Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:

Australian A-League commentator Simon Hill on Auckland FC's reach across the Tasman

Injured Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak ahead of the team's season opener in Las Vegas.

Piney's power rankings!

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The Warriors are set to open the 2025 NRL season with a high-profile clash against the Canberra Raiders in Las Vegas.

Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been sidelined - but he joined Piney ahead of the big day.

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Auckland FC are continuing to maintain a hot streak this season - as they take their place at the top of the ladder.

The side recently beat the Wellington Phoenix 6-1 in front of a sold-out crowd in Auckland.

Australian A-League commentator Simon Hill joined Piney to discuss.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda:

Scott Weenink - NZC CEO - On broadcasting rights with Sky TV for 2026 onwards

Liam Napier - Combat Sports Journalist - Joe Parker's IBF title fight this weekend being replaced.

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Boxer Joseph Parker insists he has no problem with the man dubbed the most avoided fighter in the heavyweight division becoming his new opponent for his fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

The New Zealander will now face 21-and-one Congolese fighter Martin Bakole in Riyadh – after the withdrawal of British IBF champion Daniel Dubois due to illness.

Parker's told boxing outlet IFL TV he and his team told Saudi power broker Turki Al-Sheikh they wouldn't shy away from any replacement.

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Sky have signed a six-year deal to the home international television rights to cricket from the 2026-27 season.

Access arrangements for the domestic Super Smash competition will be released separately.

TVNZ will retain its incumbent broadcasting arrangements until the end of next summer.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda:

David Moffett - CEO of the South Island Kea NRL Bid

Joe Parker - Heavyweight Boxer - Ahead of his IBF title fight this weekend.

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