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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th February 2025, Super Rugby season is less than a week away. CEO Jack Mesley joins Piney to discuss the new season, Fantasy Super Rugby, and the potential of greater player movement. Joe Schmidt has announced he'll be leaving the Wallabies at the end of the Rugby Championship. Former Wallabies coach John Connolly joins the show to weigh up who might be best to fill that void. And Brian Ashby keeps us up to date with all the action from Coast to Coast. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's greatest multisport event, the Coast to Coast Longest Day, has started in wet weather on the West Coast. But a strong tailwind is expected to give the competitors a fast start before headwinds kick in towards the finish at New Brighton beach in Christchurch. Race expert Brian Ashby says there are some intriguing matchups. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are now 0-5 to start 2024 thanks to a loss against the Blues on the weekend. Staf tries to make sense of where the legendary franchise is at alongside former rugby commentator Brian Ashby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crusaders are now 0-5 to start 2024 thanks to a loss against the Blues on the weekend. Staf tries to make sense of where the legendary franchise is at alongside former rugby commentator Brian Ashby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch the full show of Afternoons with Staffy for March 25, 2024 including appearances from sailing commentator Peter Lester and former Warrior Lewis Brown, as well as Brian Ashby and Julian Savea joining our "In the Red" and "Moana Pasifika" Super Rugby Shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge weekend of sport and Brian Ashby is absolutely buzzing for the NZ Ironman and he joins Louis to preview the big event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on NZ Sporting History we speak to Brian Ashby, Cantabrian and veteran sports commentator and broadcaster. 

The iconic Coast to Coast multisport event returned to the South Island this weekend, spanning the 9th and 10th of February. The race features running, kayaking, and cycling over a gruelling 243 kilometres. The course starts from the West Coast's Kumara Beach, finishing up at the New Brighton Beach Pier in Christchurch. Long time Coast to Coast Commentator Brian Ashby joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview day 2 of the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Brian Ashby joined D'Arcy Waldegrave, to preview the gruelling Taupo leg of the Ironman event.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Brian Ashby, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Tony Lee, Louis Herman-Watt, Jamie Wall, Sam Wells, Smithy's Mount Rushmore, Stumped by Smithy, Sports Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Commentator Brian Ashby catches up with Smithy to talk Taupo Half Ironman this weekend, expected turnout, athletes to keep an eye on, enduro sports in NZ & around the world & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Brian Ashby, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Tony Lee, Louis Herman-Watt, Jamie Wall, Sam Wells, Smithy's Mount Rushmore, Stumped by Smithy, Sports Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piney catches up with Brian Ashby, who's on the newly formed Crusaders Hall of Fame selection committee to discuss what it's all about, and how tough it is to select who goes to the Hall of Fame. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today's NZ Sporting History we go back 40 years to the first Coast's to Coast adventure race. The iconic South Island multi sport event was first set up by a man called Robin Judkins. Charlotte Ryan speaks to sports journalist and long time Coast to Coast commentator, Brian Ashby.

CP Media LIVE 9 MARCH 2023 with thanks to Team CP Partners @COFFEE CULTURE NZ Mike Phillips - We kick off the show tonight with the newly crowned New Zealand Ironman Champion - Mike Phillips. Mike went head-to-head all day with previous champion Braden Currie to finally pull away over the last part of run and to win by 3 minutes. We look forward to catching up with Mike to hear the inside word about his day unfolded, as well as find out about his preparation and nutrition. Brian Ashby – Brian Ashby was working behind the microphone this weekend rather than toeing the start line so had a different perspective on the day both in the elite race but also supporting age group athletes across the line. We look forward to Brian's insights on the event and also his training and racing tips for those looking at taking on this challenge in the future. Megan Parr – Megan completed her first Ironman over the weekend putting in a massive effort to cross the finish line 15 minutes prior to the cut off. As amazing as it is to hear how the elite's blast around the course the mental fortitude to keep on moving forward to complete the course is next level. Richard Greer – Backing up from Coast to Coast 3 weeks ago Richard had a crack at doing the double. With Ironman specific training kept to a minimum we look forward to finding out how his day went and what were the key learnings after making it to the finish line on Saturday. CP MEDIA HOSTS Angus Petrie – @gustric Richard Greer – @ric.greer THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS True Fleece Merino NZ – nz.truefleece.com Pure Sports Nutrition – https://puresportsnutrition.com/ Coffee Culture – https://coffeeculture.co.nz/ Giant Bikes NZ – https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz EVO Cycles – https://www.evocycles.co.nz/ Salomon NZ – https://www.salomon.com/en-nz Frontrunner Columbo – https://frontrunnercolombo.co.nz/ Julbo – www.julbo.nz Team CP – Your Endurance Coaching Specialists – www.teamcp.co.nz @teamcpnz https://www.facebook.com/teamcpnz richard@teamcp.co.nz

We've made it to the end of the NPC Final, and it all comes down to this. Canterbury will take on Wellington in the big dance. Brian joins Staffy to talk through the teams and their path to the Final.

Join Staffy as he takes you through your hump-day afternoon! Catching up with Ruben Love & Brian Ashby!

Former Crusaders commentator and sports journalist Brian Ashby talks to Staf about the new Christchurch Stadium which got approval yesterday, and why it's still a depressing issue even though it's gone through.

Catch the Afternoons with Staffy Podcast for the 15th of July 2022 on SENZ including interviews with Brian Ashby, former Wallabies hooker Jeremy Paul, Athletics New Zealand's Steve Landells, and Katie Brown from Across the Ditch!

Piney catches up with Christchurch based sports reporter Brian Ashby, to try get to the bottom of what is causing all the delays in building a new stadium. LISTEN ABOVE 

Piney is joined by Brian Ashby who updates us on the successes Hayden Wilde and Braden Currie.LISTEN ABOVE

A farewell tribute to NZME's long serving broadcaster Brian Ashby, who departs the company after 26 years. 

Newstalk ZB's voice of Canterbury sport Brian Ashby has decided it is time to switch off the 4am alarm clock.‘Gash' has been a sports reporter, reader, commentator, fill-in host and all round good guy.Brian has covered every Olympic Games since Sydney 2000 both on the ground (2000, 2004, 2008) or as a member of our Games commentary team (2012, 2016), this alongside the Commonwealth Games.He is a proud Cantab and is probably the most successful commentator in radio history seeing both the Crusaders and Canterbury NPC sides win more championship titles than the rest of the country combined!Alongside covering rugby and the Olympics, Brian has been a champion of multisport covering the Coast-to-Coast, Ironman, cycling plus many other sporting events.Simon Barnett and James Daniels took the opportunity to wish him all the best today.LISTEN ABOVE

Cycling has been the theme of the past couple of days for the Olympics.Campbell Stewart won an unexpected silver after coming in as a replacement for an injury.Lisa Carrington also became the most successful New Zealand Olympian in history after her gold medals yesterday.The All Blacks take to the field for their first Bledisloe Cup match against Australia this weekend.Richie Mo'unga was picked ahead of Beauden Barrett, who has returned from playing in Japan after missing the Super Rugby season.Phil Gifford and Brian Ashby joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week's sports news.

Closing the transtasman bubble for at least eight weeks has thrown plans for the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship into disarray.The All Blacks are scheduled to host the Wallabies at Eden Park on August 7 in the opening Bledisloe with two tests supposed to follow in Perth and Wellington next month.New Zealand Rugby is scrambling to find solutions, working with the Government and their Sanzaar partners, as they attempt to plot contingency plans.After announcing the bubble closure for at least the next two months, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed there was an avenue the Wallabies may utilise to travel to New Zealand within the next seven days.Dave Rennie's team could travel to New Zealand by utilising an economic impact exemption, potentially remaining in the country for an extended period, which could result in the All Blacks hosting all three Bledisloe tests."If there are significant economic issues that are brought up by the closure in that seven-day window that can be resolved, then we have a delegated minister to work through any of those issues," Ardern said."However, it must be in the seven-day window, we are not making exceptions outside of that. Everyone else has to go into quarantine."The bubble pauses from 11.59pm on Friday night, but managed return flights over the next seven days will allow Kiwi citizens and residents to come home.In addition to the Bledisloe matches, plans are in place for New Zealand to host four further tests during the Rugby Championship – two each against the world champion Springboks and Pumas – in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin from September 11 to October 2.Those matches include the All Blacks' 100th test against the Springboks in Dunedin on September 25.In a statement NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson acknowledged the Government's latest announcement presented obvious challenges."We know the uncertainty this creates is challenging for our fans, players and partners, but remain committed to finding a path forward and continuing to deliver world-class rugby in 2021," Robinson said."We are continuing to work closely with the New Zealand Government to explore the option of bringing Australia across the Tasman for the two Bledisloe Cup tests."As we have throughout the Covid-19 pandemic our decisions will continue be guided by the advice of relevant Government and health authorities with the health and safety of our people at the forefront of any decisions. It's important we evaluate all of our options before finalising any plans."Last year the Tri Nations, featuring the All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas after the Springboks opted out of attending, was originally planned to be staged in New Zealand.After issues with teams being unable to train together as full squads while in quarantine arose, however, the tournament was shifted to Australia.From a financial standpoint alone NZ Rugby's preference will be to host as many matches as possible this year and with full crowds currently able to attend, they have an advantage over Sydney where Covid cases continue to climb.Yet the same issue with restrictive training environments is likely to again cause problems, and the bigger challenge is New Zealand's MIQ spots are booked until the end of November.Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said: "We are working closely with New Zealand Rugby and the various Governments through different scenarios now. Rugby Australia's position has always been to prioritise the health and safety of its players, staff and fans, and today's announcement only reinforces that. We want to thank the Australian Government as well as the New Zealand Government for their support so far, as we aim for a positive outcome in the coming days."The Wallabies team have been in a secure bubble since the conclusion of the France series, with the squad assembled on the Gold Coast. The players are regularly tested for Covid-19 and have maintained strict bio-security protocols as recommended by...

Christchurch will host a major international sailing event set to attract hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.In a New Zealand first, it has been confirmed that Christchurch will host the SailGP second season penultimate event in Lyttelton Harbour on January 29-30, 2022.SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said: "Christchurch is one of New Zealand's most exciting venues. The positioning of the race course is quite similar to the layout of our event in San Francisco, which should provide spectacular viewing for our spectators."Surrounded by the natural beauty of Lyttelton Harbour, we expect this event will draw passionate spectators from across the country and Australia, provided the Covid-19 situation improves as we hope it will."The event will feature eight national teams, including the league's newest entry – New Zealand.The team will be Led by co-CEOs Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.In Season 1, SailGP events delivered an average direct economic impact to host cities of $32 million and were broadcast to a total global audience of 256 million.Eighteen Olympians with a total on 16 medals will be on the water in the spectator-friendly harbour with the boats capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots.ChristchurchNZ general manager of destination and attraction, Loren Heaphy, said SailGPrepresented a unique and unmissable opportunity for the city."This is an entirely different event to those we typically attract to Christchurch, and we jumped at the opportunity to bid to host SailGP."We are a city of sport and innovation, and SailGP combines these in a way only a handful of global sporting spectacles can. Major events bring vibrancy to the city, bring communities together and attract visitors, and stimulate economic activity."SailGP is the brainchild of billionaire Oracle owner Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts.text by Brian Ashby, NZ Herald

1:32 Today we are talking with Brian Ashby. If you don't know the name you will definitely know the voice. Brian has been in broadcasting since 1983 as a 19 year old, so as you can imagine has a story or two to tell... We discuss the iconic moments and epic fails in three key endurance events the Olympic Triathlon, NZ Ironman and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. 32:14 We catch up with Robert Snoep, one of our awesome Team CP crew. 45:29 We talk to Physiotherapist Simon Salmond from Future Proof Rehab based in Auckland specifically about efficiency and knee pain on the bike. http://www.futureproofrehab.co.nz/ We round out the show with "Friday drinks with James" CP MEDIA HOSTS Angus Petrie - @gustric Richard Greer - @ric.greer THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS Pure Sports Nutrition - https://puresportsnutrition.com/ Coffee Culture - https://coffeeculture.co.nz/ Giant Bikes NZ - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz EVO Cycles - https://www.evocycles.co.nz/ Salomon NZ - https://www.salomon.com/en-nz Team CP - Your Endurance Coaching Specialists - www.teamcp.co.nz @teamcpnz https://www.facebook.com/teamcpnz richard@teamcp.co.nz

D'Arcy Waldegrave is joined by rugby commentators Brian Ashby and Paul Allison looking at round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

In the second part of Radio Sport Extra Time with KFC, Daniel McHardy and Louis Herman-Watt share their sporting moments from the Radio Sport afternoon show and a chat with Phil Tataurangi from Tee Time. Daniel and Wellington rugby co-commentator Ross Bond share some of their great sporting commentary highlights with a tribute to the late, great Graeme Moody. D'Arcy Waldegrave a 20 year veteran of Radio Sport is joined by his drive producers Angus Mabey to reflect on sporting moments from the drive home, which includes a chat with old mates driven co-host Bob McMurray, former drive producer Goran Paladin and James Parsons. Plus some old Radio Sport and sporting voicing from the past 22 years Ian Foster, Graeme Agars, PJ Montgomery, Craig Cumming, Tabai Matson, Brian Ashby, Andrew Dewhurst, Steve Hansen, Eric Murray, Andrew Alderson and Mark Richardson.

In the second part of Radio Sport Extra Time with KFC, Daniel McHardy and Louis Herman-Watt share their sporting moments from the Radio Sport afternoon show and a chat with Phil Tataurangi from Tee Time. Daniel and Wellington rugby co-commentator Ross Bond share some of their great sporting commentary highlights with a tribute to the late, great Graeme Moody. D'Arcy Waldegrave a 20 year veteran of Radio Sport is joined by his drive producers Angus Mabey to reflect on sporting moments from the drive home, which includes a chat with old mates driven co-host Bob McMurray, former drive producer Goran Paladin and James Parsons. Plus some old Radio Sport and sporting voicing from the past 22 years Ian Foster, Graeme Agars, PJ Montgomery, Craig Cumming, Tabai Matson, Brian Ashby, Andrew Dewhurst, Steve Hansen, Eric Murray, Andrew Alderson and Mark Richardson.

Newstalk ZB's Brian Ashby gives an insight into the conditions and coverage for this weekend's Coast to Coast 2020. Ashby told Chris Lynch race organisers will likely make a decision early Thursday afternoon if they will need to use the alternate course due to adverse weather conditions.  

American Real Estate Agent Rob Lea thought it would be a good idea to climb Mt Everest, swim the English Channel and cycle across the United States in the space of six months. The ultimate triathlon.Rob caught up with Radio Sport’s Brian Ashby upon the completion of his epic journey.You can follow Rob on Instagram here.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Kiwi rugby fans have taken a swing at New Zealand Rugby over the appointment of new All Blacks coach Ian Foster.NZR confirmed the 54-year-old Foster's appointment today, after eight years as assistant under Steve Hansen.Foster saw off a strong challenge from Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson and has been given a two-year deal.But many fans have disagreed with NZR's decision to stick with Foster over Robertson, who has been described as the "breath of fresh air" the All Blacks needed."YUCK, poor Robertson clearly the best coach and misses out to Ian Foster of all coaches. What a sham this whole process has been - Razor was no chance and the other 24 invited to apply knew they were no chance too. Id [sic] be gutted if he was coaching the chiefs bt nz [sic]," one fan posted on Twitter.

Martin Devlin chats to David Moffett, Brian Ashby and Corey Flynn about the Crusaders keeping their name, but changing their logo. 

The Crusaders' CEO says underlying a new logo, the team is the same as it's always been.The Maori-inspired design was unveiled today, replacing previous horse and sword imagery.The review was launched after the Christchurch mosque attacks.Sports Commentator and Radio Sport reporter Brian Ashby told Simon and Phil the decision is a good compromise. LISTEN ABOVE

John Bracewell says Australia isn’t a tough place to debut, Peter McGlashen is ready to commentate the HECK out of the Hamilton test today, Enda Brady has the latest on the Not-Guilty Hillsborough decision, Brian Ashby’s name is still Brian but will the Crusaders name still be the Crusaders? and Herschel Fruean is in Auckland for the Condor Sevens and stops by to stick up for the Roller Mills tournament@PeterMcGlashan@BLACKCAPS@BrianAshby2@SkyEnda@hstop200

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live out of Japan to break down the week in rugby.The Rugby World Cup has rolled on while dodging a typhoon this week and it saw the round robin stage capped off by a fantastic game between Scotland and Japan who ended up progressing.The quarter final match ups leave some intriguing questions left to be answered with Ireland and the All Blacks set to clash on Saturday night. Australia will have to play their best game to top England and France will need to sort their internal affairs out if they are to top Wales. Canterbury will hold the Ranfurly Shield through the summer after beating North Harbour, they now face Wellington in the premiership semi final this weekend in the Mitre 10 cup. Auckland and Tasman play in the other premiership final. All this plus heaps more. Cheers - Louis 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live from Japan covering the week in rugby.The Rugby World Cup rolls on and so does the discussion about the refereeing and officiating of head highs and foul play.The All Blacks have gotten to this point unscathed and will look to ramp their intensity up heading into their last pool game against Italy. The other contenders are all tracking along differently, South Africa impressing in particular dominating Italy.All this plus a look at the domestic rugby where Canterbury take the shield from Otago.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden, Elliott Smith and Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Nigel and Elliott have been on assignment in Japan following the All Blacks and other major players in the tournament, they give their report on what the big story lines have been.Back home Brian Ashby has been keeping a keen eye on the Mitre 10 Cup as well as the World Cup where refereeing controversy continues to dominate headlines. All this plus heaps more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live out of Japan. Week one of Rugby World Cup is coming to a close and there are a million talking points to get through already.The contenders form, officiating, selections, underwhelming teams and coaching are all on the agenda to chew through.Then Brian and Daniel breakdown all the rugby going on back home including the Mitre 10 Cup.All this plus lots lots more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden live from japan and Brian Ashby as usual to talk the week in rugby.There's only a couple of days until the Rugby World Cup starts so the guys overview the rest of the teams they haven't talked about and get Nigel's observations from the ground in Japan. There's also some Mitre 10 Cup, Farah Palmer Cup and heartland Championship to cover off. But it's almost all eyes on Japan as the Rugby World Cup nears to kick off.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden to discuss the week in rugby.Before the World Cup preview gets into full swing, we take a detailed look at the latest round of the Mitre 10 Cup. The Farah Palmer Cup is also well underway, who is starting to look like the team to beat?The All Blacks absolutely crushed Tonga in their last World Cup hit out, is there anything that can be taken from this? Looking forward to the Rugby World Cup, the guys run their eyes over some of the main players including Ireland, South Africa and the All Blacks. All this plus much more.    

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Elliott Smith to talk the week in rugby.The All Blacks have just named their World Cup squad so the guys spend a lot of time looking at the key questions raised by Hansen's 31 man squad.Luke Jacobson has to be the biggest winner with his outside inclusion, on the other hand Ngani Laumape might be feeling slightly unlucky.As well as this the guys give their takes on where England are at ahead of the World Cup after they smoked Ireland.They also take a look at the Mitre 10 Cup and Heartland Championship.    

Martin Devlin has a chat to NZME's 4 Rugby Experts about who are names on their 31 man World Cup squad for the All Blacks. In no particular order, have a listen to Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby, Pat McKendry and Gregor Paul. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden in Perth and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.This week we look forward to the first Bledisloe Cup match of the year which will be played in Perth.First though, the guys discuss the late Sir Brian Lochore's contribution to New Zealand rugby and the black jersey.As far as selection goes for the team to play against the Wallabies, again it's the loose forwards taking a lot of the spot light.Mitre 10 Cup rugby also makes it's comeback this weekend, Canterbury, Auckland and Tasman all looking to reassert their dominance. All this and heaps more.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Paul Allison to break down the week in rugby.The All Blacks and Springboks juked out a 16 all draw over the weekend, neither team asserting dominance throughout the affair.Which players managed to impress during that game, and did the Mo'unga - Barrett experiment work?Australia managed to knock Argentina back in their test also.The big news of the week though is Steve Hansen's reduced All Blacks squad with 5 people being cut.This should be a good indication of what the selectors are thinking for their final World Cup squad, what do Paul and Brian make of these changes?All this and much more.

Boom, episode 67 and it has it all.We spend some time reflecting on an emotional and confusing week after our Blackcaps missed out on World Cup glory by the weirdest of margins.Then we are joined by all round legend Brian Ashby to take a look at the all Blacks side named to face the Pumas this weekend.And we also discuss Instagram's newest quirk as well as talk heaps more crap.Thanks to all & stay stoked aye!

This week on Out Of The Box,Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to cover off the rugby issues of the week.World Rugby and the future of the game at the international level is still at the forefront of thinking as the power brokers continue to debate the best way forward.The 6 Nations are also on the verge of a shake up with the possibility part of their competition could be sold to a private partner. Super Rugby rolls on and wow the Chiefs are in a deep deep hole. What is wrong with them and is there hope yet?The Crusaders are still unbeaten, can the Highlanders change that this weekend?The All Blacks Sevens side took a tough loss against Spain in Canada, how much work do they have to do to get back to their best?     

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.Top of the agenda is the World League revelations and what might come of it.The guys go through the possibilities of how it would eventually transpire and what it would look like.Super Rugby is also rolling on, the Sunwolves got a huge win over the lowly Chiefs and the Crusaders continue their unbeaten streak.All this plus heaps more gripping insight.

Out Of The Box Rugby Podcast with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby.A look back at the second round of Super Rugby and preview of round three.  Six Nations is on the agenda this week as is the North Harbour rugby plans to can junior rep rugby.

Super Rugby is back for 2019 and Out Of The Box your weekly rugby podcast is back as well.Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby the Radio Sport rugby commentary team step 'Out Of The Box" to preview the opening round.

Radio Sport Mornings is building up to the start of Super Rugby 2019 by looking at each New Zealand franchise, everyday after 11am.Today, Radio Sport commentator Brian Ashby talks with Jason Pine about the Crusaders and what fans can expect this season.

This week on Out Of The Box,Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Nigel Yalden & Liam Napier join the show via a pre record from Rome where they are on tour with the All Blacks.All parties give their take on the All Blacks loss to Ireland and if there is need for panic at all.How good of a coach is Joe Schmidt and is he in line to take over from Steve Hansen if he is to step down?Brian and Daniel discuss all of the other international rugby going on around the world. 

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast..Brian Ashby joins Daniel McHardy to dissect the All Blacks victory over England and the main talking points.They take a look at the other international rugby which was played.Selections for this weekend against Ireland are discussed, and looking forward to the World Cup - who needs to stand up & perform? Then Nigel Yalden speaks to Ben Smith in Ireland about all pressing issues.  

 Daniel McHardy is back on deck & joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in the rugby universe. Mitre 10 Cup has swung through round 3 and picked up some serious steam with some saying it’s Tasman’s comp to lose. Who else can challenge for the Premiership and what team is the stand out in the Championship? We are back in Test week with Argentina in the country, Nelson plays host to this match getting some top level rugby for the first time in a while. How many changes will be rung for the All Blacks is the pressing question with a fair amount of players due for an extended run.

This week on Out Of The Box Craig Cumming is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby. First on the agenda is breaking down yet another dominant Bledisloe performance by the All Blacks where the Wallabies were completely shut down. The Black Ferns also had a strong showing beating the Wallaroos for the second week in a row. Mitre 10 Cup picked up steam through the second week with Taranaki flexing their muscles during a shield challenge and Canterbury notching up their first victory of the year. The Heartland Championship got underway for 2018 with Craig’s South Canterbury suffering a defeat at the hands of Nigel’s Wanganui.

This week on Out Of The Box Craig Cumming is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby.First on the agenda is breaking down yet another dominant Bledisloe performance by the All Blacks where the Wallabies were completely shut down.The Black Ferns also had a strong showing beating the Wallaroos for the second week in a row.Mitre 10 Cup picked up steam through the second week with Taranaki flexing their muscles during a shield challenge and Canterbury notching up their first victory of the year.The Heartland Championship got underway for 2018 with Craig’s South Canterbury suffering a defeat at the hands of Nigel’s Wanganui.

This week on Out Of The Box Craig Cumming is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby. First on the agenda is breaking down yet another dominant Bledisloe performance by the All Blacks where the Wallabies were completely shut down. The Black Ferns also had a strong showing beating the Wallaroos for the second week in a row. Mitre 10 Cup picked up steam through the second week with Taranaki flexing their muscles during a shield challenge and Canterbury notching up their first victory of the year. The Heartland Championship got underway for 2018 with Craig’s South Canterbury suffering a defeat at the hands of Nigel’s Wanganui.

Newstalk ZB and Radio Sport commentator Brian Ashby joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to discuss the future of Ryan Crotty after he suffered another head injury, and also the fantastic the performance of Jack Goodhue.

Out of the Box with Daniel McHardy, Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden talking all things rugby and preview the Super Rugby Final.

Out of the Box with Daniel McHardy, Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden talking all things rugby and preview the Super Rugby Final.

 Craig Cumming is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to wrap the June international window.It finished in style for the All Blacks as they ran the score up on the French under the lid in Dunedin. How good were they in the final test?The Wallabies eventually fell to Ireland in their series and South Africa dropped only one game against the English.Super Rugby returns this week and as the table topping Crusaders get the bye, all other teams are in action as the playoffs approach.

 Craig Cumming is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to wrap the June international window.It finished in style for the All Blacks as they ran the score up on the French under the lid in Dunedin. How good were they in the final test?The Wallabies eventually fell to Ireland in their series and South Africa dropped only one game against the English.Super Rugby returns this week and as the table topping Crusaders get the bye, all other teams are in action as the playoffs approach.

On this week’s edition of Out of the Box Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden.The Crusaders flexed their championship muscles with a dominant win against the Hurricanes. Who performed above and beyond and who missed their opportunity to impress?The run home for New Zealand teams involves a whole lot of derbies, so how might it all shake down, who is in the box seat to finish top?The nipple line has been introduced into world rugby in an attempt to protect players heads, will it change the game at all?The first All Blacks team for the year is not far away, Nigel gives his best guess at what it will look like.

On this week’s edition of Out of the Box Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden.The Crusaders flexed their championship muscles with a dominant win against the Hurricanes. Who performed above and beyond and who missed their opportunity to impress?The run home for New Zealand teams involves a whole lot of derbies, so how might it all shake down, who is in the box seat to finish top?The nipple line has been introduced into world rugby in an attempt to protect players heads, will it change the game at all?The first All Blacks team for the year is not far away, Nigel gives his best guess at what it will look like.

 Daniel McHardy is joined by Elliott Smith and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in the rugby world.28 players have been named in the first list of fully contracted Black Ferns. The first All Blacks squad for the year has been named and there were a couple of genuine bolters. Super Rugby is still rolling on and the Blues are still struggling to find that elusive win against another New Zealand team. This week the Crusaders play the Hurricanes in Wellington missing key players due to suspension.

 Daniel McHardy is joined by Elliott Smith and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in the rugby world.28 players have been named in the first list of fully contracted Black Ferns. The first All Blacks squad for the year has been named and there were a couple of genuine bolters. Super Rugby is still rolling on and the Blues are still struggling to find that elusive win against another New Zealand team. This week the Crusaders play the Hurricanes in Wellington missing key players due to suspension.

Chris Lynch was joined in studio by Newstalk ZB sports journalist/commentator Brian Ashby to discuss the updates on the Australian ball tampering scandal.

This week on Out of the Box, Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and New Zealand Herald rugby scribe Liam Napier to discuss the week in rugby.Liam explains what it’s like to train like an All Black after his session with strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill.Brian gives his take on Saturday night’s blockbuster between the Crusaders and Highlanders and why we get the best rugby under the roof in Dunedin.The Blues couldn’t get another away win, did we set the expectations two high for them after one win? Looking forward to another huge match this weekend with the Highlanders heading to Wellington to play the Hurricanes, who gets the edge here and why? And what’s going on with the Australian conference. There’s a lot of mixed results coming in, who is actually the alpha over the ditch.

This week on Out of the Box, Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and New Zealand Herald rugby scribe Liam Napier to discuss the week in rugby.Liam explains what it’s like to train like an All Black after his session with strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill.Brian gives his take on Saturday night’s blockbuster between the Crusaders and Highlanders and why we get the best rugby under the roof in Dunedin.The Blues couldn’t get another away win, did we set the expectations two high for them after one win? Looking forward to another huge match this weekend with the Highlanders heading to Wellington to play the Hurricanes, who gets the edge here and why? And what’s going on with the Australian conference. There’s a lot of mixed results coming in, who is actually the alpha over the ditch.

The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.

The first proper week of Super Rugby is done so Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby joined Daniel McHardy in reviewing the biggest talking points of week two, and they took a look at the week ahead.

In the first Out of the Box for 2018, Radio Sport commentators Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy to talk all things rugby.The three previewed all things Super Rugby as the revamped competition is about to get underway.LISTEN TO OUT OF THE BOX ABOVE

In the first Out of the Box for 2018, Radio Sport commentators Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy to talk all things rugby.The three previewed all things Super Rugby as the revamped competition is about to get underway.LISTEN TO OUT OF THE BOX ABOVE

In the first Out of the Box for 2018, Radio Sport commentators Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby join Daniel McHardy to talk all things rugby.The three previewed all things Super Rugby as the revamped competition is about to get underway.LISTEN TO OUT OF THE BOX ABOVE

Listen above as Brian Ashby wraps up the weekend's Coast to Coast action.

Listen above as Brian Ashby wraps up the weekend's Coast to Coast action.

Brian Ashby from the Christchurch newsroom tells Chris Lynch all he needs to know about the upcoming weekend in sport

Brian Ashby from the Christchurch newsroom tells Chris Lynch all he needs to know about the upcoming weekend in sport

Brian Ashby wraps up a massive weekend of rugby, from the All Blacks squad announcement, Tasman's upset win to reach the Mitre 10 Cup final against Canterbury and how all the pressure will be on Wellington in their Championship final against Bay of Plenty.LISTEN ABOVE AS BRIAN ASHBY SPOKE TO DANIEL MCHARDY ON THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

The Out of the Box rugby podcast hosted by Daniel McHardy, joined by Brian Ashby and Matt Buck. This week they discuss various international rugby fixtures as well as looking at the All Blacks re-match against Ireland this weekend, after their shock loss in Chicago two weeks ago.

The Out of the Box rugby podcast hosted by Daniel McHardy, joined by Brian Ashby and Matt Buck. This week they discuss various international rugby fixtures as well as looking at the All Blacks re-match against Ireland this weekend, after their shock loss in Chicago two weeks ago.

Radio Sport rugby commentators Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby join  Daniel McHardy as they step out of the box and talk rugby.  This week the All Blacks in the USA and Super Rugby squads for 2017 are out,.

Radio Sport rugby commentators Nigel Yalden, Brian Ashby join  Daniel McHardy as they step out of the box and talk rugby.  This week the All Blacks in the USA and Super Rugby squads for 2017 are out,.