Play On Sports Show

It's Episode 80 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! Matua Marc took to the field over the weekend which ended up landing him in the ER, although the boys have ZERO clue as to what happened... Intern Lima joins us in studio in the hot seat and he brings predictions filled with confidence, views filled with knowledge and an exciting look into the union scene!... Shaun shares what it was like sitting down and talking x's and o's with a great of the game + The boys share their top 3 honest thoughts on how they feel where the codes are currently sitting as an overall view!... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 6:52 - Our Weekend Takeaways 16:36 - Lima's Top 3 Union Thought Starters 25:38 - Shaun's Top 3 League Thought Starters 35:52 - Can Only Save 8 Players 47:42 - Betcha Match Up - Review 49:22 - Betcha Match Up - Preview 56:49 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 79 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! Sports is filled with unpredictable moments, whether it is - out of this world individuals or nail biting plays pulled off by a team just before the final whistle, we should all be able to put our finger on a clutch sporting moment, come along with us as we go through 8 sporting moments to find the MOST CLUTCH SPORTING MOMENT EVER!... Intern Lima runs us through his thoughts on the games that took place over the weekend + he has double passes up for grabs to the 2026 Super Round! Tune in to the show to find out how you have the chance at being the lucky winner... The matches get better and better as the weeks go by, so we are in for an absolute treat in todays Betcha Match Ups! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 7:22 - Our Weekend Takeaways 15:12 - Most Clutch Sporting Moment 40:30 - Intern Lima's Breakdown 58:06 - Betcha Review 1:01:26 - Betcha Preview 1:12:35 - SJ On Gorden Tallis 1:20:08 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 78 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! Whether you are a supporting of the Wahs, Raiders or support neither, you can't help but go - Wow what a game of footy that was... Wahs supporters, we are thinking EXACLTY what you are thinking BUT NO ONE JINX IT!... It very rare that we see a clash other apart from Shaun and Brook although on todays show things get HEATED between Matua Marc and Shaun!... Intern Lima brings his on the money Rugby take aways from the week + After the weekend of sports that has gone and is yet to come, this weeks Betcha Match Ups is set to be a GOOD one!... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 10'17 - Our Weekend Takeaways 31:44 - Intern Lima's Breakdown 46:15 - I Can Name 50:39 - Betcha Review 54:38 - Betcha Preview 59:52- Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 77 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! When we say we have a jammed back show for you today, we mean it!... What a sporting weekend it was for Aoteaora and the BOYS!... From Shaun and Intern Lima covering the games on the big screens, The guardian of Mt Smart Matua Marc, returning to MC the 42-18 Wahs win over the Rooster, to Brook tearing it up on the running track! We hear about it ALL in today's show... We have our first round winner for Betcha Match Up's 2026... We discuss with Intern Lima what rugby is missing with it's connection with those who support it, Shaun returns in Shaun Hub to break down specifics from the big game over the weekend! + Brook makes a call out that he may just regret! PLAY ON... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 7:11 - Our Weekend Takeaways 23:33 - Intern Lima's Breakdown 38:32 - Tier It Up 43:37 - Shaun Hub 48:25 - Betcha Review 52:19 - Betcha Preview 59:21- Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 76 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! The first Betcha Match Ups for 2026 is HERE!... Be a part of the show and get amongst our first 3 way multi of the year and let us know how you get on!... Shaun CRASHES out for the most unexpected reason, we have never seen it quite like this before... We share our thoughts on how this years Vegas round has looked and the boys battle it out in 'The Battle Of Inches!'... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 9:08 - Our Weekend Takeaways 23:18 - Lima's Rugby Breakdown 41:58 - The Battle Of Inches 48:45 - Vegas Round 2026 52:51 - Betcha Match Ups - First Picks Of 2026! 1:02:29 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 75 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe, Intern Lima Sopoaga and Marc Peard! Welcome back for the 3rd year of Play On!... We have a BIG year lined up MVP'S. So welcome back and let's get underway!... Shaun kicks things off with his NRL 2026 predictions + with every correct prediction is a punishment for Brook!... Today is our Intern - Lima Sopoaga's first day! For the next couple of week we will be putting him to the test to see if he will be promoted to full time!. LET'S GET THIS GOING, WELCOME BACK! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - WE ARE BACK! 9:43 - Our Sporting Takeaways From The Weekend 19:19 - Our Intern's First Day 32:13 - Strip Dictions 39:51 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 74 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Kayla Johnson and Mini Marc MVP's how is it already time for us to part ways for 2025... In todays show we go through our highlights and lowlights from this year... We cover an important update that is Eli Katoa in the Play On Bulletin... WE CROWN THE BETCHA CHAMPION FOR 2025! Surprise Surprise, bet you can't guess who won!... Where do we start a part from saying thank you for backing us for what has been a HUGE year here at Play On... The likes of kicking off the year and Season 2 in Las Vegas of all places was only possible thanks to you, The MVP's... Without your support and belief nothing that was done this year would have been possible... Until we meet again, stay safe over the holidays, from our team to your family, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - From All Of Us Here At Play On! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 9:02 - The Highs And Lows Of 2025 24:38 - Play On Bulletin 34:02 - Betcha Match Up Results 44:10 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 73 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Kayla Johnson and Mini Marc When a friendly, banter filled chat goes too far and crosses the line... But who went too far?!... Brook is in a tough spot in this weeks Betcha Match Ups and after having his choices selected for him last week, he can't seem to back himself so he decides it is best to phone a friend!... We rewrite fate and the history books with going back to what pinnacle moments the boys would change in their careers and how they feel the outcome would have changed... Play On or Move On, sometimes you just have to agree to disagree no matter how passionate or right you feel about a discussion and topic!... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 8:14 - Play On Or Move On 29:32 - Betcha Match Up Review 31:51 - Betcha Match Up Preview 45:11 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 72 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Kayla Johnson and Mini Marc MVP's this has felt like a LONG time coming... After all the back and forth through the podcast... All the stories where we have only heard one side... That all changes TODAY!... Sitting in the hot seat for todays show is Shaun's other half, his rock, Wife, Mum, Silver Fern - Kayla Johnson!... Kayla isn't mucking as she has brought a list with her of things she wants to address to Shaun LIVE on Play On!... And will she be a good friend or a good wife when it comes to being in charge of Brook's choices in this weeks Betcha Match Ups! Welcome to this episode of Play On x Keeping Up With The Johnsons! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 4:53 - Play On Bunker 10:48 - Betcha Match Up Review 14:24 - Betcha Match Up Preview 17:25 - Ick List 29:13 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 71 of Play On with Brook Ruscoe, Matua Marc and a SPECIAL GUEST! We thought Shaun was joking when he said that he wasn't coming back... So we had to think quickly who could fill that chair and fill it with nothing but MANA!... So today we are joined by none other than Lima Sopoaga who brings a range of knowledge and insight and with some his behind the curtain takes, we are feeling like an ACTUAL sports show!... Brook needed to lock in to have a chance at closing that gap and we find out in todays show if he cooked with his picks last week in the Betcha Match Ups!... With the Pacific Champs coming to a close and having the might Lima Sopoaga we turn our heads and code switch, talking and deep diving into the All Blacks and all things Rugby Union! Love Yah Shauny - Enjoy Your Break! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 11:40 - Betcha Match Up Review 28:50 - Betcha Match Up Preview 38:11 - Switching Codes 56:23 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 70 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe and Matua Marc! We are lucky to be joined in studio by who Shaun has labelled him as one of the "Greatest Team mates" he has played alongside, coming off the back of a hardly fought Pacific Champs competition and soon off to the other side of the world to play in the super league, Jazz Tevaga joins us in studio!... It's not funny anymore, Brook needs to seriously lock in if he wants stay out of the running for 2nd place in our Betcha Matchups and well... Shaun is leaving... But where and for how long?... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 3:36 - Betcha Match Up Review 6:54 - Betcha Match Up Preview 14:17 - Jazz Tevaga 35:33 - Final Words 37:47 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 69 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe and Matua Marc! What an unbelievable competition this years Pacific Champs has been... Although it comes down to this weekend as the big FINALS is among us... Sunday 6:05pm, The Kiwis take on Toa Samoa, who will come out on top and who will miss out on victory by just a fingertip... The boys preview this weekends pac champs finals and it gets heated as passion overtakes with shots getting fired left, right and center... What is the PERFECT sound in sport? A swish? A nicely striked drive? A perfect connection between boot and ball?... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 8:44 - PAC CHAMPS FINALS 14:49 - Betcha Match Up Review 21:27 - Betcha Match Up Preview 25:22 - Prime NBA Predictions 33:29 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 68 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe and Matua Marc! It's been a tough few days for our main man... Shaun made some comments in our last show ahead of last weeks Pacific Champs match between Toa Samoa VS Tonga... Yeah let's just say they came back to haunt him and every single Toa Samoa fan made sure to let him know... BUT in saying that, a HUGE welcome to all the new supporters! Welcome to Play On!... This weekend the Kiwis take on Tonga at the MIGHTY Eden Park, so it is only right that the boys compare the two teams and create their 17 man roster!... Betcha Match Ups are in todays show as well and Brook has a big lead to catch up to... These next few weeks are crucial if he wants to have a chance at winning!... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 9:01 - Tonga VS Samoa Review 17:07 - Samoa VS Kiwis Dream Team 26:48 - Betcha Match Up Review 31:09 - Betcha Match Up Preview 38:00 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 67 of Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe and Matua Marc! If you thought last weeks game between the Kiwis and Samoa was exciting... We believe that this weeks Pacific Champs game between Tonga and Samoa may overtake it, this is going to be a BIG GAME, so we are here to not only preview it but choose our Tonga VS Samoa dream squad... 'The Grid' is back! The boys have 2 clues per questions with 10 questions that they have to answer, the catch? They only have 2 lives... This weeks Grid is NBA related... One would think this would be a walk in the park for Brook, well that's not the case today! Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ 00:00 - Intro 5:20 - Tonga VS Samoa Dream Team 17:54 - Betcha Match Up Review 23:47 - Betcha Match Up Preview 33:41 - The Grid - NBA 45:04 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Play On with Shaun Johnson, Brook Ruscoe and Marc Peard! We have a special one for you MVP's, 2 time PGA winner, professional golfer, the kiwi to beat all odds, son of sporting royalty, Ryan Fox joins us in studio!... For the next 40 minutes we are chatting all things Golf from Chasing The Fox, to Ryan breaking down some of his most viewed clips to put us in HIS shoes, we find out for all your sneaky weekend golfers what the proper mulligan etiquette is, PLUS the boys have gone away to the driving range and Ryan has the task at analysing their form to lend them a helping hand, because he may know a thing or two... Powered by YOUKNOWMEDIA. Click the link below to find out where else you can find the show! https://linktr.ee/playonsportshow A special mention to the team at Autex Acoustics, for all your acoustic needs make sure to check them out! https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices