The Warriors strong start to the season has continued.

Despite some defensive struggles at the end of the second half, they claimed a victory over the Gold Coast Titans last week.

They’re taking on the Dolphins this weekend, travelling to Wellington to play at a sold out Hnry Stadium.

Assistant Coach Slade Griffin joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.

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The Blues are taking the lessons of what works at Forsyth Barr Stadium as they play under the roof in Christchurch for the first time tonight.

They meet the Queensland Reds in the second game of the day and third game of the weekend and play the Crusaders at the same ground in a fortnight.

Kade Banks is getting his first start on the wing tonight for the Blues, and joined D’Arcy to preview the match.

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A bitter disappointment for Auckland FC, as their performance against the Central Coast Mariners last weekend ruled them out of the Premiers Plate race.

But the Plate isn’t the be all end all, and a victory in tomorrow night’s game would lock them into second place and let them skip straight to the semifinals.

Dan Hall, defender for Auckland FC, joined D’Arcy to discuss.

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Parakiore. Ngā Puna Wai. Hagley Oval and now Te Kaha.

Ōtautahi Christchurch now has the full deck of first class, top notch, bee’s knees sporting facilities.

It will be, if it’s not already, the envy of the country.

This has not come without a fight, there are citizens of that city that really didn’t want a bar of any of it, or the price tag they came with. But good things come to those who ask and in One New Zealand Stadium’s case, those who wait.

The stadium at Te Kaha is the jewel in Christchurch's sporting crown. The paragon, the masterpiece, the crowning glory, the pièce de résistance.

Plainly, these facilities were all borne of the calamitous quake of 2011, a city defining disaster that flattened the metropolis in the blink of an eye. A barely comprehensible natural disaster which the city will carry in its hearts and minds for generations to come.

Although it has taken many years for the populace to haul itself back to its feet physically and mentally – the reconstruction, redevelopment, and reimagining of their proud town have been stunning. Uplifting even.

Sport is the beating heart of Canterbury. Unless you've lived there, which I did for the first 30 years of my life, you can’t possibly grasp the deep-seated passion that drives the outrageous success that the red and black athletes have sustained for, well, forever.

This continuum of achievement has never waned, and now with the proliferation of world class sporting facilities, it’s incomprehensible that it won't continue.

Tahi Aotearoa whare hākinakina kei Te Kaha.

What a stunner.

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A major rowing regatta is taking place this weekend at Orewa Beach – the NZ Beach Sprint Championships.

With beach sprints having been named an Olympic discipline going forward, the event will be garnering plenty of interest.

Holly Chaafe is one of those competing over the weekend, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.

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The Black Ferns got their dedemption for last year’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in last week’s clash against Canada.

A decisive 36-14 victory has seen them effectively wrap up PAC 4, but the work isn’t quite over yet.

They’re facing off against Australia tonight over on the Sunshine Coast – Justine McGregor, winger for the Black Ferns, joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.

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The Auckland Tuatara’s season got off to a winning start.

They dispatched their cross-town rivals, the Franklin Bulls, 115-95 on Saturday night at Eventfinda Stadium.

Tonight they’re slated to face the Southland Sharks and will be hoping to keep their momentum building.

Tuatara guard Zach Riley joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.

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The Black Ferns started off the PAC 4 tournament on a high note.

They kept the US on the back foot, landing a comfortable 48-15 victory against the side.

They’ll be aiming to right past wrongs in their next match, facing off against Canada for the first time since their loss in last year’s Rugby World Cup – Canada claiming the win 34-19.

Black Ferns lock Maiakawanakaulani Roos joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.

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