Podcasts about hamish bidwell

The Bulletin with Hamish Bidwell on Blackcaps ODI squad for Pakistan, the contract situation, pathways for domestic cricketers, NZR U18 v schools saga, All Whites, FIFA World Cup & 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 Sport Nation Mornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Gary Stead, Talkback Time, Mornings Multi, David Bieleski, Sports Desk, Hamish Bidwell, Darren Bazeley, Aidan Rodley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Melie Kerr, Gordon Simpson, Smithy's Multi, Jarrod Kenny, James Regan, Hamish Bidwell, Louis Herman-Watt, TAB Update, ICYMI David Moffett, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, 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, Melie Kerr, Gordon Simpson, Smithy's Multi, Jarrod Kenny, James Regan, Hamish Bidwell, Louis Herman-Watt, TAB Update, ICYMI David Moffett, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panel with Hamish Bidwell & James Regan on NBL Bay Hawks, David Moffett comments on NZR, NRL game-day experience v Super Rugby, Crusaders Barret rest exemption, NZ cricket rights, Warriors, Ford Trophy, Rugby Australia v NRL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUICK LISTEN | “I admire David for speaking up, I think its worth speaking up but I think at the same time a lot of people are just tuned out.” Hamish Bidwell on David Moffett comments & waning interest in Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panel with Andrew Gourdie & Hamish Bidwell on Scott Robertson appointment as All Blacks coach from 2024, Blackcaps test season, NZ A v AUS A, Danny Lee cleans up at LIV Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUICK LISTEN | “I think with the employers he's got, he needs all the luck he can get coz I don't think they looked after Ian Foster that well.” Hamish Bidwell on Scott Robertson, Ian Foster NZR & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panel with Ben Strang & Hamish Bidwell on Razor Robertson's announcement, Super Rugby, LeBron James breaking NBA scoring record, cricket & rugby records, Australia v India, Blackcaps v England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUICK LISTEN | “The guys had a fair go, he's part of a regime that traces its origins back to 2004, it's a pretty long run.” Hamish Bidwell on the Razor announcement, Foster & NZR reaction  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamish Bidwell & Daniel McHardy are on The Panel this morning talking FIFA World Cup, Cricket, & NZ Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QUICK LISTEN | "I don't know if that would necessarily fit the mold of England." Hamish Bidwell on Scott Robertson's England coaching rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN | The Panel with Hamish Bidwell & Ben Strang on Blackcaps v India, Scott Robertson's international coaching future, Lydia ko, Black Ferns, FIFA World Cup, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I don't think we should be publicising children's sport at all, I think they've got enough to worry about." Hamish Bidwell on televised schools sports in NZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panel with Hamish Bidwell & Mark Watson on Auckland 1A Schools ban TV & media, T20 World Cup, NZR scheduling cockup & Super Rugby '23 All Blacks to have 'managed' game time 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 featuring:Craig McGrathAaron YoungThe Panel w/ Hamish Bidwell & James ReganJonathan JansenBrendan Popplewell

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from@SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring,Guy HeveldtKarl Te NanaJamie WallHamish BidwellLouis Herman-WattAndrew Voss

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from@SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring,Jamie WallGeorge Harper JnrGuy HeveldtHamish BidwellLouis Herman-WattWayne McLaughlin.Check out our Mornings with Ian Smith podcast page for individual segments & extra content

The Irish luck seems to be siding with the All Blacks who managed to score yet another weekend victory at Eden Park. In their first game of the year at the venue, they defeated Ireland 42-19 - quickly dissipating any fears of breaking their Eden Park wining streak. Ireland and New Zealand sports writers Cian Tracey and Hamish Bidwell spoke to Morning Report.

On the show today, we've been talking about your relationship with rugby. Hamish Bidwell has been writing about rugby for years now, he joins the show to chat about New Zealands relationship with rugby, and if it's still the same as it once was.

Athletes and social media. It's a combination giving sports fans increasingly more access to - and information about - the world's best sports people. It's also a combination that comes with pitfalls - as England cricketer Ollie Robinson has very acutely discovered. Robinson has been suspended from the England team - and an investigation is underway - after the revelation of racists and sexist tweets he made eight years ago. Join RNZ Sport's Clay Wilson on Extra Time as he's joined by Stuff sport's Zoe George and RNZ sport columnist Hamish Bidwell to discuss the situation, the punishment and the lessons for sportspeople when it comes to social media. We also get the thoughts of AUT senior marketing lecturer Dr Jessica Vredenburg. Plus we hear from rowing great Mahe Drysdale about his retirement from the sport.  

