Netball's power players, Highlanders motivation, Courtney Duncan's enjoyment factor, and are e-sports .. sports?

Scott Dixon joins the show as he prepares for another shot at the famous Brickyard track. Stars shooter Amorangi Malesala is on ahead of her team's ANZ premiership elimination final showdown against the Central Pulse. Then Stuff sports reporter Robert van Royen runs us through who to watch as Super Rugby Pacific gets to the business end of the season.

Why is the country's major rugby comp putting some fans to sleep, and we ask possibly the most successful domestic netball coach how to peak at the right point of the season. Plus, why volunteer power is getting the world's biggest women's sport event off the ground.

The Black Ferns sevens on winning the world series before the final event's even started, Hayden Paddon on pingponging around the world to rallies, Sulu Fitzpatrick's world cup hopes, and the surprising All Blacks connections to Sam Whitelock's son's rippa rugby team.

We chat to a former Warriors hardman about whether it's 'their year' and find out what motivated him to lace up the boots again. Plus why a champion athlete's worried she may never walk again, and we look at whether super rugby needs a draft system like US sports.

Ted Lasso is the breakout hit show about football .. winning awards and a legion of fans. This week Zoe got the chance to chat to the stars about sports, life, and which of them don't even like sport!

NZ Exclusive chat with a star of football comedy Ted Lasso - find out who doesn't even like football!? Plus, the team taking charge of the All Blacks after the RWC. We chat to one of the women headlining the Fight For Life, and dig into why the Phoenix are struggling at the business end of the season.

How do we get more women into coaching rugby .. when the ones who do apply for top shelf gigs don't get hired? Two different takes from Whitney Hansen and Allan Bunting. Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher face off in one of the closest battles in NZ sport, plus, the strongest of the strong, we delve into the world of strongman and strongwoman competitions ahead of a big one this weekend.

There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture.

It has been Ryan Fox's dream to play in the Masters. We talk to his father, All Black legend, Grant Fox as he got ready to fly to be with his son for this special sporting moment. After coping a bit of flak, Sam Cane is finding some form. He reveals in an extended interview, what the captaincy means to him and how he is looking after his body more ahead of the Rugby World Cup, plus Football Fern Olivia Chance on how the team is driving to win games at the Fifa World Cup.

The glitz, glamour and speed of Formula One hits Melbourne this weekend. Motorsport legend Greg Murphy takes us through who to watch, how the cars are performing and F1 vs Supercars. New Zealand's summer of cricket comes to an end, Dion Nash talks about how the Black Caps have performed. The Blues battle it out against the Chiefs on Saturday. Can the Phoenix Women avoid the wooden spoon? And Pickleball in Hollywood.

Former All Black Jeff Wilson gives us his take on how All Black players should respond now Scott Robertson has been appointed the next coach. The amazing Ruby Tui talks Super Aupiki and commentating with her boots on. Warriors player Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) tells us about the importance of returning to home ground at Mt Smart, plus is New Zealand ready to make the most of the thousands of girls and women likely to sign up to football after the Fifa Women's World Cup?

Zoe Hobbs has hit an amazing high with a sub-11 second 100 metres, but what is she working on to go even faster? Skipper Peter Burling talks about the delight of being at home and his passion for the ocean as SailGP brings a round of the competition to NZ. We also ask exactly what are the nuts and bolts of choosing a new All Black coach and crashing the granite - the women's curling team at the World Champs.

Was it justified? The debate over Ardie Savea's throat slitting gesture and one match ban. Super Rugby Aupiki has only just started, but it's already almost over. Has New Zealand Rugby dropped the ball over the women's competition? Have the Warriors found a good head space this season? The Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in the final test series of the New Zealand summer. Plus, calling all Ted Lasso fans, we have a sneak preview of the third season of this massively popular football-based television show.

Do the victorious, but ageing, Black Caps need a refresh? All Black Aaron Smith reveals his thoughts about the critics, Breakers star Barry Brown Jnr talks finals tactics and the shipwreck that inspired participation in Ironman.

