The Local Game en © 2025 Sport Nation 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. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/262b14e6-73fd-11f0-9610-f7e925aec6c9/image/c993f0e1616e7496ffb5ae48f146ce8a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Local Game episodic With Andy Thompson Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> Sport Nation sportnation@entaingroup.co.nz The Local Game - Full Show (16/5/26) Wed, 13 May 2026 00:54:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2573 Waisake Sotutu - Howick College Girls 1st XV Head Coach (16/5/26) Wed, 13 May 2026 00:52:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 605 Duane Mann - Auckland Rugby League CEO (16/5/26) Wed, 13 May 2026 00:50:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 622 Logan Mills - WSL Head of Christian Surfers (16/5/26) Wed, 13 May 2026 00:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 452 Taylor Mitchell - Young Race Driver (16/5/26) Wed, 13 May 2026 00:46:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 588 The Local Game - Full Show (9/5/26) Wed, 06 May 2026 01:52:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2577 Mel Bennett - Tall Ferns Assistant Coach & Auckland Basketball Community Manager (9/5/26) Wed, 06 May 2026 01:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 530 John Batty - History of the Chatham Cup (9/5/26) Wed, 06 May 2026 01:31:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 860 Jordan Shaw - Cambridge FC Head Coach (9/5/26) Wed, 06 May 2026 01:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 410 Raymond How - Taupo AFC Head Coach (9/5/26) Wed, 06 May 2026 01:29:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 491 The Local Game - Full Show (2/5/26) Full show featuring Pat Spellman, Luke Chapman, Dave Steedman, and Jason Kumeroa. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:29:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full show featuring Pat Spellman, Luke Chapman, Dave Steedman, and Jason Kumeroa. Full show featuring Pat Spellman, Luke Chapman, Dave Steedman, and Jason Kumeroa.

]]> 2561 Luke Chapman - NZ Touch Blacks Men's Head Coach after famous victory over Australia in Asia Pacific Touch Cup (2/5/26) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:27:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 661 Pat Spellman - Touch NZ Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager (2/5/26) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:26:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 526 Jason Kumeroa - Head Coach U-18 Men's National Softball Team (2/5/26) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 491 D1NZ Champion Dave Steedman (2/5/26) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:23:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 619 The Local Game - Full Show (25/4/26) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:01:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2542 Steven Deans - NZ U23 Major Sox Head Coach Steven Deans ahead of World Cup in Colombia (25/4/26) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 768 Anthony Gelling - Auckland Club Rugby League RD 1 Preview (25/4/26) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 877 Stephen Cunis - Waipu Ruigby Club on the state of Club Rugby (25/4/26) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:27:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 457 The Local Game - Full Show (18/4/26) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:10:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2552 Ryan Hubbard - Papanui Tigers Rugby League Coach (18/4/26) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:08:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 770 Will Evans - Canterbury Rugby League Manager on opening weekend (18/4/26) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:06:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 748 Jarrod Race - Eastern Eagles head coach (18/4/26) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 682 The Local Game - Full Show (11/4/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dion Lobb, Matt Lobb, and Ryan Borthwick. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dion Lobb, Matt Lobb, and Ryan Borthwick. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dion Lobb, Matt Lobb, and Ryan Borthwick.

]]> 2549 Ryan Borthwick - Rangitoto College Director of Sport on Water Polo Nationals (11/4/26) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:14:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 624 Dion Lobb - Southern Head Coach (11/4/26) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:13:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 740 Matt Lobb - Green Island Head Coach (11/4/26) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:12:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 685 The Local Game - Full Show (4/4/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dwayne Polataivao, Jason McLean, and Kerry Baker. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:27:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dwayne Polataivao, Jason McLean, and Kerry Baker. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Dwayne Polataivao, Jason McLean, and Kerry Baker.

]]> 2555 Dwayne Polataivao | Pakuranga Rugby Club Premiers head coach ahead of KO Cup Semi-final (4/4/26) Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 667 Kerry Baker | Kings College Head of Sport after first Maadi Cup victory in 66 years (4/4/26) Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:23:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 639 Jason McLean | Auckland University Rugby Club Head Coach ahead of KO Cup semi-final (4/4/26) Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:22:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 619 The Local Game - Full Show (28/3/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Matt Sexton, Ekow Quainoo, Jamie O'Connor, and Rhys Evans. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:09:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Matt Sexton, Ekow Quainoo, Jamie O'Connor, and Rhys Evans. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Matt Sexton, Ekow Quainoo, Jamie O'Connor, and Rhys Evans.

