Podcast appearances and mentions of marcelo montoya

Marcelo Montoya left Fiji when he was three years old but loves going back to stay humble and see how happy his people can be with so little. Speaking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Montoya talks about representing the Fiji Bati, how great it's been returning to the club he supported as a kid in the Bulldogs and what life has been like after having twins recently.

The Bulletin with Sam Ackerman on Kiwis all time team and biggest omissions, Wigan Super League Quadruple, Marcelo Montoya to Sydney and is Djokovic to seek 100th title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Long joins Sam on the Bulletin to discuss Shaun Johnson's return to the Kiwis, the All Whites' World Cup qualification process starting, Marcelo Montoya's release from the Warriors, Bathurst, Rafael Nadal's retirement and the America's Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Niche Cast we chat through a delayed start to the Blackcaps vs Afghanistan Test before going deep into the rugby league mangroves where we find back to back NSST champions St Thomas of Canterbury. Along with Southern Cross Campus winning the girls competition, these results inform us about the state of rugby league in New Zealand and there are lots of indicators suggesting that Lennox Tuiloma is one of, if not the best Kiwi-NRL prospect in Aotearoa after his dominant mahi with STOC and NZ Warriors Under 17s. We also break down NZ Warriors news such as Marcelo Montoya's possible departure, award winners and signing Erin Clark. Tatiana Finau and Sarina Masaga are youngsters from Auckland who made their NRLW debuts this weekend, while Dolphins and Eels have some Kiwi-NRL funk to discuss as well. We finish with lots of New Zealand football. All Whites lost to Mexico. Wellington Phoenix promoted Matt Sheridan and Alby Kelly-Heald. Auckland United won the Kate Sheppard Cup, Wellington Olympic won the Chatham Cup and who is Stipe Ukich? Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 7:51 - Mindfulness 11:24 - Musical jam 16:24 - Blackcaps vs Afghanistan 22:50 - National Secondary Schools Tournament & Tatiana Finau/Sarina Masaga NRLW debuts 41:33 - NZ Warriors & Kiwi-NRL 1:13:14 - All Whites vs Mexico 1:31:41 - Wellington Phoenix updates 1:35:46 - Kate Sheppard Cup & Chatham Cup

