The French are busy this weekend, with the Tour de France kicking off tonight in Lille.

21 stages, 3,338 kilometres, it’s a gruelling test of endurance.

Christchurch’s Laurence Pithie has been selected to compete by German team Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe – competing for the first time.

The 22 year old is set to become just the 19th New Zealander to compete since the event began in 1903, and he joined Nick Bewley for a chat ahead of the race.

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It's been nearly five years, but the wait is almost over for the Warriors women who will return to the NRL-W tomorrow afternoon.

Their opening match is against the defending champions the Sydney Roosters, with kick off at 1.50pm.

Their first home game is next weekend in Hamilton.

Starting halfback Emily Curtain joined Nick Bewley ahead of her club debut for a chat about the upcoming season.

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Tonight sees the All Blacks face off against France in the first test of the 2025 Season.

Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named as a reserve, and sat down for a one on one with Elliott Smith ahead of the action.

They chatted about an injury forcing Taukei’aho out of the game for 2024, and how the birth of his first child impacted his perspective in life.

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