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On the show today we talked to Richie Barnett about the Warriors, found out all about a dinosaur sculpture in Taupo, and heard about Manaia's golf mishap. Plus ACC Head G Lane, and Who's Getting Rooda'd This Week... Chopsticks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today the guys talked to Manaia's Mum ahead of Mother's Day, Richie Barnett about the Warriors NRL game against the Dragons, and wondered what would happen if G Lane became the next Pope...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster is waxing lyrical about the performance of second rower Kurt Capewell in their 26-12 Anzac Day win over the Newcastle Knights in Christchurch. It's the Warriors' fifth win of the season, taking them to third on the NRL ladder. Webster says the left edge performed brilliantly, with Ali Leiataua and Capewell getting try assists. Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy to review the impressive win in the 03. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are relieved to be back playing on home turf tonight in front of a sold-out crowd. The Auckland-based NRL side return to Go Media Stadium to face the Broncos, as both sides —who sit inside the top eight— look to bounce back from a loss last week. Coach Andrew Webster says there's plenty of reasons for fans to be excited for the occasion. Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview tonight's clash. The match kicks off at 7:30pm. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors losing run against the Storm continues, and the rest of the weekend's NRL action with Richie Barnett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former kiwi Richie Barnett runs an expert eye over this weekend's match ups in the NRL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwi's Great Richie Barnett joins the show to talk NRL 2025 Round 3 Roosters v Warriors, both teams coming off wins in round 2, squads, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors have bounced back in remarkable fashion to stun the Manly Sea Eagles 36-16 in their NRL contest at Mt Smart. The hosts produced three tries in each half, all converted by Luke Metcalf. Coach Andrew Webster is thrilled with the bounce back from their disastrous trip to Las Vegas. Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the win at Mt Smart. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors will be hoping what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - as the team faced a thorough defeat to the Raiders. The Canberra side beat the Warriors 30 - 8. NRL commentator Richie Barnett joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NRL commentator Richie Barnett on the Warriors' loss in Vegas. Toa Henderson recapping his Golden Shears victory. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Sattler and Mat Rogers catch up with former Kiwi, Roosters and Sharks legend Richie Barnett who reflects on his career and the chance Arthur Beetson gave him at Cronulla! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones has ranked Shaun Johnson as one of the greatest players in the club's history.   Mt Smart was renamed to Shaun Johnson Stadium for his final home game against the Bulldogs, with the playmaker's NRL career winding down after 14 seasons.  Jones says his fellow number seven's resilience puts him among the Warriors' elite.  D'Arcy catches up with former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett to review Johnson's last game.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday's match is one the Warriors will want to forget.   The side was annihilated in NRL's round 16 by the bottom-of-the-table Titans 66-6 in the Gold Coast.  They conceded 11 tries to Te Maire Martin's one.   Former Kiwi and league commentator Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking “Around 70% of the crowd were Kiwis – basically a home game, but it was awkward to watch.”  Barnett said “I don't understand how a side can show so much effort in the past couple of years – and show up and get destroyed.”  He said "Every facet of the game was poor." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Riccardo Ball - Full Show featuring Richie Barnett talking Warriors, Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor, Ben Strang on the Bulli, Andy Murray and Pip Morris joins us for a LOVERACING.NZ update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riccardo chats with Richie Barnett to have a chat about the Warriors, but also discusses the pathways program for Rugby League in NZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Kiwi International player and rugby analyst Richie Barnett on the Warriors' losing streak. Piney's power rankings. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors' losing streak has reached four games, following this weekend's loss to the Newcastle Knights. Former Kiwi International player and rugby analyst Richie Barnett joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have been embarrassed 30-12 by the St. George Illawarra Dragons in their NRL fixture in Wollongong.  The visitors failed to establish their usual defensive platform —conceding five tries to two— and were hampered by ill-discipline.  Coach Andrew Webster says they were uncharacteristically sloppy off the ball.  Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy to dissect where it went wrong from the Warriors.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin focusses his eye on the two oval ball codes ahead of another jam-packed weekend of sport, while dabbling in a little bit of cricket. The Super Rugby Pacific and NRL seasons are beginning to take shape, but it's the proposal of a new league franchise in New Zealand that leads today's podcast. Former NZR and NRL CEO David Moffett joins Devlin to discuss the bid for a South Island NRL franchise which he is heading. How likely is it there'll be a second Kiwi team in the near future?Following that, Highlanders and All Blacks prop Ethan de Grott discusses his form and the Super Rugby Pacific season, ex-Kiwis outside back Richie Barnett previews the Warriors' NRL match against the Melbourne Storm, and former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin talks cricket, rugby and league.Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh float the likelihood New Zealand does get a second league franchise on What's More Chance of Happening, and they debate a slew of topics on the Tight 5. All that and much more!

