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The 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped up in New York this morning with Spain beating Argentina to become the champions. Former All White David Chote told Jason Pine he believes Spain's win was well deserved. "The Spanish, I think, dominated from start to finish." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major milestone last weekend, with Anton Serger becoming the first German-born player to play for the All Blacks. Segner’s appearance capped his journey from Europe to Nelson College as a teenager to chase his rugby dream. His parents, brothers, and Leicester Fainga’anuku, his college roommate, were among the sold-out crowd. Eva Segner, Anton’s mother, joined D’Arcy to chat about her son’s achievement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finalists are now set in the FIFA World Cup. This morning, England started off strong and looked set to make their first final appearance in 66 years, but Argentina stormed back towards the end to win 2-1. Former All Whites head coach Ricki Herbert joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this afternoon, the All Blacks 23 was named to take on Ireland in their massive clash at Eden Park on Saturday night. There are already plenty of talking points ahead of their defence of the 32-year unbeaten record at the fortress. Craig Dowd is a former All Blacks prop and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning, Spain pulled off a big upset at the FIFA World Cup as they eliminated the pre-tournament favourites France 2-0 in the first of two semi-finals. Tomorrow morning is going to be a blockbuster, as the defending champions Argentina take on England to decide who will meet Spain in New Jersey on Monday morning. Harry Ngata is a former All White, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, the biggest test for the All Blacks in the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship looms. The Irish are heading to Auckland to contest the 32-year-old unbeaten streak at Eden Park which always creates intrigue ahead of a test match. Ian Jones is a former All Blacks lock, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps got back on track in their ODI series against the West Indies, winning the second match by 5 wickets this morning to square the series 1-1. Tom Latham top scored for the Black Caps at 37* and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow, the FIFA World Cup semi-finals begin - and for the first time since the FIFA World Rankings began in 1992 only the four top ranked teams in the world remain. The first match will be contested between France and Spain, then the defending world champions Argentina take on England on Thursday morning. Oli Sail is a goalkeeper for Auckland FC and the All Whites, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about The All Blacks' ongoing success, Will Jordan making history by beating Doug Howlett's test try record and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big week for All Blacks star Will Jordan, after he made history over the weekend. The All Blacks outside back scored a hat-trick in the 47-17 win over Italy and overtook Doug Howlett for the New Zealand test record with 50 tries. Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.