Sam Ackerman

Sam canvasses an array of sporting codes, including NZ Rugby and whether we should be concerned about the proposed investment from the US. Tech investors Silver Lake are reportedly keen for a 10-15%… Audio

Sam looks at the elimination racing on the water in the Prada Cup and also at the Covid shadow hanging over the Tokyo Olympics and whether athletes should get preferential treatment for the vaccine. Audio

The Blackcaps summer of cricket gets underway today, just as there's Covid concern in the Pakistan cricketing camp and the All Blacks season comes to an end with tomorrow's match against Argentina. Audio

Could the lastest covid pressures be the death knell for minority sport in New Zealand?. Also, how will the West Indian cricket team perform against the Black Caps after being sanctioned for flouting… Audio

Sam and Kathryn discuss the All Blacks team selected to play Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup. Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about NZ Rugby's latest controversies and looks ahead to a summer of cricket. Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about the Government allowing the Wallabies to have a 3 day quarantine period and asks is this now the precedent? ASB Classic wants the same treatment to give the tournament a… Audio

In this week's sporting wrap up, Sam Ackerman looks at the comings and goings in high level coaching positions, a sliding doors moment for two household names and the North versus South rugby match is… Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about what the sporting landscape looks like in the second wave of Covid, and New Zealand Rugby’s reputation under fire from friends and foes. Audio

Here we go again with the 'where will Sonny Bill go next' saga. With his Toronto Wolfpack quitting Super League for the season there's now mass speculation to where he lands. Sam also talks to Kathryn… Audio

Will international rugby be played in NZ this year? The Wellington Phoenix finally resume their A-League campaign and several Warriors player are coming home. Audio

The knock on effect of NZ's rugby bubble, and what a player poll reveals about satisfaction with the appointment of Ian Foster as All Blacks coach. Audio

The start of the Super Rugby competition, with NZ teams versus NZ teams only. Audio