The grand final series in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League gets underway this afternoon, with the Sky City Stampede taking on the Botany Swarm in Auckland.

D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke with Sky City Stampede coach Cam Frear, previewing the upcoming series and discussing how the competition has risen to a new level of competitiveness in 2025.

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The Chatham Cup, New Zealand footballs premier knockout tournament has reached the semi-finals.

Auckland United are taking on Nelson Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs are playing Wellington Olympic.

Auckland United captain Ross Haviland caught up with D'Arcy hours before taking the field to preview their clash against Nelson Suburbs.

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The All Blacks coaching crew feel they're finding their mojo in their second year in charge.

Heading into tomorrow morning's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba, assistant coach Jason Holland says they have real confidence in the direction they're heading.

He told D’Arcy Waldegrave that they’re really sure on how they want to play the game now, and what’s important in terms of who can do what on what parts of the field.

“I think you can continue to see some real consistency.”

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