]]> 2554 Matt Sexton | NZR's High Performance Director on NZU20's Development Camp (28/3/26) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:02:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 561 Rhys Evans | Ramblers Open Men's Championship winning coach on seventh straight National Title (28/3/26) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 643 Ekow Quainoo | Wellington Olymic Head Coach ahead of Miramar Rangers Central League clash (28/3/26) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 575 Jamie O'Connor | Miramar Rangers Head Coach ahead of Wellington Olympic Central League clash (28/3/26) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:54:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 658 The Local Game - Full Show (21/3/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Werata Kake, Rudy Mozr, and Scott Hales. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:11:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Werata Kake, Rudy Mozr, and Scott Hales. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Werata Kake, Rudy Mozr, and Scott Hales.

]]> 2568 Rudy Mozr | Auckland City FC Head Coach ahead of Western Springs Northern League clash (21/3/26) Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:10:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 621 Scott Hales | Western Springs Head Coach ahead of first round of Northern League (21/3/26) Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:08:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 805 Wereta Kake | D1NZ Drift Driver ahead of Round 4 in Gisborne (21/3/26) Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:07:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 686 The Local Game - Full Show (14/3/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Tony Giles, Jordie Peters, and Shay Veitch. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:06:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Tony Giles, Jordie Peters, and Shay Veitch. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor full show, featuring Tony Giles, Jordie Peters, and Shay Veitch.

]]> 2559 Shay Veitch | NZ Long Jump Champ, 100m Runner-Up (14/3/26) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:04:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 764 Jordie Peters | From Motorsport New Zealand on this weekend's local events (14/3/26) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 747 Tony Giles | WRFU CEO on the state of Wellington Rugby (14/3/26) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:58:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 731 The Local Game - Full Show (7/3/26) Full show for Saturday the 7th of March with Stephen McIvor. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:09:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full show for Saturday the 7th of March with Stephen McIvor. Full show for Saturday the 7th of March with Stephen McIvor.

]]> 2538 Tony O'Connor | Legendary Rowing coach on South Island Champs (7/3/26) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:03:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 703 Alida Shanks | Spokesperson for "The Next 50" Women's Auckland FC Football program (7/3/26) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 726 Rob Moore | National Sport Climbing coach ahead of Nationals (7/3/26) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 662 The Local Game - Full Show (28/2/26) Full show for Saturday the 28th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Scott McLaughlin, Duncan Enoka, Jordie Peters, and Tony Mitchell. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full show for Saturday the 28th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Scott McLaughlin, Duncan Enoka, Jordie Peters, and Tony Mitchell. Full show for Saturday the 28th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Scott McLaughlin, Duncan Enoka, Jordie Peters, and Tony Mitchell.

]]> 2564 Duncan Enoka | Auckland Softball Men's Head coach after Fastpitch National Title Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:37:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 528 Tony Mitchell | KartSport Auckland Go-Cart track trustee (26/2/26) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 820 Scott McLaughlin | IndyCar Driver ahead of season-opener Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:19:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 625 Jordie Peters | Fielding Hockey Manager (26/2/26) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:53:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 362 The Local Game - Full Show (21/2/26) Full show for Saturday the 21st of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Andy Hay, Pokaiaua Kurukaanga and David Reynolds. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full show for Saturday the 21st of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Andy Hay, Pokaiaua Kurukaanga and David Reynolds. Full show for Saturday the 21st of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Andy Hay, Pokaiaua Kurukaanga and David Reynolds.

]]> 2553 Pokaiaua Kurukaanga - Maori Touch All Stars Captain (21/2/26) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:49:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 731 Andy Hay - Rowing coach at NZ Club Nationals (21/2/26) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:43:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 867 David Reynolds - Supercars Preview (21/2/26) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:19:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 684 The Local Game - Full Show (14/2/26) Full show for Saturday the 14th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Anthony Gelling, Cole Armstrong and Luke Casserly. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full show for Saturday the 14th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Anthony Gelling, Cole Armstrong and Luke Casserly. Full show for Saturday the 14th of February with Stephen McIvor, featuring Anthony Gelling, Cole Armstrong and Luke Casserly.