The Wests Tigers managed to make a meal of 'Spoonbowl' 2024, but we think most of our fellow fans weren't overly surprised. With a chance to discard the Wooden Spoon, Wests Tigers put in one of their worst performances of the year to go down 60-26 against the Eels. But does it matter if you finish 16th or 17th? Wests Tigers 2025 recruit Jack Bird (though still not confirmed as a signing by the club at the time of writing) has said missing the finals is a failure and worrying about positions from there is pointless. We start this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast with a debate about Jack's position on table positions for non-semi-final teams, and look at whether it really matters if we have the spoon three-peat. Also on the agenda, how do we fix our defense in 2025? After conceding a massive 750 points this year, is John Morris the man to turn this around? Speaking of recruits, we also discuss the probable recruitment of Warrior's winger, Marcelo Montoya, and look at who else might be heading our way for a new-look side next year. There's a whole stack of 'One Word' submissions from the Wests Tigers Podcast Forum, including submissions looking to sum up the 2024 season with just a single word. We're slowly packing up and moving on from season 2024 with an increasing view towards a hopefully much more enjoyable 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, we dive deep into why Charlie and his wife don't follow each other online. Marcelo Montoya from the One NZ Warriors joins us pre tomorrow night's game. Plus, we chat about enrolment fraud and is it really that bad?  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson's recovered from his hamstring injury and will return for their NRL encounter against the Sea Eagles in Manly on Friday. Fresh off his retirement announcement, Johnson's joining the squad in Sydney, alongside fellow returnees Luke Metcalf, Adam Pompey and Marcelo Montoya. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Warning - Bad Language Not For Small Ears* We wanted to share a brand-new podcast from iHeartRadio with you! The Montoyas is hosted but Rugby League player Marcelo Montoya and his hilarious wife Tayla as they lift the lid on their marriage.  If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About the Podcast: Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya's lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife's need to try and throw him off balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Warning - Bad Language Not For Small Ears* iHeartRadio has a new podcast, and we're towing the company line to give you a taste. If you like it, follow the podcast on iHeartRadio or wherever you're listening to this. About the Podcast: Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya's lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife's need to try and throw him off balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Warning - Bad Language Not For Small Ears* We wanted to share a brand-new podcast from iHeartRadio with you! The Montoyas is hosted but Rugby League player Marcelo Montoya and his hilarious wife Tayla as they lift the lid on their marriage.  If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About the Podcast: Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya's lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife's need to try and throw him off balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Warning - Bad Language Not For Small Ears* We've got a special guest in our podcast feed today! We're excited to share with you Producer Tayla's brand new podcast "The Montoyas". If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About the Podcast: Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya's lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife's need to try and throw him off balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Warning - Bad Language Not For Small Ears* We've got a special guest in our podcast feed today! We're excited to share with you The Montoyas. If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About the Podcast: Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya's lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife's need to try and throw him off balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, we caught up with the new podcasters, Tayla & Marcelo Montoya who have just released their first ep of 'The Montoyas'. Stace shares her Hip Hop Mystery on MTV raps celebrating MTV's launch day in 1981. Plus, we ask you the awkward question you've had to explain to your kids.  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manaia Stewart joins Dai Henwood live at Warriors HQ thanks to Hallensteins, for a special episode of the Mad Monday Podcast! In this episode, the fellas go two-on-one with Marcelo Montoya (00:00), Jazz Tevaga (12:55) & Luke Metcalf (22:51) diving deep into the season so far, the heartbreaking loss to the Raiders and which teammate will be the biggest "liability" in Vegas...Plus, the guys reveal what sport they think they could compete best in the Paris Olympics... Dai Henwood's suggestion may shock you!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave has had a rare treat. He got to leave the Sportstalk studio! He grabbed a mic and popped down to the Warriors' media session at Mt Smart. After D'Arc was done scoffing as much free food as he could, he managed to ambush Marcelo Montoya for an interview. Here are the results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:  BBC commentator Chris Jones ahead of the first All Blacks test against England. Talkback - how much wiggle room do you give Scott Robertson? Marcelo Montoya ahead of the Bulldogs match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, our very own Stacey Morrison hits a huge milestone starting at Flava 20 years ago! We take a trip down memory lane from across the years. Marcelo Montoya from the One NZ Warriors joins us for a chat before their game against the Gold Coast Titans tomorrow night. Plus, we all have that bakery that is just better than the rest - what is yours?  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Stace Azura & Charlie caught up with One NZ Warriors player Marcelo Montoya ahead of tonight's game against the Gold Coast Titians. Stace breaks the new to him of a near milestone achievement he's about to hit without him even knowing. Plus, of course the inside scope into how the boys are feeling ahead of tonight's game.  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Storm beat the Warriors 38-24 at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, the sixteenth time they've won this match-up.  After scoring three tries at the beginning, the Warriors spent the rest of the game with their wingers Marcelo Montoya and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the sin bin.  SportsTalk Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I'm sure the players would have said not to worry about the history... but 15 games seems like a very long time.”   Piney said “The Storm are a good team, don't get me wrong, they're top of the NRL.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we go through our magnificent trip to Brisbane for the NRL Magic Round.  Jase tells us about going home alone after the rest of us missed our flight, Mike's daughter was jealous he got to go on holiday, and Keyzie's still clearly dehydrated from the weekend. You can see for yourself how it went on our Instagram @haurakibigshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors outside back Marcelo Montoya joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, ahead of his side's blockbuster NRL clash with the Manly Sea Eagles in Auckland this weekend. The Warriors are 3-2 in 2024 with three successive victories seeing them sit sixth on the competition ladder. Manly have also emerged as one of the top sides in the early stages of the season, sitting just behind the Warriors on the table and coming off a 14-point win over the three-time defending-champion Penrith Panthers. Montoya and Devlin chat about the Mount Smart club's form through the first five rounds with a focus on their 34-4 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the rest of the teams in the NRL, and more.

