Sam Ackerman

We take a glimpse into what is a hugely populated and important sporting calendar right now and Sam looks into why margins matter. Audio

It's a crucial weekend for many of our national sporting teams, with many in sudden death mode. Commentator Sam Ackerman joins Lynn to run the rule over the chances of our men's and women's rugby and… Audio

Sam looks ahead to the FIFA World Cup draw for next year's women's world cup, with New Zealand and Australia co-hosting the event. Meanwhile the Women's Rugby World cup is nearing the business end… Audio

Sam looks ahead to a big weekend of sport with the official start of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Audio

Sam covers off the unique Eden Park triple header with the All Blacks, Black Ferns and All Whites all playing at the venue inside 2 days, plus the mayhem that has been the Silver Ferns/Jamaica series.

The All Blacks resilience is set for another test, the Warriors pull the curtain down on a season to forget at a full stadium and what NZ Boxing 's open gender category means for the sport. Audio

With the All Blacks breaking their losing streak and winning against the Springboks in Johannesburg, what is the future of beleagured All Black coach Ian Foster?. NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson held an… Audio

Sam talks to Susie about whether we about to witness the end of the Ian Foster era with the All Blacks? Trent Boult's decision to hand back his NZ Cricket contract and what it means and the impact… Audio

Can Ian Foster save his All Black coaching career this weekend?. Sam Ackerman looks ahead to a crucial test versus South Africa, breaks down what the medal success at the Comm Games really means, the… Audio

The Commonwealth Games are underway, but will it truly capture the public's imagination? Sam Ackerman joins us to look at why some feel the shine is coming off the Games, as well as the latest… Audio

Sam Ackerman talks to Kathryn about a week of sport that hasn't been short of a headline. He breaks down why he thinks the Warriors losing arguably their best player might just be a good thing, looks… Audio

Sam looks at the first All Blacks test of the year, the first Warriors home game in almost three years, crystal ball gazing with the Silver Ferns squad, navel gazing after the Black Caps series… Audio

Sam Ackerman reflects on the bizarre week of sport that's seen the Warriors go from free fall to doing coaching backflips, the most controversial competition in global sport becoming a reality. Saudi… Audio

Sam is hot under the collar over the 'heated debate' between a controversial now ex-Warrior and the team owner. Also, we look into the abrupt end of one of New Zealand's top cricketing careers, the… Audio

Sam looks at the importance of unpredictability in Super Rugby, the message behind the Black Ferns selections, examines the Black Caps squad for England and how Lydia Ko's "time of the month"… Audio

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman with his take on the White Ferns World Cup changes, sporting sanctions against Russia, the Winter paralmypics and a week of celebrating some true sporting success… Audio

Sad news coming from the world of sport, Sam discuses the loss of another cult hero in Va'aiga Tuigamala - Inga the Winger, and looks at a big week for New Zealand Cricket. Audio