]]> 2539 Luke Casserly - Auckland FC OFC Pro League Head Coach (14/2/26) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:38:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 678 Anthony Gelling - Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles preview (14/2/26) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:34:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 768 Cole Armstrong - NZ Drift Driver (14/2/26) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:23:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 594 The Local Game - Full Show (7/2/26) Full Show for the Local Game with Stephen McIvor on Saturday February 7th, featuring Seamus Martin, Zack Scoular, and Abbas Nazari. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for the Local Game with Stephen McIvor on Saturday February 7th, featuring Seamus Martin, Zack Scoular, and Abbas Nazari. Full Show for the Local Game with Stephen McIvor on Saturday February 7th, featuring Seamus Martin, Zack Scoular, and Abbas Nazari.

]]> 2544 Abbas Nazari - Hyrox Ambassador (7/2/26) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:48:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 820 Zac Scoular - 70th NZ Grand Prix winner (7/2/26) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:39:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 743 Seamus Martin - OFC Pro League review (7/02/26) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 775 The Local Game - Full Show (31/01/26) The Local Game with Stephen McIvor for Saturday the 31st of January 2026, featuring Ryan Borthwick, Ben Hunt, and Seb Lavie. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game with Stephen McIvor for Saturday the 31st of January 2026, featuring Ryan Borthwick, Ben Hunt, and Seb Lavie. The Local Game with Stephen McIvor for Saturday the 31st of January 2026, featuring Ryan Borthwick, Ben Hunt, and Seb Lavie.

]]> 2549 Ryan Borthwick - Rangitoto College Director of Sport on Volleyball success (31/01/26) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:52:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 716 Seb Lavie - Founder of Lavie Tennis Academy (31/01/26) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 768 Ben Hunt - Retiring 4x NZ Rally Champ (31/01/26) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 680 The Local Game - Full Show (24/01/26) The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 24th of January featuring Ben Ruthe, Tiana Placid and Rafe Couillault. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 24th of January featuring Ben Ruthe, Tiana Placid and Rafe Couillault. The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 24th of January featuring Ben Ruthe, Tiana Placid and Rafe Couillault.

]]> 2577 Ben Ruthe - Father of NZ Runner Sam Ruthe (24/01/26) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 809 Rafe Couillault - Potts Classic Men's High-Jump Champion (24/01/26) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:29:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 712 Tiana Placid - Fistball NZ Player (24/01/26) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:25:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 795 The Local Game - Full Show (17/01/26) The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 17th of January featuring Stuart Larman, Luke Chapman and Grant Robertson. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:10:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 17th of January featuring Stuart Larman, Luke Chapman and Grant Robertson. The Local Game Full show for Saturday the 17th of January featuring Stuart Larman, Luke Chapman and Grant Robertson.

]]> 2570 Luke Chapman - Touch Blacks Men's Head Coach (17/01/26) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:39:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 739 Stuart Larman - Head of OFC Pro League (17/01/26) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 601 Grant Robertson - Touch New Zealand Operations Manager (17/01/26) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:27:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 719 The Local Game - Full Show (20/12/25) Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 20th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, a replay of Andy's interview with Hamish Kerr, and Gordon Noble-Campbell. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 20th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, a replay of Andy's interview with Hamish Kerr, and Gordon Noble-Campbell. Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 20th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, a replay of Andy's interview with Hamish Kerr, and Gordon Noble-Campbell.

]]> 2527 The Cheap Seats - Lee Piper & Andy Thompson (20/12/25) Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:31:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 874 Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (20/12/25) Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:28:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 865 The Local Game - Full Show (13/12/25) Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 13th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Phil Gaze and Paul Posa. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 13th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Phil Gaze and Paul Posa. Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 13th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Phil Gaze and Paul Posa.

]]> 3076 Phil Gaze - Global Youth 7's Director (13/12/25) Global Youth 7's Director Phil Gaze joins the show to discuss the growth and evolution of one of the world's biggest 7's tournaments, hosted in Auckland next weekend. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:50:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Global Youth 7's Director Phil Gaze joins the show to discuss the growth and evolution of one of the world's biggest 7's tournaments, hosted in Auckland next weekend. Global Youth 7's Director Phil Gaze joins the show to discuss the growth and evolution of one of the world's biggest 7's tournaments, hosted in Auckland next weekend.

]]> 643 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (13/12/25) Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand.

]]> 963 Paul Posa - Auckland City FC head coach (13/12/25) Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Wellington Olympc and Auckland City FC in the 2025 National League final. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Wellington Olympc and Auckland City FC in the 2025 National League final. Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Wellington Olympc and Auckland City FC in the 2025 National League final.

]]> 641 Paul Ifill - Wellington Olympic Head Coach (13/12/25) Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their final this weekend against Auckland City in the Dettol National League. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their final this weekend against Auckland City in the Dettol National League. Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their final this weekend against Auckland City in the Dettol National League.

]]> 694 The Local Game - Full Show (6/12/25) Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 6th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Ben Mata, Kale Herbert, and Tom Peyton. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:53:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 6th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Ben Mata, Kale Herbert, and Tom Peyton. Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 6th of December featuring the Cheap Seats, Ben Mata, Kale Herbert, and Tom Peyton.

]]> 2558 Tom Peyton & Peter Cook - Condor 7's Boys Champs Whangarei Boys High School Head Coaches (6/12/25) The head coach and manager of Whangarei Boys High School's Condors Champs joins Andy Thompson to talk us through last weekend's victory against Tauranga Boys High School in the final. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:45:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The head coach and manager of Whangarei Boys High School's Condors Champs joins Andy Thompson to talk us through last weekend's victory against Tauranga Boys High School in the final. The head coach and manager of Whangarei Boys High School's Condors Champs joins Andy Thompson to talk us through last weekend's victory against Tauranga Boys High School in the final.

]]> 642 Kale Herbert - Miramar Rangers Head Coach (6/12/25) Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert joins the show to preview their Dettol National League game against Wellington Olympic this weekend. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert joins the show to preview their Dettol National League game against Wellington Olympic this weekend. Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert joins the show to preview their Dettol National League game against Wellington Olympic this weekend.

]]> 460 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (6/12/25) Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:34:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand.

]]> 800 Ben Mata - Wellington Olympic Captain (6/12/25) Ben Mata joins Andy Thompson to preview their Dettol National League game this weekend against Miramar Rangers. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Ben Mata joins Andy Thompson to preview their Dettol National League game this weekend against Miramar Rangers. Ben Mata joins Andy Thompson to preview their Dettol National League game this weekend against Miramar Rangers.

]]> 527 Best of The Local Game - Full Show (29/11/25) Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 29th of November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, the West Coast Rugby museum and Gordon Noble-Campbell. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 29th of November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, the West Coast Rugby museum and Gordon Noble-Campbell. Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 29th of November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, the West Coast Rugby museum and Gordon Noble-Campbell.

]]> 2567 The Local Game - Full Show (22/11/25) Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 22nd November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Michelle Prendiville and Ryan Edwards. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 22nd November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Michelle Prendiville and Ryan Edwards. Full Show for Local Game on Saturday the 22nd November featuring HON Brooke Van Velden, the Cheap Seats, Paul Ifill, Michelle Prendiville and Ryan Edwards.

]]> 3059 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (22/11/25) Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:45:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand. Lashes and Lee Piper join Andy Thompson to discuss all of the latest sporting issues in New Zealand.

]]> 707 Paul Ifill - Wellington Olympic Head Coach (22/11/25) Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their game this weekend against Christchurch United in the National League. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their game this weekend against Christchurch United in the National League. Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their game this weekend against Christchurch United in the National League.

]]> 558 Ryan Edwards - Christchurch United Head Coach (22/11/25) Christchurch United head coach Ryan Edwards joins Andy Thompson to discuss their important matchup against Wellington Olympic this weekend. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Christchurch United head coach Ryan Edwards joins Andy Thompson to discuss their important matchup against Wellington Olympic this weekend. Christchurch United head coach Ryan Edwards joins Andy Thompson to discuss their important matchup against Wellington Olympic this weekend.

]]> 436 Michelle Banks - On the New Zealand Premier Hockey League opening rounds (22/11/25) 1 News Sports Reporter Michelle Banks joins the programme to discuss the opening two rounds of the Premier Hockey League in New Zealand. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:28:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 1 News Sports Reporter Michelle Banks joins the programme to discuss the opening two rounds of the Premier Hockey League in New Zealand. 1 News Sports Reporter Michelle Banks joins the programme to discuss the opening two rounds of the Premier Hockey League in New Zealand.

]]> 700 Hon Brooke Van Velden - Online Casino Gambling to fund local sports & community groups (22/11/25) Hon Brooke Van Velden joins Andy Thompson to discuss the latest bill about Online Casino Gambling who are funding local sports & community groups. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:13:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Hon Brooke Van Velden joins Andy Thompson to discuss the latest bill about Online Casino Gambling who are funding local sports & community groups. Hon Brooke Van Velden joins Andy Thompson to discuss the latest bill about Online Casino Gambling who are funding local sports & community groups.

]]> 495 The Local Game - Full Show (15/11/25) The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring Anaru Cassidy, Gordan Noble Campbell and the Cheap Seats. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring Anaru Cassidy, Gordan Noble Campbell and the Cheap Seats. The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring Anaru Cassidy, Gordan Noble Campbell and the Cheap Seats.

]]> 1987 Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (15/11/25) NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand. NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand.

]]> 769 Anaru Cassidy - Latest Wellington Phoenix academy graduate (15/11/25) The latest Wellington Phoenix signing from the academy, Anaru Cassidy, joins Andy Thompson to discuss his latest contract deal with the club. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The latest Wellington Phoenix signing from the academy, Anaru Cassidy, joins Andy Thompson to discuss his latest contract deal with the club. The latest Wellington Phoenix signing from the academy, Anaru Cassidy, joins Andy Thompson to discuss his latest contract deal with the club.

]]> 558 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (15/11/25) Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 723 The Local Game - Full Show (8/11/25) The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Declan McCormack, Paul Posa and Ross Haviland. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:58:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Declan McCormack, Paul Posa and Ross Haviland. The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Declan McCormack, Paul Posa and Ross Haviland.

]]> 2745 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (8/11/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues including Super Rugby and the Eli Katoa situation. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:48:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues including Super Rugby and the Eli Katoa situation. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues including Super Rugby and the Eli Katoa situation.

]]> 970 Paul Posa - Auckland City FC head coach (8/11/25) Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Auckland United and Auckland City FC. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Auckland United and Auckland City FC. Paul Posa joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's match of the day between Auckland United and Auckland City FC.

]]> 676 Ross Haviland - Auckland United Captain & Assistant Coach (8/11/25) Ross Haviland joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Match of the Day. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Ross Haviland joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Match of the Day. Ross Haviland joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Match of the Day.

]]> 560 Declan McCormack - Heartland XV Captain (8/11/25) Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's Heartland XV contest against Samoa XV. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:18:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's Heartland XV contest against Samoa XV. Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's Heartland XV contest against Samoa XV.

]]> 464 The Local Game - Full Show (1/11/25) The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, David Harrison, Scotty Hales, Kale Herbert and Alan Cobby. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:58:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, David Harrison, Scotty Hales, Kale Herbert and Alan Cobby. The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, David Harrison, Scotty Hales, Kale Herbert and Alan Cobby.

]]> 3094 David Harrison - Heartland XV Head Coach (1/11/25) Heartland XV Head Coach David Harrison joins Andy Thompson to give an update on how the team is shaping up ahead of their tour to Samoa. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:54:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Heartland XV Head Coach David Harrison joins Andy Thompson to give an update on how the team is shaping up ahead of their tour to Samoa. Heartland XV Head Coach David Harrison joins Andy Thompson to give an update on how the team is shaping up ahead of their tour to Samoa.

]]> 632 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (1/11/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:49:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 626 Scotty Hales - Western Springs FC Head Coach (1/11/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Miramar Rangers. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Miramar Rangers. Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Miramar Rangers.

]]> 624 Alan Cobby - Kick for a Cause Organiser (1/11/25) Kick for a Cause Alan Cobby joins Andy Thompson to discuss this year's fundraising event. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:31:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Kick for a Cause Alan Cobby joins Andy Thompson to discuss this year's fundraising event. Kick for a Cause Alan Cobby joins Andy Thompson to discuss this year's fundraising event.

]]> 473 Kale Herbert - Miramar Rangers Head Coach (1/11/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:26:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert. Andy Thompson is joined by Miramar Rangers head coach Kale Herbert.

]]> 605 The Local Game - Full Show (25/10/25) The Local Game full show for Saturday the 18th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Chris Greenacre, Rowena Duncum and Gordon Noble-Campbell. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game full show for Saturday the 18th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Chris Greenacre, Rowena Duncum and Gordon Noble-Campbell. The Local Game full show for Saturday the 18th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Chris Greenacre, Rowena Duncum and Gordon Noble-Campbell.

