Graham Agars. Listen with Windows Media Player

Kerre Woodham. Listen with Windows Media Player

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Stephen McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

John "Mystery" Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Mark Brown. Listen with Windows Media Player

Darren Ludlow. Listen with Windows Media Player

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Craig Adair. Listen with Windows Media Player

Julie Paterson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Kath Harby Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

Allen McLachlan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Jackie Barron. Listen with Windows Media Player

Lynn McConnell. Listen with Windows Media Player

Murray Deaker. Listen with Windows Media Player

Bruce Ross. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Eric Rush. Listen with Windows Media Player

Allen McLaughlin. Listen with Windows Media Player

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steven McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Bill McLaren. Listen with Windows Media Player

Frank Endicott. Listen with Windows Media Player

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

Wendy Telfer. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Matt Brown. Listen with Windows Media Player

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Graham Lowe. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Richard Reid. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Peter Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland vs Auckland Aftermatch. Listen with Windows Media Player

Paddy O'Brien. Listen with Windows Media Player

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Frank Endacott. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Stephen McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Podge McPherson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

Natalie Avellino. Listen with Windows Media Player

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Peter Lester. Listen with Windows Media Player

Natalie Avellino. Listen with Windows Media Player

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Keith Quinn. Listen with Windows Media Player

Warwick Taylor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Kirsty Carline. Listen with Windows Media Player

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

Neil Ross. Listen with Windows Media Player

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Greg Ford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sting vs Magic. Listen with Windows Media Player

We relive the final moments of the Sting's dramatic 48-46 victory over the Magic in the National Bank Cup sudden-death semifinal at Stadium Southland.

Donna Wilkins and Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southern Sting confirmed its spot in a tenth straight National Bank Cup grand final. We spend some time with the two constants from an unmatched decade for Southland sport, coach Robyn Broughton & shooter Donna Wilkins

Grant Fox. Listen with Windows Media Player

World Cup winning All Black Grant Fox offers his thoughts on the All Blacks 64-13 victory over Canada in the New Zealander's final hit-out before the start of the 2007 Tri-Nations.

Johnny Reid. Listen with Windows Media Player

A1GP driver Jonny Reid is bringing Black Beauty south as part of a nationwide roadshow. We take the chance to spend some time looking back at NZ's second place finish in the 06-07 season and get his thoughts on what the future might hold for one of the country's brightest motorsport talents.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sting Coach talked us through the disappointing lose to the Northern Force in the 1st Semi Final of the 2007 National Bank Cup. But the Sting are not out of the count they have one more chance this Friday.

Yvonne Willering. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Victorious Coach of the 1st Semi Final in the National Bank Cup talked to Nick straight after the big game. The Northern Force taking a win over the Southern Sting.

Greg Ford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our man in Valencia is the Sunday Star Times' leading sports writer and he's enjoying the calm before the America's Cup storm.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

We catch up with The London Evening Standard's leading sports writer on the eve of the men's final of the French Tennis Open at Roland Garros.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

From CHCH airport the fantastic coach of the Southern Sting, seems over the moon that her girls did the job and sealed the win over the Flames to gain a home semi-final next week against the Flames.

Julie Patterson. Listen with Windows Media Player

With Sting confirming home semi final next weekend, we caught up with Julie who's busy week has just got busier! What a fantastic game in CHCH and heard what she thought of the game and the atmosphere.

Tony Johnson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sports Commentator commentated on the first test of the Rugby Year. He thought the French had a negative attitude heading into the game, and also hear his thought of Carter and McCaw on the injury bench??

Peter Montgomery. Listen with Windows Media Player

With Team NZ - 2, Luna Rosa - 0 we chatted with the voice of Yachting over in Valencia and it's a bit bewildering for Peter as there was so much speculation that the Finals were going to be a tight contest . . .

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our European Corrospondant - Not sure where to start with Chris, with The Poms losing to South Africa, All Blacks downing the French and The French Tennis open we started with the Poms!

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Weekly check in with Steve we talk about last nights All Black win over the French summed up by Richie McCaw as a starting point - so why are we questioning a 42-11 scoreline?

Roger Clark. Listen with Windows Media Player

Rugby Southland Chief Executive we find in Chch discusses Jimmys future with Rugby in Southland, the money side of rugby and the resigning of Jamie MacIntosh.

Graham Lowe. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Queensland Origin and Kiwi Coach, Graham told Nick how he enjoyed Wednesday Nights Origin Match and also we hear he thoughts behind the State of Origin and also we touch on the Warriors.

Megan Hutton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Donna Wilkins. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2

Ahead of a friendly game against the Rebels and with the Silver Ferns on their way home from a disappointing tour of England we caught up with Donna Wilkins to hear her thoughts on the recent happens in the Netball world.

Jimmy Cowan. Listen with Windows Media Player

We caught up with Jimmy after he was disappointingly left out of the All Black team and also heard how he played for Mataura in Club Rugby at the weekend and hear where to from here for Jimmy.

Frank Bunce. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black and still a legend, Frank was guest speaker at this year Southland Sports Awards. We talked Sports Awards and Footy we talked Dancing with the Stars . . .

Raelene Castle. Listen with Windows Media Player

Newly appointed chief executive of Netball NZ gave us her sporting and commercial backgrounds where we hear she is from a very sporting background, and also what was the attraction towards her new role?

Eion Young. Listen with Windows Media Player

This man has completed you could say a triology of great NZ motorsport legends penning biographies on Chris Damon, Bruce McLaren and his latest "Memory of the Bear' on Denny Hulme, we hear from the writer himself.

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

We warn one of our regular Sunday sports reveiwers that it might be a good idea to stay clear of Talkback Radio today considing both Kiwi teams lost their Semi Finals in this years Super 14.

Wayne Shelford. Listen with Windows Media Player

With a recent trip down South, Buck told us about playing in the Golden Area and filled us in on some of the yarns he told to do with his dropping from the All Blacks.

Anton Oliver. Listen with Windows Media Player

Jamie caught up with the All Black hooker before what could be his final game at the "Brook." With playing for either the Highlanders or Otago for all of his career, we reflected his time with these teams.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Coach Robyn reflect last weeks amazing game against the Magic and also previewed today's game against the Rebels. Which is a very important game before a 2 week break in the National Bank Cup Competition.

Joseph Romanos . Listen with Windows Media Player

We discuss with all the departing players bound to play overseas, there could be nobody left. Seems that players are putting Cash ahead of Country.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Mystery Morrison gives us an inside to behind the scenes during the morning of the World Cup final also we wrap up the Cricket World Cup and look at New Zealander's participation.

Ruth Aitken. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the Southern Sting drumming the Magic in an incredible 65 - 44 win at Invercargill on Saturday, we caught up with one of the spectators at the game, an impressed Silver Fern coach.

John Hardie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Promising Young Southland rugby player just back from winning the Under 19 World Title, told Jamie about beating South Africa in the final and what it was like in a team full of big polynesian boys.

Steve Davie. Listen with Windows Media Player

From Dunedin, we interupt Steve while he is watching the World Cup Cricket Final where it looks like it'll be another Australia clean sweep. Also who else will be departing overseas to play rugby??

Daneka Wipiiti. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern Sting shooter Daneka Wipiiti starts our post-match coverage of the Sting's big win over the Shakers in the National Bank Cup.