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin begins his build-up to a biiiiig weekend in sport that includes the Masters, NRL, Super Rugby Pacific, ANZ Premiership netball, and much more. Firstly - as is always the case - Devlin delivers a sermon. This time, he questions why there are so many female commentators calling major sports, but seemingly aren't as skilled as what is typically required. Sure it's a contentious topic, but one Devlin wants to dissect.Then, a slew of top-line guests feature including ex-Black Cap Simon Doull who talks the White Ferns' recent form and Black Caps players not getting any gametime in the IPL, Warriors outside back Marcelo Montoya previews his side's NRL match-up with the Manly Sea Eagles, former Kiwi golfer Phil Tataurangi walks through what it's like playing the Masters at Augusta, and talkSPORT's Tom Rennie recaps the first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals.As well as that, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh debate extensively on What Has More Chance Of Happening and the Tight 5, with most arguments circling back to Waugh's love for the Brisbane Broncos and distaste for the New Zealand Warriors. All that and much more!

Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya joins Sam Hewat and Anthony Gelling on SENZ Breakfast following the Warriors Round 4 win against the Knights. Montoya talks about his own game, his career to date, and why winning a maiden Premiership with the Warriors gets him out of bed in the morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors have made it two wins in a row, after beating the Newcastle Knights 20-12 at a sold-out Mount Smart. Jackson Ford, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Marcelo Montoya all bagged tries for the hosts, with Shaun Johnson's penalty enough to secure the win. Team CEO Cameron George was stoked to help create an environment where fans could fill up one of New Zealand's biggest stadiums on a long weekend. "It's been work in progress for a long time- these things don't happen overnight. We've got a terrific team in the office that put together such a fantastic event." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: Words that you say wrong out loud - who do you think was the worse? Hip Hop Mystery - Stace shares the background of Michael Jackson's Black or White We chat with Marcelo Montoya from the One NZ Warriors  Kids on the street  Stace gives us a rundown of the New Zealander of the Year awards that went down last night We chat with Courteny Tairi from Sky Sport to give a rundown on this weekend match up, Warriors taking on the Knights at Go Media Mount Smart  Lovers and Friends ticket chaos Omgoss   For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stace, Azura and Charlie caught up with Marcelo Montoya from the One NZ Warriors this morning pre their game against the Knights this Sunday at Go Media Mount Smart. Be sure to support the boys. UP THE WAHS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Scott Sattler as he dissects all the big league stories of the week as Spencer Leniu enters and early guilty plea | Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has a laugh with Mat Rogers and Satts plus the impact for RTS | Canberra upset the Knights in Newcastle | Chris Nelso from Racing Queensland has all your racing tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Sattler and Mat Rogers catch up with Warriors outside back Marcelo Montoya ahead of the round 1 clash against the Sharks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch the full show of Afternoons with Staffy for February 27, 2024 including appearances from Warriors Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris, Luke Metcalf, and Marcelo Montoya, as well as BBC rugby commentator James Burridge and our Super Rugby shows "Super South" featuring Highlanders assistant coach Kenny Lynn, and "Chiefs Mana" featuring rugby commentator Nigel Yalden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is fizzed to get stuck into the 2024 NRL season. He joins Staf to talk about what his hopes are for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors are set to clash against the Wests Tigers in Christchurch in a highly anticipated NRL preseason trial. Warriors centre Marcelo Montoya looks forward to this opportunity- and he joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to star Warriors player, Marcelo Montoya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Warriors keep on winning, albeit in tough fashion this time. Winger Marcelo Montoya joins Piney to discuss their win over the Wests Tigers in Hamilton. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are looking forward to another opportunity to perform in front of their home fans. If they beat the Raiders at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart tonight they'll be even closer to a Top 4 finish for the season. Centre Marcelo Montoya joined D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk to chat about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Martin Devlin wraps up a big ol' weekend in sport, which saw the final round of Super Rugby Pacific take place. Legendary All Black Justin Marshall joins Martin to cover off the key matches while briefly looking ahead to next week's quarter-finals, as well as talking about the Crusaders hiring Rob Penney as their next head coach. Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge also shares his perspective on the Penney hiring story. Plus, Warriors outside back Marcelo Montoya joins the show talking about his side's 30-8 win over the Dolphins, and also dissects what it's like playing under coach Andrew Webster. Twizel's Matt Gunn and Martin celebrate Kurow Rugby Club's 125th anniversary on this week's Let's Be Positive, and Vincenzo Landino - who works in Formula One marketing partnerships - talks another dominant Max Verstappen drive. All that and more!