The Sharks have played spoiler at Mt Smart, overcoming a 12-point deficit to beat the Warriors 16-12 in their NRL season opener.  The hosts came firing out of the gate, leading 12-nil after 14 minutes with tries to prop Addin Fonua-Blake and five-eighth Luke Metcalf.  Cronulla cut the lead to six at halftime before scoring immediately after the break to trim the lead to 12-10.  Sharks centre Siosifa Talakai ultimately scored the game-winner with a try in the 58th minute.  Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the round-one clash.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QUICK LISTEN | “I'm extremely excited at what the Warriors will be…bit more expectation…bolstered by Rodger & Capewell…lifts that bar even more so…they just gotta build upon what they did…” Richie Barnett on Warriors 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwis Great Richie Barnett catches up with Stephen to preview Friday nights NRL round 1 Warriors v Sharks, squads, matchups, expectations, Opening the season in Las Vegas & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Stephen McIvor featuring, Richie Barnett, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Adam Collins, Louis Herman-Watt, Brett Allen, Andy Ellis, The Sports Desk. 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 Stephen McIvor featuring, Richie Barnett, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Adam Collins, Louis Herman-Watt, Brett Allen, Andy Ellis, The Sports Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwis Great Richie Barnett catches up with Stephen to preview Friday nights NRL round 1 Warriors v Sharks, squads, matchups, expectations, Opening the season in Las Vegas & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwis Great Richie Barnett catches up with Stephen to preview Friday nights NRL round 1 Warriors v Sharks, squads, matchups, expectations, Opening the season in Las Vegas & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kiwis have a new coach.  Rugby League legend Stacey Jones has officially been given the role, having served as assistant coach from 2018 to 2023.  Former Kiwis player Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking while Wayne Bennett was a well-liked option, it's time for the Kiwis to have a kiwi leading the charge.  He said the roster he's coaching is probably the most impressive one we've had, and with Stacey coming in, there's an opportunity to dominate.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwis Legend Richie Barnett catches up with Smithy to preview this weekends NRL Finals, Warriors v Knights at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart on Saturday, Roosters v Storm at AAMI Park tonight, squad matchups, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kiwis Legend Richie Barnett catches up with Smithy to preview this weekends NRL Finals, Warriors v Knights at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart on Saturday, Roosters v Storm at AAMI Park tonight, squad matchups, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Jono Gibbes, Talkback Time, Dale Budge, Andrew Forsman, Louis Herman-Watt, Richie Barnett, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, Smithy's Friday Freebie Multi. 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, Jono Gibbes, Talkback Time, Dale Budge, Andrew Forsman, Louis Herman-Watt, Richie Barnett, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, Smithy's Friday Freebie Multi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined the show to discuss the Warriors side named to play the Knights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad news for Warriors fans as Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the playoff against Penrith.  It was announced on Instagram that the halfback has a calf injury and is unable to play as a result.    Former League player Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking that calve injuries are the most difficult injury to have when it comes to getting back onto the field.  He said they'll be doing anything possible to get him back on the paddock.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former NRL captain thinks it's unfair that the Rugby League Players Association is taking advantage of media to send a message. The RLPA has implemented a player media boycott from now until after next Wednesday's State Of Origin to protest the lack of action on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NRL. Former Kiwis captain and league commentator Richie Barnett says media is an important promotional tool and there's other ways to voice disapproval. "I think it's just an appalling indictment that they firstly use media. There's other ways to do it and I just don't think that's the right way." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined the show to review the Warriors v Rabbitohs game.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Richie Barnett, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Nigel Yalden, Robert van Royen, Louis Herman-Watt, Racing IV, Phillipa Morris, Marcus Armstrong, Sports Desk, Greg O'Connor, 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, Richie Barnett, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Nigel Yalden, Robert van Royen, Louis Herman-Watt, Racing IV, Phillipa Morris, Marcus Armstrong, Sports Desk, Greg O'Connor, Stumped by Smithy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Kiwi's captain Richie Barnett joined the celebrations after the Warrior's massive win against St Geroge.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett catches up with Smithy to preview the NRL round 17 Warriors v Dragons match tonight, matchups across the park, squads, tactics, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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QUICK LISTEN | “Shaun's just holding space, he's the key…some real certainty in his defence…Luke Metcalf, I really like him…if there's a gap then Luke Metcalf will take it on…” Richie Barnett on Wah's halves pairing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piney catches up with former League player and now life coach Richie Barnett to discuss Manu Vatuvei heading to the Warriors to take up a mentoring role after serving time in prison on drug dealing charges. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

League analyst Richie Barnett joined the show to review the Warriors solid win over the Doggies.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Barnett is a former New Zealand professional rugby league player who played for both the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He has represented New Zealand at international level, and has also captained the Kiwis. In this podcast we dived into Richie's journey through rugby league and his lifestyle coaching. We talked about: Playing against some of the games greats such as Reuben Wiki, Mel Meninga and Ricky Stuart Being a commentator and finding positives in performances The NRL journey and playing footy over in Sydney Focused mindsets and facing our fears The important role nutrition plays in mental and emotional wellbeing Having discipline and drive when trying to achieve your goals The journey through Chronic Fatigue And lots more This podcast is full of hilarious stories, golden advice and some overall great yarns. Check it out on Spotify, iHeart Radio and Apple Podcasts!

In the week before the Kiwis first international test in two years, there are calls for everyone to step up to revive the international side of the game.Kiwis coach Michael Maguire believes the international side of the game has taken an immeasurable hit because of Covid and tests need to be made a priority again because of it.But there's also talk of players wanting to sit out to rest for the NRL season or not get caught out by moving around a lot and having to go through Covid protocols.Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett knows about the pride of the Kiwis jersey and he joined Mike Hosking.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Brown and his family live by a golden rule: stick together. It saw them relocate several times in Brown's 20-year career as a rugby league head coach, and ultimately saw his tenure as head coach of the Warriors come to an end.Brown was relieved of his role with the club earlier this week after he informed them he would not be able to move to New Zealand to see out the final year of his contract in 2023. The revelation came following a discussion with his family more than a month ago.Speaking on Fox Sports' NRL 360, Brown said while his son was happy to move anywhere, his daughters did not want to move away from their current home in Sydney and that made the next move in his career an easy one."My wife informed me that my two oldest daughters weren't prepared to move to New Zealand and my youngest daughter said she wanted to live with her sisters," Brown said. "Basically, I said to them 'well, that's pretty much the end of my coaching career.'"We're a family that have done everything together...we've always operated together and that's been our golden rule. There are a lot of people in professional sport; head coaches I suppose all over the world that relationships become a bit of a statistic because work becomes more important, and I'm just not prepared to do that."Brown informed the club of his position about a fortnight ago and after thinking things over the club ultimately decided that parting ways immediately was what was best for them, promoting assistant coach Stacey Jones in the interim as they begin their search for a new permanent head coach.The decision did not come as a surprise to Brown, who admitted he told his family that the club would likely move quickly after learning he wouldn't be around in 2023."Whether I had won the last two games or not, the news would have come as it was because they're really good people, they know what they want and they're a club that's moving forward."After taking over the struggling club in 2021, Brown had some work to do in order to try turn the team around. In two seasons at the helm, he coached the team to a 12-25 record; finishing 12th in 2021 and currently sitting 13th this season.However, looking further afield than the on-field performances of the club, Brown is leaving the team in a better position than when he inherited it in terms of talent. While the Warriors have had some misses with the recruitment in the past couple of seasons – with Matt Lodge and Euan Aitken both also telling the club they would not move to New Zealand – the have inked several exciting talents under Brown's watch.With young players oozing potential in Reece Walsh and Ronald Volkman, to the established first-graders Marata Niukore (Parramatta Eels), Mitchell Barnett (Newcastle Knights), Luke Metcalf (Cronulla Sharks) and Dylan Walker (Manly Sea Eagles) joining the team next season, there will be a bit more to work with for whoever might take the reins from 2023 onwards."It wasn't a hard job from the point of view of where we were salary cup-wise...it's a hard point in actually recruiting. Getting players to come to a club