D'arcy And Goran

The world starts watching now. At least, when it comes to sport. After two failed bids, billions of dollars in preparation and a nagging national debate about whether it's all worth it, the Winter Olympics open on Friday in Pyeongchang with a gala ceremony meant to showcase South Korea's rise from poverty and war into one of Asia's most modern nations.Sky Sports commentator Scotty Stevenson is in Pyeongchang, and he spoke with D'Arcy and Goran about the ceremony.He says that it is highly efficient "The venues themselves, the athletes have said they like what's been done." "Everything so far has been enjoyable so far." He says that the security has not been obstructive though the presence is felt due to the tensions with North Korea.A contingent from the isolationist state is attending the games, with Kim Jong-Un's sister attending tonight's opening ceremony.Stevenson also discusses the likelihood of New Zealand winning medals.LISTEN TO SCOTTY STEVENSON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listen

The world starts watching now. At least, when it comes to sport. After two failed bids, billions of dollars in preparation and a nagging national debate about whether it's all worth it, the Winter Olympics open on Friday in Pyeongchang with a gala ceremony meant to showcase South Korea's rise from poverty and war into one of Asia's most modern nations.Sky Sports commentator Scotty Stevenson is in Pyeongchang, and he spoke with D'Arcy and Goran about the ceremony.He says that it is highly efficient "The venues themselves, the athletes have said they like what's been done." "Everything so far has been enjoyable so far." He says that the security has not been obstructive though the presence is felt due to the tensions with North Korea.A contingent from the isolationist state is attending the games, with Kim Jong-Un's sister attending tonight's opening ceremony.Stevenson also discusses the likelihood of New Zealand winning medals.LISTEN TO SCOTTY STEVENSON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listen

