This week on The Good Sports Show: Fielding High School coach Justin Locke previews the CNI Central North Island rugby finals at Owen Delaney Park, where his side battles St John's College for the Plate. Taupō cyclist Alex Milne recaps a month of racing across France, Belgium and the Netherlands and looks ahead to the UCI Junior Road World Champs in Montreal. Taupō AFC coach Ray Howe talks travel, injuries and a season of long road trips to Auckland. And 18-year-old triathlete Matt Moore discusses his selection for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Plus panel banter from Varty and Chainsaw, and a Commonwealth Games wrap.

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Fresh from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Taupō boxer Connor Campbell joins us to reflect on representing New Zealand in the 65kg division. He talks about the nerves of his opening fight, the second-round stoppage against Fiji, the challenge of facing Australia’s Jacob Cassar, adapting to a different coaching environment, and the incredible support from family, Taupō, and even 660 during his time on the world stage.

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Taupō Intermediate student Micah Wallace joins us after an incredible performance at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, where she became World No.1 in the Under-12 Girls Cruiser class and World No.2 in the 20-inch class. We talk about the differences between the bikes, racing through multiple heats, the support of her family and coaches, and what’s next with the AIMS Games, North Island Champs, and national mountain biking events.

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A tough week for Taupō sport. We pay tribute to David Trewavas, former mayor, King Country CEO, and the town's biggest fan, remembering the stories, nicknames, and mischief behind 24 years in public service. Plus: Kristian Gent-Standen on his 25-game King Country Rams blazer (presented alongside his dad's 20-year service award), Commonwealth Games boxer Connor Campbell fresh off two bouts in Glasgow, and 12-year-old BMX world champion Micah Wallace on her world #1 and #2 titles. All that plus a full Commonwealth Games medal wrap.

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Steve “Stinger” Giles and Andrew “Chainsaw” McCullough pay tribute to the late David Trewavas, reflecting on his lifelong passion for sport, his years of service to Taupō, and the countless stories that made him one of the town’s most loved personalities. From rugby and the Taupō Marathon to Ironman and community events, this special episode celebrates the people, humour, and heart that defined DT.

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The Taupō Marathon is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. Total Sport's Aaron Carter joins The Good Sports to talk about the event's incredible growth, why thousands of runners are travelling to Taupō, the scenic lakeside course, and why there's a distance for everyone, from the kids' dash to the full marathon. Plus, hear how the event has become New Zealand's largest locally owned marathon and what that means for Taupō's economy.

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Chainsaw and Stinger are back for another Saturday morning on Lake FM. Aaron Carter from Total Sport previews the Taupō Marathon (August 1), Tracey Burley checks in from Brisbane with young BMX riders Riley, Angus and Kevin ahead of the World Championships, league legend Daryl Halligan breaks down the Warriors' must-win clash with the Dragons, and Ricky Herbert reflects on a dramatic FIFA World Cup semi-final week and previews Monday morning's final.

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Finals day has arrived for King Country club rugby. Whitey, Chainsaw and Peter preview Taupo Marist v Taupo Sports at Owen Delaney Park (2.30pm), with captains Christian Gent-Standen and Hunter Talavai-Layden, ex All Black Dave Hewett, and King Country Rugby CEO David Fox all joining the show.

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