https://www.southlandsport.com/the-roaring-pen-podcastenSportsCopyright The Roarhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0b7e3444ed6625767fffc574b70dabe.jpghttps://www.southlandsport.com/the-roaring-pen-podcastThu, 20 Aug 2026 08:06:26 +0000The RoarThe Roarroaringpenpodcast@gmail.comSouthland sport tragics Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey are joined by special guests to bring you anything and everything to do with the Southland sport.false877e84a5-674e-5656-8c59-4429f3daeeeeepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-the-roar-with-marty-mckenzie--74369274
We chat through the Stags' start to the season, including Sunday's late win over Waikato and looks towards Saturday's clash with Tasman along with the Southland boys High School 1st XV's fourth consecutive South Island rugby final appearance.

Before then, Logan and Nick give their views on the unsurprising news that Georgia Heffernan is leaving the Steel to play her netball in Australia for the next two years.

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We chat through the Stags' start to the season, including Sunday's late win over Waikato and looks towards Saturday's clash with Tasman along with the Southland boys High School 1st XV's fourth consecutive South Island rugby final appearance.

Before then, Logan and Nick give their views on the unsurprising news that Georgia Heffernan is leaving the Steel to play her netball in Australia for the next two years.

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Then his on-court general, point guard Rylan Jones tells us the incredible story behind his signing with the Sharks and just how close he was to not playing basketball again.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the Sharks' two finals victories, another memorable occasion (in every way except the scoreboard) at Stag Day and a remarkeable finish to our Southlanders' Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Then his on-court general, point guard Rylan Jones tells us the incredible story behind his signing with the Sharks and just how close he was to not playing basketball again.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the Sharks' two finals victories, another memorable occasion (in every way except the scoreboard) at Stag Day and a remarkeable finish to our Southlanders' Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big sport stories of the past week, including the Sharks NBL Elimination Final, the likely look of the Stags on Saturday and an incredible honour for Cycling Southland president Julian Ineson.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73208054Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:01:42 +0000The RoarFormer Stag player and coach Matt Saunders joins The Roar to chat through Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa's elevation to the All Blacks and just what he saw in the man to push his case so hard to Super rugby franchises two seasons ago. Plus we chat through how...
Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big sport stories of the past week, including the Sharks NBL Elimination Final, the likely look of the Stags on Saturday and an incredible honour for Cycling Southland president Julian Ineson.

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You can pre-register for discounted pre-sale tickets before Wednesday 29th here: https://www.freestylekings.com/invercargill-2026/. Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketek on Thursday 30th July.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the week including the Southland Stags injury woes, club rugby's biggest boil-over of the year, preview the Southlanders in action at the Commonwealth Games and eventually get around to talking about the Southland Sharks and Benson Boys' international podium in Chicago.

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You can pre-register for discounted pre-sale tickets before Wednesday 29th here: https://www.freestylekings.com/invercargill-2026/. Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketek on Thursday 30th July.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the week including the Southland Stags injury woes, club rugby's biggest boil-over of the year, preview the Southlanders in action at the Commonwealth Games and eventually get around to talking about the Southland Sharks and Benson Boys' international podium in Chicago.

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Plus our special guest this week has been on our hit-list for a while now. Black Sticks hockey international Benji Culhane joins The Roar to chat through the sliding door moment which led him to become a regular fixture in the national side and life as a semi-professional hockey player.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick also look at the Southland Sharks' short-handed win over the Nelson Giants and Kate Heffernan's emergence as world netball's top midcourters.

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Plus our special guest this week has been on our hit-list for a while now. Black Sticks hockey international Benji Culhane joins The Roar to chat through the sliding door moment which led him to become a regular fixture in the national side and life as a semi-professional hockey player.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick also look at the Southland Sharks' short-handed win over the Nelson Giants and Kate Heffernan's emergence as world netball's top midcourters.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories from another busy week of Southland sport, including last week's club semi-finals, Southland Boys High capping their South Island Boys Rugby campaign with a dominant second half performance and an international edition of your favourite segment "Wedding Watch."

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories from another busy week of Southland sport, including last week's club semi-finals, Southland Boys High capping their South Island Boys Rugby campaign with a dominant second half performance and an international edition of your favourite segment "Wedding Watch."

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the past week, includng the Sharks vital NBL win over the Canterbury Rams on Wednesday night along with this weekend's upcoming Galbraith Shield club rugby semifinals.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the past week, includng the Sharks vital NBL win over the Canterbury Rams on Wednesday night along with this weekend's upcoming Galbraith Shield club rugby semifinals.

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We also hear from Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defender Carys Stythe and coach Wendy Frew ahead of the ANZ Premiership Grand Final and chat through the Steel's elimination final victory, the Southland Sharks push towards the NBL Finals series and the crazy scenes around Southland rugby grounds on Saturday.

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 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72670407Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:56:09 +0000The RoarThe ILT Southland Sportsperson of the Year, Jacob Duffy, joins The Roar to talk about his experience in the Indian Premier League and what comes next after a history breaking calendar year in 2025. We also hear from Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel...
We also hear from Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel defender Carys Stythe and coach Wendy Frew ahead of the ANZ Premiership Grand Final and chat through the Steel's elimination final victory, the Southland Sharks push towards the NBL Finals series and the crazy scenes around Southland rugby grounds on Saturday.

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 ]]>4155false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-88-the-roar-with-wendy-frew-the-ilt-southland-sports-awards--72607253
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Before then Logan and Nick take a walk through a very busy two weeks of news, including the Sharks' nine-game winning streak and the resilience the Steel showed in beating the Stars following the loss of captain and cornerstone Kimiora Poi.
  
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Before then Logan and Nick take a walk through a very busy two weeks of news, including the Sharks' nine-game winning streak and the resilience the Steel showed in beating the Stars following the loss of captain and cornerstone Kimiora Poi.
  
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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the last week's sporting headlines including contrasting victories for the Southland Sharks and Southern Steel and the incredible line up of nominees for the ILT Southland Sports Awards.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the last week's sporting headlines including contrasting victories for the Southland Sharks and Southern Steel and the incredible line up of nominees for the ILT Southland Sports Awards.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every week for more from The Roar.]]>3460false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-the-roar-with-jonathan-yim--72066726
Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss the Sharks and Steel's unbeaten month, a Southland Boys High School comeback victory over Shirley Boys and what Pirates Old Boys' 106 point drubbing of Blues means for Southland club rugby.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss the Sharks and Steel's unbeaten month, a Southland Boys High School comeback victory over Shirley Boys and what Pirates Old Boys' 106 point drubbing of Blues means for Southland club rugby.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every week for more from The Roar.]]>4367false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-84-the-roar--71898501
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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at an amazing Sunday which saw the Sharks, Steel and Highlanders all register wins within a few hours and discuss Liam Ferguson's incredible try-scoring feats over the first three weeks of the club rugby season. 

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at an amazing Sunday which saw the Sharks, Steel and Highlanders all register wins within a few hours and discuss Liam Ferguson's incredible try-scoring feats over the first three weeks of the club rugby season. 

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the big sporting stories of the past week as well as hearing from Wendy Frew following the Steel's round two win over the Stars and Sean Withy on bringing up 50 games for the Highlanders.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the big sporting stories of the past week as well as hearing from Wendy Frew following the Steel's round two win over the Stars and Sean Withy on bringing up 50 games for the Highlanders.

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Before then Logan and Nick (with nathan on the injury report this week) talk through the Sharks and Steel's first up losses and the full lickoff of the Southland Club rugby season.

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Before then Logan and Nick (with nathan on the injury report this week) talk through the Sharks and Steel's first up losses and the full lickoff of the Southland Club rugby season.

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Rugby Southland's Head of Pathways, Liam Howley joins The Roar to talk through all four and the ins and outs of his role overseeing what seems to be an increasing talent base around the sport in the south.

Prior to that Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the past week including Jacob Duffy's incredible IPL debut, Sithum Niluminda's compeition-winning spell for Invercargill Old Boys in the ILT Southland Premier cricket final, Brayden Inger's return to the Sharks for a sixth season and the Stag hierachy's blinder in locking in a third successive Stag Day at Rugby Park in August.

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Rugby Southland's Head of Pathways, Liam Howley joins The Roar to talk through all four and the ins and outs of his role overseeing what seems to be an increasing talent base around the sport in the south.

Prior to that Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the past week including Jacob Duffy's incredible IPL debut, Sithum Niluminda's compeition-winning spell for Invercargill Old Boys in the ILT Southland Premier cricket final, Brayden Inger's return to the Sharks for a sixth season and the Stag hierachy's blinder in locking in a third successive Stag Day at Rugby Park in August.

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We talk through how the shared role will work and what an innovative, proactive step it is for both organisations, look ahead to this weekend's ILT Premier League cricket semifinal and reflect on the Southland cricket season.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories of the week, headlined by the Southern Steel's pre-season trip to Otaki as well as Kate Heffernan's starring role in her Australian netball debut.

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We talk through how the shared role will work and what an innovative, proactive step it is for both organisations, look ahead to this weekend's ILT Premier League cricket semifinal and reflect on the Southland cricket season.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories of the week, headlined by the Southern Steel's pre-season trip to Otaki as well as Kate Heffernan's starring role in her Australian netball debut.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick reflect on the big Southland sporting stories of the last few weeks.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick reflect on the big Southland sporting stories of the last few weeks.

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Before then Logan and Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the past week including Southland cricket's strong finish to the Hawke Cup representative season, the Stags' and Sharks' signings and yet another national bowls title travelling south.


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Before then Logan and Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the past week including Southland cricket's strong finish to the Hawke Cup representative season, the Stags' and Sharks' signings and yet another national bowls title travelling south.


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It's the definition of a wide-ranging conversation as we chat through the Tour of Southland, NZ Golf Open, Highlanders, Stags and club rugby, the Southland Sharks and track his age group walking athletics career.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick have their own wide-ranging chat on the big sporting stories of the past week, headlined by the Invercargill City Council's review of Rugby Park's future, the weather taking away Invercargill's only first class cricket day of the season and the start of the Highlanders' Super rugby campaign. 

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It's the definition of a wide-ranging conversation as we chat through the Tour of Southland, NZ Golf Open, Highlanders, Stags and club rugby, the Southland Sharks and track his age group walking athletics career.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick have their own wide-ranging chat on the big sporting stories of the past week, headlined by the Invercargill City Council's review of Rugby Park's future, the weather taking away Invercargill's only first class cricket day of the season and the start of the Highlanders' Super rugby campaign. 

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We chat to Pete about his journey from player to umpire, the challenges of getting tough decisions right and get in a decent rant about cricket rules.

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick relive tragic umpiring stories from their past, chat about Logan's article and his time with Jayden Broome following the young rugby player's comeback from a horrific head injury and the joy we all received in seeing Michael Manson in space for the NZ 7s men's team.

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We chat to Pete about his journey from player to umpire, the challenges of getting tough decisions right and get in a decent rant about cricket rules.

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick relive tragic umpiring stories from their past, chat about Logan's article and his time with Jayden Broome following the young rugby player's comeback from a horrific head injury and the joy we all received in seeing Michael Manson in space for the NZ 7s men's team.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big sporting stories from the last week including Tour week, Waikoikoi's T20 club title and a rain-soaked weekend at Teretonga.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big sporting stories from the last week including Tour week, Waikoikoi's T20 club title and a rain-soaked weekend at Teretonga.

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Motorsport commentator Richard Craill joins us on his first visit to Invercargill to preview the weekend and give us some of the great strories behind some of the brightest talents in the motorsport world who will be in Invercargill this week.

Before then Logan and Nick talk through the big sporting stories of the week including the three Southland Tour Leaders in the first four days of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, Benson and Lucia Boys' double at the ILT NZ Criterium cycling champs, the big names lining up for the Southland Sharks in 2026 and the Southern Steel's new assistant coach.

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Motorsport commentator Richard Craill joins us on his first visit to Invercargill to preview the weekend and give us some of the great strories behind some of the brightest talents in the motorsport world who will be in Invercargill this week.

Before then Logan and Nick talk through the big sporting stories of the week including the three Southland Tour Leaders in the first four days of the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, Benson and Lucia Boys' double at the ILT NZ Criterium cycling champs, the big names lining up for the Southland Sharks in 2026 and the Southern Steel's new assistant coach.

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Cycling Southland President and the voice of the sport in the south, Julian ineson joins us to look at the event rescheduling and just what it takes to deliver a quality bike race for 69 years and counting.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big sporting stories of the Christmas break and the bizarre sports that got them through the holidays.

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Cycling Southland President and the voice of the sport in the south, Julian ineson joins us to look at the event rescheduling and just what it takes to deliver a quality bike race for 69 years and counting.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big sporting stories of the Christmas break and the bizarre sports that got them through the holidays.

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We chat through his year, the pride he has in helping his country win games of cricket and a very special message from Sir Richard himself.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through Jake's incredible year and make a water-tight case for his 2025 as the greatest year ever for a New Zealand bowler. We also take the chance to recognise a very special occassion as the ILT Academy Southland programme celebrated 20 years this week. 

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We chat through his year, the pride he has in helping his country win games of cricket and a very special message from Sir Richard himself.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through Jake's incredible year and make a water-tight case for his 2025 as the greatest year ever for a New Zealand bowler. We also take the chance to recognise a very special occassion as the ILT Academy Southland programme celebrated 20 years this week. 

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Who will take out the Golden Goldie (yes that name needs some work) as our Athlete of the Year, the Rising Star, Most Likely to Smash it in 2026, Best Export, Best Import, Unsung Hero and the highly controversial Podcast Guest of the Year.

We are as surprised as you that we have made it to the end of another year, but all jokes aside we do feel very lucky to have been joined by some outstanding Southlanders throughout the year and we greatly appreciate you giving us your time.

Have a great holiday break with whanau and friends and here's to another cracker of a sporting year in 2026.

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 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69050622Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:57:20 +0000The RoarSouthland sport's premier podcast awards are back. Today we award the second annual Goldies as we look back at the sporting year that was 2025. Who will take out the Golden Goldie (yes that name needs some work) as our Athlete of the Year, the Rising...
Who will take out the Golden Goldie (yes that name needs some work) as our Athlete of the Year, the Rising Star, Most Likely to Smash it in 2026, Best Export, Best Import, Unsung Hero and the highly controversial Podcast Guest of the Year.

We are as surprised as you that we have made it to the end of another year, but all jokes aside we do feel very lucky to have been joined by some outstanding Southlanders throughout the year and we greatly appreciate you giving us your time.

Have a great holiday break with whanau and friends and here's to another cracker of a sporting year in 2026.

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 ]]>4186false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-the-roar-with-jason-mckenzie--69002637
We reflect on one of Southland sports most successful ventures with the man who has been its driving force for the vast majority of that time, Jason McKenzie.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big sporting stories of the last few weeks including Jacob Duffy's maiden five wicket bag for the Black Caps, a shock announcment from Netball South and Daniel Jones' historic Kepler Challenge win.

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We reflect on one of Southland sports most successful ventures with the man who has been its driving force for the vast majority of that time, Jason McKenzie.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big sporting stories of the last few weeks including Jacob Duffy's maiden five wicket bag for the Black Caps, a shock announcment from Netball South and Daniel Jones' historic Kepler Challenge win.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss Fletcher Morgan's selection for the NZ Men's Sevens, Jacob Duffy earning a test spot and Josh Burnett's return for the rescheduled SBS Bank Tour of Southland.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss Fletcher Morgan's selection for the NZ Men's Sevens, Jacob Duffy earning a test spot and Josh Burnett's return for the rescheduled SBS Bank Tour of Southland.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at another outstanding week for Jacob Duffy in the Blackcaps, the end of Cormac Buchanan's rookie Moto3 GP season and the ILT Academy Southland End of year celebrations.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at another outstanding week for Jacob Duffy in the Blackcaps, the end of Cormac Buchanan's rookie Moto3 GP season and the ILT Academy Southland End of year celebrations.

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Five years later she hangs up her cycling career having battled injury demons that ultimately took away one of the south's most promising sporting careers just as it seemed ready to flourish.

In a raw, unfiltered and honest conversation, Emma joins The Roar to tell us her story. It's one of resilience, of dealing with what might have been and of embracing new opportunity.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories including the newly-named Stags' assistant coaches, Southland's increased Super rugby precense and another week of Jacob Duffy winning cricket games for the Black Caps. 

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Five years later she hangs up her cycling career having battled injury demons that ultimately took away one of the south's most promising sporting careers just as it seemed ready to flourish.

In a raw, unfiltered and honest conversation, Emma joins The Roar to tell us her story. It's one of resilience, of dealing with what might have been and of embracing new opportunity.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories including the newly-named Stags' assistant coaches, Southland's increased Super rugby precense and another week of Jacob Duffy winning cricket games for the Black Caps. 

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>5488false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-the-roar-with-marshall-erwood--68394614 
Before that, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the big Southland sporting stories of the last few weeks including Scott Eade's appointment as Southland Stags' coach, the rescheduled Tour of Southland cycling race and the start of the Southland club cricket season.

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Before that, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the big Southland sporting stories of the last few weeks including Scott Eade's appointment as Southland Stags' coach, the rescheduled Tour of Southland cycling race and the start of the Southland club cricket season.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through the big Southland sporting stories of the week including Nic Souchon pulling on an Otago jersey for the NPC semifinals, Sean Withy & Jack Taylor's selections in the All Blacks XV squad and Nick Brown's pre-season Volts' opportunity.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through the big Southland sporting stories of the week including Nic Souchon pulling on an Otago jersey for the NPC semifinals, Sean Withy & Jack Taylor's selections in the All Blacks XV squad and Nick Brown's pre-season Volts' opportunity.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>2500false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-the-roar-with-cormac-buchanan--68082026
Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick pick over the 2025 Stags' season, look to what's needed in the off-season, Wendy Frew speaking out on the dramas surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball New Zealand and the end to the Southland Rams' NZ Premiership campaign.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68082026Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:43:33 +0000The RoarMoto3 GP rider Cormac Buchanan is on a whistle-stop trip home before his bucket-list round at the Australian Grand Prix next weekend. We take the chance to chat through his rookie season, the ups, the downs, the physical and mental toll and a long...
Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick pick over the 2025 Stags' season, look to what's needed in the off-season, Wendy Frew speaking out on the dramas surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball New Zealand and the end to the Southland Rams' NZ Premiership campaign.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick take a look back at the Stags' struggles, the strong southern influence in both the Silver Ferns and NZ Under-21 netball teams and Tori Moorby (nee Peeters) outstanding throw at the World Athletics Championships.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick take a look back at the Stags' struggles, the strong southern influence in both the Silver Ferns and NZ Under-21 netball teams and Tori Moorby (nee Peeters) outstanding throw at the World Athletics Championships.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss the week's big sporting stories including the Stags' short but rewarding Ranfurly Shield tenure, Sevu Reece's long-awaited Stags debut and some very interesting changes ahead for the SBS Bank Tour of Southland.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick discuss the week's big sporting stories including the Stags' short but rewarding Ranfurly Shield tenure, Sevu Reece's long-awaited Stags debut and some very interesting changes ahead for the SBS Bank Tour of Southland.

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We also hear from a man who epitomises what it is to be a Stags Fan, Michael "Tinners" Stuart who was right in the thick on the action at the conclusion of Sunday's historic win.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick wax lyrically about the Stags, review Southland Boys High third-placed finish at the national 1st XV Top 4, look at another week of player announcements from the Southern Steel and at the start of the Southland Rams rugby league season.

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We also hear from a man who epitomises what it is to be a Stags Fan, Michael "Tinners" Stuart who was right in the thick on the action at the conclusion of Sunday's historic win.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick wax lyrically about the Stags, review Southland Boys High third-placed finish at the national 1st XV Top 4, look at another week of player announcements from the Southern Steel and at the start of the Southland Rams rugby league season.

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Plus we take a look at his younger brother Jimmy's chances of captaining his old school, Southland Boys High, to another national secondary schools title in Palmerston North this weekend.

We also fully unpack the chair throw from Stags' coach Nathan White at halftime in the Manawatu game which appears to have single-handedly turned the season around! 

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the last week including the Stags, Boys High, the Southern Steel's first player announcements for 2026 and also hear from Nathan White ahead of Sunday's Shield challenge.

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Plus we take a look at his younger brother Jimmy's chances of captaining his old school, Southland Boys High, to another national secondary schools title in Palmerston North this weekend.

We also fully unpack the chair throw from Stags' coach Nathan White at halftime in the Manawatu game which appears to have single-handedly turned the season around! 

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the big stories of the last week including the Stags, Boys High, the Southern Steel's first player announcements for 2026 and also hear from Nathan White ahead of Sunday's Shield challenge.

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Before then, Logan Nathan and Nick look back at Southland Boys High School's incredible South Island secondary school rugby title, the Stags' unbelievable second half comeback in Friday night's win over Manawatu and yet another stunning performance by pro cyclist Corbin Strong on the roads of Europe.

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Before then, Logan Nathan and Nick look back at Southland Boys High School's incredible South Island secondary school rugby title, the Stags' unbelievable second half comeback in Friday night's win over Manawatu and yet another stunning performance by pro cyclist Corbin Strong on the roads of Europe.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at Corbin Strong's incredible ride to win his second tour in as many weeks in Norway, pick over the Stags' long injury list and celebrate Jacob Duffy's test cricket debut.

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Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick look at Corbin Strong's incredible ride to win his second tour in as many weeks in Norway, pick over the Stags' long injury list and celebrate Jacob Duffy's test cricket debut.

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Logan, Nathan & Nick review Stag Day, the occassion and the Stags' performance and discuss Corbin Strong's first pro cycling GC victory in Belgium.

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Logan, Nathan & Nick review Stag Day, the occassion and the Stags' performance and discuss Corbin Strong's first pro cycling GC victory in Belgium.

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Logan, Nathan and Nick also preview Stag Day and other Southland sports matters.

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Logan, Nathan and Nick also preview Stag Day and other Southland sports matters.

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We also take you into the Woodlands camp after the club won its 12th Galbraith Shield final with a 40-30 win over Pirates-Old Boys on Saturday.

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We also take you into the Woodlands camp after the club won its 12th Galbraith Shield final with a 40-30 win over Pirates-Old Boys on Saturday.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the headlines from the last week of Southland sport including another Steel's loss, another Sharks win, Cormac Buchanan's top ten finish in the Moto3 GP in Spain and a fascinating three weeks ahead in Southland's Galbraith Shield club rugby.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the headlines from the last week of Southland sport including another Steel's loss, another Sharks win, Cormac Buchanan's top ten finish in the Moto3 GP in Spain and a fascinating three weeks ahead in Southland's Galbraith Shield club rugby.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look back at a great occassion (if not result) for the Southern Steel, a vital win for the Southland Sharks and the strong showing from Southland schools in the Southern Schools Rugby competition.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look back at a great occassion (if not result) for the Southern Steel, a vital win for the Southland Sharks and the strong showing from Southland schools in the Southern Schools Rugby competition.

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Then, softball administrator Rex Capil talks us through his journey to being named Oceania President of the World Baseball and Softball Confederation, together with his election as one of two Continental representatives to the World body. Plus we look at his day job as Group Manager of Community Spaces and Places for Invercargill City Council, including the review into the future of Rugby Park.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chew through the last week of headlines, including Matt Saunders resignation from coach of the Southland Stags, the appointment of his replacement Nathan White, a crucial week for both the Steel and Sharks and more.

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Then, softball administrator Rex Capil talks us through his journey to being named Oceania President of the World Baseball and Softball Confederation, together with his election as one of two Continental representatives to the World body. Plus we look at his day job as Group Manager of Community Spaces and Places for Invercargill City Council, including the review into the future of Rugby Park.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chew through the last week of headlines, including Matt Saunders resignation from coach of the Southland Stags, the appointment of his replacement Nathan White, a crucial week for both the Steel and Sharks and more.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories of the week including the Sharks' win over the Nuggets, Rugby Southland potentially finding their Blair Ryall replacement and a key southern football derby this weekend.
 
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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the big Southland sporting stories of the week including the Sharks' win over the Nuggets, Rugby Southland potentially finding their Blair Ryall replacement and a key southern football derby this weekend.
 
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Before that, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big sporting stories of the week including Corbin Strong coming within centimetres of a maiden Grand Tour stage victory in the Giro, Kate Heffernan adding to the Southern Steel's injury woes and the lengths our intrepid Southland Tribune founder Logan Savory will go to to cover club rugby every weekend.

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Before that, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big sporting stories of the week including Corbin Strong coming within centimetres of a maiden Grand Tour stage victory in the Giro, Kate Heffernan adding to the Southern Steel's injury woes and the lengths our intrepid Southland Tribune founder Logan Savory will go to to cover club rugby every weekend.

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Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through the big Southland sporting stories of the week including Jacob Duffy's incredible rise to the top of the ICC T20 bowling rankings and Cormac Buchanan's top 10 placing at The Curcuit of the Americas.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick talk through the big Southland sporting stories of the week including Jacob Duffy's incredible rise to the top of the ICC T20 bowling rankings and Cormac Buchanan's top 10 placing at The Curcuit of the Americas.

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Liana joins The Roar to talk about the very special reason she returned from the UK to join the Steel, how she and Wendy are instilling so much of the team's history in their pre-season preparations and on what has led to England's emergence as a true netball superpower over the last decade.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week including Jacob Duffy's incredible T20 series against Pakistan, a nail-biting end to the club cricket season, the opening round of Southland Premier club rugby and a reality check over the last week for the Southland Sharks.

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Liana joins The Roar to talk about the very special reason she returned from the UK to join the Steel, how she and Wendy are instilling so much of the team's history in their pre-season preparations and on what has led to England's emergence as a true netball superpower over the last decade.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week including Jacob Duffy's incredible T20 series against Pakistan, a nail-biting end to the club cricket season, the opening round of Southland Premier club rugby and a reality check over the last week for the Southland Sharks.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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While she was back in the south to document Ellyse Andrew's performances at the Track Cycling Nationals in Invercargill we chatted to her about how she ended up in the role and get a whole heap of great Olympic content from her (which makes sense).

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65153899Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:39:00 +0000The RoarSenior Content Lead for the New Zealand Olympic Team Laura Overton played a key role in bringing New Zealand's Olympic successes onto our social media and digital feeds with her incredible work alongside the athletes at last year's Paris Olympics....
While she was back in the south to document Ellyse Andrew's performances at the Track Cycling Nationals in Invercargill we chatted to her about how she ended up in the role and get a whole heap of great Olympic content from her (which makes sense).

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories of the past week.

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We will repeat this bit ... he's 15! We chat to Benson about the event including an incredible story about the kayak leg, what a legend his team mate Finn is and just what is next for this incredible sporting talent.

(PS: you can catch our chat with Finn Mitchell in Ep 34 of The Roar earlier in this feed)

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories including a brilliant day out at Rugby Park for the Highlanders' preseason Super Rugby clash, a frustrating loss for the Southland Hawke Cup cricket team and an incredible campaign for Cycling Southland at the Road Cycling Nationals in Timaru.

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We will repeat this bit ... he's 15! We chat to Benson about the event including an incredible story about the kayak leg, what a legend his team mate Finn is and just what is next for this incredible sporting talent.

(PS: you can catch our chat with Finn Mitchell in Ep 34 of The Roar earlier in this feed)

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big Southland sporting stories including a brilliant day out at Rugby Park for the Highlanders' preseason Super Rugby clash, a frustrating loss for the Southland Hawke Cup cricket team and an incredible campaign for Cycling Southland at the Road Cycling Nationals in Timaru.

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We preview the Highlanders' pre-season Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders at Rugby Park on Waitangi Day and look at the impact the Super rugby environment has had on Michael's development.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big sporting stories of the week.

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We preview the Highlanders' pre-season Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders at Rugby Park on Waitangi Day and look at the impact the Super rugby environment has had on Michael's development.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick cover off the big sporting stories of the week.

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We chat about just how his appointment has come to pass, share some incredible stories from his years in the NBA and his plans to turn around the fortunes of the proud Sharks franchise after a couple of down seasons.

Before then the guys talk through the big local sports stories of the week and ask whether there is a sport that brings more international talent to the south than motorsport at Teretonga!

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We chat about just how his appointment has come to pass, share some incredible stories from his years in the NBA and his plans to turn around the fortunes of the proud Sharks franchise after a couple of down seasons.

Before then the guys talk through the big local sports stories of the week and ask whether there is a sport that brings more international talent to the south than motorsport at Teretonga!

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Cricketer Jacob Duffy starred for the Black Caps in their T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka so we chat with the man himself on being part of the historic test series victory in India last year, his Man of the Series performance against Sri Lanka and his passionate support of Logan's campaign to rename the Otago Volts!

Then Nathan chats with Cormac Buchanan as he prepares to head to Europe for his debut Moto3 GP season. What a year this young man has in front of him.

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Cricketer Jacob Duffy starred for the Black Caps in their T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka so we chat with the man himself on being part of the historic test series victory in India last year, his Man of the Series performance against Sri Lanka and his passionate support of Logan's campaign to rename the Otago Volts!

Then Nathan chats with Cormac Buchanan as he prepares to head to Europe for his debut Moto3 GP season. What a year this young man has in front of him.

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It is a truly remarkable story of just what the human body is capable of if you have the mental toughness and resilience. Try and get your head around these numbers - 650 kilometres, 20,000 metres of elevation, four hours sleep over four days. Yeah we can't either! Finn's interview starts at the 40'30 mark.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick hand out their Inauguarl Goldies, named in honour of Southland's most famous sporting talent, recognising (most of) the best and fairest across an incredible year for Southland sport. Who is most likely to smash it in 2025, our Rising Star, Performance of the Year, Podcast Guest of 2024 (spoiler alert: we couldn't choose one) and of course the Golden Goldie (we need a better name) as SPortsperson of the Year.

Thank you so much for coming along for the ride with us since March. We've had a blast and we can't wait for more great Southland sporting yarns in 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the three of us to you and your families.

Logan, Nathan & Nick]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63407782Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:38:17 +0000The RoarWe bring the curtain down on the first year of The Roar with an incredible conversation. Finn Mtichell was 25% of the FEAR Youth Adventure Racing Team that has just returned from trekking through Ecuadorain jungle and mountains to finish sixth in the...
It is a truly remarkable story of just what the human body is capable of if you have the mental toughness and resilience. Try and get your head around these numbers - 650 kilometres, 20,000 metres of elevation, four hours sleep over four days. Yeah we can't either! Finn's interview starts at the 40'30 mark.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick hand out their Inauguarl Goldies, named in honour of Southland's most famous sporting talent, recognising (most of) the best and fairest across an incredible year for Southland sport. Who is most likely to smash it in 2025, our Rising Star, Performance of the Year, Podcast Guest of 2024 (spoiler alert: we couldn't choose one) and of course the Golden Goldie (we need a better name) as SPortsperson of the Year.

Thank you so much for coming along for the ride with us since March. We've had a blast and we can't wait for more great Southland sporting yarns in 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the three of us to you and your families.

Logan, Nathan & Nick]]>5308false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-the-roar-with-james-mcleay-and-brendon-leitch--63369281
Brendon Leitch has turned a massive 2024 into a ride in the Bathurst 12 Hour in February and his big plans for the year ahead.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick cover off the big Southland stories from the past week including a successful start to Southland cricket's Hawke Cup season, two big dates on the Southland racing calendar and preview the inaugural Goldies, our end of year awards for Southland sport.

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Brendon Leitch has turned a massive 2024 into a ride in the Bathurst 12 Hour in February and his big plans for the year ahead.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick cover off the big Southland stories from the past week including a successful start to Southland cricket's Hawke Cup season, two big dates on the Southland racing calendar and preview the inaugural Goldies, our end of year awards for Southland sport.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>2934false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-the-roar-with-aiden-takarua--63369227
Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick cover off the big stories of the Southland sporting week.

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Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick cover off the big stories of the Southland sporting week.

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We find out how it came about, what he's expecting and how he will prepare for the biggest season of his young career.

Before then Logan and Nick look at the big sport stories of the week, including the Academy Southland end of year awards, adopted Southlander Aiden Takarua bowling his way into a World Final, and Jamie Clark raising his bat this weekend for 300 games for Appleby.

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We find out how it came about, what he's expecting and how he will prepare for the biggest season of his young career.

Before then Logan and Nick look at the big sport stories of the week, including the Academy Southland end of year awards, adopted Southlander Aiden Takarua bowling his way into a World Final, and Jamie Clark raising his bat this weekend for 300 games for Appleby.

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Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick go over the last week's local sporting headlines including Nathan's stories from Tour of Southland week, Cormac Buchanan becoming the first New Zealander to secure a seat for the Moto3 World Championship for next year and the Southland Sharks' signing of Jonathan Yim as their first ever American coach.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62847866Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:14:33 +0000The RoarGoing to two World Junior Track Cycling Championships is a great feat. Medalling at both is something again. To do it second time after one of the most horrific mountain bike accidents you will hear is unbelievable. That's Caitlin Kelly's story. We...
Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick go over the last week's local sporting headlines including Nathan's stories from Tour of Southland week, Cormac Buchanan becoming the first New Zealander to secure a seat for the Moto3 World Championship for next year and the Southland Sharks' signing of Jonathan Yim as their first ever American coach.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3149false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-the-roar-with-michael-manson--62847533
Before then Logan and Nick review the big sporting stories from the past couple of weeks including Josh Burnett's near perfect week to make it two SBS Bank Tours or Southland in three years.

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Before then Logan and Nick review the big sporting stories from the past couple of weeks including Josh Burnett's near perfect week to make it two SBS Bank Tours or Southland in three years.

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Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

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Coach and Rugby Southland's Director of Rugby Matt Saunders joins us to look back at the finale and reflect on the 2024 season in a warts and all straight-up conversation on the good the bad and most importantly what happens now.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at that incredible result, award the third annual Golden Antlers (our Stags' end of season awards), Guy Molloy's decision not to return to the Southland Sharks and a big weekend which included a Silver Ferns' netball test, the Yunca Junior cycle Tour of Southland and some sporting names who turned up in Stewart Island for the Rakiura Challenge.

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Coach and Rugby Southland's Director of Rugby Matt Saunders joins us to look back at the finale and reflect on the 2024 season in a warts and all straight-up conversation on the good the bad and most importantly what happens now.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at that incredible result, award the third annual Golden Antlers (our Stags' end of season awards), Guy Molloy's decision not to return to the Southland Sharks and a big weekend which included a Silver Ferns' netball test, the Yunca Junior cycle Tour of Southland and some sporting names who turned up in Stewart Island for the Rakiura Challenge.

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144 appearances is a new mark that will likely never been beaten, made all the more remarkable by his five year stink playing in France and Japan and over 100 Super rugby games.

Josh joins us to give us insights to his remarkable career, his remarkable longevity and just what the record means to him.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick review another Stags performance which promised but ultimately came up short, Benson Boys continued emergence in the cycling world and a big weekend for Southland sport.

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144 appearances is a new mark that will likely never been beaten, made all the more remarkable by his five year stink playing in France and Japan and over 100 Super rugby games.

Josh joins us to give us insights to his remarkable career, his remarkable longevity and just what the record means to him.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick review another Stags performance which promised but ultimately came up short, Benson Boys continued emergence in the cycling world and a big weekend for Southland sport.

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Her 2022 was spent on a couch suffering from Long Covid. 2023 was spent learning to function as a person again. The incredible resilience and courage she showed to get to the start line in Paris blew our minds. 

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick take a look at a tough week for the Stags, Josh Bekhuis' incredible longevity and what a debacle NZR's judicial process seems to be.

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Her 2022 was spent on a couch suffering from Long Covid. 2023 was spent learning to function as a person again. The incredible resilience and courage she showed to get to the start line in Paris blew our minds. 

Before then Logan, Nathan and Nick take a look at a tough week for the Stags, Josh Bekhuis' incredible longevity and what a debacle NZR's judicial process seems to be.

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We chat through his love for the Stags, just what makes this team special and get some great yarns from his 25 years supporting the men in maroon.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the Stags hearty effort against Canterbury, five Southlanders picked for national age group and secondary school honoiurs, a big weekend for the Southland Rams rugby league team and an incredible effort from Old Boys AFC in earning promotion to the Southern Premier Football League in 2025.

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We chat through his love for the Stags, just what makes this team special and get some great yarns from his 25 years supporting the men in maroon.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the Stags hearty effort against Canterbury, five Southlanders picked for national age group and secondary school honoiurs, a big weekend for the Southland Rams rugby league team and an incredible effort from Old Boys AFC in earning promotion to the Southern Premier Football League in 2025.

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It's not a well-worn path but Simon Jones has done just that. The Sydney Roosters' Head of Performance joins the boys to talk through that path, the learning curve he has been on and just how you keep bodies together over a brutal NRL season.

Before then the boys bathe in the glory of the Southland Stags' comeback victory over Northland, look at a brilliant age group win and incredible international performances by Corbin Stong and James McLeay.

