Sky Sport Presents: The Verdict

New Zealand rugby great Jeff Wilson once again brings his golden debating skills to the Verdict panel.

He and Sky Sports presenter Goran Paladin argue whether the All Blacks are a little off their game at the moment, or if Fiji is an underrated powerhouse.

They also discuss the Warriors fluctuating NRL fortunes during COVID, and ponder if the whole NRL competition should be moved to New Zealand.

Handsome bearded man, Jeff McTainsh, acts as judge, and jury.

New Zealand rugby league great Adam Blair returns to the Verdict, alongside Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Jeff McTainsh.

This week, the trio debate whether the Warriors should be happy with their position on the NRL table at this stage of the season.

They also delve into the house-party that landed the Dragons in hot water.

And who will win next week's third and final Origin game between the Blues and Maroons? 

Rugby great Mils Muliaina joins the Verdict panel to discuss all the big topics in kiwi sport.

Sky Sport presenter Ravinder Hunia keeps the peace, as Mils and Goran Paladin debate whether All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under pressure heading into the international season.

The trio also discuss State of Origin eligibility rules, and the upcoming return of Shaun Johnson to the Warriors in 2022.

Kiwis and Warriors great Adam Blair joins the panel for an Origin II extravaganza.

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury with Goran Paladin and Adam debating the merits of throwing teenage rugby league star Reece Walsh into the Origin cauldron with Queensland.

The panel also tries to pick a winner between the Maroons and Blues, and discusses the continuation of Sky Sport’s agreement to broadcast the NRL.

Who better to discuss this weekend's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final than Sky Sport rugby presenter Kirstie Stanway, and commentator Tony Johnson?

Goran Paladin and Tony debate whether the Blues or Highlanders will win the Eden Park showdown.

They then turn their attention to cricket's World Test Championship between New Zealand and India, posing the question: is this the greatest Black Caps team ever?

It’s a rugby league special edition of The Verdict, as Kiwis great Adam Blair joins Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Ravinder Hunia on the panel.

The trio discuss the return of the Warriors to Mt Smart Stadium, and preview the opening 2021 State of Origin clash between Queensland and New South Wales in Townsville.

Sky Sport commentator Jeff McTainsh steps into Ravinder Hunia’s big shoes and acts as judge and jury, as presenters Goran Paladin and Kirstie Stanway discuss this week's big issue in sport.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made headlines around the world for NOT talking to the media at the French Open, withdrawing from Roland Garros after receiving criticism for her stance.

What does the Verdict panel think? 

Kiwi rugby league great Adam Blair joins Goran Paladin and Ravinder Hunia on the Verdict panel.

They debate whether Warriors sensation Reece Walsh would be a better player at fullback or in the halves, and which “veteran” sportsperson they’d like to see finish their careers with a title.

All Blacks great Mils Muliaina returns to The Verdict, debating the big sport issues alongside Goran Paladin and Ravinder Hunia.

This week, Mils argues that the Brumbies will crack the Aussie Super Rugby drought this weekend, while Goran believes it will be none from ten come Sunday night.

The panel also discusses the NRL's crackdown on tackles near the head, and Mils pays tribute to former All Blacks captain, Kieran Read, following his retirement from professional rugby.

All Blacks and Highlanders great Jeff Wilson and Sky Sport rugby presenter Kirstie Stanway are back on The Verdict!

Regular panellist Goran Paladin argues with them over whether "hate" is too strong a word for fans of other teams to use against the Crusaders.

They also debate the merits of the return of TJ Perenara to New Zealand rugby, and whether the Aussie Super Rugby teams will square up against the kiwi teams.

This week, our usual “Verdictors” (is that even a word?), Goran and Ravinder, are joined by All Blacks great Stephen “Beaver” Donald.

No surprises as to which team the Chiefs legend is picking in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final, while Goran has no doubt the Crusaders will add another trophy to their cabinet.

The panel also debates whether New Zealand rugby needs the Trans-Tasman competition with Australia.

One of New Zealand’s most experienced, and polished, broadcasters joins us on The Verdict again, with Tony Johnson locking horns with Sky Sport’s Goran Paladin. Ravinder Hunia, as usual, keeps the peace.

