Sam Ackerman

Sam joins Kathryn as The Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time in 15 years - against the Knights at Mt Smart tomorrow. And the All Blacks are playing Nambia this weekend at… Audio

Sam talks record-breaking results and not all of the good kind for NZ sports over the last few days. He looks at the repercussions on reputations and asks, is there ever a good time to lose in… Audio

Why All Black coach Steve Hansen has been making headlines! Sam says Sir Shag, the man who bleeds black, is going in camp with the Wallabies. The reaction has bordered on the Blackhearts/Coutts/Team… Audio

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The butterfly effect of selection decisions is being felt this week in the world of sport - Sam Ackerman looks at the return of top rugby coach Jamie Joseph to NZ and its potential implications, Eddie… Audio

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New Zealand's World Cup quota just doubled - with the Football Ferns coming to the end of group play and the Silver Ferns just starting their netball title defence. Sam looks at history making moments… Audio

That football match at Eden Park!. Sam will try to contain his excitement over the Football Ferns victory over Norway in the FIFA Women's World Cup opener. And as one event soars, the Commonwealth… Audio

There have been some remarkable performances from Kiwi sportspeople overseas in the last few days, from sprint tracks to race tracks and to golf courses. Sam breaks down their success and looks at why… Audio

The Warriors vs Rabbitohs are sold out - a week in advance for a game in the middle of the season. Sam says they've achieved several full houses already this season - and there's a distinct feeling… Audio

The All Whites stand against racism has the football world talking.- but will the sport's governing body back them up? Sam also looks at what happens next and questions why the All Blacks stole the… Audio

You know the big names, but Sam says the Kings Birthday's honours list also gave a well-deserved spotlight to some of sports grassroots heroes. He dissects the list with a sporting lens and looks at… Audio

Sam looks ahead to the long weekend sporting highlights - including what to look out for in the final round of Super Rugby and some budding rivalries worth keeping an eye on. Audio

Image is everything - or is it? Sam looks at some of the images and reputations on the line in the world of sport, from beloved local heroes, to unexpected figureheads, rebuilt careers and tarnishing… Audio

Sam discusses the controversy over Manu Vatuvei - should a convicted drug dealer get a job with the Warriors? Where will the 2025 Rugby League World Cup be held, now that France is out of the picture… Audio

Sam Ackerman looks into the ways being mooted to refresh the competition, the former All Black who could come back to haunt NZ and why is Team New Zealand working with the most controversial… Audio

Sam Ackerman joins us with sports news and events that are tickling the nation's interest. He looks at a head-to-head contest with world championship connotations, the end of an All Black experiment… Audio

Sam looks into the headaches being caused behind the scenes and whether freedom of speech is being respected in world sport, and reaction to the claims super rugby is getting boring. Audio

The Robertson name has been in the headlines for the right and wrong reasons this week - commentator Sam Ackerman looks at the fall from grace from Olympian now drugs cheat Zane Robertson and the… Audio