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It's not a well-worn path but Simon Jones has done just that. The Sydney Roosters' Head of Performance joins the boys to talk through that path, the learning curve he has been on and just how you keep bodies together over a brutal NRL season.

Before then the boys bathe in the glory of the Southland Stags' comeback victory over Northland, look at a brilliant age group win and incredible international performances by Corbin Stong and James McLeay.

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Before then, Logan and Nick look at the Stags' frustrating and unsuccessful Ranfurly Shield challenge, Southland Boys High School's Southern Schools title along with a busy week for the Southern Steel as their 2025 squad quickly takes shape.

Remember, you can join The Roar Pod crew, our NPC league on Superbru! Find the pool here: https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/pool.php?p=12846403 or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-rugby and searching for the league with code: gothjamb

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61133268Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:42:31 +0000The RoarKane Thompson is back in the south for a third stint with the Southland Stags, this time in the coaching box. How did it happen? What's the appeal of the south that has brought him back? And what is it about the Stags' Class of '24 that seems...
Before then, Logan and Nick look at the Stags' frustrating and unsuccessful Ranfurly Shield challenge, Southland Boys High School's Southern Schools title along with a busy week for the Southern Steel as their 2025 squad quickly takes shape.

Remember, you can join The Roar Pod crew, our NPC league on Superbru! Find the pool here: https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/pool.php?p=12846403 or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-rugby and searching for the league with code: gothjamb

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She talks us through her Paris experience, what it means for her to do it as a Southlander and gives us a window into her path back from an injury which threatened to railroad her Olympic dream.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the perfect Southland Stags' script in Saturday's Stag Day win over Otago, Southland Boys High School's semifinal school victory, a Southland Olympic wrap up and we send our three southern riders off to the Worlds Junior Track Cycling Championships in China.

Remember, you can join The Roar Pod crew, our NPC league on Superbru! Find the pool here:

https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/pool.php?p=12846403

or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-rugby and searching for the league with code: gothjamb

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She talks us through her Paris experience, what it means for her to do it as a Southlander and gives us a window into her path back from an injury which threatened to railroad her Olympic dream.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick look at the perfect Southland Stags' script in Saturday's Stag Day win over Otago, Southland Boys High School's semifinal school victory, a Southland Olympic wrap up and we send our three southern riders off to the Worlds Junior Track Cycling Championships in China.

Remember, you can join The Roar Pod crew, our NPC league on Superbru! Find the pool here:

https://www.superbru.com/bunnings_npc/pool.php?p=12846403

or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-rugby and searching for the league with code: gothjamb

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Catch the full interview along with Southland Stags' co-coach James Wilson in Episode 20 of The Roar earlier in our feed.

The Roar is a weekly Southland sporting podcast hosted by Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey available at https://southlandtribune.substack.com/podcast or whever you listen to podcasts.

Subscribe to never miss an episode and if you feel inclined give us a like or a review and tell your mates. Any of those really helps us spread the word.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61011116Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:38:06 +0000The RoarCatch up on the best bits from our chat with newly named Southern Steel netball coach Wendy Frew. She talks about the appointment process, what the Steel will look like under her stewardship and what makes now the right time for her to take the...
Catch the full interview along with Southland Stags' co-coach James Wilson in Episode 20 of The Roar earlier in our feed.

The Roar is a weekly Southland sporting podcast hosted by Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey available at https://southlandtribune.substack.com/podcast or whever you listen to podcasts.

Subscribe to never miss an episode and if you feel inclined give us a like or a review and tell your mates. Any of those really helps us spread the word.]]>577false3bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-bits-james-wilson-on-stag-day--60974696
Catch the full interview along with newly-named Southern Steel netball coach Wendy Frew in Episode 20 of The Roar earlier in our feed.

The Roar is a weekly Southland sporting podcast hosted by Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey available at https://southlandtribune.substack.com/podcast or whever you listen to podcasts.

Subscribe to never miss an episode and if you feel inclined give us a like or a review and tell your mates. Any of those really helps us spread the word.

Antlers Up!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60974696Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:29:33 +0000The RoarIt's the most wonderful day of the year for Southland rugby fans, Stag Day and coach James Wilson gives his take on the day, its meaning and his development as a coach over his Stags' tenure. Catch the full interview along with newly-named Southern...
Catch the full interview along with newly-named Southern Steel netball coach Wendy Frew in Episode 20 of The Roar earlier in our feed.

The Roar is a weekly Southland sporting podcast hosted by Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey available at https://southlandtribune.substack.com/podcast or whever you listen to podcasts.

Subscribe to never miss an episode and if you feel inclined give us a like or a review and tell your mates. Any of those really helps us spread the word.

Antlers Up!]]>533false3bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-the-roar-with-wendy-frew-james-wilson--60944768
Then former Stag James Wilson gets us set for the greatest day on the Southland rugby calendar, Stag Day, previewing the Stag's NPC opener against Otago this weekend.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss Alena Saili's homecoming with her second gold medal, the chances of another Southlander joining her medal-winning efforts, Frew's appointment to the Steel role and we get fizzed up for Stag Day, which will include a minute's silence for the late Kevin Laidlaw.
 
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Then former Stag James Wilson gets us set for the greatest day on the Southland rugby calendar, Stag Day, previewing the Stag's NPC opener against Otago this weekend.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss Alena Saili's homecoming with her second gold medal, the chances of another Southlander joining her medal-winning efforts, Frew's appointment to the Steel role and we get fizzed up for Stag Day, which will include a minute's silence for the late Kevin Laidlaw.
 
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Not only has Jason been part of the NZ Olympic Team previously, but his Academy programme has provided the foundations for five Southland athletes to book their tickets to Paris - Alena Saili (who won her second gold after recording this), Tori Peeters, Corbin Strong, Tom Sexton & Nicole Shields.

Before then the fellas talk through their Olympic viewing, the Stags first steps on the paddock in 2024 and Alex Crosbie's maiden victory in the USA.

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Not only has Jason been part of the NZ Olympic Team previously, but his Academy programme has provided the foundations for five Southland athletes to book their tickets to Paris - Alena Saili (who won her second gold after recording this), Tori Peeters, Corbin Strong, Tom Sexton & Nicole Shields.

Before then the fellas talk through their Olympic viewing, the Stags first steps on the paddock in 2024 and Alex Crosbie's maiden victory in the USA.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3258false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-roar-with-reinga-bloxham--60785612
She reflects on her time with Steel, why now was the time to move on and remembers one of the south's most incredible sporting stories, the Steel's "van crash" of 2017.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick previews Southland's Olympians, Bloxham's emotional farewell game, the Stags' build-up to their first pre-season game against Otago and whether Southland needs to get serious about women's rugby.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60785612Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:21:15 +0000The RoarSouthern Steel netball coach Reinga Bloxham called time on her tenure with the team she has coached for the last 11 years, for an international opportunity with the Cardiff Dragons in the new UK Super League Netball 2.0. She reflects on her time with...
She reflects on her time with Steel, why now was the time to move on and remembers one of the south's most incredible sporting stories, the Steel's "van crash" of 2017.

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick previews Southland's Olympians, Bloxham's emotional farewell game, the Stags' build-up to their first pre-season game against Otago and whether Southland needs to get serious about women's rugby.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>4850false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-the-roar-with-sean-withy-guy-molloy--60716002
Meanwhile the curtain has come down on an adventurous Southland Sharks' basketball season. Head Coach Guy Molloy also joins The Roar to review an adventurous year and how the team stuck together to salvage some pride over the back half of the year.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the past week, including Star's Galbraith Shield and Premier women's club rugby titles and the resignation of Steel netball coach Reinga Bloxham.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60716002Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:39:16 +0000The RoarAs one season finishes another begins. The Stags launched their season this week, naming their squad for 2024 which includes a new captain. Sean Withy spoke with Logan about the role and his excitement at pulling on the Southland jersey. Meanwhile...
Meanwhile the curtain has come down on an adventurous Southland Sharks' basketball season. Head Coach Guy Molloy also joins The Roar to review an adventurous year and how the team stuck together to salvage some pride over the back half of the year.

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the big sporting stories of the past week, including Star's Galbraith Shield and Premier women's club rugby titles and the resignation of Steel netball coach Reinga Bloxham.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>3405false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-roar-with-jakob-harrex-jordan-stewart--60650570
It's the perfect primer for what should be a great finale to the club season with the defending champions lining up against the form side of the competition.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick review Lulu Sun's incredible run into the Wimbledon quarterfinals and the chances of a Te Anau visit at year's end, Jacob Duffy's NZ Cricket contract and the reshuffled Highlanders' coaching box.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60650570Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:26:15 +0000The RoarIt is Galbraith Shield Final week. We preview the battle for Southland Club rugby supremacy with the two men who will lead their men into battle on Saturday, Pirates-Old Boys' Jakob Harrex and Star's Jordan Stewart. It's the perfect primer for what...
It's the perfect primer for what should be a great finale to the club season with the defending champions lining up against the form side of the competition.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick review Lulu Sun's incredible run into the Wimbledon quarterfinals and the chances of a Te Anau visit at year's end, Jacob Duffy's NZ Cricket contract and the reshuffled Highlanders' coaching box.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>3575false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-the-roar-with-callum-mcrae--60605078
We chat through how the team has navigated a challenging season, what has made the difference over recent weeks and we get some exclusive news on what's next for him on the back of a stand out year.