when you're down low – and the Warriors have been down low for about 10 or 11 years – so that's not easy," Brown told NRL 360."I feel really good that we've got the right players coming to help the Warriors. Unfortunately, I won't be there to coach them, but I think the next coach is going to get a good job and, at the end of the day, for me personally, that's an important thing."At every club I've been at, the new coach has got a far better job than I got given and that's important for me. That's the kind of coach I am. Not all of us can win premierships; some just help clubs and that's the way it is. You have to be comfortable with who you are."Despite vacancies opening up with two of the Sydney-based clubs (Wests Tigers, Canterbury Bulldogs) Brown confirmed his career as a head coach had...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Brown and his family live by a golden rule: stick together. It saw them relocate several times in Brown's 20-year career as a rugby league head coach, and ultimately saw his tenure as head coach of the Warriors come to an end.Brown was relieved of his role with the club earlier this week after he informed them he would not be able to move to New Zealand to see out the final year of his contract in 2023. The revelation came following a discussion with his family more than a month ago.Speaking on Fox Sports' NRL 360, Brown said while his son was happy to move anywhere, his daughters did not want to move away from their current home in Sydney and that made the next move in his career an easy one."My wife informed me that my two oldest daughters weren't prepared to move to New Zealand and my youngest daughter said she wanted to live with her sisters," Brown said. "Basically, I said to them 'well, that's pretty much the end of my coaching career.'"We're a family that have done everything together...we've always operated together and that's been our golden rule. There are a lot of people in professional sport; head coaches I suppose all over the world that relationships become a bit of a statistic because work becomes more important, and I'm just not prepared to do that."Brown informed the club of his position about a fortnight ago and after thinking things over the club ultimately decided that parting ways immediately was what was best for them, promoting assistant coach Stacey Jones in the interim as they begin their search for a new permanent head coach.The decision did not come as a surprise to Brown, who admitted he told his family that the club would likely move quickly after learning he wouldn't be around in 2023."Whether I had won the last two games or not, the news would have come as it was because they're really good people, they know what they want and they're a club that's moving forward."After taking over the struggling club in 2021, Brown had some work to do in order to try turn the team around. In two seasons at the helm, he coached the team to a 12-25 record; finishing 12th in 2021 and currently sitting 13th this season.However, looking further afield than the on-field performances of the club, Brown is leaving the team in a better position than when he inherited it in terms of talent. While the Warriors have had some misses with the recruitment in the past couple of seasons – with Matt Lodge and Euan Aitken both also telling the club they would not move to New Zealand – the have inked several exciting talents under Brown's watch.With young players oozing potential in Reece Walsh and Ronald Volkman, to the established first-graders Marata Niukore (Parramatta Eels), Mitchell Barnett (Newcastle Knights), Luke Metcalf (Cronulla Sharks) and Dylan Walker (Manly Sea Eagles) joining the team next season, there will be a bit more to work with for whoever might take the reins from 2023 onwards."It wasn't a hard job from the point of view of where we were salary cup-wise...it's a hard point in actually recruiting. Getting players to come to a club when you're down low – and the Warriors have been down low for about 10 or 11 years – so that's not easy," Brown told NRL 360."I feel really good that we've got the right players coming to help the Warriors. Unfortunately, I won't be there to coach them, but I think the next coach is going to get a good job and, at the end of the day, for me personally, that's an important thing."At every club I've been at, the new coach has got a far better job than I got given and that's important for me. That's the kind of coach I am. Not all of us can win premierships; some just help clubs and that's the way it is. You have to be comfortable with who you are."Despite vacancies opening up with two of the Sydney-based clubs (Wests Tigers, Canterbury Bulldogs) Brown confirmed his career as a head coach had come to an end and he was instead looking to do something else in...

