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Former Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee is returning to Ireland after being appointed interim CEO of the Munster club. His 10-year tenure at the Hurricanes included winning the 2016 Super Rugby title in his first year at the helm Ahead of his departure, Avan Lee joined Adam Cooper to discuss his new role, and offer his view on the ongoing discussions around the future of the game in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only two rounds into the new National League campaign, Wellington Olympic have parted ways with head coach Ekow Quainoo. Joe Serci joined Adam Cooper to discuss the sudden move, and previewed the round three fixtures featuring Wellington teams. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new interclub season underway, Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the first bowls report of the summer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have made several notable signings to fill various roster gaps for their Super Rugby title defence in 2027. The franchise will have the services of try scoring machine Fehi Fineanganofo for another season after New Zealand Rugby helped negotiate a deferral of his contract to join the UK's Newcastle. Fineanganofo will now head to England after next year's World Cup. The Hurricanes have also signed former Moana Pasifika loose forward Semisi Ta'eiola, and veteran halfback Bryn Hall. Coach Clark Laidlaw joined Adam Cooper to discuss the week's developments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Pride have earned the top qualifying spot for the Farah Palmer Cup's championship semifinals. They host Hawke's Bay at Wellington's Rugby League Park on Saturday afternoon. Starting loose forward Evelyn Tea joined Adam Cooper to preview the match, and explained why the team culture has contributed to impressive on-field results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a challenging start to her promising WNBA career, including persistent injuries, American point guard Hailey Van Lith is hoping for a career and life reset during her time in New Zealand’s Tauihi League. Van Lith, who had a standout College basketball career in the United States, was signed as a first round draft pick by Chicago in 2025, before a shift to Connecticut this year. She joined Adam Cooper ahead of her first appearance for the Tokomanwa Queens, against Mainland in Porirua on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tokomanawa Queens have made a statement in off-season recruitment, with the signing of WNBA Connecticut Sun duo Charlisse Leger-Walker and Hailey van Lith.  Queens GM Walter Taulelei told Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper that it's triggered a surge in ticket sales.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A knee injury during the tour match against the Bulls sidelined Cortez Ratima for the four Greatest Rivalry tests against the Springboks.  Having returned home to recover, Ratima is back on the field as part of the penultimate round of rugby's NPC, starting for Waikato against Wellington in the capital.  He joined Adam Cooper to update his recovery.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Pride host Tasman in the final round of rugby's Farah Palmer Cup on Sunday, with a win guaranteeing Wellington a home championship semifinal next week. Adam Cooper spoke to Pride halfback Milly Mackey on the season so far, and discussed the team's push to return to the top-flight premiership next season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rongotai College and Wellington College have joined forces to honour the late Neville Paul - a longtime secondary school teacher and legendary athletics coach at both schools who died last year. Desmond Reddy, Rongotai College's Deputy Head Boy, helped set up a road relay as part of the Neville Paul Cup. Reddy - also a New Zealand Secondary Schools representative - joined Adam Cooper to chat about the event, and his year in athletics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last time in its current format, football's National League is underway this weekend, featuring 11 men's teams and nine in the women's competition. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to look at the prospects of the Wellington teams in the men's competition, and previewed the round one matches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions are boosted by the return of outside back Stanley Solomon for Saturday's round seven NPC match against Canterbury in Christchurch. Solomon returns from a hamstring injury suffered in club rugby, which followed his patient wait for a Super Rugby debut late in the Highlanders campaign. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss his year so far, and his return to the Lions side. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the men's Central League completed, Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast reviews the season and looks ahead to the National League ahead of its start later in September. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions are the only winless team at the halfway mark of rugby's NPC. Adam Cooper was joined by Wellington Rugby Union board chair Phil Holden who discussed the team's performances, and offered an insight into the union's financial woes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is returning to New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition. The Connecticut Sun guard will join the Wellington-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season, with the 12-week competition starting September 25. In April, Leger-Walker became the first New Zealander to be selected into the prestigious American competition when she was drafted as the 18th pick. Queens coach Tania Tupu joined Adam Cooper to discuss the significance of the signing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.