Nine To Noon Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Mar 12, 2026
Sam Ackerman, sports commentator and journalist covering NZ sport. He talks about the Black Caps bouncing back after the T20 final loss. He covers Kane Williamson’s protective cricket box venture. He explains Ryan Fox’s withdrawal due to surgery. He previews a pivotal Super Rugby clash and discusses coaching links around the All Blacks and World Cup uncertainty for Iran.
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Watch Debutants As Black Caps Quickly Return Home
- The Black Caps returned quickly after the T20 World Cup final and will play in Mount Maunganui the following weekend.
- Sam Ackerman urged listeners to watch new debutants like Nick Kelly and anticipated Carton-Aid Clark's later debut.
Kane Williamson's Jockstrap Side Hustle
- Kane Williamson launched a protective jockstrap brand called Cover after experiencing a painful box split.
- Sam Ackerman described the product as the "safest and strongest box in world cricket" and noted teammates testing it by being struck in the area.
Ryan Fox Missed Players' Championship Due To Surgery
- Ryan Fox withdrew from the Players' Championship after being struck by kidney stones and needing surgery in Florida.
- Sam Ackerman explained Fox missed the prestigious, high-paying TPC Sawgrass event at the last minute due to the operation.