Football Focus - Trevin Myers & Cory Wilson Nelson Suburbs

Live from The Turf Hotel with Chris Butler and Skippy. Special guests: Cory Wilson and Trevin Myers from the Nelson Suburbs Southern League team. We discuss Nelson Suburbs’ historic 2025 Chatham Cup semi-final run, past Nelson clubs’ Chatham Cup finals history including Nelson United’s 1977 victory, insights from the Southern League season so far, and highlights from local leagues. Also in this episode: Women’s and Men’s local competitions, Women’s South Island League, Dettol Southern League, Premier League opening round,and FA Community Shield recap.

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Mako Rugby Roundup - Dan Monaghan S&C Coach Tasman Mako

Live from The Turf Hotel with Chris Butler and Les Edwards. Special guest: Dan Monaghan – Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Tasman Mako and Assistant with the Crusaders. We talk with Dan about his background, playing days and position, how he joined the Mako, his role assisting with the Crusaders, what a typical week looks like as a Strength & Conditioning coach, balancing group training with one-on-one work, and which players stand out for speed, strength, and endurance. Also in this episode: Farah Palmer Cup: key results and upcoming fixtures. Bunnings NPC: Tasman’s win over Manawatū and round highlights and thier upcoming match vs Northland. Rugby Championship: Argentina vs All Blacks preview. Motorworld Marlborough Senior A: results, ladder, and fixtures. Miles Toyota 1st XV: finals results and highlights. Headlines from the rugby world, including All Blacks injury updates and Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-ups.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

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Football Focus - Mark Johnston - FC Nelson

Special guest Mark Johnson – FC Nelson defensive rock and now Nelson Pine Division 1 league champion – joins us to talk about the title win, that tough final clash with Rangers, and the Southern League promotion challenge next. We dive into Mark’s football journey, his coaching background, and wrap things up with a quick-fire round. Also in this episode: Women’s & Men’s League results and fixtures, WSIL and Southern League action, Chatham Cup semi-final preview, Soccer Ashes details, and big football headlines including Heung-min Son’s record MLS move.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

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Mako Rugby Roundup - Gray Cornelius Tasman Mako Coach

From The Turf Hotel | Hosted by Chris Butler & Les Edwards Special guest Tasman Mako Coach Gray Cornelius joins us to unpack a tough Round 1 loss to Bay of Plenty, share post-match player reactions, and preview this Saturday’s big home clash against Manawatū. We cover coaching staff continuity, squad depth, exciting new faces, the return of Mitchell Drummond, and how Finlay Christie’s All Blacks call-up shapes the early season. Also in this episode: NPC results and fixtures, Marlborough Senior A updates, Miles Toyota 1st XV rugby, and international news from the Lions series and Black Ferns XV tour.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

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Football Focus - Gill Morgan - Southern League Women's Assistant Coach

In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Gill Morgan, player and assistant coach of the Nelson Suburbs Southern League Women’s team. Gill shares her football journey, starting in England and eventually bringing her to Nelson, New Zealand. We hear how she became involved with Nelson Suburbs, her dual role as a player and coach, and her work with youth and age-grade teams. She also gives us insights into how the season has been going and looks ahead to this weekend’s fixture against University of Canterbury. We also take a look at all the local results and upcoming fixtures across the Nelson Bays Women’s League, Senior Men’s competitions, and the Southern League. Plus, a big highlight for the region — Nelson Suburbs are set to face Birkenhead United in the Chatham Cup Quarter-Final this Sunday at Saxton Field. We wrap things up with international headlines, including the UEFA Women’s Euro Semi-Finals, the upcoming final, the Soccer Ashes series between New Zealand and Australia, and Wellington Phoenix’s pre-season win over Wrexham AFC.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

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Mako Rugby Roundup - Les Edwards

Recorded at The Turf Hotel, hosts Chris Butler and Les Edwards bring you the latest from across the Top of the South. In this episode: – Marlborough and Nelson club rugby results – Nelson Division 2 Finals Day matchups – Nelson College prepares for a preliminary semi-final clash in the 1st XV Top 6 – Tasman Mako squad updates and preseason fixtures – A recap of the U20 World Championship Final and key international results & fixtures. – Analysis of the proposed R360 Rebel Rugby League and its potential impact on global rugby. Plus, thoughts from the hosts as the local season heats up and the Mako prepare to launch their 2025 campaign.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

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