]]> 2899 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (25/10/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 765 Chris Greenacre - Wellington Phoenix Reserves Head Coach (25/10/25) Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation

]]> 573 Rowena Duncum - Heartland Championship Review 25/10/25) Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the review of the Heartland Championship. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the review of the Heartland Championship. Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the review of the Heartland Championship.

]]> 604 Gordon Noble-Campbell Part 2 - NZ Amateur Sport (25/10/25) 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. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:19:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 834 The Local Game - Full Show (18/10/25) 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. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 2675 Mario Ilich - Auckland City FC Captain (18/10/25) Auckland City FC Captain Mario Ilich joins Andy Thompson to discuss their matchup against Wellington Olympic on Sunday in the New Zealand National League. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Auckland City FC Captain Mario Ilich joins Andy Thompson to discuss their matchup against Wellington Olympic on Sunday in the New Zealand National League. Auckland City FC Captain Mario Ilich joins Andy Thompson to discuss their matchup against Wellington Olympic on Sunday in the New Zealand National League.

]]> 712 Matt Winter - Mid Canterbury Head Coach (18/10/25) Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Thames Valley in the Heartland Championship final. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:36:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Thames Valley in the Heartland Championship final. Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Thames Valley in the Heartland Championship final.

]]> 541 Sam Machon - Thames Valley vice captain (18/10/25) Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:28:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final. Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final.

]]> 488 Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (18/10/25) 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. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:16:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 792 The Local Game - Full Show (11/10/25) 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. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:54:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 Local Game full show for Saturday the 4th of October with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Scotty Hales, Roweena Duncum and Adam Gilshnan.

]]> 3332 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (11/10/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:51:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 967 Scotty Hales - Western Springs FC Head Coach (11/10/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Auckland FC Reserves. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Auckland FC Reserves. Andy Thompson is joined by Western Springs head coach Scotty Hales ahead of Sunday's clash against Auckland FC Reserves.

]]> 702 Rowena Duncum - Heartland Championship SF Preview (11/10/25) Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the semi-final stage of the Heartland Championship. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:23:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the semi-final stage of the Heartland Championship. Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into the semi-final stage of the Heartland Championship.

]]> 696 Adam Gilshnan - West Coast Rugby Museum (11/10/25) Adam Gilshan joins Andy Thompson to discuss his West Coast Rugby Museum. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:13:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Adam Gilshan joins Andy Thompson to discuss his West Coast Rugby Museum. Adam Gilshan joins Andy Thompson to discuss his West Coast Rugby Museum.

]]> 796 The Local Game - Full Show (4/10/25) 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. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:57:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 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.

]]> 3302 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (4/10/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:53:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 839 Luke Casserly - Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach (4/10/25) Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach Luke Casserly joins Andy Thompson to discuss the second round of the National League this weekend. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:45:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach Luke Casserly joins Andy Thompson to discuss the second round of the National League this weekend. Auckland FC Reserves Head Coach Luke Casserly joins Andy Thompson to discuss the second round of the National League this weekend.

]]> 662 Adam Williamson - Mid Canterbury Co-Captain (4/10/25) Adam Williamson joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and North Otago. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:31:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Adam Williamson joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and North Otago. Adam Williamson joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and North Otago.

]]> 426 Luke Herden - North Otago Head Coach (4/10/25) North Otago's head coach Luke Herden joins Andy Thompson to preview our "Match of the day" between North Otago and Mid Canterbury. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:29:00 -0000 full Sport Nation North Otago's head coach Luke Herden joins Andy Thompson to preview our "Match of the day" between North Otago and Mid Canterbury. North Otago's head coach Luke Herden joins Andy Thompson to preview our "Match of the day" between North Otago and Mid Canterbury.

]]> 444 Steve Lancaster - NZR's GM of Community Rugby on West Coast Sanction (4/10/25) Andy is joined by Steve Lancaster to go in detail about the West Coast sanction in the Heartland Championship. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:15:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy is joined by Steve Lancaster to go in detail about the West Coast sanction in the Heartland Championship. Andy is joined by Steve Lancaster to go in detail about the West Coast sanction in the Heartland Championship.

]]> 791 The Local Game - Full Show (27/09/25) 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. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 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.