Before that the boys review Nick's State of Origin experience, the Sharks' winning streak (yes, two games is a streak), preview the Galbraith Shield semifinals and Lulu Sun's incredible run into the third round at Wimbledon.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60605078Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:37:15 +0000The RoarSouthland Sharks big man Callum McRae joins The Roar this week, fresh from his triple double performance in the Sharks' road win in Nelson last weekend. We chat through how the team has navigated a challenging season, what has made the difference...
We chat through how the team has navigated a challenging season, what has made the difference over recent weeks and we get some exclusive news on what's next for him on the back of a stand out year.

Before that the boys review Nick's State of Origin experience, the Sharks' winning streak (yes, two games is a streak), preview the Galbraith Shield semifinals and Lulu Sun's incredible run into the third round at Wimbledon.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>2710false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-the-roar-with-atipa-mabonga-josh-burnett--60440959
Over the weekend she received her second ring at a glittering ceremony following the Chiefs dramatic overtime win in one of world sport's biggest occasions. We use that as the excuse to talk through her incredible story and get an idea what being part of the NFL's biggest stage is like and we do a deep dive into Taylor Swift, the Kelce brothers, Patrick Mahones and a whole lot more.

Then we take a trip to Quebec where Southland's Josh Burnett claimed an incredible victory in the Tour de Beauce, one of North America's most sought-after cycling titles.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60440959Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:28:10 +0000The RoarFrom Otautau to the Kansas City Chiefs and two SuperBowl rings. It's not a well-worn path but that's the journey former Southland athletics star Atipa Mabonga has been on over the last few years. Over the weekend she received her second ring at a...
Over the weekend she received her second ring at a glittering ceremony following the Chiefs dramatic overtime win in one of world sport's biggest occasions. We use that as the excuse to talk through her incredible story and get an idea what being part of the NFL's biggest stage is like and we do a deep dive into Taylor Swift, the Kelce brothers, Patrick Mahones and a whole lot more.

Then we take a trip to Quebec where Southland's Josh Burnett claimed an incredible victory in the Tour de Beauce, one of North America's most sought-after cycling titles.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>4134false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-the-roar-with-jason-price--60358916
How did he end up there? What does a Steve Hansen programme look like and how good is Pricey's Japanese?

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the award winners at last week's ILT Southland Sports Awards and discuss the announcement of a new Rugby Southland CEO and the non-announcement of a new Rugby Southland winger.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60358916Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:21:21 +0000The RoarWe are back after our bye week. The Roar returns with another great yarn of a Southlander achieving great things on the world rugby stage. Winton lad Jason Price is Head of Athletic Performance for Toyota Verblitz in Japan. How did he end up there?...
How did he end up there? What does a Steve Hansen programme look like and how good is Pricey's Japanese?

Before then, Logan, Nathan and Nick chat through the award winners at last week's ILT Southland Sports Awards and discuss the announcement of a new Rugby Southland CEO and the non-announcement of a new Rugby Southland winger.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>4568false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-the-roar-with-david-henderson--60217221
We talk through the success he and good mate Simon Culhane had, how they built team culture and the incredible era he helmed which included not one, but two Ranfurly Shield tenures.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick work out when the Sharks and Steel last both won in the same round, the Star club rugby juggernaut continuing and an incredible few days of squash in the south.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60217221Thu, 30 May 2024 05:33:26 +0000The RoarIn Southland rugby circles, there isn't much David Henderson hasn't achieved. In the build-up to Blues' 150th Jubilee over King's Birthday weekend, the man known as Goof brings us some great yarns from his title winning deeds as a player and coach...
We talk through the success he and good mate Simon Culhane had, how they built team culture and the incredible era he helmed which included not one, but two Ranfurly Shield tenures.

Before then Logan, Nathan & Nick work out when the Sharks and Steel last both won in the same round, the Star club rugby juggernaut continuing and an incredible few days of squash in the south.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>5340false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-roar-with-karl-macdonald--60125756
Before then the fellas unpack the Rugby Park saga, Star's statement club rugby win, another great showing from Cormac Buchanan in the JuniorGP championship and more promising signs from the Southland Sharks.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60125756Wed, 22 May 2024 05:03:46 +0000The RoarAll Blacks' physio Karl MacDonald joins Logan, Nathan & Nick in The Roar this week to talk through his appointment to Scott Robertson's management team, what it means to do the job from Invercargill, just how the game has changed over the years...
Before then the fellas unpack the Rugby Park saga, Star's statement club rugby win, another great showing from Cormac Buchanan in the JuniorGP championship and more promising signs from the Southland Sharks.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>3807false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-roar-with-dayna-cunningham--60010296
He joins The Roar this week to talk through his life-changing decision to undergo weight loss surgery, his motivation and the mental hurdles he had to get through. It's an incredibly honest look "under the hood" and it really is inspirational. Thanks for telling it Dayna.

We also talk through his bike ride from Frankton to Queenstown, raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Chopper and how his POB side is travelling heading into the business end of their Galbraith Shield defence.

Before that, Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss club rugby, the Highlanders, the end of one of the great tenures in Southland sport, losing weekends for the Steel and Sharks and an incredible line-up of finalists in the ILT Southland Sports Awards.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60010296Mon, 13 May 2024 20:08:59 +0000The RoarPirates Old Boys rugby coach Dayna Cunningham has an incredible story to tell. You can read all about it here: https://southlandtribune.substack.com/p/172kg-to-98kg-its-changed-my-life. He joins The Roar this week to talk through his life-changing...
He joins The Roar this week to talk through his life-changing decision to undergo weight loss surgery, his motivation and the mental hurdles he had to get through. It's an incredibly honest look "under the hood" and it really is inspirational. Thanks for telling it Dayna.

We also talk through his bike ride from Frankton to Queenstown, raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Chopper and how his POB side is travelling heading into the business end of their Galbraith Shield defence.

Before that, Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss club rugby, the Highlanders, the end of one of the great tenures in Southland sport, losing weekends for the Steel and Sharks and an incredible line-up of finalists in the ILT Southland Sports Awards.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>4226false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-the-roar-with-reinga-bloxham--59914320
Coach Reinga Bloxham joins The Roar this week (17'21) to talk us through an emotional night at ILT Stadium Southland, the questions she asked herself during the losing streak and the answers she came up with that hold both her and the team in great stead.

It's a super-honest look at just what coaching at the highest level is about and it's well worth your time (if we do say so ourselves).

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the Steel's win, another JuniorGP podium for Cormac Buchanan in Portugal, Southland Boys High School's fourth-place finish in Japan along with athletics, basketball & club footy.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59914320Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:20 +0000The RoarOn Saturday the Southern Steel netballers broke a 700+ day drought in the ANZ Premiership, with a dramatic overtime win over the Northern Stars. Coach Reinga Bloxham joins The Roar this week (17'21) to talk us through an emotional night at ILT...
Coach Reinga Bloxham joins The Roar this week (17'21) to talk us through an emotional night at ILT Stadium Southland, the questions she asked herself during the losing streak and the answers she came up with that hold both her and the team in great stead.

It's a super-honest look at just what coaching at the highest level is about and it's well worth your time (if we do say so ourselves).

Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick chat through the Steel's win, another JuniorGP podium for Cormac Buchanan in Portugal, Southland Boys High School's fourth-place finish in Japan along with athletics, basketball & club footy.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar ]]>3144false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-the-roar-with-reece-mcdonald--59737563
We chat through his own personal experiences on the ride and using the service himself, while Nathan & Nick recall their own experiences with an event that is hoping to push through the million dollar mark in funds raised since the first ride in 2011.

You can help get them there by supporting via their GiveALittle page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/event/chopperbikeride24

Before that Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss Southland Boys High Schools winning start in Japan, the Southland Sharks' roster moves, more building blocks for the Southern Steel & Woodlands turnaround in Southland club rugby.

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Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59737563Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:09:07 +0000The RoarThis week Southland businessman Reece McDonald joins The Roar. He is one of the driving forces behind the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising cycle ride from Frankton to Invercargill which happens on Friday 10 May. We chat through his own...
We chat through his own personal experiences on the ride and using the service himself, while Nathan & Nick recall their own experiences with an event that is hoping to push through the million dollar mark in funds raised since the first ride in 2011.

You can help get them there by supporting via their GiveALittle page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/event/chopperbikeride24

Before that Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss Southland Boys High Schools winning start in Japan, the Southland Sharks' roster moves, more building blocks for the Southern Steel & Woodlands turnaround in Southland club rugby.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3031false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-the-roar-with-cormac-buchanan-jason-dermody--59620533
Meanwhile, half a world away, the Southland Boys High School 1st XV has departed, heading to Japan for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament. Their Head Coach Jason Dermody talks us through the build up and the amazing experience ahead of his charges and their travelling party (33'00).

Before that, Logan & Nick cover off a busy week of news including Steve Mitchell's resignation as CEO of Rugby Southland, the future of Rugby Park, an improved Steel showing, the Sharks' 0-6 start to the NBL and Tori Peeters' Olympic dream being realised.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59620533Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:57:52 +0000The RoarTwo return guests to The Roar this week. Cormac Buchanan opened his FIM JuniorGP World Championship campaign with a podium finish in the opening round in Italy. We went to Venice to relive a hectic race and just what it meant for the young...
Meanwhile, half a world away, the Southland Boys High School 1st XV has departed, heading to Japan for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament. Their Head Coach Jason Dermody talks us through the build up and the amazing experience ahead of his charges and their travelling party (33'00).