Jenny Ferguson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southern Sting captain was delighted to crack 80 goals against the Shakers but was equally impressed by her side's defencive work throughout the court.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern Sting coach Robyn Broughton is a happy lady following the Shakers' clash and, despite a couple of injury concerns, is happy with the way her team is building into the 2007 National Bank Cup.

Brian McKechnie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Double All Black Brian McKechnie casts his eye across the Black Caps' 2007 World Cup campaign and tells how a local repertory stage production brought back some bad memories of Munster in 1978.

Hugh McGahan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan reviews the Kiwi's 30-6 loss to Australia in the ANZAC league test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Brian Kelly. Listen with Windows Media Player

Motorsport commentator Brian Kelly joins us half-way through Pukekohe's V8 Supercar send-off to look at day one action.

Laurie Mains. Listen with Windows Media Player

Legend in Southland Rugby Circles digested what has been happening with the Highlanders, what's missing from the team, and also we hear Laurie's thoughts on the World Cup Squad.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Coach of the mighty Southern Sting, talked about there recent trip to Australia for preseason games, filled us in on what we can expect on the court in the 2007 competition and who to watch out for this year.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

The plot thickens with the Cricket World Cup, what know can be called a Homicide Investigation in regard to Bob Wormers Death we hear the thoughts of columnist and book author, we also recapped some of the Cricket thats been played in the Carribean.

Nathan Burdon. Listen with Windows Media Player

Over to Sydney we travelled, with Southland Times Sports Editor who is following the Southern Sting on their annual pilgrimage across the Tasman, we hear how they shaped up in the their 1st couple of games.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sports Editor of the London Evening Standard, we talked 6 Nation Rugby, FA Cup Soccer and the major news story this week being from the Cricket World Cup and Bob Wormer's death Mystery?

Stephen McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the Warriors playing that afternoon we reviewed last weeks outstounding Round 1 win and previewed this weeks game against the Broncos with Sky Sport personality.

Don Mackinnon. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Sporting story of the South this week would have to be Netball NZ announcing the new Trans-Tasman Tournament. We discussed the new tournament with Netball NZ Chairman.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Almost half way through the competition the Highlanders are 3 from 6 with 3 home games in front of them, We look back at so far, and also ahead to whats coming.

Graham Sycamore. Listen with Windows Media Player

After losing count of how many National Records were broken at the National Cycling Championships which finished in Invercargill yesterday, we heard from Competition Manager to wrap up how the Championships exceeded expectations.

Colin Meads. Listen with Windows Media Player

We hear if even a rugby great is getting a bit bored of Super 14 just like the rest of the country, we talk about the come back of the All Blacks and discuss Grahams reconditioning programme.

Keith Quinn. Listen with Windows Media Player

Gearing up for the World Cup in France later this year, we hear how it won't quite be the same for Keith, not going over as a commentator but as a tour party leader.

Graham Lowe. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi Rugby League Coach, with a week out from the start of this years NRL and the Kiwi's you could say are having more success than this time last year.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

We heard why this man was brought in front of the broadcasting authority, we also talk a bit about World Cup Cricket, Fleming and Vettori.

Jamie Mackay. Listen with Windows Media Player

We took you up to Masterton, where the Golden Shears have been running over the last couple of days and with the climax of the weekend being last night we heard from Jamie who was there and he run us through the night that was.

Allen Mclaughlin. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the NRL only 2 weeks away we caught up with commentator of the game, who is looking forward to an exciting season of NRL following on from last year, and with the Warriors starting again on a clean slate who knows what is going to happen.

Karen Brown. Listen with Windows Media Player

After recently being re elected to the Netball NZ Board, Karen kindly spent some time with the Hearty Breakfast team this morning to discuss the recent debate over the new trans tasman competition which is in the pipelines.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

Columnist and Author kindly offered his services on a regular basis to the Sports Talk team which they considered and very quickly we have a new regular on the Sunday morning team. This morning we discussed a couple of his recent coloumns.

Kathryn Harby Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Australian Netball player and Radio Sports very own, joined us to shed more light on the proposed Trans-tasman Netball tournament. We get her thoughts on set up of the proposed tournament, crunching the team numbers down to 5 per country and her thoughts on it overall.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

We talked to a delighted coach of the Highlanders after there big game against the Stormers at Carisbrook on Saturday. Even though the Stormers dominated the last 10 minutes the boys come through with a 35-24 win.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the Rebels and the Flames on their menu over the weekend the Southern Sting started there campaign. Coach Robyn talked about how the Stings weekend went, the new, the old and what's in store for the year ahead.

Barry Taylor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Inspector Barry Taylor we found out last week is heading to Bejiing for the Olympic Games in 2008, nope not to compete but on an offical role as Secruity Liason Officer for the NZ Olympic Committee. We found out how he got this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Mahe Drysdale. Listen with Windows Media Player

The world class rower caught up with Jamie after become the overall winner of this years Halberg Trust Awards. He talked us through Thursday night, also his role model, a bit of technical aspects on rowing and what's on the plans for Mahe in the near future.

Paddy O'Brien. Listen with Windows Media Player

IRB Referee manager is back down south, we found out how he's settling in, how he's managing his IRB role from new location, Paddy's thoughts on the Super 14 so far, and the year of the World Cup, what's it like for referees?

Tania Dalton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Retiring Sting player talked to us from Mt Maunganui about her timing of leaving her netball career, her time with the Southern Sting and also hear who she thought the best players to play against and with were...

Shelley McMeeken. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the shock resignation of Netball CEO this week, we caught up with the former Southland woman to found out the reason behind her sudden exit.

Bryan Waddell. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Black Caps come home a bit earlier than expected or bit earlier than they wished which meant that the voice of Radio Sport had to return home as well. We caught up with Bryan on his thoughts of the Black Caps early dismissal.

Tony Johnson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky rugby commentator Tony Johnson looks back at the 2007 IRB Sevens stop-over in Wellington and reviews the party off the field and the Samoan upset on it.

Richard Boock. Listen with Windows Media Player

NZ Herald cricket writer Richard Boock joins us from Melbourne where the Black Caps face the prospect of coming home early from the Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series.

Craig Cumming. Listen with Windows Media Player

Otago cricket captain Craig Cumming joins us from Auckland on the morning of a rare finals appearance for Otgao in a domestic cricket series.

Grant Dalton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Emirates Team New Zealand Managing Director Grant Dalton has come a long way over the last couple of years, resurrecting the Kiwi syndicate. Now just weeks out from the start of the Loius Vuitton Challenger series, how does he feel?

Colin Meads & Dick Taylor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Two of the guests at the 2007 Edendale Crank Up Day were former All Black Colin Meads and Commonwealth Games' gold medalist Dick Taylor. They gave a fascinating insight into their respective training regimes on Sportstalk.

Warren Lees. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former NZ cricket coach Warren Lees discusses what the Black Caps need to do to turn around their Commonwealth Bank series campaign and get back on track for the Cricket World Cup

Sir Brian Lochore. Listen with Windows Media Player

All Black selector Sir Brian Lochore looks at plans for the All Blacks in this World Cup year and casts his mind back to the 1995 World Cup campaign.

Darcy Waldegrave. Listen with Windows Media Player

Radio Sport's Darcy Waldegrave joins us from Taupo on the morning of the A1GP races to discuss the incredible development of the motorsport park and the chances of a home town victry for Jonny Reid in "Black Beauty."

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our tennis correspondent is in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the year and reviews a first week which was notable for off-court controversies and searing heat and pouring rain.

Jim Maxwell. Listen with Windows Media Player

ABC cricket commentator Jim Maxwell looks at England's collapse on the final day of second Ashes test and wonders whether England can bounce back to retain cricket's most-famous urn.

John Matheson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Editor of Sunday News and Author, who has recently wrote the book Tana Umaga "A Tribute to a Legend". We take a look at the book, and also talk about some of the current All Blacks.

Clarke Dermody. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland rugby captain Clarke Dermody reflects on a stunning 2006 season which saw him make his test debut and earn his first All Black tour.

Ross Dykes. Listen with Windows Media Player

Otago Cricket's Chief Executive has had a first hand look at the touring Sri Lankan cricketers in their warm-up match against the Volts. He's impressed with what he's seen and is happy to see England fighting back in the Ashes series.

Lyn Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

We get a northern hemisphere perspective on the All Blacks of 2006 with the coach of one of the Welsh regional rugby teams, the Ospreys who also gives us an insight into domestic rugby in the UK.

Marc Ellis. Listen with Windows Media Player

We caught up with the guy behind the biggest selling book around the country at the moment - Marc Ellis, Crossing the Line. We found out how much of a influence his dad has had in his life, how he became an entrepreneur from an early age and we briefly touch on the lateset drug scandal.

Grant Nisbett. Listen with Windows Media Player

We headed to Cardiff where we caught up the Grant Nisbett who was walking away from Millennium Stadium after a good win by the All Blacks in their 45-10 win over Wales early on Sunday morning our time.

Paddy O'Brien. Listen with Windows Media Player

IRB Referees Manager Paddy O'Brien joins us from Dublin to discuss the All Blacks' opponents on their upcoming end of season tour and offers some thoughts on the trialing of some new laws at the scrum and ruck.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Highlanders coach Greg Cooper discusses the naming of his squad to take part in the 2007 Super 14 which includes a record number of Southland Stags and just two from outside the franchise boundary.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

One of the country's premier sporting scribes is the man behind a new book on New Zealand's Top 100 Sports History-makers. We look at his list, topped by the legendary Peter Snell.

Bruce Ross. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Powernet Cycle Tour of Southland is about to embark for its 50th anniversary tour. Tour Manager Bruce Ross previews the 2006 event.

Hamish Carter. Listen with Windows Media Player

Reigning Olympic Triathlon champion Hamish Carter was a special guest in the south at the 2006 Halberg Luncheon and he relived his golden Athens campaign on Sportstalk.

Annie Sargeant. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Australian netball captain Annie Sargeant looks at the Aussies' victory over the Silver Ferns and is delighted it's back to a knife-edge contest each time the two superpowers meet.

Frank Endacott. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi coach Frank Endacott looks at the Kiwis snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the Melbourne Tri-Nations rugby league test.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former NZ cricketer John Morrison just returned from a two week holiday in the US to watch the Black Caps capitulate against Sri Lanka, his beloved Wellington rugby side lose the Air NZ Cup final and the Kiwis get run down in the last few minutes in Melbourne.

Lee Piper and Jamie Mackay. Listen with Windows Media Player

As the curtain comes down on the Southland Stag's 2006 season Lee Piper and Jamie Mackay cast their respective commentary eyes over the Southland side including its gallant quater-fianl loss to Waikato.

Richard Boock. Listen with Windows Media Player

NZ Herald cricket writer Richard Boock looks to the first chapter in a big season of one day cricket, the Champions Trophy and finds John Bracewell is in the unfamiliar territory of having a fully fit squad to pick from.

Brian McLennan. Listen with Windows Media Player

On the eve of the 2006 Tri-Nations Rugby League Tournament, Kiwi rugby league coach Brian McLennan offers his thoughts on the New Zealanders' chances of repeating their giant-killing efforts of 12 months ago, even without Sonny Bill Williams.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

On Grand Final weekend where else would we find New Zealand's rugby league ambassador, Peter "Mad Butcher" Leitch than in Sydney. We get his thoughts on the Broncos v Storm grand final and take in the atmosphere of Sydney town which has gone rugby league mad - even if no Sydney team could make the Final.

Greg Turner. Listen with Windows Media Player

We review Europe's domination of the United States in the 2006 Ryder Cup with New Zealand golfing identity Greg Turner who tries to put his finger on their secret to success.

Jimmy Cowan. Listen with Windows Media Player

All Black and Southland halfback Jimmy Cowan reflects on a victorious return to the Southland Stags against Taranaki and on his Tri-Nations All Black campaign, culminating in his first test start in South Africa.

Trevor McEwen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Head of Sport for Fairfax's Sunday Newspapers Trevor McEwen looks back at two blockbusting NRL semi-finals and believes News Ltd may face a backlash after the pressure it has been applying to the NZRU over withdrawing All Blacks from the 2007 Super 14.

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

As a former pupil of legendary swimming coach Duncan Laing, Lee Piper attended a testimonial dinner for the great man and previews Southland's chances ahead of the Scottwood Trust netball championship week.

Stephen McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport's rugby league host Stephen McIvor looks to the 2006 NRL Grand Final which for the first time will include two interstate sides, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Adine Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southland side began its 2006 Scottwood Trust Netball campaign with a large victory over Bay of Plenty before drawing with Waikato in a real see-saw struggle. Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson admits they let the win slip away against Waikato and she's lining up against her sister for the first time since High School.

Hugh McGahan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan looks at a weekend which saw the race for the NRL title get blown open with big victories for the Dragons and Broncos who now have the Bulldogs and Storm in their sights.

Brian Lochure. Listen with Windows Media Player

All Black selector Sir Brian Lochore looks back at the All Blacks' 2006 domestic season which saw it sweep the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup and discusses Graham Henry's plan to rest leading All Blacks for the first half of the 2007 Super 14.

Ian Tulloch. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern motor-racing identity Ian "Inky" Tulloch reflects on the sad passing of the legendary Peter Brock and believes his place in history is assured.

Brendan McCullum. Listen with Windows Media Player

Black Caps wicket-keeper Brendan McCullum was in the south for the launch of the National 20-20 cricket tournament to be staged in Invercargill and looks ahead to a season of one-day cricket, culminating with the World Cup in the West Indies.

Graham Lowe. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi rugby league coach Graham Lowe casts his eye over the 2006 Warriors season, gives them a pass mark and looks at the fall from grace of sacked Warrior Sione Faumuina.

Justin Marshall. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black Justin Marshall joins us from the UK and tells us he has not shut the door on an All Black return and doesn't regret for a moment his decision to shift north.

Tony Johnson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport's rugby commentator joins us from Pretoria just hours after the All Blacks' 45-26 victory to review a very satisfying afternoon's work for Graham Henry's men.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Highlanders' coach Greg Cooper gives his thoughts on the Southland v Otago clash and looks to the 2007 Super 14, which may be minus 20-30 leading All Blacks and may still see the Highlanders use the draft.

Daniel Vettori. Listen with Windows Media Player

The NZ Cricket star was in the south this week speaking at a charity luncheon and we take the chance to get his thoughts on the Darrell Hair scandal in England and look to an international season cock full of one day internationals.

