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Radio Sport NRL analyst Tony Kemp says the Warriors are a good chance to win their opening three games of the season for the first time in their history.But Kemp believes that the Wests Tigers are the surprise package after the first two rounds of the NRL.Saturday's victory over the Gold Coast Titans ensured the Warriors have begun the season with two victories, the first time the side has done so since 2009.3-0? That would be a first if they beat the Raiders in Canberra on Saturday. In their previous 23 seasons the Warriors have never started the year with three victories.The Warriors best start to a season was in 2003. After dropping the opening game at home to the Knights, the Warriors won their next five for a 5-1 start. They ended up finishing sixth on the table before losing the preliminary final to eventual winners Penrith. Canberra have started the season with two two-point defeats and currently sit 12th on the table, the best of the NRL's five winless teams. However, the trip to Canberra has never

Radio Sport NRL analyst Tony Kemp says the Warriors are a good chance to win their opening three games of the season for the first time in their history.After comfortably beating the Rabbitohs and the Titans in their opening two matches, the Warriors now face the winless Raiders on Saturday afternoon, and Kemp says their is a different vibe to the Warriors in 2018.But Kemp believes that the Wests Tigers are the surprise package after the first two rounds of the NRL.LISTEN ABOVE AS TONY KEMP SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's clear that the Blues haven't learned or improved from last season, says Jeff Wilson.After back-to-back tight losses against New Zealand rivals the Highlanders and Chiefs and a surprise win over South African leaders the Lions, the bumbling Blues reverted to type with a disappointing 37-20 loss to the Stormers.Wilson told the Radio Sport Breakfast that 2018 will be another season where the Blues are same old the Blues."They could come back and play brilliantly in two weeks' time...actually I don't know that for a fact because they didn't play brilliantly against the Lions, they were very fortunate and they took an opportunity."They've got to be bitterly disappointed with that performance, and I don't know how takes repsonsibility for this."Here's the funny thing, I think we should focus on the other great games of the weekend. That wasn't a great game because one team didn't show up."Wilson also questioned how both teams were allowed to wear blue.LISTEN ABOVE AS JEFF WILSON SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BRE

It's clear that the Blues haven't learned or improved from last season, says Jeff Wilson.After back-to-back tight losses against New Zealand rivals the Highlanders and Chiefs and a surprise win over South African leaders the Lions, the bumbling Blues reverted to type with a disappointing 37-20 loss to the Stormers.Wilson told the Radio Sport Breakfast that 2018 will be another season where the Blues are same old the Blues."They could come back and play brilliantly in two weeks' time...actually I don't know that for a fact because they didn't play brilliantly against the Lions, they were very fortunate and they took an opportunity."They've got to be bitterly disappointed with that performance, and I don't know how takes repsonsibility for this."Here's the funny thing, I think we should focus on the other great games of the weekend. That wasn't a great game because one team didn't show up."Wilson also questioned how both teams were allowed to wear blue.LISTEN ABOVE AS JEFF WILSON SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BRE

NZ Football CEO Andy Martin on the All Whites' fixtures against Canada in Spain next weekend.He explained the logic and logistics of the fixture and why certain players are unavailable - you can actually go to the game if you're holidying on the Spanish coast.LISTEN ABOVE AS ANDY MARTIN SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Football CEO Andy Martin on the All Whites' fixtures against Canada in Spain next weekend.He explained the logic and logistics of the fixture and why certain players are unavailable - you can actually go to the game if you're holidying on the Spanish coast.LISTEN ABOVE AS ANDY MARTIN SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlanders CEO Roger Clark says he is expecting a huge turnout for tomorrow night's Super Rugby match against the Crusaders.He believes the Highlanders may average 18,000 people this season.LISTEN ABOVE AS ROGER CLARK SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlanders CEO Roger Clark says he is expecting a huge turnout for tomorrow night's Super Rugby match against the Crusaders.He believes the Highlanders may average 18,000 people this season.LISTEN ABOVE AS ROGER CLARK SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and Sky rugby analyst Justin Marshall reckons the Blues will go well against the Stormers because generally the second leg of the African tour is the easier game.Marshall asks if the John Mitchell-coached Bulls be a banana peel for the Chiefs this weekend, and he's tipping the Crusaders to beat the Highlanders in Dunedin.He also reviews the Hurricanes' thrilling win over the Crusaders and the concussion concerns over Ryan Crotty and Sam Whitelock.LISTEN ABOVE AS JUSTIN MARSHALL SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and Sky rugby analyst Justin Marshall reckons the Blues will go well against the Stormers because generally the second leg of the African tour is the easier game.Marshall asks if the John Mitchell-coached Bulls be a banana peel for the Chiefs this weekend, and he's tipping the Crusaders to beat the Highlanders in Dunedin.He also reviews the Hurricanes' thrilling win over the Crusaders and the concussion concerns over Ryan Crotty and Sam Whitelock.LISTEN ABOVE AS JUSTIN MARSHALL SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors CEO Cameron George says the they are expecting at least 13,000 to be at the home opener against the Titans on Saturday.He says a huge drive for the club has been to "win back their fanbase" and he is proud to see some early positive responses.LISTEN ABOVE CAMERON GEORGE SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surge in ticket sales following the Warriors' season-opening NRL win over the Rabbitohs.CEO Cameron George says there's a sense of optimism around Mount Smart and it's led to plenty of interest in Saturday's home opener against the Titans.He says they are up over 13 and a half thousand tickets sold but they continue to get more and more phone calls.The Warriors often struggled to break 10 thousand last year.LISTEN ABOVE CAMERON GEORGE SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's little surprise from Ish Sodhi after being overlooked for the two cricket tests against England.The Black Caps spinner has been snubbed for the series, with Todd Astle's batting ability seeing him given the nod as Mitchell Santner's replacement.Sodhi told the Radio Sport Breakfast Astle deserved to be picked.READ MORE:Black Caps selectors explain why Todd Astle was picked"Todd Astle's been a performer in domestic cricket with the red ball for a long time and he'd been part of the Test make-up over the past couple of series."I definitely thought that would be the case, I guess I have to go back and keep putting performances on the board."Sodhi's taking the snubbing in his stride and says there's no point crying over spilt milk."You either can take it two ways. You can get really frustrated and down or you can get up and be like 'okay, what do I need to do to get back to that team'? That's the approach I'm looking at at the moment."The legspinner will play for Northern Districts against Otago in the fou