Before that, Logan & Nick cover off a busy week of news including Steve Mitchell's resignation as CEO of Rugby Southland, the future of Rugby Park, an improved Steel showing, the Sharks' 0-6 start to the NBL and Tori Peeters' Olympic dream being realised.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3844false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-the-roar-with-greg-pleasants-tate--59494646
To find out more, donate or nominate a worthy recipient, visit 'Have A Go Southland' here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558315371437

Before that, Locgan, Nathan & Nick discuss Logan's Voyager Media Award nomination, a tough Monday night for the Steel & Sharks, Southland Boys High's heroic win over King's College and the three Southlanders who are off to the Junior World Track Cycling Championsips in August.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59494646Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:19:50 +0000The RoarFormer Southland Stag and Highlanders' hooker Greg Pleasants-Tate joins The Roar this week to talk through his rugby career and the new initiative he and his wife Kate have launched to provide sporting equipment to Southland families in need. To find...
To find out more, donate or nominate a worthy recipient, visit 'Have A Go Southland' here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558315371437

Before that, Locgan, Nathan & Nick discuss Logan's Voyager Media Award nomination, a tough Monday night for the Steel & Sharks, Southland Boys High's heroic win over King's College and the three Southlanders who are off to the Junior World Track Cycling Championsips in August.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3499false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-the-roar-with-sean-withy-jen-o-connell--59363080
We also spend some time with new Southland Stags' signing Sean Withy and find out there was a strong message he wanted to send by returning south.

Before all that, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the latest Southland sporting headlines including the worst kept secret in Southland rugby, whether it's too early to write in the Galbraith Shield top four and a tough start to the Southland Sharks' NBL campaign.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59363080Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:15:33 +0000The RoarTwo special guests this week. Our feature interview is with returning Southern Steel netball shooter Jen O'Connell. She thought the netball door was firmly shut before an injury replacement call-up has seen her return to the premier domestic netball...
We also spend some time with new Southland Stags' signing Sean Withy and find out there was a strong message he wanted to send by returning south.

Before all that, Logan, Nathan & Nick look at the latest Southland sporting headlines including the worst kept secret in Southland rugby, whether it's too early to write in the Galbraith Shield top four and a tough start to the Southland Sharks' NBL campaign.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3041false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-the-roar-with-scott-eade--59257468
We talk through how he and his programme have helped build an unprecedented amount of young development talent, what a new-found relationship with the Highlanders means for Southland's rugby future, recruiting and retaining good young talent in the modern rugby world and building a development pathway that works across the game in New Zealand.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59257468Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:57:45 +0000The RoarRugby Southland's Academy Manager Scott Eade is fresh back from helping the Highlanders Under 20s at their recent tournament. We talk through how he and his programme have helped build an unprecedented amount of young development talent, what a...
We talk through how he and his programme have helped build an unprecedented amount of young development talent, what a new-found relationship with the Highlanders means for Southland's rugby future, recruiting and retaining good young talent in the modern rugby world and building a development pathway that works across the game in New Zealand.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3466false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-the-roar-with-andrew-wheeler--59190928
Before then the boys talk thought the news every Southland sporting fan didn't want to hear - George Fisher will take no part in the Southern Steel campaign this year. Plus we talk through the end of the club cricket season and the start of the club rugby one.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59190928Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:52:10 +0000The RoarThis week, on the eve of the Southland Sharks' 2024 Sal's National Basketball League campaign, we chat with Sharks' veteran Andrew Wheeler. Wheels is the epitome of what it is to be a Shark and as a 2010 original he talks us through the evolution of...
Before then the boys talk thought the news every Southland sporting fan didn't want to hear - George Fisher will take no part in the Southern Steel campaign this year. Plus we talk through the end of the club cricket season and the start of the club rugby one.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>3367false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-the-roar-with-jamie-clark--59110234
Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the incredible scenes at the Southland Rugby League Final, the brilliant win by Fiji Bati, the Sharks' pre-season trip to Greymouth and Nathan's pennants golf debut.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59110234Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:21:22 +0000The RoarWe get ourselves set for the ILT Southland club cricket final this weekend with a chat with Appleby stalwart Jamie Clark who is closing in on an incredible milestone for the club, one that will probably get his back for another season.  Before then,...
Before then, Logan, Nathan & Nick talk through the incredible scenes at the Southland Rugby League Final, the brilliant win by Fiji Bati, the Sharks' pre-season trip to Greymouth and Nathan's pennants golf debut.

Give us a rate and a review if you're that way inclined and follow @theroarpodcastnz on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads or X.

Got a Southland sporting story or just some general banter to share? Email us at theroarpodcastnz@gmail.com and come back here every Wednesday for more from The Roar]]>2467false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-the-roar-with-cormac-buchanan--59038514
We find out this super-talented 17 year old from Invercargill has his eyes fixed on MotoGP and won't just be satisfied by getting a start!

It's a great yarn on the glamourous and not so glamourous side of life on the bike along with a run-through the latest on the upcoming Sharks, Steel and Stags' seasons. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59038514Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:37:08 +0000The RoarLogan, Nathan & Nick launch the Southland sporting podcast noone was asking for with Southland motorcycling talent Cormac Buchanan. We find out this super-talented 17 year old from Invercargill has his eyes fixed on MotoGP and won't just be...
We find out this super-talented 17 year old from Invercargill has his eyes fixed on MotoGP and won't just be satisfied by getting a start!

It's a great yarn on the glamourous and not so glamourous side of life on the bike along with a run-through the latest on the upcoming Sharks, Steel and Stags' seasons. ]]>3696false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-the-second-annual-golden-antlers--57049401
And if that wasn't enought, it's the pod you've been waiting for it. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Golden Antlers as we announce our Rookie, Big Mover, Forward and Back of the Year, together with a split decision for the prestigious Golden Antler, the supreme award of the season.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57049401Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:09:06 +0000The RoarSTAGS WIN! We review the Stags' first (and only) win the the 2023 season. How good? And if that wasn't enought, it's the pod you've been waiting for it. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Golden Antlers as we announce our Rookie, Big Mover, Forward and Back...
And if that wasn't enought, it's the pod you've been waiting for it. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Golden Antlers as we announce our Rookie, Big Mover, Forward and Back of the Year, together with a split decision for the prestigious Golden Antler, the supreme award of the season.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>2874false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-stagstitutions--56974390
With Nathan Burdon resting due to three games in eight days (or the mental toll the final five minutes of the game took on the man), hosts Logan Savory and Nick Jeffrey discuss the tactic that has the provincial rugby world talking.

Plus we look at two great rugby-orientated tales that have been told on the Southland Tribune this past week.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56974390Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:09:44 +0000The RoarWhat a rollercoaster! The Stags threw out the coaching rule book in their Storm Week clash with Bay of Plenty, clearing their bench and rolling all eight Stagstitutes on in the first half of their 25-23 loss at Rugby Park. With Nathan Burdon resting...
With Nathan Burdon resting due to three games in eight days (or the mental toll the final five minutes of the game took on the man), hosts Logan Savory and Nick Jeffrey discuss the tactic that has the provincial rugby world talking.

Plus we look at two great rugby-orientated tales that have been told on the Southland Tribune this past week.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>1389false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-an-hour-with-marty-banks--56865563
This is sixty minutes of quality chat about footy and life and a lot of lessons learnt.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56865563Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:51:37 +0000The RoarStags' five eighth and cult hero Marty Banks steps into The Roaring Pen to come clean on just what he has been playing through the last two seasons, his admiration for the passion of Stags' fans and just how much that support means for the team....
This is sixty minutes of quality chat about footy and life and a lot of lessons learnt.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>4103false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-michael-manson-and-cheeseburgers--56784919
Hosts Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey reflect on another one that got away from the Stags and discuss how we should celebrate SBHS' national 1st XV title.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56784919Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:32:59 +0000The RoarSouthland Stags winger, fresh from becoming only the third Southlander to score a hat-trick of tries in an NPC fixture enters The Roaring Pen to discuss the three tries, his rugby story and why the move that led to his first try on Saturday was named...
Hosts Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey reflect on another one that got away from the Stags and discuss how we should celebrate SBHS' national 1st XV title.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>2824false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-jason-dermody-and-sbhs-create-history--56707605
Head Coach Jason Dermody enters the Roaring Pen to unpack a special group and its incredible achievement that has put their school on the national map.

Hosts Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey reflect on their victory before reviewing a tough day at the office for the Stags on Sunday against Auckland.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56707605Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:24:06 +0000The RoarSouthland Boys High School's 1st XV created history on Sunday, winning the New Zealand National Secondary School title for the first time in its history in captivating fashion. Head Coach Jason Dermody enters the Roaring Pen to unpack a special group...
Head Coach Jason Dermody enters the Roaring Pen to unpack a special group and its incredible achievement that has put their school on the national map.

Hosts Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey reflect on their victory before reviewing a tough day at the office for the Stags on Sunday against Auckland.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp
]]>3155false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-blair-ryall-and-injuries-mounting--56634325
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey unpack another one that got away in Dunedin last weekend before turning their attention to the Stags' mounting injury concerns.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56634325Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:56 +0000The RoarStags loose forward Blair Ryall joins us to talk through how ended up in Southland, his progress from last season and the noise Stags fans made on Stag Day. Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey unpack another one that got away in Dunedin last...
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey unpack another one that got away in Dunedin last weekend before turning their attention to the Stags' mounting injury concerns.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>2230false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-matt-saunders-previews-stag-day--56565305
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey unpack the effort against Wellington before turning their attention to an under-pressure Otago side ahead of Saturday's clash in Dunedin.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56565305Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:43:19 +0000The RoarRugby Southland's Director of Rugby Matt Saunders joins us to talk through the first three weeks of the season, balancing short terms win with a long term strategy and previews the most important date on the Southland rugby calendar, Stag Day. Logan...
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey unpack the effort against Wellington before turning their attention to an under-pressure Otago side ahead of Saturday's clash in Dunedin.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>3199false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-a-tough-watch--56503775
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the clash before putting it in the rear-view mirror to talk about the Ranfurty Shield challenge on Saturday.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56503775Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:39:47 +0000The RoarWe look back at the Stags' NPC 15-all draw with Northland Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the clash before putting it in the rear-view mirror to talk about the Ranfurty Shield challenge on Saturday. To contact...
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the clash before putting it in the rear-view mirror to talk about the Ranfurty Shield challenge on Saturday.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>900false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-week-1-review-with-jack-taylor--56410917
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the 29-21 loss to the Mooloo before chatting to Taylor about the effort, a crucial Week 2 clash with Northland and on his recent experiences with the NZ U20s and Highlanders.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56410917Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:08:06 +0000The RoarWe look back at the Stags' NPC season-opener against Waikato with one of Sunday's debutants, hooker Jack Taylor. Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the 29-21 loss to the Mooloo before chatting to Taylor about the...
Logan Savory, Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey offer their thoughts on the 29-21 loss to the Mooloo before chatting to Taylor about the effort, a crucial Week 2 clash with Northland and on his recent experiences with the NZ U20s and Highlanders.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>1542false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-2023-stags-season-preview--56348999
Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey are joined by key off-season recruit Logan Savory of the Southland Tribune to dig through the Stags' Class of '23, the schedule and the chance of finding a win or three in there for the Staggies.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56348999Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:21:43 +0000The RoarThey said we wouln't be back! We said we wouldn't be back! But here we are. The Roaring Pen Podcast returns with anything and everything relating to the Southland Stags ahead of the 2023 NPC season. Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey are joined by key...
Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey are joined by key off-season recruit Logan Savory of the Southland Tribune to dig through the Stags' Class of '23, the schedule and the chance of finding a win or three in there for the Staggies.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Stags' content and Southland sporting stories visit https://southlandtribune.substack.com/ and follow The Southland Tribune on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>3604false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-the-inaugural-golden-antlers--51485193
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51485193Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:37:54 +0000The RoarNathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey are joined by Stuff's Logan Savory to put a lid on the Stags' 2022 season including the inaugural Golden Antlers, our end of season awards featuring Most Promising Stag, Surprise Package, What Might Have Been, Player of...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>3647false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-one-week-too-many--51450123
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51450123Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:33:46 +0000The RoarThat's not the way the Stags planned or deserved their season to end. After a campaign full of heart and grit, Saturday proved one week too many as Southland's 2022 Bunning NPC campaign ended with a good old fashioned thumping at the hands of North...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>1632false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-stags-win--51374085
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51374085Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:36:38 +0000The RoarHow good Stags Fans! The Stags rallied from a 26-13 deficit and overcame a crazy refereeing decision to score twice in the final 13 minutes and snatch a drought-breaking win over Counties-Manukau today at Rugby Park. Nathan Burdon and Nick Jeffrey...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

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Head Coach Dale MacLeod (11'38) doesn't hold back on how his side has been treated by the men with the whistle recently and tells us getting Josh Bekhuis to take a game off is an impossibility.

Winger Michael Manson (23'09) talks us through transitioning from sprinting to rugby and the arguments his parents have over his genetics. And Nathan (33'28) has some advice for a former Stag in this week's "grumpy old man rant".

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51304604Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:23:43 +0000The RoarNathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey pick through the Stags' 54-21 loss, which in its own way was another gutsy Stags' performance to cap a brutal Storm Week. Head Coach Dale MacLeod (11'38) doesn't hold back on how his side has been treated by the men...
Head Coach Dale MacLeod (11'38) doesn't hold back on how his side has been treated by the men with the whistle recently and tells us getting Josh Bekhuis to take a game off is an impossibility.

Winger Michael Manson (23'09) talks us through transitioning from sprinting to rugby and the arguments his parents have over his genetics. And Nathan (33'28) has some advice for a former Stag in this week's "grumpy old man rant".

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

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The boys pull the game to bits, single out some gallant performers in a beaten effort and have a "grumpy old man" rant each about two parts of the game.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51265334Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:14:11 +0000The RoarNathan & Nick pick through the Stags' 54-24 loss to Waikato on Wednesday night, searching for positives as the Stags try and survive a brutal Storm Week in the Bunnings NPC. The boys pull the game to bits, single out some gallant performers in a...
The boys pull the game to bits, single out some gallant performers in a beaten effort and have a "grumpy old man" rant each about two parts of the game.

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

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To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51169410Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:09:17 +0000The RoarNathan and Nick review the Stags' fifth consecutive "gritty" loss and chat with Head Coach Dale MacLeod on where another game got away, the on-going injury challenges he is dealing with and how they attack Storm Week. To contact the Roaring Pen...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

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To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51062839Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:47:07 +0000The RoarNathan & Nick look back at the Stags' 32-19 loss to Northland on Sunday evening and hear from a very forthright Southland Coach Dale MacLeod (12'39) who offers his thoughts on another flat start to a game for the Stags, where it is going wrong in...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>2405false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-stag-day-and-more-bonus-points--51002171
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51002171Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:06:10 +0000The RoarNathan Burdon & Nick Jeffrey take a look back at a Stag Day that was glorious in every sense, apart from the result. Two more bonus points for the Stags, but another one that was there for the taking. Plus the lads chat with Stags' Head Coach Dale...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

Note: timecodes are approximate]]>1701false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-your-stag-day-preview--50956808
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50956808Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:37:53 +0000The RoarNathan & Nick preview the most wonderful day of the year, Stag Day. The annual clash between Southland and Otago is this Sunday. The boys reminisce about some of their favourite memories (4'31) before chatting with Stags' midfielder Isaac Te...
To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Nathan & Nick discuss Cheese Roll-gate (1'29) before running through the game's key moments (7'50) and getting the thoughts of both Head Coach Dale MacLeod (16'01) and midfielder Scott Gregory (22'14) and then closing with a look to Sunday's Stags Day against Otago and the full round of Bunnings Warehouse NPC action (29'35).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50934253Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:49:28 +0000The RoarThe Stags are two from two - bonus points that is - after going down in another gutsy performance 23-24 to Auckland in the team's home opener on Sunday. Nathan & Nick discuss Cheese Roll-gate (1'29) before running through the game's key moments...
Nathan & Nick discuss Cheese Roll-gate (1'29) before running through the game's key moments (7'50) and getting the thoughts of both Head Coach Dale MacLeod (16'01) and midfielder Scott Gregory (22'14) and then closing with a look to Sunday's Stags Day against Otago and the full round of Bunnings Warehouse NPC action (29'35).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

Note: timecodes are approximate]]>2049rugby,sportfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-travel-nightmares-with-a-bonus-point--50857591
We look at the solid foundations at set phase (18'50) and discuss some of the key individuals for the Stags ... we don't leave many out (20'48) before spending some time with a very proud Stags' captain Josh Bekhuis (26'26) before closing with a look over the full opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC (34'20).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

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Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50857591Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:50:35 +0000The RoarWhat an adventure. Travel disruptions, a pre-game injury and somehow the Southland Stags dug deep to open their 2022 NPC campaign with a deserved bonus point, beaten 27-20 after trailing by 17 at halftime. Nathan & Nick run through the game's key...
We look at the solid foundations at set phase (18'50) and discuss some of the key individuals for the Stags ... we don't leave many out (20'48) before spending some time with a very proud Stags' captain Josh Bekhuis (26'26) before closing with a look over the full opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC (34'20).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theroaringpen.

While we are here, for plenty of great Southland sporting stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram

#AntlersUp

Note: timecodes are approximate]]>2467false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-welcome-to-the-roaring-pen--50794561
We begin with a recap of last year's campaign (2'38) and cast our eye across the 2022 Stags' squad (9'24). The boys look at the Stags' player or story we are most interested in this season (19'52), the new format to this year's NPC (26'24) and the way the Stags' draw has fallen (29'27) before taking stabs in the dark picking winners for the opening round (36'53).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and for plenty of great Southland Sporting Stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram #AntlersUp

Note: timecodes are approximate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50794561Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:25:33 +0000The RoarWelcome to the week that, as a Stags' fan, is filled with optimism and promise ... before anyone has played a game. Nathan & Nick are joined by Stuff and The Southland Times' Logan Savory to bring you the definitive Stags' Season preview. We...
We begin with a recap of last year's campaign (2'38) and cast our eye across the 2022 Stags' squad (9'24). The boys look at the Stags' player or story we are most interested in this season (19'52), the new format to this year's NPC (26'24) and the way the Stags' draw has fallen (29'27) before taking stabs in the dark picking winners for the opening round (36'53).

To contact the Roaring Pen podcast email us at roaringpenpodcast@gmail.com and for plenty of great Southland Sporting Stories visit southlandsport.com and follow Southland Sport on Facebook and Instagram #AntlersUp

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