Marcelo Montoya joins Sam & Kempy ahead of NRL round 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam & Kempy recap last week's match against the Roosters, look ahead to this weekend's match against the Panthers and chat with Marcelo Montoya. Catch Sam & Kempy live again this Saturday 5pm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late finish to Round 8 messing with everyone's schedules, TWL is attempting an ambitious two-parter - a la Outkast in 2003. And just like that seminal double-album from Atlanta's finest, Big Boi Fonzie joins Will for what will be a more subtle and critically acclaimed Disc 1, before Larking 3000 brings the party jams on an erratic Disc 2 after Friday work drinks. Oh yeah, and brave effort against the Storm, dudded by the refs, injuries, our scheduling sucks, tough turnaround to take on the Roosters, bidets, yada yada yada.Support This Warriors Life on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thiswarriorslife

Warriors winder Marcelo Montoya joined the show to preview their clash against the Cowboys at Mt Smart.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney catches up with Warriors wing Marcelo Montoya to look back on their impressive start to the season and to preview their Easter Sunday match against Newcastle. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fellas take us behind the scenes at the Warriors season launch and what they noticed about seeing the players in the flesh. Plus Kempy chats to Marcelo Montoya about his approach to this season and the players he models his game off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors winger and team hype man Marcelo Montoya joins the show to talk about his journey from Fiji to the NRL, becoming Chile's first NRL player and his time at the Warriors so far. How good!

The Warriors podcast throuple is back together again for the first time in 2022 with Brad and Fonzie sorting out their schedules to join Will on a Friday arvo. First and foremost, Larking concludes his pants saga, then it's onto an erudite Fonz-led breakdown of the Roosters game and a wrap of where the team is at right now. There's the usual tangents, anecdotes and waffle (inlcuding musical guilty pleasures), and from about the hour mark a genuine highlight: an interview with the one and only Ian Roberts. 

Michelle joins the show for the 7.30 sports update

Gee and Tee are back to discuss the week in the NRL. They discuss the motivations and dangers of streakers in the NRL, Gee picks the wrong centre candidates for NSW State of Origin, Marcelo Montoya and the homophobic slur, NSW rugby league and the NRL fighting over the NSW rugby league, Phil Gould outing himself as the coach of the Bulldogs and the Haas White Shoes Scandal should Gee and Tee email Peter V'Landys to change the NRL rules. @30:20 Gee and Tee talk about there wonderful tipping over the last two rounds and review Week 5 of the NRL and the poor game by the Knights, the exciting win by the Warriors and the Roosters getting away with a victory against the Broncos. They discuss the poor football on Saturday and go through the Storm and Raiders game, the crazy Titans and Eels game, and the sleep fest between the Dragons and Rabbits. On Sunday they discuss the Tigers struggle and the Penrith wall in defence. @1:17:05 Gee and Tee preview The Easter Round of NRL matches in Round 6 and give their tips for the matches.

