Today’s All Star Panel features rugby commentator Ross Bond and sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell. On today’s agenda:

• Did the All Blacks underestimate the under-strength French side in Dunedin?
• How reflective will today’s Black Ferns clash be of their readiness for the World Cup?
• Is it fair that players have to pay to compete in age grade tournaments?

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Front row Cheyenne Tuli-Fale has returned for the Auckland Premier Rugby Final, as two-time champions Ponsonby take on Marist in hopes of maintaining their winning streak.

She joined Adam Cooper for a chat about the growth and development of premier grade rugby over the season, and rising competition standards.

Tuli-Fale played for Blues Aupiki in the 2025 season and had a taste of the black jersey in the Black Ferns XV team facing the Black Ferns last weekend.

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The Warriors are facing a few hurdles when it comes to Sunday’s NRL clash.

With two back-to-back losses and their starting halfback out with an injury, they’ll be looking to turn things around.

Loose forward Erin Clark joined Adam Cooper ahead of the clash the West Tigers, to discuss if the team are ready to take a step up and return to winning ways.

They also discussed Tanah Boyd's debut in the No. 7 jersey, and he gave his thoughts on the State of Origin clash.

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