Football Focus Neil Connell

Notice: Following close monitoring of the weather forecast and discussions with clubs and key personnel, Nelson Bays Football has made the difficult decision to cancel all football scheduled for this Saturday, 28 June 2025. This podcast was recorded earlier, but many parts are still relevant and worth a listen. Welcome back to Football Focus – your go-to for everything football in the Top of the South and beyond! Neil Connell is back on the mic and there’s no shortage of action to cover. Nelson Bays Women’s League Match results from June 20 & 22. Fixtures for June 28 – including Golden Bay, Mapua, Suburbs, Tahuna, and more! Men’s Results Recap - Rangers dominate, FC Nelson Karenni has a win under the lights. Previewing the June 28 fixtures across the Men’s League. Feature Match Division 3 – Motueka 2nd XI FC Nelson 3rd XI - 1pm Memorial Park, Motueka. Southern League Latest results, upcoming fixtures, and Nelson Suburbs’ Sunday showdown at Saxton. FIFA Club World Cup – Group C Recap Auckland City stuns Boca Juniors with a draw & Benfica shake up the group with a win over Bayern.

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Mako Rugby Roundup - Nick Smith President and Mens Coach Marist

Notice: Due to the heavy rainfall, road closures, and a state of emergency being called, all rugby scheduled for this weekend across the Tasman region has been cancelled. This podcast was recorded earlier, but many parts are still relevant and worth a listen. We’re back at The Turf Hotel with special guest Nic “Mantis” Smith, President & Head Coach of Marist Nelson Sports Club in Nelson! Hear how he juggles leading from the front both on and off the field, his vision for the club, standout players for 2025, and his take on grassroots rugby’s future Also in this episode: Tasman Trophy Women’s Final preview Renwick vs Waitohi in Marlborough Senior A 1st XV results from Nelson, Marlborough Boys’ & Waimea Combined All Blacks squad reveal to face France Global rugby headlines incl. Scotland’s Pacific tour! 

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Football Focus - Sam Shelling - Nelson to Tennessee

We’re joined by Sam Shelling, Nelson Suburbs FC player and current student-footballer at Carson-Newman University in Tennessee, USA. Sam shares his journey from captaining youth sides in Nelson to representing Christ’s College, Cashmere Tech, and NZ Secondary Schools before heading to the U.S. college system. We discuss his development, and goals for the future. Also in this episode: – Chatham Cup thriller: Suburbs beat Ferrymead Bays 5–3 AET – Kate Sheppard Cup update – Local women’s and men’s league results – Southern League and Club World Cup previews.

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The Mako Rugby Roundup - Jimmy van der Colk - GM of Wanderers

In this episode, we’re joined by Jimmy van der Colk, General Manager of Wanderers Sports Club. Jimmy shares his unique journey from cricket to rugby administration, discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a multi-code club, and reflects on his role as chair of the Tasman Rugby Council. We also cover: – Club rugby results and upcoming fixtures across the Stuff Tasman Trophy – Women’s semi-final preview and Marist’s big Division 2 win – Nelson College, Waimea Combined and Marlborough Boys' strong showings in the Miles Toyota 1st XV Premiership & Championship. – The latest on the QUAD Tournament – Super Rugby Pacific Final preview: Crusaders vs Chiefs – Rugby headlines from New Zealand and around the world.

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Football Focus - Sasha Kerslake Coach of Richmond Foxes

In this episode of Football Focus, we’re joined by Sasha Kerslake, coach of the Richmond Foxes. Sasha shares her football journey, reflects on the growth of the women’s game, and discusses her coaching approach with young players. We also put her through our quickfire round of questions. Plus, we cover a huge week of local and national football, including: Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup Round 3 fixtures Nelson Bays Women’s and Men’s League results and upcoming matches Southern League Men's and Weomen's weekend results Headlines from the global football scene: Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund, Postecoglou sacked by Spurs, Club World Cup kicks off, and the All Whites’ win over Ivory Coast.

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The Mako Rugby Roundup - Bradley Evans TRU Referee

Chris Butler and Les Edwards are joined by special guest Bradley Evans, a Tasman Rugby Union referee, to talk about the pathway into refereeing, how to handle pressure on the field, and why keeping calm matters more than ever. We cover the latest club action across the region, including women’s and men’s Stuff Tasman Trophy results and upcoming fixtures, along with key schoolboy matchups in the Miles Toyota 1st XV competition. Plus, we recap the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals and preview a massive weekend of semi-final clashes. To wrap it up, we look at major national rugby headlines including NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson’s upcoming departure and Moana Pasifika’s latest signing.

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