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Jude Bellingham is England's hero after bagging a second consecutive World Cup brace to beat Norway 2-1 in the quarterfinals in Miami. The winner came three minutes into extra time after scores were locked at 1-all at the end of regulation. Western Springs football director Scotty Hales joined Piney to discuss the win - and whether football could come home this time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixed emotions for Dave Rennie after the All Blacks’ clunky 47-17 win over Italy in Wellington. Rennie was pleased a four-try burst in the 14 minutes after half-time turned the game, but believes they should have driven Italy into the turf. Former All Black and rugby analyst Ant Strachan joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Jordan hopes he's inspired a new generation of rugby players after an historic achievement in Wellington. The All Blacks outside back scored a hat-trick in the 47-17 win over Italy, as he overtook Doug Howlett for the New Zealand test record, with 50 tries. He joined Piney to discuss the game-winning performance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' narrow win over France in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi softball coach Mike White has been making progress in Texas. He joined Piney to discuss the state of his career in the US. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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England is set to face off against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup, and excitement is growing. This will be a big test for England, and concerns have been raised over the altitude at the Azteca Stadium. TVNZ football commentator Nathan Alleyne joined Piney to discuss ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Black Caps wrapped up a 160-run third test victory over England at Trent Bridge to secure a 2-1 series victory. Coming from 1-nil down in the series, the Black Caps won the third Test without two of the match winners from the side who levelled the series last week. Zak Foulkes was one of the players who helped the Kiwi side to victory and he joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks scored a narrow victory over France - and a former player joined Piney to recap the team's performance. The Kiwi side beat out France 34-32 at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium in their first game under Dave Rennie. Former All Black Jon Preston joined Piney to unpack some of the factors at play. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One All Blacks coach says there's room for the team to improve ahead of the team's next match against Italy. The All Blacks ran in five tries to four in the win over France in Christchurch, but were noticeably more willing to keep the ball in hand to attack. All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.