The Black Caps need to step up for the second Test against England, we hear from Blair Tickner about how New Zealand's players are sticking to their games. The Barmy Army and the trumpet outrage - stolen, damaged, but now saved. Super Rugby and Super Aupiki is back this weekend. Joseph Pearson navigates the season ahead, plus the young all abilities golfer who credits golf for keeping him out of a wheel chair.

In a wide-ranging interview, All Blacks halfback Brad Weber says he was whakamā about being Māori All Blacks co-captain and revealed a homosexual family member’s struggles led to him advocating for rugby becoming more inclusive.

The first Test between the Black Caps and England gets underway and we talk to England spin coach Jeetan Patel abut the tips he's sharing with his team. The Breakers push for the win that will book them a spot in the NBL finals. All Black Brad Weber joins us to talk coaches and preparations for the Rugby World Cup. Finally the addictive show Physical 100 - why would athletes take part?

England's team plan in the Test series against the Black Caps. The T20 World Cup is about to kick off, we hear from White Fern Maddie Green. Is Gymnastics NZ making progress two years after an investigation uncovered abuse? The Super Bowl is only days away - we explore the Pacific connection.

England has arrived in NZ ahead of the test series against the Black Caps. We get some inside info from Ben Stoke's mum Deb. Aussie League and Ian Roberts talks playing in the 90s as an openly gay man. Plus the Breakers great form.

It's a New Year and another filled with World Cups. What can the Black Caps do to up their performance after a dismal ODI showing in India? We have positive predictions from a specialist coach about the Silver Ferns. Should Sam Cane lead the All Blacks into the RWC? Plus the Australian Open!

The Silver Ferns have had a turbulent few years of results, but are the reigning world champs. Can they back it up and make it two in a row, with Australia, Jamaica and England all in great form? Legendary coach Dame Noeline Taurua is with us.

Some of world football's biggest stars are coming to Aotearoa, with the women's FIFA world cup starting in July. One of the world's biggest events, and riding a wave of interest in women's sport, are we ready for the magnitude of the event?

Cricket fans have two major world cups to look forward to in 2023, with the women's T20 world cup in February and the men's ODI world cup in October. So what are the White Ferns and Black Caps' chances of coming home with some trophies?

A phenomenal battle between Messi and Mbappe has ended with Argentina taking the Football World cup in a final being described as one of the best ever. The women's Rugby world cup and the Commonwealth games, we look back over the year plus the saucy fundraising calender raising money for new changing rooms in Gore.

France and Argentina will battle it out for the World cup, but what's needed to win? The latest on Kane Williamson's decision to step down as test captain. Portia Woodman shares her doubts over local support for the Black Ferns and famous caddie Steve Williams remembers turning out with Tiger Woods for the NZ Open more than 20 years ago.

Tension mounts at the Fifa World Cup as quarter finals loom. Could NZ Rugby be forced to pick an All Blacks' coach before the next world Cup? - and the twisty world of speed cubing.

Australia's footballers appear to take on magical properties to make the last 16 of the football world cup, and former Black Caps star Dion Nash debates whether there's too much cricket over the year. Plus, a new change to the Weetbix rugby player cards.

Fifa World Cup gets into full swing, but is Qatar using sport to improve its reputation? The Black Caps face India in an ODI and the Lydia Ko effect!

Rugby League World Cup finals this weekend with giant killers Samoa and Kiwi Ferns facing Aussie opponents, plus previews of the All Blacks match against England at Twickenham and Mike Hesson on the upcoming Black Caps home series against India.

Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen gives us his take on what makes the Black Ferns so exciting, what mens teams can learn from the way women play, as well as how fathers can learn something about how to support their children (like his daughter, Black Ferns assistant coach Whitney Hansen!). It's a big chat!

The Black Ferns defeated England 34-31 to claim their sixth Rugby World Cup title, in front of a record crowd. Eden Park was buzzing, as are the Podium team, who got together for a special bonus episode the morning after.