]]> 2530 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (27/09/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:45:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 847 Paul Ifill - Wellington Olympic Head Coach (27/09/25) Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss the start of the National League this weekend. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss the start of the National League this weekend. Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss the start of the National League this weekend.

]]> 436 Declan McCormack - Mid Canterbury Co-Captain (27/09/25) Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Poverty Bay. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Poverty Bay. Declan McCormack joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and Poverty Bay.

]]> 504 Poverty Bay Head Coach - Paoraian Manuel-Harman (27/09/25) 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. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:19:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 569 The Local Game - Full Show (20/09/25) 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. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 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.

]]> 2552 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (20/09/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:50:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 609 Aleni Feagaiga - Horowhenua Kapiti Head Coach (20/09/25) Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti. Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti.

]]> 418 Jason Hamlin - Whanganui Head Coach (20/09/25) Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti in the Heartland Championship. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti in the Heartland Championship. Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and Horowhenua Kapiti in the Heartland Championship.

]]> 429 Jarred Percival - NZU85kg and HSOB Light Bears Captain (20/09/25) 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. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:17:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 541 Callum Diamond - Pakuranga Panthers U85kg Captain (20/09/25) Andy Thompson chats to the Pakuranga Panthers U85kg captain Callum Diamond, ahead of their semi-final this weekend against the HSOB Light Bears. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:15:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson chats to the Pakuranga Panthers U85kg captain Callum Diamond, ahead of their semi-final this weekend against the HSOB Light Bears. Andy Thompson chats to the Pakuranga Panthers U85kg captain Callum Diamond, ahead of their semi-final this weekend against the HSOB Light Bears.

]]> 433 The Local Game - Full Show (13/09/25) 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. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 Local Game full show for Saturday the 13th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring Matt Winter, Matt Wills, The Cheap Seats and Jeremy Sutherland.

]]> 2544 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (13/09/25) 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. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 805 Jeremy Sutherland - South Canterbury CEO (13/09/25) Jeremy Sutherland joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Jeremy Sutherland joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. Jeremy Sutherland joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury.

]]> 488 Matt Winter - Mid Canterbury Head Coach (13/09/25) Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:20:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. Matt Winter joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury.

]]> 557 Matt Wills - NZR's Keep it Positive Campaign Leader (13/09/25) 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. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:11:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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. 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.

]]> 572 The Local Game - Full Show (6/09/25) 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. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 Local Game full show for Saturday the 6th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring Mike Hester, Aleni Feagaiga , The Cheap Seats and Aarin Dunster.

]]> 2534 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (6/09/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 718 Aleni Feagaiga - Horowhenua Kapiti Head Coach (6/09/25) Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:45:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti. Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.

]]> 548 Aarin Dunster - King Country Head Coach (6/09/25) Aarin Dunster joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:31:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Aarin Dunster joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti. Aarin Dunster joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.

]]> 314 Mike Hester - U85kg National Quarter-Finals (6/09/25) Mike Hester joins Andy Thompson to preview the National U85kg Quarter-Finals this weekend. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Mike Hester joins Andy Thompson to preview the National U85kg Quarter-Finals this weekend. Mike Hester joins Andy Thompson to preview the National U85kg Quarter-Finals this weekend.

]]> 893 The Local Game - Full Show (30/08/25) 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. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:15:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 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 Local Game full show for Saturday the 30th of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Jason Hamlin, Mike Summerall , The Cheap Seats and Jason Hamlin.

]]> 2576 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (30/08/25) Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss 1st XV Rugby Top 4, and other New Zealand sports issues. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss 1st XV Rugby Top 4, and other New Zealand sports issues. Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss 1st XV Rugby Top 4, and other New Zealand sports issues.

]]> 462 Mike Summerall - Grassroots University (30/08/25) Mike Summerall joins Andy Thompson to talk through "Winter Tournament Week" and what it looks like behind the scenes at School Sport NZ. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Mike Summerall joins Andy Thompson to talk through "Winter Tournament Week" and what it looks like behind the scenes at School Sport NZ. Mike Summerall joins Andy Thompson to talk through "Winter Tournament Week" and what it looks like behind the scenes at School Sport NZ.

]]> 502 Jason Hamlin - Whanganui Head Coach (30/08/25) Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and West Coast. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:46:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and West Coast. Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and West Coast.

