Today’s All Star Panel features rugby commentator Ross Bond and sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell. On today’s agenda:

• Did the All Blacks underestimate the under-strength French side in Dunedin?
• How reflective will today’s Black Ferns clash be of their readiness for the World Cup?
• Is it fair that players have to pay to compete in age grade tournaments?

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Front row Cheyenne Tuli-Fale has returned for the Auckland Premier Rugby Final, as two-time champions Ponsonby take on Marist in hopes of maintaining their winning streak.

She joined Adam Cooper for a chat about the growth and development of premier grade rugby over the season, and rising competition standards.

Tuli-Fale played for Blues Aupiki in the 2025 season and had a taste of the black jersey in the Black Ferns XV team facing the Black Ferns last weekend.

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The Warriors are facing a few hurdles when it comes to Sunday’s NRL clash.

With two back-to-back losses and their starting halfback out with an injury, they’ll be looking to turn things around.

Loose forward Erin Clark joined Adam Cooper ahead of the clash the West Tigers, to discuss if the team are ready to take a step up and return to winning ways.

They also discussed Tanah Boyd's debut in the No. 7 jersey, and he gave his thoughts on the State of Origin clash.

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The Central Pulse are determined to do a fallen teammate proud and make the ANZ Premiership playoffs.

The three-time champions need to beat the Magic in Tauranga on Saturday to fend off a late challenge from the Steel to make the Top 3.

Midcourter Maddy Gordon joined Adam Cooper to preview their final round robin clash.

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Despite Will Jordan's star turn at right wing for 79 minutes of the opening test against France, the All Blacks have decided against repeating the dose in the second test.

Jordan will start at fullback on Saturday in Wellington, with Reiko Ioane moving over to the left wing and Emoni Narawa replacing an injured Caleb Clarke on the right.

ZB’s Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith caught up with Jordan when the team was announced earlier this week, discussing the line up changes, switching jersey numbers, and what the All Blacks are expecting from France in match two.

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The French are busy this weekend, with the Tour de France kicking off tonight in Lille.

21 stages, 3,338 kilometres, it’s a gruelling test of endurance.

Christchurch’s Laurence Pithie has been selected to compete by German team Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe – competing for the first time.

The 22 year old is set to become just the 19th New Zealander to compete since the event began in 1903, and he joined Nick Bewley for a chat ahead of the race.

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It's been nearly five years, but the wait is almost over for the Warriors women who will return to the NRL-W tomorrow afternoon.

Their opening match is against the defending champions the Sydney Roosters, with kick off at 1.50pm.

Their first home game is next weekend in Hamilton.

Starting halfback Emily Curtain joined Nick Bewley ahead of her club debut for a chat about the upcoming season.

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Tonight sees the All Blacks face off against France in the first test of the 2025 Season.

Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named as a reserve, and sat down for a one on one with Elliott Smith ahead of the action.

They chatted about an injury forcing Taukei’aho out of the game for 2024, and how the birth of his first child impacted his perspective in life.

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