Football Focus - Skippy & Neil Last Show for 2025

Coming to you from The Turf Hotel, this week Chris is joined by co-hosts Skippy and Neil as we wrap up another big week of football across the Top of the South and beyond and the final show for 2025. We cover Nelson Women’s League results and final standings, the 2025 Price Charity Shield, Gould & Tout Trophy, AR Hurst Trophy and Master’s Cup results, South Island Women’s Football and South Island League updates, a full wrap of the 2025 Soccer Ashes, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers for England, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, plus Premier League Matchweek 4 fixtures and the managerial change at Nottingham Forest with Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach.

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz

Mako Rugby Roundup - Johnny Lee - Tasman Mako & NZ U20s

Coming to you from The Turf Hotel, this week Les and Chris are joined by Tasman Mako loose forward Johnny Lee. We dive into his rugby journey, from growing up with the game to his time at Christ College, his New Zealand U20s experience, and life inside the Mako environment. We also cover the latest Farah Palmer Cup and NPC results and fixtures, The Rugby Championship results and the upcoming New Zealand vs South Africa clash at Sky Stadium, plus Rugby World Cup 2025 pool stage results and a full Quarter-Finals preview.

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz

Football Focus - Skippy

In this episode, Chris and Skippy take a deep dive into the latest football action across the Top of the South and beyond. We start with Secondary Schools Tournaments before moving into a full wrap of the Nelson Women’s League results and fixtures, plus an updated look at the Nelson Pine Senior Women’s Premiership standings. We also cover the local Cup competitions including the Price Charity Cup, Gould & Tout Trophy, and AR Hurst Trophy, along with results and fixtures from the Southern League Women and Dettol Southern League. On the international stage, we look at the upcoming Soccer Ashes 2025 clashes between the All Whites and Socceroos, Premier League results, and the latest World Cup Qualifier fixtures for England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. 

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz

Mako Rugby Round-up - Lopeti Faifua - Tasman Mako & Western Force

In this episode, Les and Chris sit down with rising Tasman Mako and Western Force forward, Lopeti Faifua. We talk about his rugby journey from Australia, his experiences with the Queensland Reds and Western Force, representing the Australian U20s, and how he’s finding life and rugby here in Nelson. Lopeti also shares insights into his playing style, toughest opponents, and goals for the season. We reflect on the passing of Shane Christie, then cover all the latest updates from the Farah Palmer Cup, NPC, Rugby Championship, Marlborough Senior A Finals, and Rugby World Cup 2025. 

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz

Football Focus - Skippy

Welcome back to Football Focus, your go-to podcast for all things football across the Top of the South and beyond. In this episode, Chris and co-host Skippy recap the week, talk through Girls Secondary School tournament in Nelson, and cover results and fixtures from the Nelson Women’s League, Southern League, and South Island Women’s competition. They also review the latest Premier League action and preview the upcoming Soccer Ashes between New Zealand and Australia.

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz

Mako Rugby Roundup - Fletcher Anderson - Tasman Mako

Les and Chris is back, and this week we’re joined by Fletcher Anderson — Tasman Mako loose forward and Crusaders Academy player. Fletcher shares his rugby journey, New Zealand Schools experience, Crusaders Academy time, and toughest opponents so far. We also cover team culture, season goals, and put him through a quickfire round. Rugby updates include the Farah Palmer Cup, NPC, The Rugby Championship, Marlborough Senior A, and the Rugby World Cup 2025 with its record-breaking headlines. 

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

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz