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Ric & Chappy kick off the show by discussing the aftermath from South Africa's WTC final win, and also discuss Sophie Devine's retirement announcement from ODI cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ric & Chappy are joined by White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer to discuss the new round of central contracts, and touch on Sophie Devine's announcement to retire from ODI cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises. New Zealand Cricket have joined forces with the financial backers of a new franchise in North America's Major League Cricket - a competition that has a value of at least $200 million. The move could help keep leading players and coaches in the Black Caps set-up, instead of becoming global T20 freelancers. CEO Scott Weenink told Mike Hosking they're taking a two-pronged approach. He says this presents an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams into the most lucrative global sporting market, while also creating opportunities for their high performance staff and players. The new team —which is yet to be formally named or have their location confirmed— will debut in the 2027 season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ICC has released its updated One Day International rankings for women, the White Ferns rewarded for their all round talent.
This week, joined by Peter Holland, we review the Black Caps' and White Ferns' T20 campaigns, and await the outcome of a showdown between the players and administrators over rights issues and contracts under legal examination. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for another episode of the BYC! In this episode, the fellas get into the preposterously one-sided Black Caps and Pakistan series and the preposterously one-sided White Ferns and Australia series. Then, they discuss the latest from the IPL, check in on the Plunket Shield, Cricket War 2025 erupts over an online game, and a weird question about T20 run chases...Brought to you by MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The White Ferns are chasing a big total against the Aussies in Wellington with the Black Caps and Pakistan set for later Wednesday evening. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
In the space of four nights, Eden Park has played host to multiple high-profile events. The White Ferns faced off against the Aussies on Friday - and the Black Caps took on Pakistan. Last night, the Blues played against the Crusaders - and got defeated 42-19. And tomorrow evening, the All Whites will play against New Caledonia. Eden Park turf manager Blair Christiansen joined Piney to discuss the challenges. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for another episode of the BYC! In this episode, the fellas review the Black Caps T20 series against Pakistan so far, and whether we can take anything from it (0:00)... Next, they discuss the White Ferns series against Sri Lanka and preview the big upcoming matchup against the Aussies (23:30! The latest from the Plunket Shield (27:29) before some incredible correspondence from former Black Cap Andre Adams (33:39)! Finally, the curious interconnectedness between Shihad and cricket (39:00)...Brought to you by MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The weather in Dunedin has had the final say in the T20 series between the White Ferns and Sri Lanka. The series ended in a 1-all draw after today's deciding game was abandoned due to rain. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
The White Ferns are chasing a T20 series win over Sri Lanka and while the hosts are missing some big names, all-rounder Brooke Halliday is confident the team's rookies will continue to step up.
The White Ferns allrounder notched a crucial century for her side in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. Sports Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
The White Ferns' are managing their injury crisis as they prepare for today's second one-dayer against Sri Lanka in Nelson.
An injury-hit White Ferns side is wrapping up their home summer with a series against Sri Lanka. The first of three cricket one-day internationals is underway in Napier and three New Zealand players are making their debut. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua.
Being without a number of players will open the door for others as the White Ferns open their one-day series against Sri Lanka in Napier today.
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine is extending her break from cricket and won't take part in next month's series against Sri Lanka. Devine stepped away in January citing well-being issues. New Zealand Cricket's head of women's high performance Liz Green said they are fully supportive of Devine's decision. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
Kerr was named the player of the tournament when the White Ferns triumphed at last year's T20 World Cup. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
The ABC's maiden cricket podcast hosted by Kristen Beams and Brittany Carter. Australia has won the Rose Bowl Series 2-0 against New Zealand, holding onto the trophy for a 24th consecutive year. The rain hampered the three-match ODI contest and washed out the first game, but it didn't stop the Aussies from getting the job done. The result also meant they clinched the ICC Women's Championship for a third straight cycle. They were spurred on by another Annabel Sutherland century, and the all-rounder was named Player of the Match in both of the fixtures that went ahead. At just 23 years old, Sutherland is in fine form after being promoted to number five in the batting order.
Game one of the Rose Bowl series against Australia was abandoned and both teams will be hoping for a better weather forecast at the Basin Reserve for game two. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
In this episode, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford discuss the Black Caps' demolition job on England in the third Test and reflect on the Series before giving their thoughts on the new white ball Skipper, Mitch Santner. Finally, the guys preview the White Ferns matches starting this weekend before heading to the latest India & Australia Test.Brought to you by MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the first time since their T20 World Cup win in Dubai in October, the White Ferns will be playing on home soil on Thursday. White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer spoke to Corin Dann.
