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Sidelines and Sacrifices

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Latest episodes

Episode 13 - Doug Tietjens

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

In this episode we sit down with Doug Tietjens to talk rugby, leadership, and the people who make sport special. From grassroots beginnings to his role with Manawatū Rugby, Doug shares his experiences, insights, and passion for the game…
Episode 12 - Craig & Kelly chat

October 14, 2026 · 56 min

Kelly and Craig sit down for a relaxed catch-up, reflecting on the journey of Sidelines and Sacrifices so far, debrief there respective winter seasons and discuss next season. They look back at some of the great guests and stories they've…
Episode 11 - Ken Metekingi

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Episode 10 - Rob Waddell

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

This week on Sidelines & Sacrifices, Craig and Kelly sit down with one of New Zealand's most accomplished sporting figures, Rob Waddell. Joining us via Zencastr from his home in the Waikato while Craig and Kelly were in the studio in…
Episode 9 - Warrick Price

September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Warrick Price has spent much of his life helping others grow — whether that’s in the classroom, leading a school, raising a family, or standing in the middle of a rugby field with a whistle in his hand. In Episode 9 of Sidelines &…

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Episode 8 - Kent Stembridge

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

This week on Sidelines & Sacrifices, Kelly and Craig sit down with Kent owner operator from Active Plus to talk about something every coach, parent, and volunteer fears. Injury on the sideline. With over 20 years of experience in rugby and…
Episode 7 - Jess Robinson

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

In this episode of Sidelines and Sacrifices, Craig and Kelly sit down with Jess Robinson in "Player to Parent." Jess shares her shift from life on the field to guiding her own kids in sport, the sacrifices behind the scenes, and lessons…
Episode 6 - MVP Guest: Trevor Shailer

September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist, respected sports leader, former CEO of Sports Manawatū and host of his own Podcast "In the Ring", Trevor Shailer joins us to share the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in sport. From…
Episode 5 - Football Focus: Takaro AFC

August 26, 2026 · 54 min

"A lifetime in sport. A family that made sacrifices. A community that became home." In this 2-part Episode, Madison Buchanan reflects on a lifetime in sport as a player, coach, father, volunteer, and club leader. He shares the sacrifices…
Episode 4 - Our journey pt. 4

August 19, 2026 · 22 min

Every great story has a beginning. Before we tell the stories behind New Zealand sport, we share our own. From childhood dreams and lifelong friendships to coaching, setbacks and sacrifice, Craig and Kelly reveal the moments that shaped…
Episode 3 - Our journey pt. 3

August 12, 2026 · 24 min

Every great story has a beginning. Before we tell the stories behind New Zealand sport, we share our own. From childhood dreams and lifelong friendships to coaching, setbacks and sacrifice, Craig and Kelly reveal the moments that shaped…
Episode 2 - Our journey pt. 2

August 5, 2026 · 29 min

Every great story has a beginning. Before we tell the stories behind New Zealand sport, we share our own. From childhood dreams and lifelong friendships to coaching, setbacks and sacrifice, Craig and Kelly reveal the moments that shaped…

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About the show

We New Zealanders (or Kiwis as we're known) on some of the World's greatest sporting stages. We're full of amazing Sports stories of how as an Underdog we keep producing, punching, and performing well above and beyond what anyone expected..... Why is that? The Athlete needs to perform and if they're successful and perform amazingly well and even win well, the spot light shines brightly on them and the athlete gets the headline and well, that's awesome! But what about all the people behind the Athlete, the hours of Sacrifices and the stories untold of that journey? We aren't famous New Zealanders (YET) but we're family, and we wanted to create a His and Her's Perspective for the Podcast world - and tell stories from the amazing people we currently know or will have the privilege to meet on this journey.