Star player Chanel Harris-Tavita is the latest to step away from the Warriors.Prop Matt Lodge cut ties with the club last week, while Harris-Tavita will see out the season before taking some time away from the game.Questions have been raised as to whether this another indication of trouble within the club, and what can be done about the culture.Former Kiwis captain and league commentator Richie Barnett joined Mike Hosking.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN | Catch the 'Best Of' reel for the Afternoons with Staffy radio show for the 23rd of May 2022. Including Across the Ditch with Matty White, Northern Stars player Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, scammer chat & former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett.

LISTEN | After another disappointing loss to the Dragons in the weekend, Staffy is joined by former Kiwis Fullback Richie Barnett to give his opinion on where he thinks The Warriors are going wrong in 2022.

Elliott talks to former Kiwis captain and League commentator Richie Barnett to unpack the Warriors loss to the shorthanded Sharks.LISTEN ABOVE

Warriors CEO Cameron George wants every Warriors game next season to happen in New Zealand.He says it's a great way to make rugby league front and centre for Kiwi fans after three years of basing the team in Australia.The home games will be played at Mt Smart, but the away games could be taken to every other stadium all over the country.Former Kiwis player Richie Barnett joined Andrew Dickens.LISTEN ABOVE

The dramatic fall of rugby league great Manu Vatuvei ended in court yesterday.  Vatuvei was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for importing methamphetamine as part of his involvement in an ‘unsophisticated' drug ring.  Now the question of support for former athletes has popped up - because Vatuvei's lawyer said it was difficult for Manu to go from being in a structured environment with the Warriors and Kiwis to the "outside world" where injuries and personal issues took over. Former Kiwis league player and now life coach Richie Barnett joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you had a workmate go on leave and stitch you up with a heap of work? Also are Bean Bags back in fashion? plus we catch up with Richie Barnett after he was eliminated from CTI last night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another podcast for a WEEEE AWWWNNNN Wednesday! Special guest, Richie Barnett joins the show! Tegan teaches us what a "Kci" is and Jordan's got ya Mid Week Rev Up.  Stay blessed whanau!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dig deeper into the TVNZ smash with Celebrity Treasure Island with contestant Kim Crossman and a host of special guests. This week, Kim is joined by Celebrity Treasure Island contestants Art Green, Brynley Stent & Richie Barnett! Every Wednesday Kim dissects the episodes and gives you the gossip of what really went on behind the scenes. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us know Richie Barnett from his professional rugby league career and representative New Zealand Rugby League, playing in 27 tests, and captaining New Zealand on 10 occasions during his career. What many people don't know is that Richie recovered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and in doing so learned huge amounts of patience, resilience and the mental and emotional roller coaster ride that led to the light at the end of the tunnel. Richie says that "even when things were looking grim, I never gave up on getting my physical and mental wellbeing back, by taking one important step at a time and not looking back." In this podcast, we go deep with Richie Barnett and explore the tools he used to find his way back to the light and how you can as well.

Former Kiwi Richie Barnett joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk about the Warriors thumping at the hands of the Roosters in the NRL.Despite scoring first, the Warriors went on to lose 42-6 in Sydney.The Warriors finals hopes now hang in the balance, sitting three points off the top eight with three games remaining.Barnett though was happy to credit the Roosters, who are "humming nicely"."They're so effective in what they do, they maximise their time with the ball."

