Sam Ackerman

In this week's sporting wrap up, Sam Ackerman looks at the comings and goings in high level coaching positions, a sliding doors moment for two household names and the North versus South rugby match is… Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about what the sporting landscape looks like in the second wave of Covid, and New Zealand Rugby’s reputation under fire from friends and foes. Audio

Here we go again with the 'where will Sonny Bill go next' saga. With his Toronto Wolfpack quitting Super League for the season there's now mass speculation to where he lands. Sam also talks to Kathryn… Audio

Will international rugby be played in NZ this year? The Wellington Phoenix finally resume their A-League campaign and several Warriors player are coming home. Audio

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

The start of the Super Rugby competition, with NZ teams versus NZ teams only. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is COVID-19 the death knell for some sports and should sporting codes get financial help from the government? Audio

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

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

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