This week Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by Nelson Netball Centre General Manager Ani-Marie Waitai to discuss participation, player pathways, coaching, officiating, and the future of netball in the Nelson region.

The team also wraps up the latest action from local rugby, football, hockey, netball and basketball, previews this weekend’s Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup fixtures, reviews Super Rugby Pacific and the A-League Grand Final, and rounds out the show with Formula One, NRL and State of Origin headlines.

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - John Brydon FC Nelson President

This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by special guest John Brydon — President of FC Nelson and one of Nelson’s most well known sporting personalities. The team chats with John about his football journey, his National League days playing in goal, his background in local sport, and his involvement with both Nelson Rugby Football Club and FC Nelson. The show also covers local rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League updates, and the latest sporting headlines from around the region and around the world.

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew Episode 5

This week Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, wraps all the latest from local and international sport including rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League, and world sporting headlines.

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Episode 4 - Ryan Clements - Nelson Hockey

Another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, featuring special guest Ryan Clements, Regional Development Manager for Nelson Hockey Association Incorporated. This week the team covers local hockey, Tasman club rugby, Nelson Giants basketball, netball, football, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League and Premier League action, along with international hockey standings.

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast returns with another packed episode, hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart. This week the team is joined by special guest Sam Dempster from the Nelson Giants, discussing his basketball journey, recent performances, and what’s ahead for the season. Across the show, the team delivers a full wrap of local and international sport, including Nelson Giants results and fixtures, Tasman club rugby updates, Super Rugby Pacific action, and a comprehensive football roundup from the Local and Southern Leagues through to the Premier League. The episode also covers the latest NBA playoff action. 

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

Introducing the inaugural episode of The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast, brought to you by The Turf Hotel.

Hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan Stewart, we kick things off with a wide-ranging discussion covering football, rugby, the Nelson Giants, and key world sporting headlines.

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

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.