Athletes and social media. It's a combination giving sports fans increasingly more access to - and information about - the world's best sports people. It's also a combination that comes with pitfalls - as England cricketer Ollie Robinson has very acutely discovered. Robinson has been suspended from the England team - and an investigation is underway - after the revelation of racists and sexist tweets he made eight years ago. Join RNZ Sport's Clay Wilson on Extra Time as he's joined by Stuff sport's Zoe George and RNZ sport columnist Hamish Bidwell to discuss the situation, the punishment and the lessons for sportspeople when it comes to social media. We also get the thoughts of AUT senior marketing lecturer Dr Jessica Vredenburg. Plus we hear from rowing great Mahe Drysdale about his retirement from the sport.  

An alternative offer to the Silver Lake deal has been offered to New Zealand Rugby and Provincial Unions. To mull over this option further Jesse is joined by rugby writer Hamish Bidwell.

Are sports journalists in New Zealand too worried about staying onside with high-profile sports people? This week on RNZs Extra Time, Bridget Tunnicliffe poses the question to Stuff sports journalist Paul Cully, sports commentator Hamish Bidwell and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter. We discuss the relationship between the media and well known sportspeople in New Zealand in light of a Stuff article that heard from the neighbours of one-test All Black Josh Ioane. Residents said the Dunedin property of Ioane had turned into a notorious "party house" where noisy, alcohol-fuelled gatherings frequently happened at weekends. The story came after the news that Ioane and five other players were stood down by the Highlanders after they went drinking following their round five loss to the Hurricanes. But some people didn't like the story including Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea. How should sports journalists approach reporting when it emerges that elite athletes have been behaving badly? Also, this week we hear from Australian cricket great Joanne Broadbent, who now coaches the Northern Districts, about the gulf between Australia and New Zealand in the women's game.

Are sports journalists in New Zealand too worried about staying onside with high-profile sports people? This week on RNZs Extra Time, Bridget Tunnicliffe poses the question to Stuff sports journalist Paul Cully, sports commentator Hamish Bidwell and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter. We discuss the relationship between the media and well known sportspeople in New Zealand in light of a Stuff article that heard from the neighbours of one-test All Black Josh Ioane. Residents said the Dunedin property of Ioane had turned into a notorious "party house" where noisy, alcohol-fuelled gatherings frequently happened at weekends. The story came after the news that Ioane and five other players were stood down by the Highlanders after they went drinking following their round five loss to the Hurricanes. But some people didn't like the story including Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea. How should sports journalists approach reporting when it emerges that elite athletes have been behaving badly? Also, this week we hear from Australian cricket great Joanne Broadbent, who now coaches the Northern Districts, about the gulf between Australia and New Zealand in the women's game.

The White Ferns have notched a morale-boosting - and thrilling - win over Australia in the second women's cricket T20 in Napier. Tuesday's result came down to the final ball, when a french cut from Maddy Green raced away for four to seal a four-wicket win. It levels the three-match series at 1-1 heading into Thursday's decider at Eden Park. Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell spoke to Corin Dann.

They've been there before and they know what to expect, but how will the Warriors cope with another NRL season based in Australia. Many players struggled without their families in 2020, it cost coach Stephen Kearney his job and they finished tenth. New coach Nathan Brown has bolstered his squad but the club's coffers certainly won't be bolstered by another year with no home games. Join Barry Guy on Extra Time as he and Hamish Bidwell are joined by former Warriors coach Frank Endacott to discuss the clubs prospects. Former cricket international Peter McGlashan also has his thoughts on the Blacks Caps in 2021, their pending World Test Championship Final and the desire to be among those to be vaccinated first. Extra Time is brought to you by RNZ, Stuff and LockerRoom.

They've been there before and they know what to expect, but how will the Warriors cope with another NRL season based in Australia. Many players struggled without their families in 2020, it cost coach Stephen Kearney his job and they finished tenth. New coach Nathan Brown has bolstered his squad but the club's coffers certainly won't be bolstered by another year with no home games. Join Barry Guy on Extra Time as he and Hamish Bidwell are joined by former Warriors coach Frank Endacott to discuss the clubs prospects. Former cricket international Peter McGlashan also has his thoughts on the Blacks Caps in 2021, their pending World Test Championship Final and the desire to be among those to be vaccinated first. Extra Time is brought to you by RNZ, Stuff and LockerRoom.

