For Friday Sport Kick-off this week Nick is joined in the studio by ZB sport guru Jason Pine.

Starting with Hurricanes alumni dinner tonight - the organization set up to help Hurricanes transition into the next phase of their lives celebrates tonight. It's been 10 years since they won their championship and 30 years since the team started.

Onto the Hurricanes vs Blues - Hnry Stadium with a 7.05pm kick-off. They look at the odds, the team and is this the first real test for the Canes?

And the rise of the Phoenix under Chris Greenacre. Could the team reach top 6? The A-League men play Melbourne City on Sunday in Melbourne.

Wellington Saints are raising their 13th championship banner for their first game of the season - Sunday afternoon. 

Plus, the Pulse open their season with a game against Magic on Saturday.

Huge weekend for Wellington Sport - and you can hear about it all on Friday Sport Kick-off.

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