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Sport Nation Afternoons

Sport Nation
Rugby League
NRL
Warriors
Super Rugby
Auckland FC
New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand
Rugby
All Blacks
a-League
Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby League
Super Rugby Pacific
Rugby Union
FIFA World Cup
Crusaders
National Rugby League
Cricket
Football World Cup
Ryan Fox

Join Manawatu's finest, Mark Stafford for Sport Nation Afternoons every Tuesday to Friday from midday. Daniel McHardy picks up the mic for the start of the week, on Mondays with McHardy, and Mark Watson hosts Sunday Afternoons.

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Brian Kirschner
Golf analyst formerly with Inside Sports Net
Inside Sports Net
Episode: Golf Analyst Brian Kirschner | Ryan Fox's Open Championship win
Hayden Triggs
Head coach, Hurricanes Poua
Hurricanes Poua
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 2 - Kendra Cocksedge, Hayden Triggs, TAB Odds Update
Aiden McLaughlin
Aiden McLaughlin, NZ sports commentator
Episode: The Monday Mop-Up Panel w/ Aiden McLaughlin & Graeme 'SportsFreak' Beasley
Ross Karl
Aotearoa Rugby Pod contributor, rugby analyst
Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Episode: Mondays with McHardy Hour 2 - Ross Karl, Callum Hill, TAB Odds Update & Listener Feedback
Callum Hill
Golf reporter invited to discuss the Royal Brookdale/”Open” coverage
Golf reporting
Episode: Mondays with McHardy Hour 1 - Talkback & Riccardo Ball
Riccardo Ball
Co-host/guest, FIFA World Cup commentator
Sport Nation/Arena sports media
Episode: Mondays with McHardy Hour 1 - Talkback & Riccardo Ball
Ryan Fox
Professional golfer, guest on the golf segment
Professional Golf
Episode: Sunday Afternoons with Daniel McHardy - Full Show (19/7/26)
Garth Gallaway
Historian of the game, part of the Summer of Cricket commentary team
Episode: Garth Gallaway | Remembering cricketing great Sir Garfield Sobers (19/7/26)
Mike Meehall Wood
Guest providing rugby league insights and analysis
Sub-stack writer, rugby league analyst
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 3 | Mike Meehall Wood, The Origin Bingo Card, Txts and Talkback

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Mark Stafford
Host of Sport Nation Afternoons; part of the broader show team

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
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    Riccardo Ball does a great job when he’s broadcasting and is really good to listen to. Please can you give Riccardo Ball the regular gig.

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    Australiaa year ago

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Mondays with McHardy Hour 2 - Ross Karl, Callum Hill, TAB Odds Update & Listener Feedback
Q: How significant is Ryan Fox's Open Championship win for New Zealand golf and what does it mean for the country's next generation?
Callum Hill contextualizes Fox's victory as a watershed moment that demonstrates the viability of New Zealand golfers at the highest level, boosting pathway programs and inspiring the next wave of players to push for major championships, supported by a strong domestic competition structure.
Mondays with McHardy Hour 2 - Ross Karl, Callum Hill, TAB Odds Update & Listener Feedback
Q: What stood out most about the All Blacks' performance against Ireland and what should fans expect going into the South Africa series?
Ross Karl explains that the All Blacks showed greater clarity in their game plan, improving defensive structure and ball speed, which collectively created the platform for success and should translate into stronger performances against South Africa, albeit with adjustments needed in set-piece and backline coordination.
Ross Karl: All Blacks-Ireland & Nations Championship Analysis
Q: This is Mondays with McHardy. It is time to talk International Rugby Nations Championship. The All Blacks too strong for Ireland. The streak at Eden Park continues.
Ross Karl analyses how the All Blacks achieved balance and structure across three tests, highlighting the development of a coherent 9-10-12-15 axis and improved defense, which underpinned their success against Ireland and set up momentum for future series.
Hurricanes Poua coach Hayden Triggs | Super Rugby Aupiki review
Q: What did you do? What were your plans, Triggs?
The approach was to reset the program by focusing on recruitment and building a strong, cohesive group where players understand their roles and work hard for each other, alongside improving skills and physical and mental development.
Afternoons with Staffy Hour 2 - Julian Dean, TAB Odds Update and Txts
Q: What happens from then until you go to sleep at the Tour de France?
The team's post-stage routine begins immediately on the bus, with recovery foods and hydration prepared, data downloaded for analysis, and a debrief to plan the next day's approach, followed by rest, treatment, and strategic discussions with sport directors and chefs, tailored to the next day's terrain.

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This show blends rugby, football, cricket, and broader sports discourse with a distinctly New Zealand focus. Episodes frequently center on coaching moves, team dynamics, stadium developments, and big-game analysis, punctuated by interviews with athletes, analysts, and sport-science experts. Across recent episodes, listeners get insider takes on leadership, player injuries, sponsorships, and cross-code conversations that widen the perspective beyond a single sport. Noteworthy is the mix of high-profile guests, upbeat banter, and real-time reactions to sports news, making it a go-to for fans who want energetic, informed conversations with a regional flavor.

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1. Brian Kirschner
2. Hayden Triggs
3. Aiden McLaughlin
4. Ross Karl
5. Callum Hill
6. Riccardo Ball
7. Ryan Fox
8. Garth Gallaway

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