Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The knock on effect of NZ's rugby bubble, and what a player poll reveals about satisfaction with the appointment of Ian Foster as All Blacks coach. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The NZ-Australia bid wins the right to host the 2023 Women's World Cup football tournament. And Sam explores the sacking of Warriors coach Stephen Kearney. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - Super Rugby and mor
The start of the Super Rugby competition, with NZ teams versus NZ teams only. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - NRL resumes
A resumption of sports events with Rugby League taking to the field. The NRL's moved heaven and earth to get back first and it was the return to professional sport last night with Brisbane Broncos… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Speculation in cricket circles over Kane Williamson's captaincy, the NZ National Basketball League (NBL) is to play a condensed 6 week tournament with all teams based in Auckland and the NRL's soap… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam looks at what's in the budget for sport. The big names coming back to Super Rugby Aotearoa after chasing large overseas paydays, and speculation mounts that Mike Tyson is about to return to the… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks to Kathryn about the biggest soap opera in sport - the happenings in the NRL. Also the battle for who will lead World Rugby, the old guard or the new? And the advent of Extreme E motor… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - Rugby's Raelene resigns
Embattled Rugby Australia's Chief Executive Raelene Castle stepped down last night after nearly three years at the helm, saying she believed the board no longer wanted her in the role amid a financial… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks to Kathryn about NZ rugby freezing up to 50% of players pay, the NRL competition,and how Kiwi Supercars driver Scott McLaughlin is finding a silver lining in the COVID-19 crisis. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks to Kathryn about how the changing media landscape will impact on sport. This includes the axe falling on Radio Sport and Trackside radio has suspended everything but simulcast of races. Audio
Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks to Kathryn about a sports world in turmoil due to the global Covid-19 outbreak. What sports will flourish and what codes are hardest hit? Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Is COVID-19 the death knell for some sports and should sporting codes get financial help from the government? Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Israel Adesanya defends his UFC title for the first time this weekend, Beauden Barrett is set to make a return to rugby next month and and Sam chats to Kathryn about criteria for the appointment of… Audio
Coronavirus is casting a shadow over some sporting events
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman looks at growing speculation the Tokyo Olympics may have to be moved due to COVID-19 - but is it really safer anywhere else? He'll also talk to Kathryn about a big… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The new national rugby competition for weight-restricted under 85kg players and a look at combat sport with what is happening in UFC and heavyweight boxing. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
A look at how the Black Caps are faring, perceptions in sport and our women tennis players at the Fed Cup. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Super Rugby kicks off tonight, reaction to Israel Folau returning to rugby league and the Australian baseball playoffs. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam Ackerman talks cricket, previewing the India versus Black Caps series, Dame Valerie Adams' comeback, is her legacy on the line? Also how young New Zealanders have fared at the Youth Winter… Audio