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Gus shares the facts surrounding Anthony Milford's NRL exile, his views on the Marcelo Montoya suspension for a homophobic slur, and where to from here for Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire. Plus, Six Tackles Trivia, #AskGus and the Round 6 NRL preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Morning Herald's Andrew Webster joined us this morning to discuss...If the NRL could adopt a 10-team finals systemControversy surrounding the captain's challenge Ivan & Nathan Cleary re-signing with the Penrith Panthers Why the NRL got it wrong with Marcelo Montoya suspension Andrew McDonald announced as new Australian cricket coach AFL CEO Gil McLachlan resigning

The Sydney Morning Herald's Andrew Webster joined us this morning to share with us his dismay surrounding the four-week suspension for New Zealand Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya homophobic slur.

On this episode of Above The Horizontal, we tackle - The Tigers....it's time! - The Bulldogs Spine issues - The Montoya incident - Phenomenal Trivia  Host/Editor:Bo Nicholson (@Bo_pioneer) Check out his other shows (https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson) PanellistsDaniel Friend (@27Frendy)Kris Wareing  Produced by  The Pioneer Australia (https://pioneeraustralia.wordpress.com/ )

The Warriors are defending their response to a homophobic slur made by outside back Marcelo Montoya last Friday's rugby league match in Queensland. Montoya will front the NRL judiciary tonight, facing a charge of 'Contrary Conduct', after microphones picked up the comment he made to a Cowboys player. The Warriors issued a statement and an apology on Sunday - but some are criticising the response as tardy. Clay Wilson reports.

Vladimir Putin makes a rare public comment on Ukraine as he meets with Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko; the British Prime Minister fined over Downing Street's breach of COVID-19 lockdown rules; and in rugby league Marcelo Montoya banned for four matches for a homophobic slur.

The New Zealand Warriors win by 4 points in a mistake riddled 2nd half. The West Tigers bombed at least 3 certain tries and the Warriors hung on with only 12 men for the last 10 minutes after Marcelo Montoya was sinned binned in the 69th minute for a professional foul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors Winger Marcelo Montoya joins the programme to discuss life within the Warriors camp + preview their round 2 pre-season clash against the Titans. LISTEN ABOVE 

Marcelo Montoya caught up with Riccardo Ball to discuss the NZ Warriors' pre-season and life in Redcliffe.