The Black Caps have drawn first blood in their T20 series against Australia, but does the five-match contest mean anything for New Zealand fans or for the Black Caps chances at this year's World Cup? In contrast the White Ferns have a battle on their hands to fight their way back into their one-day series against England after a heavy defeat in the opening game, can the New Zealand women compete with the World Champions or is the gap to the likes of England and Australia growing bigger? Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off this weekend, can anyone stop the Crusaders from marching to a fifth straight title? And Joseph Parker gets back in the boxing ring with Junior Fa, what implications would a win or loss have for both fighters? Join Joe Porter on RNZ's Extra Time as we discuss the sporting week with sports writer Hamish Bidwell and journalists Barry Guy and Felicity Reid.

The Black Caps have drawn first blood in their T20 series against Australia, but does the five-match contest mean anything for New Zealand fans or for the Black Caps chances at this year's World Cup? In contrast the White Ferns have a battle on their hands to fight their way back into their one-day series against England after a heavy defeat in the opening game, can the New Zealand women compete with the World Champions or is the gap to the likes of England and Australia growing bigger? Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off this weekend, can anyone stop the Crusaders from marching to a fifth straight title? And Joseph Parker gets back in the boxing ring with Junior Fa, what implications would a win or loss have for both fighters? Join Joe Porter on RNZ's Extra Time as we discuss the sporting week with sports writer Hamish Bidwell and journalists Barry Guy and Felicity Reid.

After years of speculation about a potential code switch Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he is leaving the Warriors and heading to rugby. This season will be the 27 year old's last at the Warriors as he chases his boyhood dream of making the All Blacks and playing at the 2023 World Cup. The panel discusses whether he can crack it in rugby and where it leaves the Warriors. Also on RNZs Extra Time this week, we ask if cricket has a problem with racism in the wake of two incidents in Wellington and Hawkes Bay. Sports journalist Hamish Bidwell gives an insight into how brutal premier cricket can be. And snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synott tells us about the tricks that led to her recent success at the X Games in Colorado and what's in store for 2021. Also joining Bridget Tunnicliffe on Extra Time, is RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter and LockerRoom's Ashley Stanley.

After years of speculation about a potential code switch Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he is leaving the Warriors and heading to rugby. This season will be the 27 year old's last at the Warriors as he chases his boyhood dream of making the All Blacks and playing at the 2023 World Cup. The panel discusses whether he can crack it in rugby and where it leaves the Warriors. Also on RNZs Extra Time this week, we ask if cricket has a problem with racism in the wake of two incidents in Wellington and Hawkes Bay. Sports journalist Hamish Bidwell gives an insight into how brutal premier cricket can be. And snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synott tells us about the tricks that led to her recent success at the X Games in Colorado and what's in store for 2021. Also joining Bridget Tunnicliffe on Extra Time, is RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter and LockerRoom's Ashley Stanley.

Is Super Rugby in fact the best way forward for Pasifika rugby? Saturday's match between the Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika in Hamilton essentially heralds Moana Pasifika's emergence as a Super Rugby side. They along with a Fiji based team are set to join the Super Rugby competition from 2022. Join Joe Porter on RNZ's Extra Time as he talks to Pacific Rugby Players boss Aayden Clarke, Samoa women's coach Ramsey Tomokino and RNZ sports writer Hamish Bidwell. Clarke believes two Super Rugby teams means more opportunity for Pacific Island players, which the world owes them. But Bidwell isn't convinced it will translate to improved performances by Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji and wants those unions to do a better job of organising their sport. We also hear from New Zealand squash star Joelle King, who's staying put in the UK in the hope she gets some tournament play. And she talks about undergoing a barrage of Covid testing.

Is Super Rugby in fact the best way forward for Pasifika rugby? Saturday's match between the Maori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika in Hamilton essentially heralds Moana Pasifika's emergence as a Super Rugby side. They along with a Fiji based team are set to join the Super Rugby competition from 2022. Join Joe Porter on RNZ's Extra Time as he talks to Pacific Rugby Players boss Aayden Clarke, Samoa women's coach Ramsey Tomokino and RNZ sports writer Hamish Bidwell. Clarke believes two Super Rugby teams means more opportunity for Pacific Island players, which the world owes them. But Bidwell isn't convinced it will translate to improved performances by Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji and wants those unions to do a better job of organising their sport. We also hear from New Zealand squash star Joelle King, who's staying put in the UK in the hope she gets some tournament play. And she talks about undergoing a barrage of Covid testing.

After a historic loss to Argentina, the All Blacks came back from the brink to thump the Pumas in the final game of a difficult year. After successive losses to the South Americans and the Wallabies, a chastened New Zealand team thundered to a 38-nil victory. It means Ian Foster's team won three of their six Tests in this Covid-19-affected year. They also suffered those twin defeats and played out a draw with Australia. Rugby analyst Hamish Bidwell speaks to Corin Dann.

The All Blacks appear to be a team in crisis following their historic defeat to Argentina last week, but do the public really care? Join Brenton Vannisselroy on Extra Time as journalist Hamish Bidwell, Wellington Pride rugby player Alice Soper and RNZ sport reporter Barry Guy discuss the fall-out from the All Blacks' first back-to-back defeats in nine years, which has seen the spotlight fall on new coach Ian Foster and his rookie captain Sam Cane. You'll also hear from Black Ferns loose forward Charmaine McMenamin following the draw for next year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and Team New Zealand's head designer Dan Bernasconi talks about their new-look hydrofoiling monohull for their America's Cup defence.

The All Blacks appear to be a team in crisis following their historic defeat to Argentina last week, but do the public really care? Join Brenton Vannisselroy on Extra Time as journalist Hamish Bidwell, Wellington Pride rugby player Alice Soper and RNZ sport reporter Barry Guy discuss the fall-out from the All Blacks' first back-to-back defeats in nine years, which has seen the spotlight fall on new coach Ian Foster and his rookie captain Sam Cane. You'll also hear from Black Ferns loose forward Charmaine McMenamin following the draw for next year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and Team New Zealand's head designer Dan Bernasconi talks about their new-look hydrofoiling monohull for their America's Cup defence.

An extraordinary loss to the Pumas in Sydney has sent the All Blacks deep into introspection mode and sparked jubilation for sports followers in Argentina. New Zealand coach Ian Foster's position is suddenly under the blowtorch after suffering two straight defeats - this one coming despite fielding his strongest team against a Pumas side who hadn't played for more than a year. The 25-15 outcome has been described as one of test rugby's biggest boilovers and arguably the greatest day in the Pumas history. Argentina correspondent Frankie Deges and New Zealand rugby analyst Hamish Bidwell speak to Susie Ferguson.

Israel Adesanya retained his UFC world middleweight title last week and is set to become one of the biggest names in the sport. Mixed Martial Arts continues to grow as a global sport and has a strong following. But because it's a violent sport, should it get the promotion that it does? Medical professionals are against it. Rugby continues to battle off the field more than it does on, with the Rugby Championship yet to be confirmed because of conflicts with the scheduling. Is New Zealand Rugby to blame for the situation it now finds itself in? Join Barry Guy on RNZ's Extra Time as he, Hamish Bidwell, Ashley Stanley and Joe Porter discuss the pros and cons of MMA fighting and the saga that is the Rugby Championship.

Israel Adesanya retained his UFC world middleweight title last week and is set to become one of the biggest names in the sport. Mixed Martial Arts continues to grow as a global sport and has a strong following. But because it's a violent sport, should it get the promotion that it does? Medical professionals are against it. Rugby continues to battle off the field more than it does on, with the Rugby Championship yet to be confirmed because of conflicts with the scheduling. Is New Zealand Rugby to blame for the situation it now finds itself in? Join Barry Guy on RNZ's Extra Time as he, Hamish Bidwell, Ashley Stanley and Joe Porter discuss the pros and cons of MMA fighting and the saga that is the Rugby Championship.

Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell talks to The Panel about the exclusion of a Pasifika rugby team in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021. The Panel looks at who the 'Proud Boys' are that were given a shout out by Donald Trump during the first 2020 Presidential Debate earlier this week. The Panel speaks to Professor Paul Spoonley about the rise of extremist groups in the US and who this one is.

Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell talks to The Panel about the exclusion of a Pasifika rugby team in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021.

The All Blacks will play test match rugby this year afterall. Two Bledisloe Cup tests against Wallabies have been confirmed for Wellington and Auckland and the side will then head to Australia for the rugby championship...although that seems to be up in the air with doubts over whether South Africa and Argentina will play. Doubts too over whether some key All Blacks will make the trip too suggestions some may opt out of the tour. We discuss the ramifications with New Zealand Rugby Players Association chief Rob Nichol, RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and commentator Hamish Bidwell. And White Ferns cricketer Suzie Bates discusses the trials and tribulations of quarantine in Brisbane ahead of their series against Australia.

The All Blacks will play test match rugby this year afterall. Two Bledisloe Cup tests against Wallabies have been confirmed for Wellington and Auckland and the side will then head to Australia for the rugby championship...although that seems to be up in the air with doubts over whether South Africa and Argentina will play. Doubts too over whether some key All Blacks will make the trip too suggestions some may opt out of the tour. We discuss the ramifications with New Zealand Rugby Players Association chief Rob Nichol, RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and commentator Hamish Bidwell. And White Ferns cricketer Suzie Bates discusses the trials and tribulations of quarantine in Brisbane ahead of their series against Australia.

Sport New Zealand's National Sport Development Consultant Alex Chiet responds to the issues raised by Hamish Bidwell about Sport NZ's work and the impact COVID-19 has had on progressing their projects.

Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell, has taken aim at Sport NZ and other sports governing bodies, which pledged a year ago to make sport more fun and focus on development. He talks to Jesse about his frustrations.

World Rugby is proposing to ban trans-athletes from playing in the women's game but will New Zealand Rugby follow suit? And South Africa and Australia haven't been backward in coming forward in criticising New Zealand Rugby's planned new Super Rugby competition suggesting the NZR is trying to split the game - what's got everyone so riled up? Listen into Extra Time with Stephen Hewson, former Black Fern Louisa Wall, Ani O'Brien from Speak Up for Women New Zealand, Koro Vakauta of RNZ Pacific and sports journalist Hamish Bidwell.

World Rugby is proposing to ban trans-athletes from playing in the women's game but will New Zealand Rugby follow suit? And South Africa and Australia haven't been backward in coming forward in criticising New Zealand Rugby's planned new Super Rugby competition suggesting the NZR is trying to split the game - what's got everyone so riled up? Listen into Extra Time with Stephen Hewson, former Black Fern Louisa Wall, Ani O'Brien from Speak Up for Women New Zealand, Koro Vakauta of RNZ Pacific and sports journalist Hamish Bidwell.

Controversy is again threatening to capsize the Americas Cup, with some rather serious allegations thrown at Team New Zealand and its boss Grant Dalton. What does the latest drama mean? And do most New Zealanders care? Studies have revealed racial bias in sports commentary in Europe, is it present in New Zealand sports broadcasting? One of New Zealand rugby's oldest and most stirring rivalries is back, can the Blues claim their first win against the Crusaders in Christchurch since 2004? And the future of Super Rugby. Will New Zealand and Australia ditch South Africa and Argentina and go it alone from next year? Will a Pacific Islands team finally be involved? RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time, joining RNZ's Joe Porter on the show this week Stuff sports journalist Dana Johannsen, SKY television commentator Fauono Ken Laban and sports writer and RNZ columnist Hamish Bidwell.

Controversy is again threatening to capsize the Americas Cup, with some rather serious allegations thrown at Team New Zealand and its boss Grant Dalton. What does the latest drama mean? And do most New Zealanders care? Studies have revealed racial bias in sports commentary in Europe, is it present in New Zealand sports broadcasting? One of New Zealand rugby's oldest and most stirring rivalries is back, can the Blues claim their first win against the Crusaders in Christchurch since 2004? And the future of Super Rugby. Will New Zealand and Australia ditch South Africa and Argentina and go it alone from next year? Will a Pacific Islands team finally be involved? RNZ, Stuff and Locker Room present Extra Time, joining RNZ's Joe Porter on the show this week Stuff sports journalist Dana Johannsen, SKY television commentator Fauono Ken Laban and sports writer and RNZ columnist Hamish Bidwell.

