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Sport Nation Mornings

Sport Nation
All Blacks
Horse Racing
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New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby
Rugby Union
Rugby League
Auckland FC
NRL
Betting
Warriors
New Zealand Cricket
Springboks
Commonwealth Games
NZ20
Premier League
Cricket
Auckland
NRL Grand Final
Rugby

Sport Nation Mornings set the agenda and cover the big talking points with Tony Johnson and Riccardo Ball on Mondays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays and Fridays, Alex Chapman picks up the mic alongside Ric.

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Recent Guests

Steve Devine
Former All Blacks halfback
New Zealand rugby
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (9/10/26)
Mark Scaife
Six-time Bathurst winner and motorsport pundit
Bathurst coverage guest
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (9/10/26)
Dan Cherny
Code Sports journalist
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Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (9/10/26)
Mono Paraki
Canterbury FPC coach
Canterbury Football/Netball? (FPC)
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (9/10/26)
Thad Taylor
Harness racing expert
Various NZ harness circuits
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (9/10/26)
Britt Graham
Harness racing analyst and guest on the show
BG Racing / Harness analyst
Episode: Harness Racing weekend preview with Britt Graham (9/10/26)
Kurt Eklund
Blues/Bay of Plenty hooker, recently retired due to neck injury
Blues, Bay of Plenty, Māori All Blacks
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (8/10/26)
BJ Watling
Former Black Caps wicketkeeper, appointed batting coach
New Zealand cricket
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (8/10/26)
Mark Greatbatch
President of New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (8/10/26)

Hosts

Tony Johnson
Host on Sport Nation Mornings with broad sports coverage and rugby/broadcasting expertise.
Riccardo Ball
Co-host known for sports banter, insider insights, and broad coverage across multiple sports.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 54 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
    Australia2 years ago

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Prominent guests and strong on-site insights keep audiences coming back.
Riccardo Ball is the best broadcaster on Sport Nation, in my opinion.
Listeners appreciate the host banter and betting angles.
The betting segments add practical value for weekend punters.
Coverage of NZ sports events feels timely and well-informed.

Chart Rankings

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#220
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Apple Podcasts
#235
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Talking Points

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Full Show | Midweek Mail Run with Michael Guerin & Riccardo Ball (7/10/26)
Q: How big is the Everest become?
Baker says the Everest has become an electric, high-quality spring carnival event, now ranking second to the Melbourne Cup and potentially challenging its prominence.
Full Show | Midweek Mail Run with Michael Guerin & Riccardo Ball (7/10/26)
Q: Do you think now, as an older, stronger mare, she's a more competitive 2000 metre horse, or in this case, 2040 metres?
James says he sees no problem with the distance, noting that She's a Dealer has previously run second over 2000 metres on a bog and performed well in another attempt on a damp track.
Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (6/10/26)
Q: What did you make of that England squad named by Brian McDermott?
John Davidson calls the selections surprising and controversial, especially the omission of Jake Connor and the decision to retain much of the spine that struggled in the Ashes.
Full Show | Mornings with Ric & Chappy (6/10/26)
Q: How do you see New Zealand structurally at the back and where are those vulnerabilities or opportunities if you want to put a positive spin on it?
David Chote says New Zealand needs better defensive structure and cover, particularly on the right side, while maintaining its willingness to play out and push players forward.
Why the NZC Board chose NZ20 | NZC Chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon (7/10/26)
Q: What comfort can you give fans concerned that the isolated NZ20 window will limit opportunities to see international stars playing for the national sides?
Puketapu-Lyndon says scheduling work remains and she cannot yet give specifics. She says the organization wants to run a league that strengthens cricket while preserving opportunities to watch the Black Caps and White Ferns, and points to the upcoming international summer.

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Sport Nation Mornings is a fast-paced sports talk show centered on rugby, horse racing, boxing, football, and broader sports news. Across recent episodes, hosts steer lively debates, betting insights, and insider perspectives from coaches, analysts, and former players, with a strong emphasis on New Zealand teams and events. A recurring strength is its blend of expert analysis, banter, and timely coverage of both domestic leagues and international competitions, plus a clear spotlight on betting angles and fan engagement. The show often features prominent guests from rugby, racing, and women's football, and has built a recognizable rhythm around timely match previews, race previews, and historical context. This mix is likely to appeal to enga... more

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2. Mark Scaife
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7. Kurt Eklund
8. BJ Watling

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