Don't dream, it's over.The Warriors still have a mathematical chance, but their playoff chances are out of their own hands after an agonising 24-22 loss to the Broncos tonight.The Auckland club will need to rely on some improbable results from the teams around them, even if they win both of their remaining games.Although the Warriors have showed great spirit with their late-season revival, this was a massive opportunity lost.They led 14-12 with 25 minutes to play, after burning back from 12-4 down, but were guilty of switching off twice as Albert Kelly and Anthony Milford scored opportunist tries for the Broncos.Still they could have forced extra time, after a 77th-minute Euan Aitken try, but Reece Walsh missed the conversion, then was just wide with an audacious two-point field goal attempt with 30 seconds to play.Goal kicking made the difference on the scoreboard, with Walsh missing four from five attempts, though they were all from out wide.But that's tough on the teenager. As a team the Warriors slipped from the standards set in previous weeks, particularly in the first half.They didn't quite click for long periods, allowing the Broncos to build pressure, and lacked crispness in attack and hunger in defence.Coach Nathan Brown, as he likes to do, shuffled the deck before kick-off, leaving Wayde Egan on the bench and omitting Kodi Nikorima from the 17, which was a brave call.The Warriors dodged a bullet early, with the Broncos nearly forcing the ball under the posts, after a risky play by Dallin Watene-Zelezniak behind his own try line, before Aitken was denied minutes later for a double movement.The Broncos opened the scoring through Xavier Coates, after Walsh completely misjudged an Milford bomb. Some hot footwork from Milford set up Coates soon afterwards, after an unfortunate Watene-Zelezniak error.Walsh had struggled to get involved in the first quarter, but finally made his mark with a sizzling break, beating four defenders from deep inside his own territory. That sparked the Warriors, with Montoya finishing a sweeping backline move.But the Broncos were dominant, and should have extended their lead through Milford, who was everywhere. The Brisbane playmaker was over the line – after a sharp passing move – before a miraculous effort by Peta Hiku to hold him up.Hiku went close at the other end, after some pinball, but the Warriors spent most of the first half on the back foot, forced to make almost 80 more tackles than their opponents, not helped by eight errors.They showed great spirit to keep their line intact, defending a series of sets as the home side benefitted from a couple of charitable calls from the officials in the latter stages.Some instinctive magic from Hiku, who was having a stormer, brought the Warriors closer early in the second half, as the centre nudged the ball between two defenders with his foot, following a Watene-Zelezniak grubber, then showed agility to touch down.There was more to come, as Josh Curran forced his way over following a bumping Bunty Afoa charge.Josh Curran of the Warriors celebrates scoring a try against the Broncos. Photo / GettyThe Warriors had all the momentum but gave some back with a disappointing Broncos try. As a Milford kick bobbled around, Kelly wanted it the most, while his opponents were guilty of ball watching.But Hiku was irrepressible, with a subtle flick putting Watene-Zelezniak across, after pressure from Walsh had forced a line dropout.That levelled the scores, setting up a frantic final 17 minutes. But Milford broke Warriors hearts with an opportunistic try, after following up his own bomb and getting lucky as it was propelled back.Aitken gave some late, late hope – forcing a Walsh grubber – but it wasn't to be.Broncos 24 (Xavier Coates 2, Albert Kelly, Anthony Milford tries; Herbie Farnworth 4 con)Warriors 22 (Marcelo Montoya, Peta Hiku, Josh Curran, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Euan Aitken tries; Reece Walsh con)Halftime: 12-4Text by...

Warriors coach Nathan Brown has stuck with the status quo in the spine for Friday's clash with the Tigers.Despite growing calls for teenager Reece Walsh to have more of a role, the 18-year-old is listed on the interchange bench.Walsh had a big impact in last week's 34-18 loss to the Eels, helping to spark a mini revival from 0-24 down after entering the fray in the 35th minute.Brown stated after the match that Walsh would be used at fullback, rather than in another position in the spine, but any shuffle involving Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could remain a mid-game strategy.The captain is retained at fullback, while Chanel Harris-Tavita and Kodi Nikorima pair up in the halves for the fifth time this season.There may be further changes before kick-off however, as Brown has often made late tweaks this year.Nikorima is an option at No 9, even though the Kiwis halfback prefers not to play there, especially as Wayde Egan has struggled in the last two games. That would allow Tuivasa-Sheck to remain at the back, and Walsh used in the halves.In other team news, winger Rocco Berry (head) plus second rowers Josh Curran (elbow) and Bayley Sironen (knee) have all been ruled out this week.Berry is undergoing HIA protocols after leaving the field just before halftime on Sunday while Curran faces between two to four weeks on the sideline after hyper-extending his right elbow.Sironen has a meniscus issue in his left knee and it's not yet known when he will be fit to return.In their place, wing Marcelo Montoya returns from injury while back rower Jack Murchie is in line for his fifth appearance of the season. Kane Evans is named at prop after being dropped for the Eels match, while Eliesa Katoa is the 18th man.Warriors coach Nathan Brown ran through the squad changes with D'Arcy Waldegrave.Warriors team to face the Tigers1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c)2 Marcelo Montoya3 Adam Pompey4 Euan Aitken5 Ken Maumalo6 Kodi Nikorima7 Chanel Harris-Tavita8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown9 Wayde Egan10 Kane Evans11 Jack Murchie12 Ben Murdoch-Masila13 Tohu HarrisInterchange:14 Jazz Tevaga15 Leeson Ah Mau16 Bunty Afoa17 Reece Walsh18 Eliesa Katoa20 Taniela Otukolo21 Edward Kosi22 Sean O'Sullivan