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Sport Nation Mornings

Sport Nation
Rugby
All Blacks
New Zealand
Lydia Ko
South Africa
Scott Robertson
Auckland FC
Cricket
Ajaz Patel
New Zealand Cricket
Golf
Roy Gard
Olympics
Wellington Phoenix
Sam Whitelock
Brodie Retallick
Major League Baseball
Tim Southee
Luton
Burnley

Join 'The Doyen' for Sport Nation Mornings on Mondays to Wednesdays as Ian Smith and Riccardo Ball set the agenda and cover the big talking points. On Thursdays and Fridays, Alex Chapman picks up the mic alongside Ric.

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Football Writer, Analyst & Sports journalism Lecturer Matt Read catches up with Riccardo to chat the latest news, results, previews & more out of the FA Cup

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Recent Guests

Seb Lavie
Big name in the New Zealand tennis scene, commentator and former player.
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Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Riccardo Ball (10/2/26)
Logan Swinkels
Head of digital team at Sport Nation.
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Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Riccardo Ball (10/2/26)
Karam Chand
A passionate 49ers fan and commentator on the Super Bowl
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Episode: Super Bowl LX Preview | NZ Niners Empire’s Karam Chand (9/2/26)
Laurie Horesh
Co-host of NFL Afters
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Episode: Full Show | Sport Nation Waitangi Day Special with Stephen McIvor (6/2/26)
Josh Greenland
Category Manager, Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy
Toyota Gazoo Racing
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Garth Gallaway
Cricket commentator and analyst
New Zealand cricket analyst
Episode: Blackcaps T20 World Cup Preview | Cricket Commentator & Analyst Garth Gallaway (6/2/26)
Glenn Ashby
Former Skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand and multiple America's Cup winner
Episode: Americas Cup Update | Former Emirates Team NZ Skipper Glenn Ashby (6/2/26)
Marc Peard
Sport commentator and podcaster
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Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (5/2/26)
Nick Quinn
Sports analyst and thoroughbred racing expert
Entain Victoria
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (5/2/26)

Hosts

Ian Smith
Co-host of Sport Nation Mornings, known for his engaging style and expertise.
Riccardo Ball
Co-host of Sport Nation Mornings, providing lively commentary and insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Riccardo Ball is the best!

    Riccardo is the best broadcaster on Sport Nation in my opinion. Please can we have more Riccardo Ball on air - he does a great job. And get him in the Auckland FC tank top more too please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australiaa year ago

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Apple Podcasts
#147
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#161
Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

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Forsman Racing Update | Forsman Racing’s Andrew Forsman (4/2/26)
Q: How much is the bonus?
The bonus depends on where you finish; minimum is $40, and it can go up to $400 if you win.
Forsman Racing Update | Forsman Racing’s Andrew Forsman (4/2/26)
Q: Have you got a horse racing in the Angles Millennium in Sydney this weekend?
Yes, I do. Lassified is racing there.
Te Akau Update | Te Akau Principal David Ellis (4/2/26)
Q: Do you believe horses have personalities?
Yes, some horses have a greater desire to win than others, similar to human ambition.
Te Akau Update | Te Akau Principal David Ellis (4/2/26)
Q: What do you look for when buying a horse?
Ellis emphasizes that the physical appearance of the horse on sale day is less crucial than its potential for development over the following months and years.
T20 World Cup Preview | The Kiwi Voice of Sport Ian Smith (4/2/26)
Q: What do you make of the rest?
Smith reflects on Australia's disarray and Pakistan's uncertain future, emphasizing the competitive nature of the tournament.

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1. Seb Lavie
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6. Garth Gallaway
7. Glenn Ashby
8. Marc Peard

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