Rnz: Extra Time

In Extra Time this week, there's a warning about the susceptibility of New Zealand sport to match fixing, in the wake of the revelation that the International Cricket Council is investigating three former New Zealand cricketers. The All Blacks continue their winning ways with success at both the International Rugby Board's and the New Zealand Rugby Union's annual award ceremonies. There's a call to overhaul rugby league's "old boys club" in the wake of the Kiwis' world cup loss to the Kangaroos; and the world's leading equestrian, New Zealander Andrew Nicholson, tells us what drives him to be the best.

In the programme this week, the Kiwis prepare for their World Cup title defence, Benji Marshall adjusts to life as a Blues man and the first cricket squad of the New Zealand summer is named. We look at what's next for Jock Paget after his horse tests positive for a banned substance, we catch up with former Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken and discuss the future of New Zealand football.

In this week's edition of Extra Time….what does the future hold for the All Whites in the post Ricki Herbert era? We get the thoughts of Ricki Herbert, the All Whites captain Tommy White and former captain Danny Hay. We also talk to sports psychologist Professor Gary Hermansson who discusses how having been Mr Football in New Zealand for so long, Herbert has a period of adjustment ahead. The All Blacks chase an unbeaten seasion in their 14th and final test of the year in Ireland and we hear from Richie McCaw as he officially hands back the World Cup - the Webb Ellis trophy - to the International Rugby Board. The field is unveiled for the Auckland Tennis Classic and Silver Fern's coach Waimarama Taumauna takes us through her squad for January's tour of England and Scotland.

In the programme this week, the All Whites look to bounce back from their crushing loss to Mexico, Gary Wilkinson adjusts to life as a Breaker again, New Zealand sailors are honoured with a top award and we reflect on the career of Sachin Tendulkar.

We remember Samoan and Auckland rugby identity Peter Fatialofa who passed away this week; The All Blacks are about to field their most experienced forward pack in test history, we preview the test against France in Paris this weekend, and; Ahead of the Fast Five international netball competition in Auckland this weekend Silver Ferns captain Casey Williams reveals she's never even played the game before.

In the programme this week, the Football Ferns secure an historic result in the US, the Super Rugby franchises officially launch for next season, Venus Williams is coming to Auckland, the NRL work on the rules for the Auckland 9s and the Silver Ferns wrap up their season.

In Extra Time this week, the world's leading women's amateur golfer, Lydia Ko finally announces she'll turn professional; we ask how much time does $5 million dollars buy Emirates Team New Zealand?;the New Zealand bastketballer Steven Adams is on the verge of his NBA debut and we preview the rugby championship final between Wellington and Canterbury and hear from All Black lock Jeremy Thrush. And rally driver Haydon Paddon talks about his preparations ahead of his WRC debut, and the Silver Ferns try to regain some confidence in their series against Malawi.

In the programme this week, the All Whites prepare to meet Mexico, Joseph Parker recovers from his latest boxing bout, a Wellington rugby star pledges his allegiance to Samoa, the New Zealand hockey team get ready for the Oceania Cup and Auckland gets a new football team.

In this week's edition of Extra Time, should Sonny Bill Williams be in the Kiwis Rugby League World Cup squad? We talk to Phoenix captain Andrew Durante ahead of the side's opening game of the A League football season. The Silver Ferns are in damage control mode going into the final test of the Constellation Cup series against Australia. The All Black Sevens begin the defence of their world series title and the Auckland runner Wayne Botha sets a world record for barefoot running - but why would you?

In the programme this week, Team New Zealand return home following their unsuccessful America's Cup campaign, the All Blacks prepare for their Ellis Park showdown and Ricki Herbert talks about his World Cup preparations. There's success for New Zealand's sailors at the World Champs, tennis star Ana Ivanovic is confirmed to play in Auckland and the Warriors trial a full-time move to Eden Park.

In this week's edition of Extra Time - we ask what now for the America's Cup in the wake of Oracle Team USA's win? We hear from Oracle syndicate chief executive Sir Russell Coutts. The Warriors coach Matt Elliott discusses the recent signing of England and Wigan fullback Sam Tomkins and reflects on their disappointing NRL season. The Football Ferns continue their rise up the world rankings with an historic win over Brazil and success at the Four Nations Valais Cup in Switzerland. Rally driver Haydon Paddon finally gets a chance to crack the big time signing on for a World Rally Championship drive in Spain next month and the Breakers prepare for the upcoming basketball season as they chase fourth ANBL title on the trot.

In the programme this week, it's 8-2 to Team New Zealand after another race is called off due to high winds. A new era of private ownership for the Blues as they welcome a new chief executive. New Zealand's world number one amateur golfer, Lydia Ko, goes back to school after reaching another milestone. The Heineken Open scores after re-signing on world number four, David Ferrer, who returns in an attempt to win a record fifth Heineken Open title. The two unbeaten sides in the domestic rugby championships, Wellington and Canterbury, face off in the Capital and as the English Premier League resumes after an international break, Coliseum looks to iron out its problems for those wanting to watch it live here in New Zealand.

In the programme this week Team New Zealand's just three wins away from America's Cup success, but somehow that mean's they are under pressure and not the defenders, according to Oracle Team USA. The Springboks spy a vulnerable All Blacks side while the Silver Ferns spy a vulnerable Australian netball team. The All Whites defender Ben Sigmund explains his moment of madness in Riyadh, Benji Marshall rules himself out of the Kiwis World Cup campaign and we hear what the appointment of new International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach means.

New Zealand has a new world champion in kayaking, Auckland's set to host the NRL Nines tournament, the first Black Caps squad is named under Bruce Edgar, New Zealand eventing is on the rise again and a Kiwi swims the English Channel.

In this week's edition of Extra Time the stocks of New Zealand's world number one amateur golfer, Lydia Ko, continue to rise. The reigning Olympic and world champion Mahe Drysdale defends his decision to go to the rowing world champs despite failng to reach the semi finals. Otago prepares for its first defence of the Ranfurly Shield in six decades. Jelly fish and raw sewage are just a couple of the challenges ahead for Wellington swimmer Casey Glover as he attempts to swim the English Channel and the All Whites head off to Saudi Arabia as they buildup for their qualifying matches to reach the world cup in Brazil next year.

This week, we call the Rowing World Championships in Korea to talk to Noel Donaldson, the new coach of Olympic champions Hamish Bond and Eric Murray. The troubled life of cricketer Jesse Ryder gets more difficult after it's revealed the batsman is serving a suspension for taking banned substances. David Howman from the World Anti-Doping Agency joins us to explain the dangers of supplements. Equestrian Blythe Tait talks about the tragic death of New Zealand eventer Tom Gadsby. Rugby Union Boss Steve Tew goes through the players' new collective contract and New Zealand NBA player Steven Adams comes home to hold court over a legion of young fans in Wellington.

In the programme this week, Valerie Adams claims yet another World Championship title, the war of words heats up ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup test, the host cities for the Under 20 Football World Cup are revealed and the Magic secure two key signings for next year's trans-tasman netball season.

Eight years after being on the verge of international netball Katarina Cooper is set to make her Silver Ferns debut, we preview the world athletics champs with veteran New Zealand javelin thrower Stuart Farquahar. The All Blacks first five Beauden Barett tells us why he doesn't have the Blues while Victor Vito tries to remain positive after his dropping from the All Blacks. Mark Paston hangs up his goalkeeping gloves for good, and while the Crusaders missed out on topping the Super rugby competition they're now hoping to top the music charts as the C-City brothers.

In the programme this week, Super Rugby final fever hits Hamilton, the Breakers' star import announces he's leaving, we look ahead to the 2015 Cricket World Cup and look at the rise of New Zealand swimmer Lauren Boyle on the international stage.

In this week's edition of Extra Time, we have the thrills and spills of the BMX World Champs in Auckland. We hear from New Zealand Olympics silver medallist Sarah Walker and the Australian men's BMX world champion Sam Willoughby. We preview the Super rugby semi-final between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The Chiefs are the defending champions, the New Zealand Conference winners and have hometown advantage so why are the Crusaders the favourites? And Mahe Drysdale's back on the water and straight into the New Zealand team for the rowing world champs in South Korea.