Black Ferns vs England is the RWC final everyone wanted (well, aside from the other teams) - we've got predictions and and how the teams are coping with the pressure. Plus, why has Harry Styles derailed the start of the Warriors season?

The countdown to the RWC final is on for the Black Ferns, T20 cricket world cup action heats up, and league fans show their partying prowess.

The key matchups between the Black Ferns and France as they square off in the RWC semifinals, fast and furious Fast5 netball, and a mashup of music and sports.

Legendary coach Robbie Deans joins The Podium with a bombshell prediction, Glenn Phillips rights the ship for the Black Ferns, and how you can avoid a hefty fine over a Melbourne Cup sweep.

The ongoing fallout over NZR's inability to read a calendar puts more pressure on the organisation's board and management - so what do players think? And we think we've found the best place to watch the Black Caps in sizzling form at the T20 World Cup.

The quarter finalists have emerged at the Rugby World Cup, what's happening with the Silver Ferns, and a superman effort gives the Black Caps something to cheer about at the T20 World Cup.

Rugby World Cup, League World Cup, trans-Tasman Netball, T20 cricket world cup, NPC finals, FIFA Football World Cup draw … grab your snacks Aotearoa, it’s one of the biggest weekends of sport we’ve had for years!

Stunning performances across the board at RWC2021, with Fiji scoring a memorable win among them. The Silver Ferns have one hand on the Constellation Cup against Aussie, and we look into the gender pay gap in sport - why are women paid so much less?

At any given moment, a sports ref will be hated by half the people playing and watching a match. Rugby ref Maggie Cogger-Orr joins Zoe George to talk about dealing with that, plus the funny moments on field involving Burger King, 'teacher voice' and whether men or women are easier to referee.

The Black Ferns look forward to a steadier performance in week two of RWC2021, we ask who's tougher to ref - men or women, and find out the sporting superstars pouring cash into pickleball.

It's already clear who the Black Ferns' weapons are at the Rugby World Cup, a New Zealander speeds to victory at Bathurst, and we talk about the new Silver Ferns facing old foe Australia.

The top womens rugby teams gear up for the RWC2021 right here in Aotearoa, and we look at numerous allegations of cheating across world sports.

As a record breaking Commonwealth Games end, Stuff reporters Ian Anderson and Rob Van Royen deliver their assessment, and chef de mission Nigel Avery joins us.

Cyclist Aaron Gate makes history with his fourth gold medal of the games. The White Ferns and the Silver Ferns both upset the home teams to bring home bronze.

Julia Ratcliffe hammers her way into the medals as the Silver Ferns endure a pasting fromJamaica’s Sunshine Girls. The All Blacks are served a hefty loss by the Springboks in Mbombela.

More medals in Birmingham and we take a quick trip to South Africa for a "turning point" test. Plus find out what Sports Minister Grant Robertson thinks will be his next athletic endeavour.

Another bronze on the bike, and we cross to Mbombela in South Africa where the All Blacks gear up to take on the world champion Springboks.

Medals galore for kiwis in Birmingham, but heartbreak for a fan favourite at the squash. Transport woes continue across the city.

One of our great hopes misses the chance to go for gold in squash. Ian Anderson now thinks he’s friends with royalty, and find out why there was pole dancing at the beach volleyball.

We find out why Metallica could be the secret weapon for a new kiwi swimming star, and tap into some outrage over parking tickets being dished out around venues.

Medals galore at the pool but the food choices on offer leave plenty to be desired.

Another protest could be coming for the kiwi team, plus is a love triangle about to derail the Aussie swim team?

New Zealand's on the medal table, plus what's going on with Birmingham's transport , and why Australia's throwing shade at our opening ceremony uniforms.

Covid ends one kiwi athlete's games, and there's a massive 80s comeback which our team in Birmingham seem to know an unusual amount about.

Stuff reporters in Birmingham, Rob van Royen and Ian Anderson, tell Zoe George who could be surprise medalists, and make wild suggestions for new sports they want added.