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Sport Nation Mornings

Sport Nation
Rugby
All Blacks
New Zealand
Lydia Ko
South Africa
Scott Robertson
Golf
Auckland FC
Ajaz Patel
Cricket
New Zealand Cricket
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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Recent Guests

Benyam Kidane
NBA Australia correspondent
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Episode: NBA 2026 update | NBA Australia's Benyam Kidane (22/1/26)
Colin Munro
Professional cricketer and returning player for the Auckland Aces
Auckland Aces
Episode: Super Smash 2025/26 | Colin Munro ahead of Auckland Aces return (22/1/26)
Dave Worsley
Tennis commentator with extensive experience
Australian Open
Episode: Full Show | Mornings with Riccardo Ball (21/1/26)
Liam Burchley
Trainer with horses in the Karaka Millions
Trainer
Episode: Full Show | Trackside Karaka Millions Barrier Draw Special (21/1/26)
Pam Girard
Trainer with multiple entries in the event
Trainer
Episode: Full Show | Trackside Karaka Millions Barrier Draw Special (21/1/26)
Michelle Bradley
Trainer of She's No Saint, recently guaranteed a place in the race after a withdrawal.
Episode: 2-Year-Old Draw | The Karaka Millions (21/1/26)
Lady Jo Lindsay
Part of Cambridge Stud and owner of horses in the race, linked to Brendan McCullum.
Cambridge Stud
Episode: 2-Year-Old Draw | The Karaka Millions (21/1/26)
Tash Masters
Known for content creation around horse racing, owns a horse in the upcoming event.
Episode: 2-Year-Old Draw | The Karaka Millions (21/1/26)
Trevor McKewen
Veteran journalist with extensive experience observing New Zealand rugby
Episode: What's Next for the All Blacks? | Veteran Journalist Trevor McKewen (16/1/26)

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

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 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.

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    Australia10 months ago

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#179
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#111
New Zealand/Sports

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LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Michael Guerin (16/1/26)
Q: How many of the thousand horses do you expect to go overseas?
Approximately 300 to 350 horses are expected to go offshore, with a significant portion likely going to big Australian trainers.
Full Show | Mornings with Riccardo Ball (19/1/26)
Q: Do we go to a Michael Checker or a Yohan Atheman?
Looking at the All Blacks' future, the idea of bringing in an overseas coach raises eyebrows, as it is traditionally less favored within New Zealand's sporting culture.
Full Show | Mornings with Riccardo Ball (19/1/26)
Q: Can you get your thoughts on what Brenden Nel had to say?
His perspective on the All Blacks coaching situation highlighted surprises at the timing of Scott Robertson's departure, as well as concerns about who might succeed him, showing the complexities of coaching dynamics in rugby.
Talkback Time with Riccardo 0800 150 811 (19/1/26)
Q: What are your thoughts on Jamie Joseph's candidacy for the All Blacks coaching job?
Listeners express mixed views, with some believing he can succeed without Tony Brown.
NFL Division Round Review & Conference Champs Preview | Boston Herald Writer Zach Cox (20/1/26)
Q: Given you've got a quarterback like Jared Stidham who hasn't thrown a pass in anger since 2023, do you expect their approach to be run heavy?
I think they have to try to at least go run heavy to start, as they don't want to put too much pressure on Stidham right away.

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7. Lady Jo Lindsay
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