Sam Ackerman

The spotlight is on a couple of high performance coaches with the departure of Cycling NZ Sprint coach René Wolff as the investigation into the organisation continues, and criticism of Black Ferns… Audio

Sam gives his take on the head trauma issue resurfacing in rugby amid confirmation that former All Black Carl Hayman's early onset dementia diagnosis. Audio

Sam looks back on Benji Marshall's remarkable rugby league career and says he is easily the most admired NZ player ever in the eyes of most Australians. He also talks to Kathryn about the demise of… Audio

The All Blacks have made a massive 12 changes to the starting 15 that beat Argentina last week - and will still be odds on to do it again. But Sam says it's risky, all momentum gone and this is the… Audio

Sam looks at the debate and complexity around whether athletes deserve special treatment regarding quarantine stays after trip to compete abroad. And it's been announced that all teams for the next… Audio

The Paralympics are underway, Sam looks at the results so far from New Zealand's team of 29 athletes. Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has already added a silver medal to her previous career haul of 16… Audio

Sam surveys the impact of the lockdown across sporting codes, including provincial level, rugby and basketball and internationally, the Paralympic team, the All Blacks and Black Caps whose travel… Audio

Sam discusses the sudden death of cyclist Olivia Podmore and the important conversations about mental health and support for athletes that have come from that. He also looks ahead to the second… Audio

Looking at Olympic success so far, Sam ponders whether Bay of Plenty is New Zealand's sporting capital. He says seeing triathlete Hayden Wilde win the first medal set him thinking about how the region… Audio

Sam has been casting an eye over the 211 NZ athletes across 22 sports, with 118 of them first-time Olympians. He talks to Kathryn about where the spotlight may fall and who he thinks will fare well in… Audio

Sam highlights the volatility and vulnerability of sport, particularly with the Tokyo Olympics being questioned daily and a range of contingency plans in place. Also, just this week, all the NRL clubs… Audio

Sam says all eyes are on the England-Italy Euro Cup Final. Audio

Sam looks ahead to tomorrow's All Blacks versus Tonga match, a controversial signing for the Warriors and the Tokyo Olympics which are only weeks away. Audio

Sam celebrates the Black Caps - World Champions, and talks to Kathryn about the unsung heroes of the team as well as the headliners. Also a look at the All Blacks Squad, Audio

The Black Caps have another chance at a world championship, Sam talks to Kathryn about the team make up, their approach and his concerns. Also Team NZ potentially taking the America's Cup overseas and… Audio

Blackcap Devon Conway's incredible double century at Lords, Super Rugby, the rocky road to the Tokyo Olympics and more. Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about tennis player Naomi Osaka making a stand and deciding not to speak to media ahead of the French Open, prioritising her mental health. Also how Victoria's lockdown will… Audio