great Adam Blair and commentator Glen Larmer look back on Queensland’s incredible win over New South Wales. Blues supporter, Goran Paladin asks them how the heck the Maroons did it with a team labelled “the worst ever”.
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Marshy and Nisbo – Tri-Nations Extra with Sir Peter Cosgrove
Sky Sport’s rugby experts, Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett sit down with former Australian Governor-General, and rugby nut, Sir Peter Cosgrove in Sydney. They discuss his life in the military and public office, as well as his involvement with his country’s bid to host the World Cup. He also…
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John Wright
Tony Johnson catches up with John Wright, legendary cricketer and the first foreigner to coach the Indian national team. Now a musician, they cover his varied career and fascinating life.
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State of Origin 2 Special
The Kiwi State of Origin view. Coming down from their opening game high, Queensland fans Wairangi Koopu and Adam Blair discuss the second clash in Sydney with Blues supporter, Goran Paladin. Amongst the hubris, Wairangi explains why a couple of trips to the Gold Coast qualifies him as a Maroon,...
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Marshy and Nisbo - Bledisloe Bonus with Justin Harrison
Sky Sport’s rugby experts, Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett, discuss the Wallabies’ upset Bledisloe test victory with Australian Players’ Association boss, and former international, Justin Harrison. You'll be surprised at which All Blacks great the lanky forward, known as "Googy", focused on...
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Shane Van Gisbergen
This week on Playmakers, Bathurst winner and Supercars Champ Shane Van Gisbergen joins Stephen McIvor to chat about his career, from early beginnings, to the dizzying heights of Supercars success, and heartbreak and triumph at The Great Race.
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State of Origin 1 Special
Wairangi Koopu is fizzing because he reckons he was born a Queenslander, and Adam Blair claims Dane Gagai as one of ours, in the loosest State of Origin 1 breakdown on either side of the Tasman. Hosted by Goran Paladin.
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Kiwi Ferns Special
Kiwi Ferns legend Honey Hireme, coach Ricky Henry and Sky Sport's Ravinder Hunia talk about initiating the newbies, and 25 years of women's league history in NZ, before Saturday's test against Samoa in Auckland.
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Marshy and Nisbo - Bledisloe Bonus with Phil Kearns
Sky Sport’s rugby experts, Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett, discuss this year’s Bledisloe battles with former Wallabies captain, Phil Kearns.
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Scott Dixon - Bonus Episode
In a special mini Pod, Scott Dixon joins Stephen McIvor to discuss his sixth IndyCar title, what the future holds, and how a young Kiwi Supercars champ by the name of Scott McLaughlin is placed to join the league.
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Ruby Tui
This week, Kirstie Stanway chats to Black Fern Sevens player Ruby Tui. Hear stories of humble beginnings, fighting to pay her way at University, the Olympics, and almost fighting Rafael Nadal over a toaster.
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