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley is in New York for the US Tennis Open and was at the Medinah County Club to watch Tiger Wood stroll to yet another Major golfing title.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Double internation Donna Loffhagen is this year assistant coach for the Southland netball team ahead of the Scottwood Netball Champs and she joins us from Christchurch where the side is competing in a Pre-Tournament weekend to tell us of her high hopes for 2006.

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

We go live to the Medina Country Club near Chicago for an update on day three of the US PGA golf championships where a Tiger is set to pounce.

Steve McKeen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zeland Basketball coach Steve McKeen looks at a tough start to the FIBA World Championships for the Tall Blacks including another stint on the sidelines for Mark Dickel, capping less-than-ideal preparations.

Grant Fox. Listen with Windows Media Player

We review the third (and Tri-nations clinching) test against the Aussies at Eden Park with one of the all-time great All Blacks.

Kevin Barry. Listen with Windows Media Player

Terminated is a new book by TVNZ's Chris Mirams which backgrounds the breakdown of what was one of the strongest sporting partnerships - boxer David Tua and his manager Kevin Barry. An emotional Kevin Barry joins us from the United States to give his version of events.

Paul Allison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Dunedin-based sports administrator and commentator Paul Allison offers his thoughts on the new Carrisbrook proposal and on the struggles the Otago Union has in filling the current stadium each week.

John Wright. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricket captain John Wright's new book is "Indian Summers," looking back on his tenure as coach of the Indian international side and we look back at his incident-packed reign.

Ray Harper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland sporting icon Ray Harper has stepped down as the inaugural Chairman of the Southland Leisure Centre Sports Trust, the organisation responsible for the magnificent Stadium Southland complex. We use that as the motivation to look back at his highlight-filled career.

Lindsay Beer. Listen with Windows Media Player

We wrap up the running on the Gore Rally with Lindsay Beer and find it was a good day for the president of the Eastern Southland Car Club and top seed Derek Ayson.

Leicester Rutledge. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black and Southland Stags' manager Leicester Rutledge joins us from Whangerei on the morning of his side's Air New Zeland Cup opener against Northland to discuss the Stag's squad of 2006.

Bruce Roberston. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black legend Bruce Robertson is these days coaching coordinator for the Northland Rugby Union. He gives us an insight into the feeling in the far north and was delighted to watch the All Blacks in a test match which was "just like the old days."

Trevor McEwen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Warriors Chief Executive and the Head of Sport for Fairfax Newspapers offers his thoughts on Cullen Sports' buy-out of the NZRL to end a rather unhappy marriage between the national body and some of the country's smartest business minds.

Grant Nisbett. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport's rugby commentator joins us from Brisbane the morning after the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup-winning victory at Suncorp Stadium to relive one of the great defensive displays.

John Cardwell. Listen with Windows Media Player

Cycling commentator John Cardwell tries to work out whether 2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is a drugs cheat or just a man with incredibly high testosterone and urges other sports to follow cycling's lead in trying to clean up their act.

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southland Stags co-coach looks to the start of the all new Air New Zealand Cup following his side's final pre-season hit-out in Dunedin against Otago.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Warriors biggest fan, league patron Peter Leitch AKA The Mad Buthcer has again had his loyalty tested this season with continued troubles on and off the field.

Jackie Barron. Listen with Windows Media Player

Silver Ferns' manager jackie Barron joins us from Brisbane the mornbing after the Ferns comfortably disposed of their Australian counterparts in the first of two tests across the ditch.

Steve Sumner. Listen with Windows Media Player

With the 2006 World Cup behind us former All White captain Steve Sumner gives the tournament the once over the review the good (Italy) the bad (Ronaldhino) and the ugly (Zidane's final header).

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The co-coach of the Southland Stags admits his team his some work to do a fortnight out from the start of the new Air New Zealand Cup after they were found badly lacking losing to the Tasman Makos in its penultimate preseason game.

Grant Chapman. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Tall Blacks bounced back from an overtime loss to the Boomers to record its largest ever winning margin over their trans-Tasman rival. Communications Manager Grant Chapman says its the perfect confidence booster and month out from the World Champs

Ron Palenski. Listen with Windows Media Player

It is New Zealand rugby's bible. Men In Black has again been revised to add test matches to the end of the 2005 year. Co-author Ron Palenski joins us to talk about the lofty tome and give his early appraisal of the Class of 2006.

Dave Worsely. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our tennis correspondent is in considerable pain as he joins us to review Amelie Mauresmo's coming of age at Wimbledon and preview yet another Grand Slam finals appearance for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our London-based correspondent reports on the fall-out from England's demise at the football World Cup and we find out the British public and press are laying off Wayne Rooney's indescretion because he's a bit "daft".

Ruth Aitken. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Silver Ferns coach has named her 12-strong squad for test matches against South Afric and Australia and it even included a bit of a bolter!

Podge McPherson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Club rugby correspondent Podge McPherson joins us the morning after the Galbraith Shield final to review Eastern Hawks 16-15 victory over Star in Southland Club Rugby's Premier Final.

Sting Wrap. Listen with Windows Media Player

It took 14 minutes of extra time but the Sting confirmed its ninth-consecutive finals appearance with a thrilling semi-final victory over the Force at Stadium Southland. Courtside, after the match we spoke with victorious coach Robyn Broughton, captain Lesley Rumball and a bitterly disappointed Yvonne Willering.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

It is one of those sporting stories which we should cherish. Donna Loffhagen makes her return to the Sting squad on the eve of a sudden-death semi-final and ends up playing an integral role in the Sting's come from behind victory.

Shelly McMeeken. Listen with Windows Media Player

Netball New Zealand's Chief Executive was on the edge of her seat during the pulsating semi-final and she could not have hoped for a better advertisement for her game than the Sting's extra-time victory.

Julie Coney. Listen with Windows Media Player

One Sport's netball commentator reflects on the Sting's victory, Donna Loffhagen's return and what the southerners need to do to bridge the gap on the Magic in the 2006 Final.

Steve Sumner. Listen with Windows Media Player

We have reached the knock-out stage of the Fifa World Cup and former All White Steve Sumner looks back at a week which saw the Socceroos book their place in the last 16 and where the host nation looked better and better.

Clark Dermody. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland's newest All Black, Clark Dermody reflects on a hectic two weeks which saw him earn his first two All Black test caps and his first test try.

Peter Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

The 2006 US Golf Open was won by Australian Geoff Ogilvy but was perhaps more notable for Phil Mickelson and Colin Montgomery's chokes on the 72nd hole. TVNZ's Peter Williams reviews the bizarre end which led to an unlikely victory.

Noeline Taurua. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Magic confirmed its spot in the National Bank Cup Grand Final with a dominant display at Stadium Southland. Coach Noeline Taurua was a happy lady when we spoke with her courtside after the match.

Casey Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

Magic defender Casey Williams was one of the star turns in her side's win in Invercargill. After the match she told us how the Magic turned back-to-back losses into one of its best performances of the season.

Steve Sumner. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All White captain Steve Sumner joins us to review another week of World Cup football in Germany which featured the rise of Argentina.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sports writer Joseph Romanos is the man behind a new book detailing the history of Lancaster Park or, as it's now known, Jade Stadium.

Gary Denvir. Listen with Windows Media Player

We take you to Winged Foot, New York, venue for the 2006 US Golf Open and join our correspondent Gary Denvir who is stalking the leaders around one of the toughest Major golf courses in recent memory.

Gus Dermody. Listen with Windows Media Player

The father of Southland's newest All Black, Clark Dermody joins us from Hamilton the morning after watch his son start his first test against the Ireland.

Derek Turnbull. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland running legend Derek Turnbull is the subject of a new book, 'The Fastest Old Man in the World.' At 79 he still churns out the miles and he tells us that when it comes to running the most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing.

Adine Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Silver Ferns' captain and Southland Sportsperson of the Year Adine Wilson joins us to look at the Sting's consistent 2006 National Bank Cup, minus the first 15 minutes of the season.

Steve Sumner. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Whites' captain Steve Sumner previews the 2006 Fifa World Cup and is finding it hard to pick anyone other than the defending champions Brazil, even if his heart says England.

Warwick Taylor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black midfielder Warwick Taylor who says calling the Super 14 Final in the fog at Jade Stadium was a hard day at the office.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Double international Donna Loffhagen who says that while she's bitterly disappointed at missing out on a professional WNBA contract and she's pondering her basketball and netball future in New Zealand.

Gordon Tietjens. Listen with Windows Media Player

New Zealand Sevens' coaching legend Gordon Tietjens joins us to discuss his new biography Titch and we find out that although he was always an intensely driven coach he was not always that way as a player.

Keith Haub. Listen with Windows Media Player

One of the country's most colourful racing commentators Keith Haub is the subject of one of the most entertaining sporting reads of recent times. We literally get it "From the Horse's Mouth."

Lesley Rumball. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sting captain Lesley Rumball joins us on the morning of her side's crucial National Bank Cup match against the Northern Force to preview the Sting's chances of taking their winning formula on the road.

Ian Smith. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport commentator Ian Smith looks back at the 2005/06 cricket season which ended this week with the Black Caps slumping to a 2-nil series loss in South Africa, a tour which provided more questions than answers.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

We take you to the London Evening Standard's Chris Jones to discuss the naming of England's World Cup football squad including the selection of 17 year old Theo Walcott and look at a possible return to rugby for Sir Clive Woodward.

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Netball correspondent Lee Piper looks at the Southern Sting's third round National Bank Cup victory over the Rebels, finishing strongly to defeat their northern neighbours by 61 - 38.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern Sting coach Robyn Broughton reviews her side's 78-33 mauling of the Flyers in Round Two of the National Bank Cup and also gives her take on Irene van Dyk's $1.4 million price tag.

Hugh McGahan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan reviews the hiding the New Zealanders copped at the hands of a fired up Australian side and offers up a few leasons which must be learned between now and the end of the year Tri-Series.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricketer John Morrison looks at the Black Caps' chances of a series-levelling win in South Africa and on the horrors of trying to pick Super 14 winners.

Richard Boock. Listen with Windows Media Player

As the second cricket test between the Black Caps and South Africa pettered out to a tame draw we spoke with NZ Herald cricket writer Richard Boock to look back at a record-breaking partnership between Stephen Fleming and James Franklin.

Julie Coney. Listen with Windows Media Player

One Sport's netball commentator and former Silver Fern Julie Coney previews this year's National Bank Cup and predicts the Southern Sting will be right there when the 2006 title is handed out.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Kiwi rugby league manager joins us from Brisbane where he is gearing up for the ANZAC league test, the perfect rematch to last year's drubbing handed out to the Aussies which is the topic of a new book "The Year the Kiwis Flew."

Jamie Mackay. Listen with Windows Media Player

We join our intrepid Farmingshow host live in London on the eve of his marathon debut as he prepares to take to the streets in the annual London Marathon along with 45,999 other competitors.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southern Sting netball coach joins us a week out from the start of the 2006 National Bank Cup netball championship to look at her side's chances of avenging last season's final loss to the Magic.

Bryan Waddell. Listen with Windows Media Player

The 'Voice of Cricket Commentary' Bryan Waddell joins us from South Africa to look back at the carnage of the first New Zealand South Africa cricket test at Centurion and at the return of Jacob Oram.

Peter Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

We take you to Augusta to join TVNZ's Peter Williams on the golfing trip of a lifetime - his pilgrimage to watch the US Masters and we find out just how tough the course plays.

Phil Gifford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Rugby writer and broadcaster Phil Gifford is the man behind a fantastic new book, "Lord of the Game." It tells the stories of 25 of the greatest rugby matches of the past 50 years in the players' own words. He gives us a sneak preview into just five of the great games on Sportstalk.

Jospeh Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

We find out why one of this country's leading sports journalists was sacked from the Listener plus we get his views, contrary to John Matheson's, on the performance of our athletes in Melbourne.

John Matheson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The sports editor of the Sunday News puts the boot firmly into some of our Commonwealth Games athletes and former All Blacks coach John Mitchell is not spared the rod either.

Jackie Barron. Listen with Windows Media Player

The manager of the Silver Ferns is cautiously optimistic ahead of the netball final in Melbourne and she gives us an insight into life in the Games Village.

Dick Quax. Listen with Windows Media Player

One of the immortals of New Zealand middle distance running passes judgment on one of the up and comers - Commonwealth Games 1500 metre champion Nick Willis.

Nigel Yalden. Listen with Windows Media Player

We spend some time with Radio Sport's netball, basketball and shooting commentator in Melbourne on the eve of the Silver Ferns' big netball final and find out why it was costly to call Graham Ede's trap shooting gold medal-wining effort.

Dave Currie. Listen with Windows Media Player

New Zealand's Chef de Mission at the 2006 Commonwealth Games joins us to look at the opening three days of competition, headlined by butterflyer Moss Bermester and the Sevens rugby team's gold-medal winning efforts.

John Dawes. Listen with Windows Media Player

We are joined by a world rugby legend. John Dawes, the brilliant Welsh centre, captained the Bristish and Irish Lions side on its successful New Zealand tour in 1971 and returned six years later as the team's coach. He joins us on Sportstalk to look back at the tours and at the sorry current state of Welsh rugby.

Matt Brown. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our Sports Editor Matt Brown joins us from Melbourne to offer some thoughts on the opening days of the 18th Commonwealth Games and at the disappointments at the velodrome for the Kiwi track cyclists.

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tony Brown spoiled the Highlander's home-coming. After a successful trip to South Africa the southern side struggled upon its return to familiar surroundings, dropping its Round Six Super 14 match against the Sharks. Lee Piper had the privledge of commentating the spectacle.

Mark Richardson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Black Cap opener Mark Richardson reveals the story behind his new book "Thinking Negatively" and looks back on the day which shot him into prominence as a batsman after a nasty altercation with one Mr Brian Lara.

Grant Dalton. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Head of Emirates Team New Zealand Grant Dalton shoots from the hip with our Queenstown correspondent Craig Ferguson prior to his departure to Valencia for the next stage of his syndicate's challenge for the Auld Mug.

Hugh McGahan. Listen with Windows Media Player

In the opening weekend of the 2006 NRL season, former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan offers his thoughts on the Warriors' chances of making the play-offs, the likely title contenders and at the insult the NZRL seems to be sending to their national coach.