Sarah Gregorius, along with Abby Erceg, has been named in the squad to face Scotland in two matches next month. The news has come as a surprise, given both players had left the team last year. Gregarious told D'Arcy and Goran that she was approached by the new coach Andreas Hearf "I think when somebody gives you an opportunity like that, you have to give it the very serious thought that it deserves.She says that after talking about it with people close to her, it was agreed it was a good opportunity."And I think from the point of view of Andreas, he believed I still have something to contribute."She said her return has nothing to do with the previous coach Tony Readings leaving. Her return possibly represents a change in approach from NZF when it comes to remuneration and treatment of the women, comparable to that of their male counterparts, which was one of the sore points for her and Erceg.LISTEN TO SARAH GREGORIUS TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Gregorius, along with Abby Erceg, has been named in the squad to face Scotland in two matches next month. The news has come as a surprise, given both players had left the team last year. Gregarious told D'Arcy and Goran that she was approached by the new coach Andreas Hearf "I think when somebody gives you an opportunity like that, you have to give it the very serious thought that it deserves.She says that after talking about it with people close to her, it was agreed it was a good opportunity."And I think from the point of view of Andreas, he believed I still have something to contribute."She said her return has nothing to do with the previous coach Tony Readings leaving. Her return possibly represents a change in approach from NZF when it comes to remuneration and treatment of the women, comparable to that of their male counterparts, which was one of the sore points for her and Erceg.LISTEN TO SARAH GREGORIUS TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conrad Smith is best known to rugby fans for his time with the All Blacks, but for the last few years he has been playing with the French club Pau.Now Smith is back in the southern hemisphere as the team takes part in the Brisbane 10s - something Smith told D'Arcy and Goran he never expected to be doing."I never thought I'd be back here playing rugby when I left for France, but funny how things work out."He said it is good for the club to be invited to a tournament like this.He’s still unsure about when he will retire from the game completely."I haven't signed on to play again. I'm still enjoying it, but I'm aware the guys who transition the best call it quits themselves."LISTEN TO CONRAD SMITH TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conrad Smith is best known to rugby fans for his time with the All Blacks, but for the last few years he has been playing with the French club Pau.Now Smith is back in the southern hemisphere as the team takes part in the Brisbane 10s - something Smith told D'Arcy and Goran he never expected to be doing."I never thought I'd be back here playing rugby when I left for France, but funny how things work out."He said it is good for the club to be invited to a tournament like this.He’s still unsure about when he will retire from the game completely."I haven't signed on to play again. I'm still enjoying it, but I'm aware the guys who transition the best call it quits themselves."LISTEN TO CONRAD SMITH TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has declared herself fit and ready to play for the Silver Ferns.The young defender is the one new cap in the New Zealand netball squad for April's Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.A back injury prevented Sokolich-Beatson from being called-up to the squad last year, but she says she's been given the all-clear.She told D'Arcy and Goran she cannot put her excitement into words. She said that she will not be ruffled by the experience."I'm someone who goes out and tries to get the job done, and I really don't care who is my opposition, I try to focus more on me than them."She also revealed she found out the news while she was in a teaching placement.LISTEN TO MICHAELA SOKOLICH-BEATSON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson has declared herself fit and ready to play for the Silver Ferns.The young defender is the one new cap in the New Zealand netball squad for April's Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.A back injury prevented Sokolich-Beatson from being called-up to the squad last year, but she says she's been given the all-clear.She told D'Arcy and Goran she cannot put her excitement into words. She said that she will not be ruffled by the experience."I'm someone who goes out and tries to get the job done, and I really don't care who is my opposition, I try to focus more on me than them."She also revealed she found out the news while she was in a teaching placement.LISTEN TO MICHAELA SOKOLICH-BEATSON TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers have inserted themselves in the Top Four for the Australia National Basketball League, meaning they are in play off contention. Spiritual leader Mika Vukona told D'Arcy and Goran that it's a great achievement after their earlier rocky patch."We did our hard yards in the middle of the season. I think we've come out of it pretty well." He said that the perfect game can be hard to achieve but they do stry."I think you try and peak when it really counts. When we needed to win those two games against the Illawara, the guys stepped up. It might have been ugly, but it's something we've talked about."LISTEN TO D'ARCY AND GORAN TALK WITH MIKA VUKONA ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers have inserted themselves in the Top Four for the Australia National Basketball League, meaning they are in play off contention. Spiritual leader Mika Vukona told D'Arcy and Goran that it's a great achievement after their earlier rocky patch."We did our hard yards in the middle of the season. I think we've come out of it pretty well." He said that the perfect game can be hard to achieve but they do stry."I think you try and peak when it really counts. When we needed to win those two games against the Illawara, the guys stepped up. It might have been ugly, but it's something we've talked about."LISTEN TO D'ARCY AND GORAN TALK WITH MIKA VUKONA ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been significant reaction to the comments made this morning by Simon Doull. Doull called for new staff and new players to rejuvenate the team, calling out captain Kane Williamson and coach Mike Hesson specifically.READ MORE:Williamson and Hesson need axing in T20 side - DoullCall to axe Williamson, Hesson from T20s 'a little knee-jerk'Bob Carter, the New Zealand Cricket High Performance manager, told D'Arcy and Goran it may be a knee jerk reaction."I think Simon makes some very good comments. I suppose you have to look at the slightly bigger picture in the sense that is he looking at the last three games that we've played, or has he thought this for some time." He asserted that Mike Hesson is not overworked, but said that there is the depth to the country's players that Doull referred to.LISTEN TO BOB CARTER TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been significant reaction to the comments made this morning by Simon Doull. Doull called for new staff and new players to rejuvenate the team, calling out captain Kane Williamson and coach Mike Hesson specifically.READ MORE:Williamson and Hesson need axing in T20 side - DoullCall to axe Williamson, Hesson from T20s 'a little knee-jerk'Bob Carter, the New Zealand Cricket High Performance manager, told D'Arcy and Goran it may be a knee jerk reaction."I think Simon makes some very good comments. I suppose you have to look at the slightly bigger picture in the sense that is he looking at the last three games that we've played, or has he thought this for some time." He asserted that Mike Hesson is not overworked, but said that there is the depth to the country's players that Doull referred to.LISTEN TO SIMON DOULL TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Eagles have soared to victory while Tom Brady's magic has run out.Those are the big takeaways from Super Bowl 52 today, which saw the Eagles claim their first ever victory. Ben Maller, from Fox Sports Radio, told D'Arcy and Goran that the Eagles are normally a sorrowful team, but managed to claim victory. "They got a couple of things that went their way. I didn't think the Eagles were going to win the game. It didn't look that complicated [going into] this game."Maller said he is worried what the “hoodlums of Philly” will get up to as they celebrate their first win!LISTEN TO BEN MALLER TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Sevens took the tron by storm this weekend, with a stellar seires that saw Fiji claim the title. New Zealand got knocked out by Fiji, but in turn, potentially should have been knocked out by Samoa. Some controversial referring saw what many see as a forward pass being allowed. Sir Gordon Tietjins, coach of the Samoan side, spoke to D'Arcy and Goran about the loss."It comes down to inches, really, and defining moments, and it was one of those moments."It was shattering at the time but you get over it and you move on."He said the players got a lot of self-belief out of the match despite the lost.LISTEN TO GORDON TIETJINS TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Sevens took the tron by storm this weekend, with a stellar seires that saw Fiji claim the title. New Zealand got knocked out by Fiji, but in turn, potentially should have been knocked out by Samoa. Some controversial referring saw what many see as a forward pass being allowed. Sir Gordon Tietjins, coach of the Samoan side, spoke to D'Arcy and Goran about the loss."It comes down to inches, really, and defining moments, and it was one of those moments."It was shattering at the time but you get over it and you move on."He said the players got a lot of self-belief out of the match despite the lost.LISTEN TO GORDON TIETJINS TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Eagles have soared to victory while Tom Brady's magic has run out.Those are the big takeaways from Super Bowl 52 today, which saw the Eagles claim their first ever victory. Ben Maller, from Fox Sports Radio, told D'Arcy and Goran that the Eagles are normally a sorrowful team, but managed to claim victory. "They got a couple of things that went their way. I didn't think the Eagles were going to win the game. It didn't look that complicated [going into] this game."Maller said he is worried what the “hoodlums of Philly” will get up to as they celebrate their first win!LISTEN TO BEN MALLER TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andreas Heraf of New Zealand Football talks about the All Whites v Canada in Spain next month.  He says we will have a coach for the fixture – which will be played behind closed doors.LISTEN ABOVE S ANDREAS HERAF SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sevens legend DJ Forbes previews the action at the Hamilton Sevens – he’s turning up as a fan for the first time in a long time, having debuted back in 2006.LISTEN ABOVE AS DJ FORBES SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sevens legend DJ Forbes previews the action at the Hamilton Sevens – he’s turning up as a fan for the first time in a long time, having debuted back in 2006.LISTEN ABOVE AS DJ FORBES SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andreas Heraf of New Zealand Football talks about the All Whites v Canada in Spain next month.  He says we will have a coach for the fixture – which will be played behind closed doors.LISTEN ABOVE S ANDREAS HERAF SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.