The Ranfurly Shield is staying in Pukekohe for the summer. Counties-Manukau have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thrilling first defence in the final round of the NPC. The Steelers scored two first half tries, but were held scoreless after the break as the Magpies closed the gap - but Counties held on to keep the Log O' Wood until 2027. Head coach Reon Graham joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counties Manukau have passed their first test as Ranfurly Shield holders. The Steelers have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thriller in Pukekohe, and held on tight in the second half to ultimately defeat the Magpies. Former Counties Manukau player Errol Brain joined Piney to discuss the big win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL grand final is set to take place tonight, with the Newcastle Knights facing off against the Sydney Roosters at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. Both the Knights and the Roosters have solid histories in front of them, and there's plenty of excitement brewing ahead of the match. Newcastle Knights star Robbie O'Davis joined Piney to discuss ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan, and Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay.Watto looks ahead to the Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies, with the squad announced during the week, as well as recapping Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks first five Josh Jacomb wants to set up Taranaki's NPC finals charge ahead of another taste of All Blacks camp. Jacomb suits up for the amber and blacks alongside fellow All Black squad members Scott and Beauden Barrett to face Wellington. He joined Piney to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Bledisloe Cup is set to get underway, and the Australians are on a winning streak. There's a growing feeling among fans that the All Blacks could be in for a real challenge as they gear up for next weekend's match. Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined Piney to recap Australia's recent victory over South Africa and unpack the Kiwi side's chances. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian rugby commentator and host of the 8/9 Rugby Podcast Brett Mckay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All blacks v Wallabies Test series starting next weekend, with the Wallabies having good momentum after beating South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to recap the final round of the NPC, including Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay. They also dicsuss Ardie Savea signing for the Blues, and the recent All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black and Manu Samoa rep Lima Sopoaga joins Sione and Kimami Sitauti fresh off his behind the scenes stint with the All Blacks in South Africa. With the Springboks taking the series 3-1 and the Wallabies beating the world champs in Perth, we break down both Bledisloe Cup squads, ask what Shannon Frizell and Scott Barrett bring back to a bruised All Blacks pack, and debate whether this is finally the year Australia ends 40 years without a win at Eden Park. Lima backs the All Blacks 35-20,

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JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Welcome to another episode of The Bye Round interview show. On today’s show, Jimmy is joined by the head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons and 2010 Premiership winner with the club Dean Young! The boys chat Dean’s first off-season as an NRL head coach, the lessons he’s learned as an assistant, plus, Young opens up on the Dragons moving on from Shane Flanagan, becoming the club’s

Lee & Jamie share the memories of the Trinity fanbase ahead of the biggest game for the club in modern times!

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of amateur golf is coming to New Zealand. At the end of October, Te Arai's South Course will host the 17th Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Championship, which has a ticket to the 2027 Masters and The Open on the line for the winner. Six Kiwis will take to the green, led by World No. 19 Zackary Swanick. Managing Director at Te Arai Links, Jim Rohrstaff joined Piney to preview the tournament. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Auckland FC is ramping up their preparations as they near the end of the off-season. They'll have a target on their backs in the 2026/27 season, as last year saw them claim the A-League title in their second year of existence. CEO Nick Becker and Director of Football Terry McFlynn joined Piney to discuss the team's hopes for the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's nearly time for the big dance. The NRL Grand Final kicks off tomorrow, the Sydney Roosters clashing with the Newcastle Knights. The Roosters head into the match as fan favourites, but the Knights will be angling to turn their momentum into a Cinderella-style Premiership run. Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock told Piney when it comes to the winner, his head's saying Roosters but his heart's saying Knights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of being rugby fit, knowing your fitness is strong enough to do what you need and play for the teams you want. Today, we chat with Dr. Nic Gill, "Gilly," the Baltimore Ravens Vice President of Health and Performance. He's also a former long-serving Head of Performance for the New Zealand All Blacks. We dive into all things rugby fitness: SKOOL! Listen to the full episode: FULL PODCAST NIC GILL

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is frustrated after his side’s tour of South Africa, but still found positives to take into Rugby World Cup preparations. Rennie reflected on the All Blacks’ performances with Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine, highlighting how New Zealand were unable to control key moments throughout the series. “There’s a lot of positives, it’s a fair bit of frustration too,” Rennie said. “We played pretty well in that first test, the second one we had our chances and likewise in the third. “We

A great friend and mentor joins the Rat Pack for our most recent 'Sit Down'. Matty Elliott is the former Bradford Bulls in Super League, Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors Head Coach in the NRL along with leading the USA Tomahawks to qualification at the 2013 RLWC sits down with the Rat Pack to chat about his illustrious career as player and coach. Off the field Matt leads 'The Change Room' which is an Australian performance collective. For over thirty years they have

The best of Joel and Fletch this week! Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEST on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠ Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠ Follow us on Social Media! TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠ Learn more about your ad choices