The Podium

Selection eyes on netball premiership. Has NZ Rugby let down Super Rugby Aupiki? Did Ardie Savea deserve a ban?

The Podium

Show Notes

Was it justified? The debate over Ardie Savea's throat slitting gesture and one match ban. Super Rugby Aupiki has only just started, but it's already almost over. Has New Zealand Rugby dropped the ball over the women's competition? Have the Warriors found a good head space this season? The Black Caps take on Sri Lanka in the final test series of the New Zealand summer. Plus, calling all Ted Lasso fans, we have a sneak preview of the third season of this massively popular football-based television show. For those wanting to watch some football drama Ted Lasso can be found on Apple TV+, while the docu-series Welcome to Wrexham can be found on Disney + You can find more on all of these stories at Stuff.co.nz Need more kick-ass podcasts in your ears? Find more Stuff podcasts here

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CREDITS Host: Zoe George With thanks to: Stuff's senior columnist Mark Reason Former double international rugby player, now Stuff columnist and Sky commentator, Honey Hireme-Smiler Silver Ferns Coach, Dame Noeline Taurua Stuff cricket report, Brendon Eagan Stuff reviewer and football nut, James Croot

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