Rugby starved fans around the country are getting ready to roar as Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off, but can anyone halt the heavy favourite Crusaders from charging to the title? Guests this week are Black Ferns midfielder Chelsea Alley, sports columnist Hamish Bidwell, Wellington Pride women's rugby player Alice Soper and RugbyPass rugby analyst Ben Smith.

Rugby starved fans around the country are getting ready to roar as Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off, but can anyone halt the heavy favourite Crusaders from charging to the title? Guests this week are Black Ferns midfielder Chelsea Alley, sports columnist Hamish Bidwell, Wellington Pride women's rugby player Alice Soper and RugbyPass rugby analyst Ben Smith.

Extra Time continues its discussion on the treatment of women’s sport in New Zealand and in particular rugby. Hamish Bidwell, Alice Soper, Ashley Stanley and Barry Guy have their thoughts on sporting inequality as New Zealand comes out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also is sport being rushed back onto the fields and courts too soon, when the coronavirus continues to linger.

Extra Time continues its discussion on the treatment of women’s sport in New Zealand and in particular rugby. Hamish Bidwell, Alice Soper, Ashley Stanley and Barry Guy have their thoughts on sporting inequality as New Zealand comes out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also is sport being rushed back onto the fields and courts too soon, when the coronavirus continues to linger.

In Extra Time this week ...what do the Black Caps need to do to turn their Summer of Discontent around? Super Rugby kicks off this weekend but do we care? Basketball star Kobe Bryant died this week but was the New Zealand media over the top? And we preview the Super Bowl - the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen in with Barry Guy, Alice Soper, Hamish Bidwell, Clay Wilson and Matt Chatterton.

In Extra Time this week ...what do the Black Caps need to do to turn their Summer of Discontent around? Super Rugby kicks off this weekend but do we care? Basketball star Kobe Bryant died this week but was the New Zealand media over the top? And we preview the Super Bowl - the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen in with Barry Guy, Alice Soper, Hamish Bidwell, Clay Wilson and Matt Chatterton.

How racist is sport in New Zealand? Racial slurs were hurled at England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the test at Mount Maunganui prompting New Zealand Cricket to launch and investigation and officially apologise to Archer. But is the incident simply an anomaly or symptomatic of a bigger issue? Former Silver Fern and Black Fern and now MP Louisa Wall, Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, columnist Hamish Bidwell and journalist Barry Guy join Sports Editor Stephen Hewson on Extra Time.

How racist is sport in New Zealand? Racial slurs were hurled at England fast bowler Jofra Archer during the test at Mount Maunganui prompting New Zealand Cricket to launch and investigation and officially apologise to Archer. But is the incident simply an anomaly or symptomatic of a bigger issue? Former Silver Fern and Black Fern and now MP Louisa Wall, Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, columnist Hamish Bidwell and journalist Barry Guy join Sports Editor Stephen Hewson on Extra Time.

The race for the All Blacks coaching job has now turned into a dawdle following the withdrawal from contention of Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie. On Extra Time this week the RNZ Sports team along with columnist Hamish Bidwell and White Fern Suzie Bates discuss the issue of why so many coaches don't want the top job in New Zealand. But was New Zealand Rugby's search for a new coach just a ruse, with the successor already decided. Also are the Breakers broken?... Bates, a former Olympic basketball player, has her thoughts on the culture in the Australian NBL side.

The race for the All Blacks coaching job has now turned into a dawdle following the withdrawal from contention of Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie. On Extra Time this week the RNZ Sports team along with columnist Hamish Bidwell and White Fern Suzie Bates discuss the issue of why so many coaches don't want the top job in New Zealand. But was New Zealand Rugby's search for a new coach just a ruse, with the successor already decided. Also are the Breakers broken?... Bates, a former Olympic basketball player, has her thoughts on the culture in the Australian NBL side.

Cricket is the focus of Extra Time this week with the RNZ Sports team joined by columnist Hamish Bidwell and former Black Caps wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan. The Twenty20 series against England is dissected and predictions are made about what bowling attack the Black Caps will take into the Test series. The issue of mental health of cricketers continues to hit the headlines with a third top Australian taking a break from the game, McGlashan says more has to be done.

Cricket is the focus of Extra Time this week with the RNZ Sports team joined by columnist Hamish Bidwell and former Black Caps wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan. The Twenty20 series against England is dissected and predictions are made about what bowling attack the Black Caps will take into the Test series. The issue of mental health of cricketers continues to hit the headlines with a third top Australian taking a break from the game, McGlashan says more has to be done.

