Mako Rugby Round Up - Steph Mitchell - WOB

In this episode, Chris Butler and Les Edwards are joined by special guest Steph Mitchell — WOB prop in the 2025 Tasman Trophy Women's Final, 27-game Tasman Mako veteran, and former Bay of Plenty player. Steph shares insights from the final, her playing career across two provinces, and her work developing the women's game through coaching with the Whakatu Girls Rugby Trust. Also in this episode: – Motorworld Marlborough Senior A results, fixtures, and ladder – Car Company Nelson Division 2 Finals Day matchups – Miles Toyota 1st XV highlights – U20 World Championship Final: NZ vs South Africa – International rugby results and upcoming fixtures including the All Blacks, Black Ferns, and British & Irish Lions.

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Football Focus - Skippy

In this episode, Chris and co-host Skippy bring you all the latest football news from across the Top of the South and beyond, recorded from The Turf Hotel. We cover upcoming local fixtures in the Nelson Bays Women’s League, Men’s League, and 3rd Division, as well as Women’s South Island League results and what’s ahead for the weekend. We recap Southern League Men’s results, preview the Chatham Cup quarter-finals — including Nelson Suburbs vs Birkenhead United — and review Chelsea’s dominant win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup Final. Also in this episode: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final schedule Upcoming Soccer Ashes fixtures between New Zealand and Australia Wrexham’s Down Under Tour update and their upcoming match against Wellington Phoenix Plus, the latest from the Europa League drama involving Crystal Palace.

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Football Focus - Davor Tavich - FC Nelson Head Coach

In this episode, we’re joined by Davor Tavich, Director of Football and Head Coach at FC Nelson. Davor shares his football journey from Europe to New Zealand, including the clubs he’s played for, his transition into coaching, and player development. We also cover key local football updates including the latest fixtures and results across the Nelson Bays leagues, the Chatham Cup quarter-final draw, Southern League match-ups, and major international headlines from the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Women’s Euros. Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement that all Nelson sports fields are closed this weekend due to wet weather conditions.

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Recorded live from The Turf Hotel, this episode features special guest Tom Thornalley, captain of Marist Div 1, following their 43–17 win over Waimea in the 2025 Stuff Tasman Trophy Final. Tom shares insights on the team's performance, leadership, and season highlights. We also cover results from the Women’s Final, Marlborough Senior A, and Nelson Division 2 competitions, preview upcoming 1st XV fixtures, and review key international results including the All Blacks, NZ U20s, and British & Irish Lions. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that all Nelson sports fields are closed over the weekend due to turf conditions.

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Football Focus - Age Group Community Cup

In this episode, we’re on location at the Nelson Suburbs Youth Age Grade Tournament, capturing the energy and excitement of grassroots football and the next generation of talent coming through in the Top of the South. Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement from Nelson Bays Football that all Senior Men’s, Women’s, and Masters football scheduled for Saturday, 5th July 2025 has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Despite the cancellations, there’s still plenty to enjoy in this episode: – Full Nelson Pine Senior League previews (prior to cancellation) – Feature match spotlight: Bula Boys vs Tahuna 4th XI – Southern League Men’s and Women’s weekend wrap-ups – Chatham Cup Round 4 preview: Nelson Suburbs vs Dunedin City Royals – International football headlines including a Club World Cup upset and Real Madrid’s narrow win over Juventus – TVNZ’s coverage of Wrexham vs Wellington Phoenix and other major overseas club tour matches in New Zealand.

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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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