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Despite a rain delay, the Black Caps and West Indies are well into their third test at Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval. Meanwhile, Australia are looking to continue their run of dominance over England in the Ashes. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
Sport reporter Jamie Wall tells Lisa about quarterback Philip Rivers who has come out of retirement at age 44 to start an NFL game for the Indianapolis Colts, playing his first game in five years.
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to look back on the biggest sports stories of 2025.
Sevu Reece has announced he is leaving the All Blacks after next season to take up a contract in France. He is currently Super Rugby's all time leading try scorer and has played 37 tests for the All Blacks, but the writing may well have been on the wall for Reece given his age. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The rugby season might be over, but plenty of questions still remain over the state of the All Blacks coaching staff. The team had a year of ups and downs - suffering a number of disappointing losses to the likes of England, South Africa and Argentina. Scott Robertson's position as head coach is under the microscope ahead of next month's official team review. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall talks with Emile Donovan about the biggest stories in the sporting world.
There's a lot of football news this weekend and fresh off the back of Liam Lawson's re-signing in Formula 1, the Grand Prix championship is up for grabs. Our resident sports aficionado Jamie Wall joins Susie to share his insights and predictions.
The first of two big World Cup draws happened this week, with the Rugby World Cup version happening last night in Sydney. The timing of the draw has raised a few eyebrows as the tournament is about two years away, and there's a feeling of deja vu about how it's panned out for the All Blacks. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
Episode 69 of the podcast features an insightful conversation with rugby journalist Jamie Wall, renowned for his deep knowledge and years covering the All Blacks and global rugby. Jamie shares his journey into rugby journalism, highlighting his work covering the All Blacks since 2017 and dives into the All Blacks' complex and often scrutinized 2025 season, analyzing coaching challenges, standout players, and pivotal tactical decisions. We also unpack the debates around the World Rugby Player of the Year awards, examining fairness in selection and overlooked players. Lastly with the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools announced just yesterday, Jamie provides expert analysis on New Zealand's draw, the expanded 24-team format, and the strategic path the All Blacks must follow to win the tournament. This episode offers a compelling mix of career insights, current rugby analysis, and forward-looking World Cup preview that any rugby fan will appreciate.
Rugby's ongoing drama with a breakaway competition took another twist over the weekend. R360 had been touted as a 'major disrupter', promising huge salaries and a new franchise-model playing around the world. But details have been scarce on exactly how it would work and when it would even start. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall talks with Emile Donovan about the biggest stories in the sporting world. Tonight, sports gambling.
The crawl towards summer means one of the showpiece events on Auckland's sporting calendar is fast approaching. The ASB Classic has already had some good news in the last month and now has another update. Sports report Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan for his thoughts.
The All Black season finished with a comfortable win over Wales, but attention now turns to what will happen next. Questions have been raised over coach Scott Robertson and captain Scott Barrett regarding their future standing in the team. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
We look at the big stories in the world of sport.
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Rugby Writer & Analyst Jamie Wall catches up with Smithy to review the All Blacks 2025 season, look back over the Rugby Championship, Northern Tour, the losses, tactics, players, coaches, officiating & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The last time the All Blacks lost to Wales there was no Harbour Bridge in Auckland, Elvis Presley hadn't released any music and Queen Elizabeth II was about to make her first visit to New Zealand. The Welsh will need to channel the spirit of 1953 - the year they beat the All Blacks 13-8 - if they want to taste victory once again. But do they have any shot at snapping this seven-decade streak? Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
Big questions are now being asked about the direction of the All Blacks under coach Scott Robertson and his staff after a big defeat to England over the weekend. It is the All Black's third loss this season. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ sports journalist and Nights' sporting guru Jamie Wall joins Emile to talk about all the action from a big weekend of sport, including where to now for the All Blacks following their loss to England and the Irish last-minute miracle to keep their Football World Cup dreams alive.
The All Blacks face a big test this weekend at Twickenham. Scott Robertson names his side tonight to face England, which is expected to have a few changes to the one that beat Scotland last weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
A second-half slump wasn't enough to break the All Black's century-long unbeaten streak against Scotland. Despite a strong start, several yellow cards and a Scottish comeback threatened the All Blacks who scraped their way to victory thanks to a match-winning try from super-sub Damian McKenzie. With Scotland in the rear-view, the team's focus turns to this weekend's test against England in Twickenham. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ's Jamie Wall joins with the latest sports, including the All Blacks' victory over Scotland.
The fallout from Tongan forward Eli Katoa's concussion came hard and fast this week resulting in him being hospitalised and requiring brain surgery. RNZ Sports reporter Jamie Wall talks to the likely repercussions.
The All Blacks are gearing up for the second test of their end of year tour. After a nervy win over Ireland last weekend in Chicago, this week they're in Edinburgh to face Scotland. The All Blacks have never lost to the Scots and look to continue that streak when they kick-off at Murrayfield this Sunday. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
With RNZ reporter Jamie Wall covering the All Blacks in Chicago, our sports correspondent tonight is sports writer and author of the weekly newsletter Sport Review, Richard Irvine.