The ABC's maiden cricket podcast hosted by Kristen Beams and Brittany Carter. Australia is gearing up to play the historic Rose Bowl Series against the New Zealand White Ferns for the first time since 2020. We preview the three-match ODI series, which is expecting to attract record crowds in Wellington, before chatting with Annabel Sutherland off the back of her latest century and Player of the Series performance against India at the WACA.
T20 World Cup winning coach Ben Sawyer has extended his contract with the White Ferns for two more years. Sawyer has been in charge since mid-2022 and over that time has guided the team through highs and lows. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
ON THE SHOW TODAY: Jono is promoting the bald hair club! I was in a car crash then went to work... For 12 hours! This Wicked muck up is hilarious! Our love HATE relationship with the Herald quiz The vocab of middle aged men... I'm actively avoiding using a spoon! Even with soup! We chat to the White Ferns. Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A slightly different episode today. New Zealand legend Suzie Bates chats to Lauren Winfield-Hill and spinner Eden Carson joins Katya Witney to reflect on the White Ferns' historic T20 World Cup triumph in the UAE. 0:00 Intro / 1:23 Suzie Bates / 40:30 Eden Carson / 56:33 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket to champion the future of girls' cricket.
Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Jason Hoyte for another episode of NZ's #1 cricket podcast, the BYC! In this episode, the fellas are finally back in NZ to wax lyrical about the White Ferns' T20 World Cup victory (0:00). Then they recap the Black Caps flogging of India in the 2nd Test (15:08) before previewing the 3rd Test and asking the question... Does anyone even care about the result now we've won the Series (41.11)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The White Ferns can cap off a successful six weeks of cricket overseas by adding another piece of silverware to their haul. New Zealand face India in the one-day series decider tonight in Ahmedabad, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
India beat the White Ferns by 6 wickets in the third and final one-dayer in Ahmedabad to claim a 2-1 series win.
The White Ferns captain Sophie Devine says she's proud of her side's efforts in India despite falling to a 2-1 series loss.
The White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates says losing early wickets was their downfall in the deciding one-dayer against India as the hosts claimed a six wicket victory to seal a 2-1 series win.
India's proud record of not losing a cricket Test Series on home soil since 2012 is at risk against the Black Caps. After New Zealand won the first Test by eight wickets on Sunday, and the action resumes in Pune tonight, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
The world champion White Ferns have to move on quickly from their T20 Cricket World Cup celebrations. Days after being the first New Zealand team to win a title in the shortest format of the game they've travelled to a new country and face new challenges, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
The White Ferns have been beaten by 59 runs by India in the opening ODI in Ahmedabad.
A below par batting effort has cost the White Ferns as they were beaten by 59 runs by India in the opening ODI in Ahmedabad.
Former nurse Lucy Letby became one of the UK's most notorious child killers after she was convicted in 2023 of harming and murdering babies in her care. The nurse was found guilty by two juries after lengthy trials, but now there's been speculation over whether some evidence in the Letby trial was reliable. BBC Special Correspondent Judith Moritz is the co-author of the book Unmasking Lucy Letby: The untold story of the killer nurse. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss what she has discovered since the trial ended.The actor J. Smith Cameron is currently on stage in London's West End alongside Mark Rylance in Juno and the Paycock. It's a play about a working class family in Dublin during the1922 Irish Civil War. J joins Nuala to discuss this, as well as her starring role in Succession where she played Gerri Kellman.Last weekend, the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's classic 1980s bonkbuster Rivals landed on Disney+. The eight-part series is set in a fictional upper-class Cotswolds community and features media, politics and lots and lots of sex. So what does this moment of steamy nostalgia tell us about sex in 2024? Nuala talks to Dayna McAlpine, a sex and relationships writer and lifestyle editor at HuffPost UK, and Rowan Pelling, co-editor at Perspective and former editor of the Erotic Review.New Zealand have won, against the odds, the Women's T20 World Cup – an achievement that may mark a turning point for women's cricket, so often dominated by Australia. Nuala is joined by batting all-rounder and a stalwart of the White Ferns, Suzie Bates.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Karen Dalziel Studio Manager: Gayl Gordon
On this week's episode, we talk about 46 all out, India's second innings recovery and collapse and then finally India's first test loss to New Zealand since 1988. We also talk Sarfaraz Khan's maiden test match hundred, Rishabh Pant's 99, his 107 metre six off Tim Southee, India's big collapse and New Zealand's canter home. Finally, we preview the second #INDVNZ test and congratulate the White Ferns on their #WWT20 victory.
The White Ferns beat South Africa by 32 runs, after scoring 158 for five in their 20 overs, with Melie Kerr top scoring with 43. The team went into the tournament having lost ten T20 games in a row. It was their first appearance in the finals since their loss to Australia in 2010. They smashed it; with emotional scenes on the field as team veterans Suzi Bates and Sophie Devine hugged it out. White Ferns Captain Sophie Devine spoke to Lisa Owen.
Among those celebrating the White Ferns' win back home, were the teaching staff and students at Tawa College. Four of the 15 strong squad who beat South Africa in the T20 cricket world cup are former students at the Wellington school. There were plenty of bleary and teary eyes at Tawa College this morning after an early start watching the team take out the world championship for the first time, Lauren Crimp reports.
In a huge weekend in sport, New Zealand won the America's Cup, the Black Caps beat India in India, the Silver Ferns beat Australia and now the White Ferns are playing in the T20 World Cup Final in Dubai. RNZ reporter Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann.
On today's episode, the White Ferns are crowned T20 cricket world champions in Dubai, beating South Africa by 32 runs, former Prime Minister Helen Clark calls for New Zealand to host the next America's Cup, a Health NZ conference spent tens of thousands of dollars on catering as the current financial crisis engulfing hospitals loomed, and a passenger on an Air New Zealand flight stranded in Sydney because of a bomb threat says she found out online what was going on.
The White Ferns are on top in the T20 cricket world cup final in Dubai, with the pressure mounting on South Africa.
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp visited Tawa College, where two of New Zealand's greatest cricketers - Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr - emerged as future stars. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Veteran Suzie Bates says it was a "team effort" that helped the White Ferns to a maiden T20 World Cup title, something she says she'll "never forget".
Cricket clubs in Auckland and Christchurch are hosting watch parties for the White Ferns. Cornwall Cricket Club president and former White Fern Katie Perkins spoke to Corin Dann.
The White Ferns are within touching distance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. A win for New Zealand over Pakistan in their final group game in Dubai tomorrow morning will guarantee them a place in the semis, sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
Women's T20 World Cup, Day 10 - New Zealand/Sri Lanka, South Africa/Bangladesh: Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer saw off Sri Lanka's total with ease but not quite convincingly enough to move into outright 2nd place in the group on NRR. The White Ferns will be banking on a favour from their Trans-Tasman cousins over India to help ease their path into the semi-finals. In the second game in Dubai, South Africa held a battling Bangladesh at arm's length and will now face a nervous wait for other group results to determine if they'll qualify for the semis. Pick up the conversation with Cam Ponsonby and Daniel Norcross Go Ambassador cruising with Goochy, Aggers, Blowers and Alex Tudor from December 12-19! Pick up 10% off with finalword10 at checkout here - www.ambassadorcruiseline.com Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword - including our Australia Live Show tickets! Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White Ferns have made a winning start to the T20 Cricket World Cup and will need to knock over the world champion Australians tomorrow to stay on track in the UAE. After a terrible lead up to the tournament, including three losses to Australia, New Zealand are the surprise early leaders in their group, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
Women's T20 World Cup, Day 4 - India/Pakistan, West Indies/Scotland: What is it about India and Pakistan at World Cups? It went as predicted, with Harman's team bouncing back from their loss to the White Ferns. Later, it was the Windies' turn to get on the board after dropping their tournament opener. Over to Daniel Norcross and Cam Ponsonby at Dubai Sports City who will take it away from there. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Go Ambassador cruising with Goochy, Aggers, Blowers and Alex Tudor from December 12-19! Pick up 10% off with finalword10 at checkout here - www.ambassadorcruiseline.com Get your Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword - including our Australia Live Show tickets! Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Women's T20 World Cup, Day 2 - New Zealand/India, South Africa/West Indies: Well, well. India, the team everyone thought might give it a shake and challenge Australia have been hammered by New Zealand in the White Ferns' most significant World Cup victory in over a decade. Meanwhile, South Africa were just as ruthless in dispatching the Windies. There's plenty for Daniel Norcross and Cam Ponsonby to chew over at Dubai Sports City! Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Go Ambassador cruising with Goochy, Aggers, Blowers and Alex Tudor from December 12-19! Pick up 10% off with finalword10 at checkout here - www.ambassadorcruiseline.com Get your Nord VPN discount - nordvpn.com/tfw Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword - including our Australia Live Show tickets! Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen about the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup underway with New Zealand set to open their campaign against India in Dubai and a historic weekend for female sailors.