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Sportscafe is Australia’s (and NZ’s) sports entertainment show - covering NRL, AFL, cricket, netball and everything else you can think of - as well as the biggest moments in Aussie sport every week. Hosted by Big Bash legend Chris Lynn, State of Origin star Connor Watson and Tayla Montoya, with former All Black Marc Ellis causing trans-Tasman chaos and on-screen producer Ric Salizzo trying to hold... more

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Laurie Daley joins us three days out from finals week, with a read on the premiership race, the Blues' Origin decider, and an answer on whether he'd ever take an NRL head coaching job.

Then Joey lays out an officiating theory about Mt Smart and The ... more

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joins Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo on Herbie for Sportscafe Legends.

He's played for the Roosters, the Warriors, the Kiwis, Toa Samoa, the Blues and the All Blacks. This is his last NRL season before a two-year deal at Wakefield Tr... more

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On Friday night at Allianz, Connor Watson runs out against South Sydney in Jai Arrow's 100th and final game for the club - an appearance the NRL changed its interchange rules to allow after Arrow's MND diagnosis forced him to retire in May.

Connor,... more

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In episode three of Sportscafe Legends, Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo sit down on Herbie the housebus with Lucy Lawless - Xena: Warrior Princess herself.

She grew up in Mount Albert with no fences and no curfew, was nicknamed "uncoordinated" at school,... more

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Recent Guests

Sir Michael Jones
Former All Blacks captain and rugby legend
All Blacks / New Zealand Rugby
Episode: Sir Michael Jones: The West Auckland Kid Who Became an All Blacks Legend
Alofiana Khan-Pereira
New Zealand Warriors player
New Zealand Warriors
Episode: Warriors Haka: Inside the Moment That Stunned the NRL
Cathy Freeman
Olympic sprint champion and advocate for young athletes
Australian Olympic athlete
Episode: Cathy Freeman: When The Whole of Australia Was Riding on One Race!
Glenn Maxwell
Australian cricketer, World Cup participant
Australian National Team / Melbourne Stars
Episode: Glenn Maxwell Reacts To Clicky Ponting & Hits Out At Blooding Young Players
George Best
Professional footballer widely associated with Manchester United in the 1960s
Manchester United
Episode: George Best Bet He Could Play 90 Minutes Without His Right Foot
Victor Radley
State of Origin player, Roosters
Sydney Roosters
Episode: Victor Radley On Origin & Why He's Stopped "Smashing People In The Face”
Michael Klim
Australian swimming great and CIMD/POD founder
Klim Foundation / Klim Swim
Episode: Michael Klim: Can Australia Dominate The Commonwealth Games?
Elle Macpherson
Supermodel
Self/Elle Macpherson
Episode: Marc Ellis Shocks Supermodel Elle Macpherson
Nicho Hynes
Cronulla Sharks halfback
Cronulla Sharks
Episode: NRL Star Nicho Hynes Nearly Gave His Record Away

Hosts

Chris Lynn
Host of Sportscafe
Connor Watson
Co-host
Tayla Montoya
Host/Co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • So good

    This is so good having the team back together fond memories of watching the show back in the days and best part nothibg has changed!! Still top quality laughs!!! Keep up the good work team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Killer=69
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Best podcast out

    So good having sportscafe back!! 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lifter93
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Good old banter

    Just how we used to spin a yarn! Look forward to hearing from the old crew, continuing to reminisce and get your thoughts of current state of sports from you fellas & fellets!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BA_GS
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Little blue pill for the ears

    I shouldn’t like this but I do, this podcast is three knuckles deep up in my nostalgia hole and I’m loving it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NZsquatch
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Old hat

    Bad luck, leave it the 90’s. Terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    114MP
    Australia2 years ago

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Sir Michael Jones: The West Auckland Kid Who Became an All Blacks Legend
Q: What allowed you to come back after such a serious knee injury?
A blend of world-class medical treatment, a relentless rehab plan, and unwavering support from family, friends, and community figures who walked the journey with me.
Sir Michael Jones: The West Auckland Kid Who Became an All Blacks Legend
Q: Where did your confidence come from when you started performing at the highest level?
A combination of a sheltered upbringing, belief from coaches like Hardy, and a quiet inner confidence developed through early success and supportive mentors.
Connor Watson Confirms Next Clubs & Canberra's Tom Starling Lays Down Childhood Challenge
Q: What is Connor Watson considering for his future and which club is he moving to?
He indicates he has sorted out his future and is moving to the Dragons, with some confusion around other clubs, and confirms the deal as a Sportscafe exclusive.
Steve Smith vs Aaron Gocs: The Viral Ashes Moment + Beau Miles’ Kokoda Advice
Q: What happened with the Ashes moment?
Gocs explains the viral moment and shares how the incident boosted his profile and led to interactions with fans.
State of Origin Controversy! Cooper Johns Interrogates Connor Watson’s PNG Trip & Grills New Host
Q: Cooper, where have you had more fun, footy or media?
Cooper explains that while both are rewarding, media offers broader opportunities for storytelling and engagement beyond the field, though footy remains a core passion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sportscafe

What is Sportscafe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sportscafe is a sports entertainment show focused on rugby league, cricket, AFL, and broader Aussie sports culture, delivered with playful banter and exclusive guest interviews. Episodes often mix in-depth conversations with current-season analysis, heartfelt personal journeys, and cross-sport banter, giving listeners behind-the-scenes access to athletes, coaches, and sports media figures. Noteworthy is the blend of high-profile athletes with off-field storytelling, charity and advocacy angles, and the show's informal, irreverent tone that keeps conversations accessible and entertaining for a broad sports-loving audience.

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1. What a Lad
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3. The Agenda
4. The Dom Harvey Podcast
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Sportscafe launched 2 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sportscafe include:

1. Sir Michael Jones
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Cathy Freeman
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. George Best
6. Victor Radley
7. Michael Klim
8. Elle Macpherson

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