Sky Rugby League analyst Richie Barnett joins the Radio Sport Breakfast team to talk about the Warriors upcoming NRL match against the Newcastle Knights on Sunday.The Warriors have won two of seven to start the year, coming off a tight 13-12 loss to the Melbourne Storm on ANZAC Day.Barnett says it's a must win game against the Knights given the gulf already opening on the table."I think it's probably pivotal you start getting some wins together. You look at the top five, four or six points away from the top five, if you start losing this weekend particularity, you start to edge away."LISTEN TO RICHIE BARNETT TALK WITH THE BREAKFAST TEAM ABOVE. 

LISTEN TO RICHIE BARNETT TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVEThe NRL has been accused of using its "third-string" legal counsel against Billy Slater's expertly-prepared and high-powered defence of a shoulder charge.The Melbourne champion will play in Sunday's NRL grand final after successfully defending his shoulder charge citing in a near-three hour judiciary hearing.Slater was given an inside line to slip out of the charges against him, according to Fox League's NRL 360 host Paul Kent.The veteran rugby league commentator tore strips off the NRL administration after it was revealed on Monday the game's foremost legal counsel was unavailable to represent the NRL Match Review Committee at Tuesday night's hearing.The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday the game's top judiciary prosecutor Peter McGrath SC was overseas and unavailable for the trial.His back-up NRL judiciary counsel Anthony Lo Surdo SC was also unavailable on Monday night — forcing the NRL to delay the trial until Tuesday night — reportedly angering the Storm, who wanted the case sorted as soon as possible.Lo Surdo has featured as the NRL's judiciary counsel on several occasions in the past 12 months — and famously presented the NRL's case when Raiders enforcer Sia Soliola was suspended for five weeks for a high shot on Slater last year.Soliola's legal defence for that case was Nick Ghabar — who defended Slater on Tuesday night.Kent on Tuesday described Lo Surdo as the "third string" legal counsel available to the NRL.He described the NRL's preparation for the case as similar to iconic bumbling lawyer Dennis Denuto, played by actor Tiriel Mora, in the 1997 Aussie classic The Castle."What does it say about the game, though, that there's Dennis Denuto prosecuting the case," Kent told NRL 360."We've had to do it on Tuesday night because they couldn't get anyone to do it on the Monday night. Here we've got grand final week. It's one of the biggest players in the game. It's his final NRL game after 300-odd NRL games. The greatest fullback to ever play the game. The fairytale finish is on the line and we've had to go to a third-stringer."Co-host Ben Ikin responded by saying the Storm's possible grand final win will always be linked salaciously with Slater's ability to beat the grade one charge.Kent said the mistakes made in preparing for Slater's case on Tuesday were symptomatic of the current NRL administration."I'll tell you something. When this commission got going five or six years ago now, we all said we need business people with a business brain in rugby league," he said."And, I tell you now, we went and got that. We sat through $1 billion spent and nothing to show for it. The game's got smaller. The other thing is we sit here now and I can tell you that the most professional people in that room tonight are the Melbourne Storm. The rugby league people."Meanwhile, Slater's defence under Ghabar — where the star No. 1 actually stood up and took the tribunal through his thought process as he closed in on Feki — has been described as "unprecedented" by Fox League senior reporter James Hooper.Slater twice stood up to demonstrate for the panel over course of the hearing, basing most of his defence on Feki's step initiating the collision. He said during the week-long preparation for the final, he had watched vision of all the tries scored by both Sharks wingers across the season — including eight by Feki."[If] the Melbourne Storm wins and he gets the Clive Churchill medal, it will come back to the point that choices No. 1 and No. 2 in the list of NRL prosecutors were not available in the most important week of the season," Ikin said.The Daily Telegraph's Paul Crawley then told the show: "It's embarrassing. It's embarrassing."At the end of the day, no matter how you look at it, it is a shoulder charge."He believed the Sharks winger, as he had done all year, was headed straight for the corner post.But he claimed he was thrown by Feki's left-foot ste...

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has slammed his side's woeful showing against the Titans.Kearney's men shipped 28 unanswered second-half points on the Gold Coast to lose 36-12, their fourth loss in their last five games.The Warriors will stay on in Australia this week ahead of Saturday's match against the Dragons in Wollongong.Sky Sport Warriors commentator and former NRL player Richie Barnett joins Radio Sport Breakfast to discuss yesterday's disappointing performance.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has slammed his side's woeful showing against the Titans.Kearney's men shipped 28 unanswered second-half points on the Gold Coast to lose 36-12, their fourth loss in their last five games.The Warriors will stay on in Australia this week ahead of Saturday's match against the Dragons in Wollongong.Sky Sport Warriors commentator and former NRL player Richie Barnett joins Radio Sport Breakfast to discuss yesterday's disappointing performance.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

Richie Barnett joins Darcy and Goran to review the performance of the Warriors in defeating the Broncos yesterday.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO DARCY AND GORAN

Richie Barnett joins Darcy and Goran to review the performance of the Warriors in defeating the Broncos yesterday.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO DARCY AND GORAN

Former Kiwis captain, Richie Barnett, tells the Radio Sport team the Denver league test on Sunday is a big deal. He also thinks the depth of international talent has never been deeper for NZ.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT  BREAKFAST TEAM 

Former Kiwis captain, Richie Barnett, tells the Radio Sport team the Denver league test on Sunday is a big deal. He also thinks the depth of international talent has never been deeper for NZ.LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT  BREAKFAST TEAM 

Sky NRL analyst, Richie Barnett who thinks Karl Lawton should be on the bench as cover for Isaac Luke as opposed to Jazz Tevaga. He also told us about the time he missed the birth of his second child (In light of Roger Tuivasa- Schek missing tonight’s game vs the Eels).LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST 

Sky NRL analyst, Richie Barnett who thinks Karl Lawton should be on the bench as cover for Isaac Luke as opposed to Jazz Tevaga. He also told us about the time he missed the birth of his second child (In light of Roger Tuivasa- Schek missing tonight’s game vs the Eels).LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHIE BARNETT SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST 

ME/CFS is an illness that, because of a lack of clear understanding, is still sometimes greeted with scepticism by some medical professionals and those caring for sufferers. But the WHO has classified it as a neurological disease, and the Ministry of Health recognises it as a bona fide condition here in New Zealand. What do we know about ME/CFS? How does it affect the lives of people living with it? And how should we respond to people who have it? Heather Wilson - member of the executive committee of the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society (ANZMES), and the Society's Otago and Southland Coordinator, Richie Barnett - broadcaster, sports journalist and former Kiwis rugby league captain - 'the NZ face of ME/CFS' and Professor Warren Tate CNZM - Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences discuss the attitudes towards this condition. 5 August 2013

ME/CFS is an illness that, because of a lack of clear understanding, is still sometimes greeted with scepticism by some medical professionals and those caring for sufferers. But the WHO has classified it as a neurological disease, and the Ministry of Health recognises it as a bona fide condition here in New Zealand. What do we know about ME/CFS? How does it affect the lives of people living with it? And how should we respond to people who have it? Heather Wilson - member of the executive committee of the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society (ANZMES), and the Society's Otago and Southland Coordinator, Richie Barnett - broadcaster, sports journalist and former Kiwis rugby league captain - 'the NZ face of ME/CFS' and Professor Warren Tate CNZM - Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences discuss the attitudes towards this condition. 5 August 2013

ME/CFS is an illness that, because of a lack of clear understanding, is still sometimes greeted with scepticism by some medical professionals and those caring for sufferers. But the WHO has classified it as a neurological disease, and the Ministry of Health recognises it as a bona fide condition here in New Zealand. What do we know about ME/CFS? How does it affect the lives of people living with it? And how should we respond to people who have it? Heather Wilson - member of the executive committee of the Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society (ANZMES), and the Society's Otago and Southland Coordinator, Richie Barnett - broadcaster, sports journalist and former Kiwis rugby league captain - 'the NZ face of ME/CFS' and Professor Warren Tate CNZM - Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences discuss the attitudes towards this condition. 5 August 2013