]]> 475 Jared Mitchell - West Coast Coach (30/08/25) West Coast Head Coach Jared Mitchell joins the show to preview the big game this weekend between West Coast and Whanganui. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:42:00 -0000 full Sport Nation West Coast Head Coach Jared Mitchell joins the show to preview the big game this weekend between West Coast and Whanganui. West Coast Head Coach Jared Mitchell joins the show to preview the big game this weekend between West Coast and Whanganui.

]]> 426 Jonathan Pow- Opening Whistle (30/08/25) Jonathan Pow joins Andy on this weekend's "Opening Whistle" segment. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:29:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Jonathan Pow joins Andy on this weekend's "Opening Whistle" segment. Jonathan Pow joins Andy on this weekend's "Opening Whistle" segment.

]]> 620 The Local Game - Full Show (23/08/25) The Local Game full show for Saturday the 23rd of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Troy Tauwhare, Kahu Tamatea, and Rowena Duncum. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:49:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Local Game full show for Saturday the 23rd of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Troy Tauwhare, Kahu Tamatea, and Rowena Duncum. The Local Game full show for Saturday the 23rd of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Troy Tauwhare, Kahu Tamatea, and Rowena Duncum.

]]> 2542 Rowena Duncum - Grassroots University (23/08/25) Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into our weekly "Grassroots University" segment. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into our weekly "Grassroots University" segment. Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into our weekly "Grassroots University" segment.

]]> 469 Troy Tauwhare - West Coast hooker (23/08/25) Troy Tauwhare joins Andy Thompson to discuss and preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Troy Tauwhare joins Andy Thompson to discuss and preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast. Troy Tauwhare joins Andy Thompson to discuss and preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.

]]> 522 Tony Rassmussan - Opening Whistle (23/08/25) Tony Rassmussan joins Andy Thompson on the show this week for our "Opening Whistle" segment. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:19:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Tony Rassmussan joins Andy Thompson on the show this week for our "Opening Whistle" segment. Tony Rassmussan joins Andy Thompson on the show this week for our "Opening Whistle" segment.

]]> 714 Kahu Tamatea - East Coast Head Coach (23/08/25) Kahu Tamatea joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:09:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Kahu Tamatea joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast. Kahu Tamatea joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.

]]> 506 The Local Game - Full Show (16/08/25) Full Show for Saturday the 16th of August. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:52:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Full Show for Saturday the 16th of August. Full Show for Saturday the 16th of August.

]]> 2569 The Cheap Seats (16/08/25) The Cheap seats with Lashes, Andy and Lee Piper. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:40:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The Cheap seats with Lashes, Andy and Lee Piper. The Cheap seats with Lashes, Andy and Lee Piper.

]]> 584 Connor McVerry - Thames Valley captain (16/08/25) Connor McVerry, the Thames Valley captain, joins Andy to preview the "Match of the day". Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:21:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Connor McVerry, the Thames Valley captain, joins Andy to preview the "Match of the day". Connor McVerry, the Thames Valley captain, joins Andy to preview the "Match of the day".

]]> 365 Carl Moon - Head of Provincial Union Relations NZRFU (16/08/25) Carl Moon joins Andy to discuss the start of the Heartland Championship this weekend. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:10:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Carl Moon joins Andy to discuss the start of the Heartland Championship this weekend. Carl Moon joins Andy to discuss the start of the Heartland Championship this weekend.

]]> 712 The Cheap Seats (9/08/25) The panel of Lee Piper, Chairman of Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sam 'Lashes' Casey join forces to discuss the struggles club sport faces going forward Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:22:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The panel of Lee Piper, Chairman of Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sam 'Lashes' Casey join forces to discuss the struggles club sport faces going forward The panel of Lee Piper, Chairman of Forsyth Barr Stadium and Sam 'Lashes' Casey join forces to discuss the struggles club sport faces going forward

]]> 697 Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (9/08/25) NZ Amateur Sports board member, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of volunteers in sport Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:21:00 -0000 full Sport Nation NZ Amateur Sports board member, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of volunteers in sport NZ Amateur Sports board member, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of volunteers in sport

]]> 761 Marty McKenzie - Southland Boys High 1st XV Coach (9/08/25) Marty McKenzie joined Andy to discuss the southern regions final vs Kings High School Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:20:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Marty McKenzie joined Andy to discuss the southern regions final vs Kings High School Marty McKenzie joined Andy to discuss the southern regions final vs Kings High School

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