Trevor McKewen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Warriors’ Chief Executive Trevor McKewen is these days Head of Sport for Fairfax New Zealand, publishers of the Sunday Star-Times and Sunday News. He gives his thoughts on the Warriors’ salary cap saga.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tall Ferns’ basketball captain Donna Loffhagen fulfilled a dream by signing a WNBA contract to play professionally in the United States. We take in her press conference following the announcement and find she can’t wait to prove herself against the best.

Ken Hodge. Listen with Windows Media Player

We head to Torino and the 2006 Winter Olympics to sports psychologist Ken Hodge who has been working with the New Zealand team to discuss the Kiwi performances and some of the highlights of his time in Italy.

Bill McLaren. Listen with Windows Media Player

The grand old man of rugby commentary Bill McLaren joins us live from Scotland just hours after his country’s victory over arch-enemy England in the Six Nations rugby championship.

Ken Rutherford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricket captain Ken Rutherford is scratching his head over the Black Cap selectors’ rotation policy just a year old from the World Cup in West Indies and he discusses the TAB suspending betting on the Warriors with the salary cap saga.

John Eales. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Wallabies’ captain John Eales made a whistle-stop visit to Queenstown for a speaking engagement and we were fortunate to grab some of his time to look back at his stellar career and at the current state of Australian rugby.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricketer John Morrison joins us from Wellington where the Black Caps’ opened its one-day series with a victory over the West Indies and we ask what has happened to all the towering Windies fast bowlers.

Warren Lees. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland cricket coach Warren Lees joins us on the second morning of the Hawke Cup Elimination final against Canterbury Country where we review a great first day’s play for Southland in a match they would go on to win.

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Hear Highlanders’ skipper Anton Oliver’s thoughts after his side’s second round victory over the Blues at Carisbrook along with star five-eighth Nick Evans and vanquished Blues’ prop John Afoa.

Keith Quinn. Listen with Windows Media Player

TVNZ’s rugby and athletics’ commentator reviews the Wellington Sevens and looks to yet another Olympic and Commonwealth Games appearance behind the mic.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Stacey Jones put in a stunning man-of-the-match debut for his French Les Catalans side against Wigan in Perpignan in the south of France. The Mad Butcher travelled half way around the world to be there and even gave us a few moments with the "Little General" himself.

Warren Lees. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southland cricket coach joins us from Alexandra after his side spent a long hot day in the Central Otago sun to discuss their chances in the South Island Hawke Cup final against Canterbury Country.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern Sting Robyn Broughton is delighted with the squad she will be guiding through the 2006 National Bank Cup which features the return of Aussie shooter Natalie Avellino and the acquisition of Belinda Colling.

Phil Young. Listen with Windows Media Player

Highlanders’ assistant coach Phil Young joins us a week out from the start of the Rebel Sport Super 14 to assess his side’s chances of repeating its strong showing of the year before.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tall Ferns’ basketballer Donna Loffhagen looks to her team’s Commonwealth Games’ chances and at her dream of a professional basketball contract in the US.

Dave Currie. Listen with Windows Media Player

The New Zealand Chef de Mission of the Commonwealth Games team looks to the March event and gives his thoughts on his role during the Games and our best medal chances.

Belinda Colling. Listen with Windows Media Player

New Southern Sting signing Belinda Colling joins us to discuss her decision to head south and the Silver Ferns’ chances of avenging its 2002 Commonwealth Games Silver medal.

Richard Loe. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black Richard Loe joins us from the banks of Lake Ruataniwha where he is watching his daughters row, to preview the upcoming rugby season and discusses Tana’s retirement.

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley joins us from Melbourne on the morning of the Men’s Singles Final at the Australian Open to preview the tournament finale and review Amelie Mauresmo’s breakthrough Grand Slam victory.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Highlanders’ coach Greg Cooper joins us to look at the start of the 2006 rugby season and his sides chances of a strong showing in the inaugural Super 14 competition.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

The London Evening Standard’s sports writer Chris Jones is on duty in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2006 and after a week offers his thoughts on the Swiss domination courtesy of Roger Federer and Martina Hingis.

Richard Boock. Listen with Windows Media Player

NZ Herald cricket writer Richard Boock looks at the Black Caps’ efforts in the Sri Lankan series and does not have much praise for the tourists and discusses Ricky Ponting’s heroics at the helm of the Australian side.

Mark Richardson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Black Cap opener and Sky Sport commentator Mark Richardson looks at the Black Caps’ Chappell-Hadlee performance and doesn’t let the World Record run chase in the third match paper over some serious deficiencies for Bracewell and Co to ponder over Christmas.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

We look at the nominees for the Halberg Awards and debate the merits of some of the leading contenders for New Zealand sport’s ultimate accolade. One thing which Joseph and Jamie Mackay do agree on, however, is the runaway ultimate winner.

Peter Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

Golf columnist Peter Williams looks back on New Zealand sport’s crowning glory of 2005 - Michael Campbell’s US Open victory and admits his lifetime aim of getting to Augusta.

Sir Brian Lochore. Listen with Windows Media Player

All Black selector and former All Black captain and coach Sir Brian Lochore looks back at one of the most successful All Black years ever and discusses the changes in player-type and game-plan over the years.

Anton Oliver. Listen with Windows Media Player

All Black hooker Anton Oliver’s new autobiography blows the lid on past All Black drinking binges and on his highly public falling-out with Highlanders’ coach Laurie Mains.

Adine Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern Sting mid-courter Adine Wilson was this week confirmed as captain of the Silver Ferns for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. We preview her first Games experience this week.

Lynn McConnell. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Southland Times Sports Editor Lynn McConnell these days writes for internet site sportal.co.nz and we get his thoughts on Australia’s demolition of the Black Caps in the first Chappell-Hadlee one-dayer.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Kiwis’ manager is still on cloud nine a week after his side’s triumphant Tri-Series victory over the Kangaroos.

Justin Marshall. Listen with Windows Media Player

We check in with former All Black halfback Justin Marshall to see how Northern Hemisphere life and rugby is treating him and get his thoughts on the all-conquering All Blacks of 2005.

Bill McLaren. Listen with Windows Media Player

The grand old man of international rugby Bill McLaren sums up the Grand Slam-winning All Blacks of 2005 with one word - awesome.

Grant Nisbett. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport’s test match commentator joins us from London to review the All Blacks’ courageous 23-19 victory over England at Twickenham.

Ruth Aitken. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Silver Ferns’ coach joins us to discuss her side’s successful tri-series win in the Carribbean and casts her eye to next year’s Commonwealth Games.

Mal Tongue. Listen with Windows Media Player

Golf coaching guru Mal Tongue is the latest sporting celebrity to have his name on our bookshelves. He spends some time on Sportstalk covering the Mal Tongue story.

Paddy O’Brien. Listen with Windows Media Player

The world’s leading referee is now a leading IRB administrator and he enjoyed a trip to Landsdowne Road to watch another emphatic All Black performance.

Alan Messenger. Listen with Windows Media Player

We review one of the more controversial Cycle Tours of Southland with Media Liaison Officer Alan Messenger.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Kiwi’s rugby league manager Peter Leitch, aka the Mad Butcher, joins us following the hiding the Kiwis copped at the hands of Great Britain.

