The Local Game

The Local Game

The Local Game is your weekly dive into the people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Andy Thompson, each episode shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes, big match-ups, and burning issues shaping the local sporting landscape. From muddy sidelines to community milestones, this is where the heart of Kiwi sport beats loudest on Sport Nation.

Episodes

September 5, 2025 42 mins
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 6th of September with Andy Thompson, featuring Mike Hester, Aleni Feagaiga , The Cheap Seats and Aarin Dunster.
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Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues.
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Aleni Feagaiga joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.
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Aarin Dunster joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between King Country and Horowhenua Kapiti.
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Mike Hester joins Andy Thompson to preview the National U85kg Quarter-Finals this weekend.
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August 29, 2025 42 mins
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 30th of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Jason Hamlin, Mike Summerall , The Cheap Seats and Jason Hamlin.
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Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss 1st XV Rugby Top 4, and other New Zealand sports issues.
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Mike Summerall joins Andy Thompson to talk through "Winter Tournament Week" and what it looks like behind the scenes at School Sport NZ.
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Jason Hamlin joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the day" between Whanganui and West Coast.
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West Coast Head Coach Jared Mitchell joins the show to preview the big game this weekend between West Coast and Whanganui.
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August 29, 2025 10 mins
Jonathan Pow joins Andy on this weekend's "Opening Whistle" segment.
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August 22, 2025 42 mins
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 23rd of August with Andy Thompson, featuring Troy Tauwhare, Kahu Tamatea, and Rowena Duncum.
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Rowena Duncum joins Andy Thompson this week to dive into our weekly "Grassroots University" segment.
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Troy Tauwhare joins Andy Thompson to discuss and preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.
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Tony Rassmussan joins Andy Thompson on the show this week for our "Opening Whistle" segment.
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Kahu Tamatea joins Andy to preview this weekend's "Match of the Day" between East Coast and West Coast.
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August 15, 2025 42 mins
Full Show for Saturday the 16th of August.
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August 15, 2025 9 mins
The Cheap seats with Lashes, Andy and Lee Piper.
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Connor McVerry, the Thames Valley captain, joins Andy to preview the "Match of the day".
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Carl Moon joins Andy to discuss the start of the Heartland Championship this weekend.
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