NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson joins the show to talk about the game in NZ, Super Rugby rests, load management, upcoming World Cup, the international game & more

QUICK LISTEN | | “All of the research and data we see…is suggesting these players need a break around the cycle we’re talking…in a World Cup year especially.” Mark Robinson on the load management philosophy for All Blacks

Sports Journalist Dylan Cleaver catches up with Sumo to talk concussion in sport, particularly rugby, current systems, changes to the physicality and amount of sport, possibly grim future for athletes & more

QUICK LISTEN | “We know we can’t take all the risk out of rugby…but we still want to recognise the risks and be able to act on them…” to Dylan Cleaver on concussion in sport

Scotty's Multi. Check out where Smithy thinks the money will be made. PGA – Super Rugby – NBL – Boosted Odds, Latrell Mitchell any time try & South 13+ = $60.48

Basketball Commentator Brook Ruscoe joins the show to talk round 7 of the Sal’s NBL, Otago Nuggets drop first game of the season v Tuatara, preview the remaining matchups, NBA Conf. Finals & more

QUICK LISTEN | I know I was poking the bear a little bit at the start…I haven’t felt so so confident after a loss…I saw something there…” Brook Ruscoe doubles down on his Lakers pick

Rugby Writer Jamie Wall chats with Sumo about Super Rugby Pacific Week 13 matchups, coaching future, short-term fixes, long-term plans, preferred options, coaching stocks & more

QUICK LISTEN | “It’s not just the players…it’s the entire mindset of the coaches themselves…they’re interested in what their job is gunna be next.” Jamie Wall on Super Rugby’s integrity & All Blacks

Sumo’s Sermon. Sumo steps in for Smithy today and pays his respects to the great Bruce Roberts and a tribute to the late Billy Guyton, his memories of Billy, mental health, checking in with your mates & more

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy’s Sermon, Andrew Butch Castles, Pacing for Purpose, Steve Hancock, Smithy’s Multi, Tamati Ellison, Amy Bowkett, Stumped by Smithy, Louis Herman-Watt, Ross Taylor Paul Maoate, Martin Guptill, Cameron George.

Warriors CEO Cam George catches up with Smithy to talk about today’s events, the racing industry in NZ, tomorrow’s meeting at Te Rapa, The NZ Warriors season, NRL, Rugby League World Cup, getting Smithy to Mclean Park for his first game & more

QUICK LISTEN | “We’re just tryna help out someone…firstly we do not condone the decisions he made…he will come on board as a volunteer from time to time…” Cam George details the role of Manu Vatuvei at the Warriors

Blackcaps Great Martin Guptill joins Smithy to chat about the day’s events, his golf game, where he’s playing next, upcoming World Cup, Blackcaps & more

QUICK LISTEN | “I’m actually off this weekend to play in the States…still looking for stuff later in the year…” Martin Guptill on where he’s playing next and the level of competition

Blackcaps Great Ross Taylor joins Smithy to chat about the day’s events, his golf game, Blackcaps & Pakistan series, upcoming World Cup, squad make up, PGA Championship & more

QUICK LISTEN | “I’ve been offered a few interesting gigs since I’ve retired, fortunate to sign on as a batting advisor assistant coach…” Ross Taylor on what he’s up to next in his post-playing career

LOVERACING.NZ Update with The Good Oil’s Louis Herman-Watt on Mornings with Ian Smith

Stumped by Smithy. Callers get the chance to hit the Louis around the park but beware, if you get it wrong, Smithy is then given a chance to knock the bails off with the right answer. Be in to win a TAB Bonus Bet

Hawkes Bay Foundation CEO Amy Bowkett joins Smithy to talk about today’s events at St Andrews Golf Course in Hamilton, update on the cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts in Hawkes Bay, outpouring of support & more

QUICK LISTEN | “Any donations we receive have to stay here in Hawkes Bay…we don’t take any overhead admin cost, we’re getting everything out in a year…” Amy Bowkett on Hawkes Bay Foundation’s role post cyclone Gabby

Crusaders Assistant Tamati Ellison joins the show to preview Super Rugby Pacific Week 13 matchup vs Moana Pasifika, squads, season so far, last week vs Blues, his coaching aspirations & more

QUICK LISTEN | “I think the boys on the other side at training are starting to feel where they are…the intensity and physicality they bring…”Tamati Ellison provides an update on their injured stars

Smithy's Multi. Check out where Smithy thinks the money will be made. NBA – NRL – IPL = $6.32

St Andrews Hamilton NZPGA Pro Steve Hancock chats with Smithy about today’s festivities, his role at the club, club history, his golfing career, the sport in NZ, PGA Championship & more