The All Blacks Northern tour kicks off tomorrow, when they face Ireland in Chicago. It's the same place the Irish secured their first ever win over the All Blacks. RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Corin Dann.
It took 111 years for Ireland to finally beat the All Blacks in 2016. Since then the Irish have come out on top five times and are now nipping at the All Blacks' heels in the world rankings. Coach Scott Robertson doesn't underestimate the challenge his side will face in Chicago this weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen from Chicago.
The All Blacks fly out for their end of year tour tonight. They'll take on Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, with the first test against the Irish taking place in Chicago next weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
Nottingham forest manager Ange Postecoglou has been sacked after only 39 days in charge of the English Premier League side, making it the second shortest tenure ever. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The NRL has issued a decree that any player signing with R360 will face a 10-year ban from returning. It's another in a string of developments around the rebel competition which could shape up as a real threat to both codes if it ever gets off the ground. Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The All Blacks have named their squad for the upcoming end of year tour. Coach Scott Robertson has resisted the urge for many changes and largely stuck with the same squad that completed the Rugby Championship. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ's Jamie Wall joins us to take a look at the weekend that was in sport.
While the All Blacks are on a break, there has been plenty of intrigue in the rugby world this week. The rebel R360 competition has been making headlines again, however there is still a lot of conjecture about whether the ambitious project will even make it to a single kick-off. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
Yes, more fire! This time we're joined by our frequent flier, writer and broadcaster Jamie Wall, to talk about 1991's love letter to fire-fighters: BACKDRAFT. That's our guest, god-dammit!END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb- Produced/edited by Christopher Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-up by Christopher Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2025 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodBluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Jamie:jamiewallrugby.comTwitter @JamieWall2Support the show
The All Blacks have ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a win, but not the ultimate prize. They beat the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth, however the competition trophy was handed over to the Springboks later that night. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ Sports reporter and Nights' regular Jamie Wall returns to Nights to break down the big sporting news after the weekend.
It's a big weekend for the All Blacks, who are over in Perth for tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup match with the Wallabies. Coach Scott Robertson has made some intriguing changes to his team. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
With the Bledisloe Cup decided for another year, but the return Test and The Rugby Championship still very much up in the air, Kiwi rugby journalist Jamie Wall joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones on The 8/9 Combo Rugby Podcast to dive deep into the fallout. While the result at Eden Park wasn't so surprising last weekend, the way the All Blacks closed the game out, and the way the Wallabies simultaneously killed off their best Bledisloe chance in many a year went against recent form lines and expectations. While Australian fans are still raging about refereeing decision, New Zealanders are just happy they didn't lose two games on the trot. The contrasts make for yet another Great Rugby Chat™. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #internationalrugby #Wallabies #TheRugbyChampionship, #Springboks, #AllBlacks, #LosPumas, #BledisloeCup Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bledisloe Cup will remain a New Zealand resident for another year at least, after the All Blacks' 33-24 victory over the Wallabies. While the win is a satisfying one for Coach Scott Robertson, the injury toll means the All Blacks will have to do a reshuffle for this weekend's rematch in Perth, which doubles as a potential Rugby Championship decider. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
RNZ Sports reporter and Nights' regular Jamie Wall returns to Nights to break down the big sporting news after the weekend.
Eden Park is the focus of this weekend's rugby action, as the wounded All Blacks take on the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test of the year. The All Blacks come off a record loss in their last test but welcome back some key players. Meanwhile the Wallabies have had some exceptional results to give their long-suffering fans hope of a first Bledisloe Cup series win in 23 years. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
After a crushing defeat to the Springboks the All Blacks turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup. Coach Scott Robertson's side will want to put the record loss behind them as they gear up to take on the Wallabies. The Australians already pulled off one major upset over South Africa last month and will be looking to do the same at Eden Park this weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The biggest test for the Black Ferns so far is just one sleep away. The defending champs take on Canada who are ranked second in the world, one place above New Zealand. The Ferns go into the match without star flanker Jorja Miller and a loss to the Maple Leafs tomorrow morning would spell the end of their campaign. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The All Blacks are set to meet the Springboks in Wellington after a much-hyped first meeting which saw Scott Robertson's side maintain a three-decade unbeaten streak at Eden Park. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
The wave of relief is still rolling across the country after the All Blacks triumphed over the Springboks on Saturday night at Eden Park. Attention now turns to Wellington, where the two sides will meet again this weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
It's only six days days out from the most anticipated rugby tests of the year, and the tension is certainly building as the All Blacks prepare to face the Springboks at Eden Park. Injuries have plagued Scott Robertson's side which will be short a number of key players ahead of the first battle with the 'Boks this weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
One of the most anticpated test matches of the year is on the horizon, with the All Blacks set to take on the Springboks. There is a lot on the line as the traditional heavyweights of world rugby square off, with the Eden Park streak now standing at 50 unbeaten games for the All Blacks, and there has been plenty of drama in the build up. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.
It was a bleak weekend for the All Blacks, who were bullied into submission by Argentina in Buenos Aires. After winning their first four tests of the year, Scott Robertson's side came crashing back down to earth against the fired up Pumas, who scored a historic first ever home win over the All Blacks. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.