The All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his return to rugby league and while he'll do well out of a reported $10 million deal the RNZ Sports panel ponders the benefits for the Toronto Wolfpack or the English Super League. Hamish Bidwell, Alice Soper, William Maloney and Barry Guy discuss SBW's time in union and what he still has to offer. There is also plenty of debate over who should be the next All Blacks coach with NZ Rugby casting their net wide to find a replacement for Steve Hansen.

The All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his return to rugby league and while he'll do well out of a reported $10 million deal the RNZ Sports panel ponders the benefits for the Toronto Wolfpack or the English Super League. Hamish Bidwell, Alice Soper, William Maloney and Barry Guy discuss SBW's time in union and what he still has to offer. There is also plenty of debate over who should be the next All Blacks coach with NZ Rugby casting their net wide to find a replacement for Steve Hansen.

All Blacks legend Christian Cullen joins Hamish Bidwell and the RNZ sports team to dissect the All Blacks Rugby World Cup semi-final loss to England. Cullen also has his view on what the new All Blacks coaching panel should look like and he picks his team to win the Webb Ellis Cup. And after success at the national over 50 cricket tournament Sports Editor Stephen Hewson discusses the extremely busy summer of cricket the Black Caps have ahead of them.

All Blacks legend Christian Cullen joins Hamish Bidwell and the RNZ sports team to dissect the All Blacks Rugby World Cup semi-final loss to England. Cullen also has his view on what the new All Blacks coaching panel should look like and he picks his team to win the Webb Ellis Cup. And after success at the national over 50 cricket tournament Sports Editor Stephen Hewson discusses the extremely busy summer of cricket the Black Caps have ahead of them.

In Extra Time this week the RNZ panel of Clay Wilson, Hamish Bidwell and Barry Guy discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and they get a coaches insight to the game from Hurricanes assistant coach Jason Holland who believes the Springboks are a bigger threat to the all Blacks than the English. And netball report Bridget Tunnicliffe still believes the Silver Ferns can win back the Constellation Cup.

In Extra Time this week the RNZ panel of Clay Wilson, Hamish Bidwell and Barry Guy discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and they get a coaches insight to the game from Hurricanes assistant coach Jason Holland who believes the Springboks are a bigger threat to the all Blacks than the English. And netball report Bridget Tunnicliffe still believes the Silver Ferns can win back the Constellation Cup.

In Extra Time this week the All Blacks attempt to put behind them a recent poor run against Ireland when they meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Black Ferns have lost to Ireland at a World Cup. Halfback Kendra Cocksedge was a member of that team in 2014 and she has her thoughts on what the men will need to do to avoid an early exit from this tournament. Cocksedge and Wellington Pride player Alice Soper join the RNZ sports crew of Hamish Bidwell, Joe Porter and Barry Guy to discuss the All Blacks-Ireland match and the other six teams still in contention for the Webb Ellis Cup.

In Extra Time this week the All Blacks attempt to put behind them a recent poor run against Ireland when they meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Black Ferns have lost to Ireland at a World Cup. Halfback Kendra Cocksedge was a member of that team in 2014 and she has her thoughts on what the men will need to do to avoid an early exit from this tournament. Cocksedge and Wellington Pride player Alice Soper join the RNZ sports crew of Hamish Bidwell, Joe Porter and Barry Guy to discuss the All Blacks-Ireland match and the other six teams still in contention for the Webb Ellis Cup.

In Extra Time this week the RNZ Sport panel of Hamish Bidwell, Barry Guy, Joe Porter and Bridget Tunnicliffe discusses the cancellation of Rugby World Cup matches. Did World Rugby make a mistake by granting Japan the hosting rights knowing that typhoons are common at this time of year? Also the Silver Ferns may be World Cup champions, but what chance of they got of finally winning another series against Australia?

In Extra Time this week the RNZ Sport panel of Hamish Bidwell, Barry Guy, Joe Porter and Bridget Tunnicliffe discusses the cancellation of Rugby World Cup matches. Did World Rugby make a mistake by granting Japan the hosting rights knowing that typhoons are common at this time of year? Also the Silver Ferns may be World Cup champions, but what chance of they got of finally winning another series against Australia?

