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Jesse Mulligan discusses major moments in New Zealand sport.

  1. FEB 27

    Hamish Kerr

    In this segment we often go way back in time, but today we are doing something rare and focusing on the now. It takes a special kind of athlete to get this treatment, but current Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr fits the bill You might remember he won that gold medal after a jump off with American Shelby McEwen. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min

  2. FEB 20

    Billy Stead

    Today we're focusing on the career of rugby union legend Billy Stead. Billy Stead has been called "one of the most influential players in the early years of All Blacks rugby". He was the first All Blacks test captain when they played Britain's touring team in 1904, and vice captain to the 1905-to-06 original All Blacks squad. Lynn McConnell is an historian, sports journalist, and prolific author and he's just published 'Billy Stead's Rugby World'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    25 min

  3. FEB 13

    Mere Baker

    She was once the captain of the Aotearoa Māori Sevens team and was with them through five victories at the Hong Kong Women's Sevens tournament. In 2003 she was part of the Kiwi Ferns squad that took out the Rugby League World Cup. She's continued to play a crucial role in the game - both here and abroad - since transitioning into coaching in 2012. Mere Baker discussed her remarkable career with Emile Donovan. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    29 min

  4. FEB 11

    Sean Fitzpatrick

    Sean Fitzpatrick never wanted to lead the All Blacks but when nobody else was available, he stepped up, and became one of the great sporting leaders the country has seen. He joins Jesse Mulligan to talk about his relationship with rugby and whether having an All-Black father helped or hindered his career. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  5. 12/18/2024

    Daniel Vettori

    In a career that spanned 18 years, Daniel Vettori established himself as one of the finest left-arm spinners in cricket history. Making his debut at just 18, Vettori went on to become New Zealand's most capped ODI player, the third-highest wicket-taker, and, alongside Ross Taylor, New Zealand's most capped Test cricketer. With over 4,500 Test runs, including six centuries, he also took over the captaincy during a dark period in New Zealand cricket. Since retiring, Vettori has turned to coaching, currently working with the SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL and the Australian Men's bowling squad.. Last week, he was recognised as one of New Zealand's greatest players ... joining the likes of Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe in New Zealand's inaugural Hall of Fame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    26 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    Zoe Hobbs

    At just 27 years old, Zoe has already etched her name in the history books as the first New Zealand sprinter since the 1976 Montreal Olympics to qualify for the Games - and the first to reach the semifinals in a century. Zoe made history again when she became the first Oceanian woman to break the 11-second barrier in the 100m ... clocking an impressive personal best of 10.96 seconds. With 11 national titles to her name... she's not only dominating the track but inspiring a new generation of athletes to follow in her footsteps. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    26 min

  7. 11/27/2024

    Curling with Sean Becker

    Sean Becker is a former Olympian and curling international. He's played for New Zealand in 5 men's world championships, was New Zealand skipper of a team that won three Pacific champs and represented New Zealand at the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy - the first time New Zealand had made the Olympics for curling. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    22 min

  8. 11/21/2024

    Steve Gurney

    Adventure racer and multisport triathlete Steve Gurney joins us for this week's NZ Sporting History. Steve is most well-known for winning the 243km Coast to Coast race a record 9 times and representing New Zealand at two Mountain bike world championships. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    30 min
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