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Fri Fix: Tim Tszyu on fighting at home and facing career mortality

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

Tim Tszyu is looking to get back on the winners list this weekend in Newcastle against American boxer Joey Spencer. Tszyu is coming off two consecutive losses and a third could have the son-of-a-gun facing his career mortality. An absolute thriller in the NRL on Thursday night sets us up for a big round five. Plus sometimes it's okay for the referees to be the stars.
What we've learned from the Australia v India series so far

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

It took just seven sessions for Australia to defeat India in the second test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy. The host nation looked dominant with the pink ball in hand and Travis Head continues to cause issues for the visitors. The series is level, but both matches have felt incredibly lop-sided, so which versions of these two teams are real?
Fri Fix: an F1 Feud and India's women disappoint

Dec 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud. There have been barbs and name-calling between four-time World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell since the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. Why are they feuding and will it all come to a head in this weekend's season finale? Plus the women's ODI series is under way between Australia and India.
Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

Nov 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

While the Grand Slam is out of the question, the Wallabies will be looking to finish their Spring Tour on a high this weekend when they come up against Ireland. They've won six games this year, off the back of a 2023 that included a historically bad Rugby World Cup. We know about the coaching change, but where has this good form come from? We ask Allan Alaalatoa. The Matildas lost to Brazil this week with a number of players opting out of international duties for personal reasons.
INTRODUCING: ABC NRL Daily

May 31, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Darcie McDonald |Josh Mansour

We have a weekend treat for our followers with a brand new podcast focused exclusively on the NRL. Host Darcie McDonald is joined by former Australia star Josh Mansour in this rolling NRL talkfest. We are giving you insights, analysis and context you won’t find anywhere else. Your daily footy conversation just arrived.
State of Origin teams: QLD consistency v new-look NSW

May 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Mick Radojkovic

Fri Fix: Pat Cummins on form, family and NOT watching the cricket
Fri Fix: Pat Cummins on form, family and NOT watching the cricket

May 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Mick Radojkovic

They say being the Australian Test cricket captain is a higher pressure job than being the Prime Minister, so if that's the case how does Pat Cummins manage it? We ask him. Meanwhile the French Open gets underway this weekend, and it could spell the end of Rafa's Roland-Garros romance.
A-League Men's Grand Final: all-out-attack v all-out-defence - ABC listen

May 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Mick Radojkovic

The A League Men’s grand final heads to the Central Coast as the Mariners look to go back to back. Central Coast were one of the best defensive teams in the league, but can they withstand the all-out-attack of Melbourne Victory? As we wrap a challenging year for the competition, despite growing attendances, is the league really ready to introduce two new teams?
Sport and Spice - Tui Kamikamica: From a kava farm to the NRL

Sep 15, 2023 | abc.net.au | Declan Byrne |Poppy Penny

Tui Kamikamica arrived in Australia having never played rugby league and speaking zero English, now he's a mainstay of the Melbourne Storm. We hear his earliest footy memories of playing with a coconut, why he cries most times he plays for Fiji and how the Storm have helped shape him as a person. We're also sure there was a robot presenting the US tennis trophy to Novak and give a shout out to the sports team with the best social media.
Sport and Spice - Dan Houston's dad left the MCC before that goal

Sep 7, 2023 | abc.net.au | Declan Byrne |Poppy Penny

It's safe to say it's been a solid year for Dan Houston - an All Australian blazer, goal of the year nomination and a chance at a premiership. Houston tells us what Trent McKenzie said to him before he kicked that goal, why his dad left his seat for the kick and which game was the turning point in Port Adelaide's season. We also go in on the Brayden Maynard incident, hear a great slice of humility from US tennis player Coco Gauff and there's a storyline for every footy final this weekend.