Who would have thought so much could ride on an All Blacks Test against Argentina. But this weekend's game has taken on much more significance given the side's first ever loss to the Pumas two weeks ago and the fact they've lost two tests on the trot - something they haven't done since 2011.

The All Blacks appear to be a team in crisis following their historic defeat to Argentina last week, but do the public really care? Join Brenton Vannisselroy on Extra Time as journalist Hamish Bidwell, Wellington Pride rugby player Alice Soper and RNZ sport reporter Barry Guy discuss the fall-out from the All Blacks' first back-to-back defeats in nine years, which has seen the spotlight fall on new coach Ian Foster and his rookie captain Sam Cane. You'll also hear from Black Ferns loose forward Charmaine McMenamin following the draw for next year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and Team New Zealand's head designer Dan Bernasconi talks about their new-look hydrofoiling monohull for their America's Cup defence.

Red cards and sending offs are they ruining rugby? Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains thinks so and tells us why and how things need to change if rugby is to remain an attractive and entertaining sport. We hear from Kiwi Ferns legend Honey Hireme-Smiler on why a seventh World Cup was a bridge too far and it's now time to hang up her footy boots. And Sir Bryan Williams from Super Rugby side in waiting Moana Pasifika tells us how they're building towards Super Rugby in 2022. Listen into Extra Time with Stephen Hewson - brought you by RNZ, in association with Stuff and LockerRoom.

Former New Zealand Netball and Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has been appointed as chief executive of Sport New Zealand, but what direction does she want to take the organisation?

The Bledisloe Cup is yet to be decided, there have been a few changes to both the All Blacks and Wallabies sides and Australia is set to host their first test of the year, but for RNZ's Extra Time panel they're struggling to get excited for Saturday's showdown between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Sydney.

The Silver Ferns are finally back on court adjusting to life without Laura Langman - but how are the world champions shaping up for their three test series against Commonwealth Games champions England? In Extra Time We talk with Kiri Wills from the Silver Ferns coaching staff on the challenges ahead and we're also joined by Suzanne McFadden from LockerRoom and RNZ's Bridget Tunnicliffe. he two Scott's - New Zealanders Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin are front and centre in the final round of the Indycar Champs in the United States with Dixon chasing his sixth title and McLauglin set to make his debut in Florida. And Dame Valerie Adams shakes things up on the shot put scene ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics.

The second Bledisloe Cup test is almost upon us and - after last week's drawn opener - there's plenty to play for and plenty of pressure on the All Blacks to maintain their colossal Eden Park record.

Has NZR been arrogant in how it's handled itself in 2020 and can its relationships be repaired?

Israel Adesanya retained his UFC world middleweight title last week and is set to become one of the biggest names in the sport. Mixed Martial Arts continues to grow as a global sport and has a strong following. But because it's a violent sport, should it get the promotion that it does? Medical professionals are against it. Rugby continues to battle off the field more than it does on, with the Rugby Championship yet to be confirmed because of conflicts with the scheduling. Is New Zealand Rugby to blame for the situation it now finds itself in? Join Barry Guy on RNZ's Extra Time as he, Hamish Bidwell, Ashley Stanley and Joe Porter discuss the pros and cons of MMA fighting and the saga that is the Rugby Championship.