Robinson was appointed TVNZ's new General Manager, Sport and Events, also in 2019.

What is Melodie Robinson doing?

Current role

Melodie is TVNZ's General Manager, Sports and Events where she is leading the sport and event strategy for TVNZ's coverage of global sporting events such as Rugby World Cup 2019, Paralympic Games 2020 and America's Cup 2021.

Who is Kirstie Stanway?

I am a Newsreader/Presenter on Sky Sport's weekly rugby show, The Breakdown alongside Jeff Wilson, John Kirwan, Nate Rarere and Jim Kayes.

Who is Allana Ferguson?

Allana Ferguson was born on 21 May 1993 (age 28) in Australia. She is a celebrity rugby player. Professional rugby player best known for her work within the Australia women's national rugby league.

Who is Allana Ferguson partner?

But Ferguson, who has played rugby league since before she was five, has always been a positive person and didn't want to dwell on her forced retirement for too long. With the help of her parents Nina and Brett, and her partner Guy McDermott, the high school teacher was soon back on her feet and chasing new goals.

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Who are the New Zealand rugby commentators?

Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Quinn has come to be known as the voice of All Black test rugby in New Zealand. He has worked on countless All Black tours, and covered every Rugby World Cup since they began. Quinn worked for the NZBC/TVNZ for four decades, as both presenter and commentator.

Who are the Sky rugby commentators?

Sky Sports Rugby Presenters & Commentators

• Alex Payne.
• Angela Powers.
• Bill Arthur.
• Brian Carney.
• Eddie Hemmings.
• Jon Wells.
• Mike Stephenson.
• Phil Clarke.

Who is Melody Robinson?

Melodie Robinson (born 25 May 1973) is a New Zealand sports journalist and presenter, and former international rugby union player for the New Zealand women's national rugby union team. ... Robinson won two world cups in that time, playing blindside or openside flanker.

Is Maggie Alfonso married?

Maggie Alphonsi is married, but her husband's identity remains hidden behind the curtains. She announced her pregnancy and published images of her newborn baby child on Twitter. “Her pregnancy journey came to an end, and the child was called Artie Wynne Alphonsi,” she adds.

Is Alex Payne married?

Personal life. Payne is married with two children, the eldest of which was born prematurely at 29 weeks into pregnancy.

Where is Tony Johnson from?

Tony Johnson (born 29 August 1959) is a New Zealand rugby commentator and presenter for SKY Television. Johnson hailed from Picton and played for the Queen Charlotte College 1st XV as a lock and loose forward before playing club senior reserves.

Did Grant Nisbett play rugby?

His career spans over 40 plus years. Nisbett was educated at Rongotai College in Wellington and captained the 1st XV in 1968. He played No. ... Nisbett only played four years of senior rugby before a clash with Saturday sports reporting became too much with his radio career and decided to give his playing days away.

How long has Grant Nisbett commentated?

Grant Nisbett admits the memories of his test rugby commentary debut are getting a touch hazy. It was over 30 years and more than 250 tests ago, after all. But two things stand out. All Blacks v France, Lancaster Park, June 16, 1984, was his first call of a televised rugby match.

Who is Emma Lawrence?

Emma Lawrence, who grew up in Raby and Harrington Park, is a sports reporter for Fox Sports News, Foxtel channel 500. EMMA Lawrence is breaking through the barriers in the once male dominated world of television sport reporting and she reveals growing up in the Macarthur region helped steer her in this direction.

Is Blake Ferguson indigenous?

A nephew of Solomon Haumono and a cousin of Anthony Mundine, Ferguson is of Aboriginal descent from Wiradjuri people, and is eligible for the Indigenous All Stars. He played his junior rugby league at Wellington Cowboys and Earlwood Saints.

What three sports did Allana Ferguson represent Australia in?

During her career she represented the Australian women's national rugby league team and the Australian Women's Olympic rugby 7s, has worked as a PE teacher at Woolaware High School in Sydney and has been a regular panelist on The Sunday Footy Show.

Did Alex Payne play rugby?

My passion was always rugby. I used to spend all my time as a child recording rugby matches on the TV at home.

Where is the men's Rugby World Cup 2021?

New Zealand will host the 2021 Rugby World Cup, as announced by World Rugby on 14 November 2018.

Who won RWC 2020?

The tournament saw South Africa claim their third trophy to match New Zealand for the most Rugby World Cup titles. South Africa defeated England 32–12 in the final.

What happened to Nick McArdle?

McArdle worked at Fox Sports until 2020 where he was a senior news presenter and tennis and cricket host. ... In November 2020, McArdle joined the Nine Network covering rugby broadcasting.

Is Allana Ferguson a triple international?

The Stan Sport commentary team has been further strengthened with the addition of dual international rugby player and Channel 9 rugby league commentator, Allana Ferguson.