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.

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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

Football Focus - Neil Geeza Harding Nelson Suburbs U18s Coach

Featuring Chris Butler, Neil Connell and special guest Neil “Geeza” Harding, coach of Nelson Suburbs U18s. We discuss the build-up to the Chatham Cup Semi-Final, how the game unfolded, and key takeaways. Also covered: Nelson Women’s League headlines and fixtures, Price Charity Cup update, Women’s South Island League and Southern League previews, Soccer Ashes dates, and the Premier League weekend preview. 

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

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

Mako Rugby Roundup - Jack Gray - Tasman Mako - NZ 7s

Les & Chris returns as we sit down with Tasman Mako and Kahurangi winger Jack Gray. He talks origins, pathway into the Mako, stepping from club rugby to NPC, his wing skill set, takeaways from All Blacks Sevens, toughest opponents, mentors, and goals for the season—plus a quickfire round. We also cover the week’s rugby: Farah Palmer Cup headlines and fixtures, NPC Round 4 with Tasman’s matchup, The Rugby Championship weekend, Women’s Rugby World Cup opening weekend, and Marlborough Senior A semi-finals.

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

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

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.

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

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

 

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.

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