Grant Nisbett. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport’s test match rugby commentator joins us from Cardiff to review the All Blacks’ emphatic start to their UK and Ireland tour and Grand Slam attempt.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

The London Evening Standard’s rugby writer gives us a Northern Hemisphere perspective on the All Blacks record win in Wales and believes the only thing which will prevent the All Blacks winning the Grand Slam is the All Blacks themselves.

Graham Mourie. Listen with Windows Media Player

Tana Umuga’s team will look to emulate Mourie’s Men of 1978 and become only the second All Black side to win the Grand Slam over the four home unions. On the eve of the 2005 tour we look back to ’78 with former All Black captain Graham Mourie.

Bruce Ross. Listen with Windows Media Player

Powernet Cycle Tour of Southland Tour Manager Bruce Ross previews the 2006 event which sees a record number of riders and teams line up for one of the biggest weeks on the south’s sporting calendar.

Jackie Barron. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Silver Ferns’ manager joins us the morning after her side’s record defeat of Australia.

Jimmy Cowan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland will be represented by halfback Jimmy Cowan who endured his ups and downs in 2005, a year which culminated with him earning a spot on the rugby trip of a lifetime.

Greg Cooper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Highlanders’ coach Greg Cooper talks us through the process of naming his squad for the newly-revamped Super 14 for 2006.

Grant Nisbett. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sky Sport’s Test rugby commentator joins us to review the 2005 NPC Division One title which saw Auckland hold too many guns for a gallant Otago side and offers his thoughts on Graham Henry’s touring squad.

Steve Williams. Listen with Windows Media Player

He is on the bag of the most recognisable man in world sport. Tiger Woods’ caddy Steve Williams was in the south for a speaking engagement and while he was we took the chance to find out what life with Tiger is really like.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Kiwi rugby league side pushed the Australians all the way for the second time in two weeks but came up just short in the Tri-Series rematch at Ericsson Stadium. Before departing for the UK portion of the series the Kiwis’ manager joined us from Auckland airport together with Clinton Toopi and Paul Whatuira to review another mighty performance.

Paul Miller. Listen with Windows Media Player

We review the Southland Stag’s 2005 NPC campaign with the departing Paul Miller who capped his Southland career with a storming year at the back of the Southland scrum and we look to his playing future in Japan.

Ken Rutherford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricket captain Ken Rutherford offers his thoughts on life as a TAB bookie and gives his take on the the World XI concept and the chances of the Black Caps enjoying their trip to South Africa.

Jeff Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The search for Southland’s Sporting Idol ended with the public voting Jeff Wilson our greatest sportsperson of the past 50 years. We look back at his illustrious sporting career and find out where his talents have taken him.

Daryl Thompson and Peter Skelt. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southland Development team’s 2005 season will go down in history. Its previous best year saw it register three victories, this year it registered eight to take out the Development national title.

Travis Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

Baseballer Travis Wilson is back after ending a stint with the Atlanta Braves. He spent seven years with the Braves but did not break into the major league and he looks back at his stint off-shore with our Queenstown correspondent Craig Ferguson.

Gary Freeman. Listen with Windows Media Player

On the morning of the most unlikely NRL Grand Final in recent memory we are joined by former Kiwi and Tigers’ halfback Gary Freeman to relive the greatest Grand Final of all time - the 1989 Raiders v Tigers clash.

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland co-coach Simon Culhane reviews the Stags’ seventh round NPC victory over Bay of Plenty and agrees it wasn’t pretty but he’s more than happy to take the win while playing badly.

Brian McKechnie. Listen with Windows Media Player

We launch our search for Southland’s Sporting Idol by chatting with a man who’s bound to be in our Top Five - double All Black Brian McKechnie.

Brian Turner. Listen with Windows Media Player

Well known literary figure Brian Turner previews his upcoming biography on Anton Oliver and offer his thoughts on Michael Campbell’s rise to the top of world golf.

John Morrison. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former NZ cricket international John Morrison covers everything from the Election night result, Wellington's hot and cold NPC rugby form, the outstanding Ashes series and the latest bookmaking controversy to grip international cricket from the Black Caps’ recent tour of Zimbabwe.

Matt McIlraith. Listen with Windows Media Player

Rugby writer Matt McIlraith is the author of a new book looking back at the Super 12 competition. It has been a year in the writing and he looks back at some of the best moments from its last ten years and on his time as John Mitchell’s Media Liasion.

Graham Lowe. Listen with Windows Media Player

The clean-out at the Warriors is complete with a new Chief Executive and new coach named in the fallout from the 2005 NRL season. Former Kiwi coach Graham Lowe looks at the new men in the hotseat which include former All Black coach John Hart.

Warren Lees. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand coach Warren Lees has taken the reigns of the Southland cricket side for 2005/06. This week we found out what attracted him south and get his take on the Black Caps’ tour of Zimbabwe and the most competitive Ashes series in 16 years.

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

We check in Stag’s co-coach David Henderson on the morning of his side’s fifth round NPC clash against Taranaki in New Plymouth to discuss what effect the team’s fourth round victory over Otago has had on preparations.

Leicester Rutledge. Listen with Windows Media Player

The Southland Stag’s manager offers his thoughts on his teams last gasp 28-20 victory over Otago in Week Four of the Air New Zealand NPC.

Laurie Mains. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains reviews the All Blacks’ Tri-Nations triumph at Carisbrook against the old enemy South Africa and delights in the resurgence in world rugby’s greatest rivalry.

Hugh McGahan. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan reflects on the Warriors’ class of 2005 and offers his thoughts on what’s required before the start of the 2006 NRL season to turn things around in a hurry.

Billy Bowden. Listen with Windows Media Player

New Zealand cricket umpire Billy Bowden stood in two of the most remarkable test finishes in the 2005 Ashes series between England and Australia. The second test was won by England by just two runs while the third saw the last Australian pair save the match by successfully negotiating four overs.

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southland co-coach Simon Culhane joins us from Auckland on the morning of the Stags’ third round NPC clash with Auckland to preview his side’s chance of turning around its last-minute loss to Waikato the previous week.

Joseph Romanos. Listen with Windows Media Player

Cricket writer Joseph Romanos’ latest effort is Cricket Confidential - a collection of his writings on the game since the mid-1970s. We look back at a fascinating 20 years in the New Zealand game with a man who has literally seen (and wrote about) it all.

Leicester Rutledge. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black and Stags manager Leicester Rutledge joins us to review the Southland sides historic vistory over Otago to cap a remarkable day against its northern neighbour.

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sportstalk tennis correspondent joins us from in front of his television set where he is watching Andre Agassi in action in the US Open.

Warwick Taylor. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former Canterbury and All Black midfielder Warwick Taylor joins us the morning after the All Blacks won the Bledisloe Cup and Southland pushed his red and blacks all the way in the opening week of the NPC.

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern rugby commentator Lee Piper joins us from Sydney where he watched another slow start but ultimately a dominant All Black performance which saw it grab the Bledisloe Cup with a mighty 30-13 victory.

Michael Campbell. Listen with Windows Media Player

Queenstown correspondent Craig Ferguson spent some time with US Open golf champion Michael Campbell to look back on one of the New Zealand’s great international sporting achievements.

Fiona McKee. Listen with Windows Media Player

Sunline - heart of a champion is the remarkable story of the greatest race mare of her time. Author and wife of Sunline’s co-owner and co-trainer Fiona McKee joins us to look at Sunline’s outstanding career.

Lynn McConnell. Listen with Windows Media Player

We look back at the life of the late Phil Scruffy Butt with a man who spent a lot of time reporting on rugby in 70s and 80s, former Southland Times Sorts Editor Lynn McConnell.

Stephen McIvor. Listen with Windows Media Player

The curtain has come down on the Warriors 2005 NRL season five weeks before the finals series and league commentator Stephen McIvor is desperate for the club to find a coach who can consistently get the best out of a talented but under-performing squad.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

We look back at the 2005 Lions Tour with the London Evening Standard’s Chris Jones who sifts through the ashes of the so-called best prepared Lions team in history.

Ken Rutherford. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former New Zealand cricket captain and TAB head bookie Ken Rutherford recaps the pint and punt of the Lions rugby supporters on tour and is disappointed over the political posturing ahead of the New Zealand cricket tour to Zimbabwe.

Justin Marshall. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black Justin Marshall looks back at his career, its highlights and lowlights professionally on the field and personally off it. He has been at times a much maligned figure in New Zealand rugby but no one can doubt his determination and competitiveness.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Rugby league ambassador the Mad Butcher looks back at the 2005 Fight for Life, the All Blacks sweep of the Lions and bemoans the Warriors lack of consistency.

Sean Holley. Listen with Windows Media Player

The assistant coach of the Neath-Swanea Ospreys offers his mid-Tour opinion of the Lions tourists of 2005 and he gives his take on some of Sir Clive Woodward's management tactics.

Kees Meeuws. Listen with Windows Media Player

Former All Black Kees Meeuws has written a new book entitled Le Rugbyman which has looked at his season in the south of France and we discuss his decision his to leave the All Blacks at the peak of his powers.

Bob Howitt. Listen with Windows Media Player

New Zealand’s leading rugby writer Bob Howitt is back in print with a new book looking back at the 1905 Originals - an idea which started for a couple of scrapbooks landing in his hands in 2003.

Simon Culhane. Listen with Windows Media Player

Stags’ co-coach Simon Culhane watched the Lions defeat Otago comfortably giving him food for thought ahead of his first test at the helm of Southland and a date with history against the 2005 Lions.

Chris Jones. Listen with Windows Media Player

We get a Lions perspective on the British and Irish side’s 30-19 win at Carisbrook against Otago as Clive Woodward’s men and the horde of media men covering the tour get set for their southern-most date against Southland.

Lee Piper. Listen with Windows Media Player

Southern sports commentator Lee Piper reflects on the Southern Sting’s National Bank Cup defeat at the hands of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in the 2005 Final ending the Sting’s recent domination of domestic netball.

Bevan Wilson. Listen with Windows Media Player

We look back at the third test of the 1977 Lions series with debutant Bevan Wilson who played his first test as a 21 year old in the All Blacks 19-7 victory.

Freddie Parker. Listen with Windows Media Player

Prior to the 2005 Lions’ Tour we decided to get the run down on the highly hyped Balmy Army to try and find out what exactly the country was in for from the Northern Invasion.

David Henderson. Listen with Windows Media Player

The first Southland rugby squad of 2005 was a very important one because most of the 29 men picked would just a few weeks later line up against the touring Lions. Co-coach David Henderson told us it was a tough team to pick.

Dave Worsley. Listen with Windows Media Player

Our tennis correspondent Dave Worsley joined us live from Paris on the eve of the French Open to look at the hot prospects on and off the court for Roland Garros’ two weeks in the spotlight.

Burns Fallow. Listen with Windows Media Player

Riverton-born Burns Fallow is the chief of the sail design team for New Zealand’s America’s Cup challenge and entering his fourth campaign he reviews the good, the bad and the ugly of his ten years with Team New Zealand.

Robyn Broughton. Listen with Windows Media Player

After a stop-start beginning to the 2005 National Bank cup Robyn Broughton and her side found themselves with some work to do to successfully defend their title.

Colin Meads. Listen with Windows Media Player

We recap the drawn 4th test at Eden Park of the 1971 Lions series with New Zealand rugby legend Colin Meads who played the last of his 55 tests that day. He lead the All Blacks during the series and we find captaincy didn't sit comfortably on his broad shoulders.

Laurie Mains. Listen with Windows Media Player

The third Lions test of 1971 at Athletic Park was won by the Lions 13-3. We review the most one-sided test of that series with fullback Laurie Mains and discuss the lessons he learned from the baptism of fire that day.

Mad Butcher. Listen with Windows Media Player

Beaten 28-24 by Sharks in round 9 the Mad Butcher defends his Warriors slow start to another NRL season and dismisses rumours circulating over the club's financial difficulties.

Donna Loffhagen. Listen with Windows Media Player

We are joined by Sting star Donna Loffhagen following the Sting’s third round defeat of the Rebels to look at an injury plagued start to the 2005 season including defender Megan Hutton’s devastating knee injury.

Fergie McCormick. Listen with Windows Media Player

We review the first Lions test of 1971 which was dominated by Barry John and the Lions won 9-3. Fergie McCormick played his last test of a very distinguished All Black career that day and he looks back at that day at Carisbrook.

1st 1971 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

Lions 9 - Tries: I. McLauchlan, Penalty Goals: B. John (2)
All Blacks 3 - W. F. McCormick.

2nd 1971 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

All Blacks 22 - Tries: R. E. Burgess (2), S. M. Going, I. A. Kirkpatrick, Penalty try, Conversions: L. W. Mains (2), Penalty Goals: L. W. Mains.
Lions 12 - Tries: T. G. R. Davies (2), Penalty Goals: B. John, Drop Goals: B. John.

3rd 1971 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

Lions 13 - Tries: T. G. R. Davies, B. John, Conversions: B. John (2), Drop Goals: B. John.
All Blacks 3 - Tries: L. W. Mains.

4th 1971 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

All Blacks 14 - Tries: W. D. Cottrell, T. N. Lister, Conversions: L. W. Mains, Penalty Goals: L. W. Mains (2).
Lions 14 - Tries: P. J. Dixon, Conversions: B. John, Penalty Goals: B. John (2), Drop Goals: J. P. R. Williams.

1st 1977 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

All Blacks 16 - Tries: G. B. Batty, S. M. Going, B. R. Johnstone, Conversions: B. G. Williams (2)
Lions 12 - Penalty Goals: P. Bennett (3), A. R. Irvine,

2nd 1977 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

Lions 13 - Tries: J. J. Williams, Penalty Goals: P. Bennett (3)
All Blacks 9 - Penalty Goals: B. G. Williams (3)

3rd 1977 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

All Blacks 19 - Tries: A. M. Haden, I. A. Kirkpatrick, Conversions: B. W. Wilson, Penalty Goals: B. W. Wilson (2), Drop Goals: B. J. Robertson
Lions 7 - Tries: W. P. Duggan, Penalty Goals: A. R. Irvine

4th 1977 Lions Test. Listen to the highlights with Windows Media Player

All Blacks 10 - Tries: L. G. Knight, Penalty Goals: B. W. Wilson (2)
Lions 9 - Tries: D. W. Morgan, Conversions: D. W. Morgan, Penalty Goals: D. W. Morgan.