The All Blacks selectors have moved a step closer to deciding their final squad for the Rugby World Cup. Clay Wilson is joined by RNZ rugby reporter, Joe Porter, and RNZ Sport columnist Hamish Bidwell to analyse the ins and outs for the Bledisloe Cup. Plus, we delve into an interesting week for the Warriors.

The All Blacks selectors have moved a step closer to deciding their final squad for the Rugby World Cup. Clay Wilson is joined by RNZ rugby reporter, Joe Porter, and RNZ Sport columnist Hamish Bidwell to analyse the ins and outs for the Bledisloe Cup. Plus, we delve into an interesting week for the Warriors.

Join Barry Guy for Extra Time this week as he and rugby correspondent Hamish Bidwell discuss the coaching drain that is having an effect on New Zealand rugby, while former Football Fern Kristy Hill talks about New Zealand's start to the FIFA World Cup and why she had a problem with the USA's celebrations during their record win over Thailand.

Join Barry Guy for Extra Time this week as he and rugby correspondent Hamish Bidwell discuss the coaching drain that is having an effect on New Zealand rugby, while former Football Fern Kristy Hill talks about New Zealand's start to the FIFA World Cup and why she had a problem with the USA's celebrations during their record win over Thailand.

With just a few rounds remaining in the Super Rugby season, the interest is growing over selections for the All Blacks. Steve Hansen has a few areas of concern ahead of the Rugby Championship and the World Cup. Joe Porter, Hamish Bidwell, Stephen Hewson and Barry Guy discuss possible selections and whether there will be any suprises. Also what future does South African runner Caster Semenya have on the international stage.

With just a few rounds remaining in the Super Rugby season, the interest is growing over selections for the All Blacks. Steve Hansen has a few areas of concern ahead of the Rugby Championship and the World Cup. Joe Porter, Hamish Bidwell, Stephen Hewson and Barry Guy discuss possible selections and whether there will be any suprises. Also what future does South African runner Caster Semenya have on the international stage.

The NRL season is upon us! In Extra Time this week sports reporter Ravinder Hunia talks with RNZ experts Matt Chatterton and Hamish Bidwell discussing the NRL's the Integrity Unit working overtime during the off-season and a preview to the Warriors season without star Shaun Johnson.

The NRL season is upon us! In Extra Time this week sports reporter Ravinder Hunia talks with RNZ experts Matt Chatterton and Hamish Bidwell discussing the NRL's the Integrity Unit working overtime during the off-season and a preview to the Warriors season without star Shaun Johnson.

In Extra Time this week Brenton Vannisselroy, rugby reporter Joe Porter and RNZ Sports contributor Hamish Bidwell discuss the new Super Rugby season and will the Crusaders make in three in a row.

In Extra Time this week Brenton Vannisselroy, rugby reporter Joe Porter and RNZ Sports contributor Hamish Bidwell discuss the new Super Rugby season and will the Crusaders make in three in a row.

Stephen Ferris, Kev McLaughlin, New Zealand journalist Hamish Bidwell and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. 01:15 - Stephen Ferris tells us about his stag party in Newcastle 04:20 - Where did his buddy Paul go for the weekend? 5:22 - A debrief of the Lions defeat to Auckland Blues 10:00 - Why the Lions schedule is just too much for this squad 13:20 - How have the Irish players done on the tour so far? 18:00 - Are there any signs of progress or patterns developing from the first two games? 21:00 - The guys discuss the starting XV for the game against Crusaders 23:10 - Sean O'Brien can be the game-changer the Lions need 27:10 - How the New Zealand public can push their influence on the Lions 30:00 - Hamish Bidwell from Stuff.co.nz tells us all about the Crusaders team 33:38 - What the Lions need to stop doing if they want to beat the Crusaders on Saturday? 34:40 - Hamish on the New Zealand media's relationship with Warren Gatland 38:00 - The reaction to Gatland's comments that there isn't much better Super Rugby teams and the All Blacks 40:30 - Predictions for the Lions vs Crusaders 41:36 - Everything you need to know about new All Black Ngani Laumape 47:40 - Head of rugby trading at Ladbrokes Andy Wildig gives us a great insight into how betting odds are worked out

Fox Sports' Sean Maloney and Sam Worthington are joined by Kiwi rugby writer Hamish Bidwell to dissect rugby sevens' debut at the Olympics and preview the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.