There's little surprise from Ish Sodhi after being overlooked for the two cricket tests against England.The Black Caps spinner has been snubbed for the series, with Todd Astle's batting ability seeing him given the nod as Mitchell Santner's replacement.Sodhi told the Radio Sport Breakfast Astle deserved to be picked.READ MORE:Black Caps selectors explain why Todd Astle was picked"Todd Astle's been a performer in domestic cricket with the red ball for a long time and he'd been part of the Test make-up over the past couple of series."I definitely thought that would be the case, I guess I have to go back and keep putting performances on the board."Sodhi's taking the snubbing in his stride and says there's no point crying over spilt milk."You either can take it two ways. You can get really frustrated and down or you can get up and be like 'okay, what do I need to do to get back to that team'? That's the approach I'm looking at at the moment."The legspinner will play for Northern Districts against Otago in the fou

Surprise at Jimmy Spithill's latest move.The former Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill will join challenger of record Luna Rossa for the 2021 America's Cup regatta.The Australian was part of the Italian syndicate in 2007, before switching to Team USA with whom he won the Auld Mug in 2010 and 2013 but lost to Team New Zealand last year.Yachting commentator Peter Lester told the Radio Sport Breakfast it is an interesting decision."They're showing three helmsmen at the moment, with Francisco Bruni, Chris Draper and Adam Minoprio so Spithill will put that up to four helsmen on board."LISTEN ABOVE AS PETER LESTER SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise at Jimmy Spithill's latest move.The former Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill will join challenger of record Luna Rossa for the 2021 America's Cup regatta.The Australian was part of the Italian syndicate in 2007, before switching to Team USA with whom he won the Auld Mug in 2010 and 2013 but lost to Team New Zealand last year.Yachting commentator Peter Lester told the Radio Sport Breakfast it is an interesting decision."They're showing three helmsmen at the moment, with Francisco Bruni, Chris Draper and Adam Minoprio so Spithill will put that up to four helsmen on board."LISTEN ABOVE AS PETER LESTER SPEAKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ish Sodhi remains on the outer with the Black Caps test squad.Despite strong recent form, the leg spinner has been left out of the 12 to face England in the two-test series starting next week.Canterbury's Todd Astle has been picked as the lone spinner for the series, with fellow-tweaker Mitchell Santner ruled out of cricket for six to nine months following knee surgery.Selector Gavin Larsen insists Sodhi is still in consideration."He played very, very well in the white ball cricket, as we saw. Ish is still a young leg spinner and developing his craft and the next step for him is to move that red ball game going forward."Larsen told the Radio Sport Brekafast that Astle's batting saw him get the nod ahead of Sodhi."His bowling we believe is top drawer, but we've always seen Toddy as our incumbent second spinner behind Mitch. With Mitch out now with injury, Toddy will take his role and it's an all-rounder's role."Sodhi has been released from the two New Zealand XI two-day matches to return to Northern Districts

Ish Sodhi remains on the outer with the Black Caps test squad.Despite strong recent form, the leg spinner has been left out of the 12 to face England in the two-test series starting next week.Canterbury's Todd Astle has been picked as the lone spinner for the series, with fellow-tweaker Mitchell Santner ruled out of cricket for six to nine months following knee surgery.Selector Gavin Larsen insists Sodhi is still in consideration."He played very, very well in the white ball cricket, as we saw. Ish is still a young leg spinner and developing his craft and the next step for him is to move that red ball game going forward."Larsen told the Radio Sport Brekafast that Astle's batting saw him get the nod ahead of Sodhi."His bowling we believe is top drawer, but we've always seen Toddy as our incumbent second spinner behind Mitch. With Mitch out now with injury, Toddy will take his role and it's an all-rounder's role."Sodhi has been released from the two New Zealand XI two-day matches to return to Northern Districts

Black Ferns fullback Selica Winiata on the semi-professional contracts for the women announced by NZ Rugby.Winiata doesn't think the 12-14 hours per week high performance commitment will make things difficult for her or most of her teammates in their day-to-day jobs.LISTEN ABOVE AS SELICA WINIATA SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Ferns fullback Selica Winiata on the semi-professional contracts for the women announced by NZ Rugby.Winiata doesn't think the 12-14 hours per week high performance commitment will make things difficult for her or most of her teammates in their day-to-day jobs.LISTEN ABOVE AS SELICA WINIATA SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.