Finals Fever, Shields & Sporting Pay Cheques

Host Andrew Urquhart chats with Joey Naufahu about a huge weekend of sport, from the nail-biting NRL grand final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights to Counties Manukau's Ranfurly Shield triumph over Bay of Plenty. They reflect on the Warriors' early finals exit, debate whether fans should back the team that beat their own, and share standout stories from the NRL decider, including Cherry-Evans' long-awaited title and Mark Nawaqanitawase's looming rugby code switch. Turning to money in sport, Andrew tests Joey with a trivia question on New Zealand's highest-paid sportsperson of 2010, sparking a wider discussion on how rugby and league now trail far behind the riches of global sports stars - with golfer Lydia Ko's reported career earnings dwarfing even Steve Williams' caddying payday for Tiger Woods.

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