This week, with the Super Rugby Aotearoa finalists sorted, we ponder whether the Blues were the biggest flops of the competition.

The panel also discusses the proposed Silver Lake investment in New Zealand rugby, and what lessons were learned from their attempted move into European football.

And we end with the mooted two-tier NRL competition, and the addition of a new kiwi team.

Kiwi rugby league great Adam Blair joins the team this week to debate whether All Blacks playmaker TJ Perenara would be a success in the NRL.

Hint: Adam thinks he’d be a sensation. Goran Paladin argues that he should stay in the 15-man code, while Ravinder Hunia tries to keep the peace.

They also discuss what makes the annual ANZAC NRL game so special, and the topic on everyone’s lips, the proposed Super League in European football.

With the ANZ Premiership about to get underway, it's a netball fiesta on The Verdict this week!

Former Silver Fern Courtney Tairi goes head to head with fellow Sky Sport netball host, Goran Paladin.

They debate who they think will win the title this season, and which coach is under the most pressure.

As usual, Ravinder Hunia acts as judge and jury.

Kiwis great Adam Blair returns for a rugby league debate with Goran Paladin!

This week, they argue over the Warriors form over the first few weeks of the NRL. Are they a better team than their mid-table position suggests? Incredibly, Adam thinks the Warriors can still make the Grand Final… and the Storm will miss the finals!

They also lock horns over the bottom of the ladder, fighting over which team will finish with the dreaded wooden spoon.

Ravinder Hunia, as always, acts as judge and jury.

Sky Sport presenter, Kirstie Stanway, makes her debut on The Verdict!

She debates with Goran Paladin over the potential relaxing of State Of Origin eligibility rules (whilst outing herself as a Maroons supporter), and argues the case for her beloved Chiefs making the Super Rugby final.

Ravinder Hunia, as always, acts as judge and jury.

All Blacks great, Mils Muliaina is back on the panel, alongside Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin, as they debate the big stories in New Zealand sport.

After tipping the Blues last week, Mils doubles down, arguing that the Crusaders aren’t sure things to win another Super Rugby title.

As host of Sky Sport’s NRL coverage, you’d think Goran would have it all over Mils in a rugby league debate, but he more than holds his own over the effect injuries will play on the Warriors’ season. Can they still make the eight?

All Blacks great, Mils Muliaina, joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin on the show for the first time this year!

To celebrate, Goran doesn’t hold back on whether the new NRL rules are better than rugby’s updated rules.

They also debate who’ll win this weekend’s Eden Park battle between the Blues and Crusaders.

To finish, they talk up the need for a draft to be introduced in Super Rugby.

There's no love lost between Mils and Goran!

Kiwi league great, and Sky Sport presenter, Adam Blair, joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate the week’s hot topics.

With the NRL kicking off this week, they discuss the big questions: can the Warriors win the premiership? Yes, you read that correctly. Can they win the whole thing this year? Adam makes a compelling case that that can indeed go all the way and win that elusive maiden title.

They also throw some big names around to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck next season, and ask Adam if he misses playing footy.

The team finishes by discussing the future of kiwi UFC fighter Israel Adesanya.

Silver Ferns great, and Sky Sport presenter, Leana de Bruin, joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate the week’s hot topics.

In this episode, Goran and Leana butt heads over whether the Constellation Cup series is a fair fight between the battle-hardened kiwis, and youthful Aussies, and if New Zealand netball needs star imports in the ANZ Premiership. Goran does his best to defend the signing of Caitlin Bassett, but Leana isn’t impressed.

New Zealand's golden tonsils, Tony Johnson, joins Goran Paladin and Jeff McTainsh on the Verdict panel to debate the hot topics of the week. They ponder which team will step up to challenge the Crusaders this season, and argue over what would fill the void if Covid forces the cancelation of the Trans-Tasman Super rugby competition. The trio also discuss the proposed private equity investment in kiwi rugby, and get misty eyed over the playing exploits of All Blacks legend Dan Carter.

He’s back! New Zealand’s “golden boy”, Jeff Wilson, joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate the big issues of the week.

With Ravinder acting as umpire, Jeff and Goran take sides in the verbal rally between tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. Team Djokovic? Or Team Kyrgios? Also, was Warriors coach Nathan Brown right to rest his Maori All Stars’ players? And Jeff tells us what position the Blues will play code-hopper Roger Tuivasa Sheck in 2022.

Sky Sport commentator Rikki Swannell joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate the big issues of the week.

With Ravinder acting as referee, Rikki and Goran go head to head over the future of rugby code-hopper, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Will the move from the Warriors in rugby league to Super Rugby, and potentially the All Blacks, be a success? And 40 years after the controversial underarm bowling incident, we ask: isn’t it time we all moved on? As a podcast bonus, the trio discuss Israel Folau’s moves to join the Dragons in the NRL.

Combat sport commentator Mike "lightning" Angove joins the panel alongside Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate this week’s hot topics.

With Ravinder Hunia acting as referee, Goran Paladin joins Mike in the ring, to fight it out over the future of UFC superstar, Conor McGregor. Does the Irishman now need Ultimate Fighting more than it needs him? Also, with sportsmen and women returning from their holiday breaks to training, we ask whether they have to return in tip-top shape, or be allowed a few chocolates and wine over December and January. As a bonus, Mike also updates us on kiwi fighter Dan Hooker after his loss at UFC 257.

New Zealand rugby and cricket “goldenboy” Jeff Wilson returns to the panel alongside Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to again debate this week’s hot topics.

The  talented trio look back on the memorable Test cricket series between Australia and India, and debate whether the BlackCaps deserve their high world ranking. Do the tennis stars holed up in Melbourne hotels have a justified gripe about Covid quarantine, or are they just overpaid primadonnas? And do kiwis prefer watching sailing at the America’s Cup, or the Olympics?

New Zealand rugby and cricket “goldenboy” Jeff Wilson joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate this week’s hot topics. In the first program for 2021, Jeff and Goran sledge each other over, well, sledging. Do modern cricketers cross the line when it comes to “mental disintegration”? Jeff also explains why the Aussie cricketers didn’t bother sledging him when he played for the Black Caps. And Goran gets hot under the collar over the use of video technology in sport.

Jeff McTainsh tries to keep order as Goran Paladin and Glen Larmer argue the sporting highs and lows of 2020.

Who was their sports person of the year? What was their favourite moment? Which headline surprised them? And what disappointed them the most?

New Zealand rugby and cricket “wonderboy” Jeff Wilson joins Ravinder Hunia and Goran Paladin to debate this week’s hot topics. Jeff and Goran fight it out over the legitimacy of the Black Caps current ranking as the world’s best Test side; whether Ross Taylor should be in the T20 squad; and if the All Blacks should be happy with their Rugby World Cup group. Jeff also explains why facing Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee made him a little bit nervous.

Jeff McTainsh tries to keep order, as Sky Sport's Goran Paladin and Glen Larmer debate the big topics. This week, things get heated over "switch hitting" in cricket, whether the Warriors should play the entire NRL season in Australia, head injuries in rugby, and if breakdancing deserves its place at the Olympics.

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury, as Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Mils Muliaina build their cases and debate the big rugby topics. This week, the panel argues which positions are still up for grabs in the All Blacks, which competition to come out of 2020 should be played annually, and who should be named the AB's player of the year.  

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury, as Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Mils Muliaina build their cases and debate the big rugby topics. This week, the terrific trio debate whether it matters if the All Blacks win the Tri-Nations trophy, and try and pick the winner of the Mitre 10 Cup final between Auckland and Tasman.

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury, as Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Mils Muliaina build their cases and debate the big rugby topics. This week, the terrific trio look back on the Pumas incredible win over the All Blacks, and debate whether New Zealand should be given a pass or fail for the season. Mils also tells us when he last cried as a player.

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury, as Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Mils Muliaina build their cases and debate the week’s big rugby topics. Mils also reveals the one time in his career he was given his marching orders, and why he fears for the immediate future of the Pumas.

Ravinder Hunia is judge and jury, as Sky Sport presenters Goran Paladin and Mils Muliaina build their cases and debate the week’s big rugby topics. Mils also reveals who was his most feared All Blacks coach.