Rosie Kelly: Matatū player on Super Rugby Aupiki extending into its second week

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan returns once more to give a rundown on the latest from the wonderful world of Aussie sport. On the agenda today:

- It's a big day for some 'old' coaches over the ditch.
- Super Rugby is full of surprises... apparently...  
- The AFL is trying to spread the word and become the chosen winter code. 

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The Prospector is New Zealand’s premier mountain bike stage race, set in the mountain bike mecca of Alexandra, Central Otago.  

The event is a three-day stage race, with Alexandra’s famous technical rocky, thyme encrusted single-track designed to keep the riders on their toes. 

Added to that, lung-busting uphill climbs that push riders to their absolute limits.  

- PROLOGUE - 18km - 600m elevation gain 
- STAGE 1 - 56km - 1950m elevation gain  
- STAGE 2 - 58km - 1800m elevation gain 

D'Arcy caught up with New Zealand's very own Anton Cooper to discuss the opening stage of the event.  

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Journalists Jamie Wall and Phil Gifford.  

On this weekend's agenda... the Warriors and their clunky start to the season, are we really offended by the Hurricanes Poua haka? Why are the Crusaders struggling so badly and are we excited about Jake Paul fighting 57-year-old Mike Tyson? 

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The Blues will be boosted by the return of key All Blacks Finlay Christie and Rieko Ioane for their clash against the Hurricanes on Saturday night.   

Re-signed loose-forward Anton Segner also returns at blindside, partnering captain Dalton Papali’i and Akira Ioane, who shifts to No 8 for the match. 

D'Arcy caught up with Dalton Papali’i to discuss their impressive start to the season. 

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After a week of controversy surrounding Super Rugby Aupiki, the newly extended competition heads into its second week.  

Round one winners the Blues and Chiefs Manawa clash in Auckland, while the Hurricanes Poua and Matatū both have a point to prove after going down last weekend. 

D'Arcy caught up with Rosie Kelly out of the Matatū camp.  

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The Sharks have played spoiler at Mt Smart, overcoming a 12-point deficit to beat the Warriors 16-12 in their NRL season opener. 

The hosts came firing out of the gate, leading 12-nil after 14 minutes with tries to prop Addin Fonua-Blake and five-eighth Luke Metcalf. 

Cronulla cut the lead to six at halftime before scoring immediately after the break to trim the lead to 12-10. 

Sharks centre Siosifa Talakai ultimately scored the game-winner with a try in the 58th minute. 

Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the round-one clash.  

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Saving the worst ‘til last? Let’s hope not.  

The end of New Zealand’s summer of cricket is upon us and although death at the hands of the Australian menace was essentially written in stone, I was hoping that this time the Black Caps would die on their feet after years on living on their knees. I was asking too much.   

Sure, cricket is a funny old game, and to write the Caps off after day one maybe foolhardy but historically it’s a fair path to take.   

It seems a sad way to celebrate the century of tests for two of our best, Southee and Williamson, but it underlines the uncomfortable fact that regardless of the quality of the men who make up the eleven, collectively the team are considerably lesser than the sum of their parts in the face of the West Island threat.   

The blamestorming is in full effect currently as the dazed and confused fanbase reach for any excuse salve to sooth their pummelled hopes.   

As the Wallabies have proven, from time to time the worm turns, but in the fullness of time, the cream always rises.  

So is it fair to judge this team on their results against the best team in the world, the team that have their number on an alarmingly regular basis?  

Yes it is.   

To be the best, beat the best. The continued failings against the Ockers overshadows all of the success this team has enjoyed over the years.  

Until the Black Caps dismiss the Australians on a regular basis, across all formats, we will never bask in the glory we all desire.  

That’ll do.   

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' consists of Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Natham Limm and Football Commentator Chris Milicich. 

On this weekend's agenda... why are we having 'Super Round' in Melbourne?

Is the NRL really making an dents into the American market? Do you like your cricketers being mic'd up in the middle of the game?

And why are the Black Caps struggling so much against Australia in the first test? 

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The Wellington Phoenix are looking to cement their top spot on the A-League ladder this weekend with a home clash against Adelaide United on Sunday. 

The Nix come off a distance derby draw against the Perth Glory where they struggled to find the net, resulting in a nil all draw. 

Coach Giancarlo Italiano joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the Perth result, their chances against Adelaide, and the number of injuries still plaguing the club.  

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One of New Zealand's most prestigious and largest running events is back for 2024. 

Round the Bays consists of a vibrant 8.4KM course around Tāmaki Makaurau, starting on Quay Street and finishing up at St Heliers.

Runners will also be able to fundraise money for their chosen charity.  

Event Organiser Henry McLernon joined D'Arcy to discuss the ins and outs of the historic race. 

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