Behind the Jersey Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

Kirstie Stanway speaks to former All Blakc Israel (Izzy) Dagg. Izzy shares the highs and lows of his career, as well as his struggles off the field. Izzy wants people to know that while athletes can be portrayed as invincible, "we're just like you".

In this episode of Behind The Jersey, NZ sports reporter Kirstie Stanway speaks in-depth to Black Fern Niall Williams about her journey both on and off the field. She shares the high’s of playing the sport she loves and the low’s of missing out on competing on the world stage at the Tokyo Olympics due to injury which then left her questioning her belonging. This is the first time she has shared her story.

In this episode of Behind The Jersey, NZ sports reporter Kirstie Stanway speaks in-depth to 100 metre sprinter Symone Tafuna’i. She shares the high’s and low’s of being in a highly competitive sport and the challenging journey she went on to get to where she is today. This is the first time she has shared her story. Find Help Here - findahelpline.com or Call/ Text 1737. You don't have to do this alone.

In this episode of Behind The Jersey, NZ sports reporter Kirstie Stanway speaks in-depth to basketballer Tai Wynyard. Tai was the youngest ever Tall Black and played college basketball for a Division 1 NCAA basketball team. He currently plays for the NZ 3 x 3 team and has just returned from the Commonwealth Games. A few years ago he stepped away from the game as he was privately fighting a battle with mental illness. This is the first time he has shared his story.