The All Sport Breakfast

The Kiwis had a scare in their Rugby League World Cup against the Cook Islands last week, falling behind early in the game to 16-12.  They were ultimately able to show their class, running out as the winners 82-16.  They're back in action tonight in their final pool clash, taking on Fiji – a team that's given them trouble in previous years.  Casey McLean is starting at centre tonigh...

This weekend marks the final stage of the 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship – Rally Bay of Plenty.  Jack Hawkeswood has already locked up the championship for the season, but he'll be competing in this weekend's race.  He joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview it.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are focusing forward as they look to continue their winning start to the new A-League football season.  The Nix have notched back-to-back home victories to sit top after two rounds, but face away matches against Newcastle and Auckland FC this weekend and next.  Steve Coleman is an assistant coach of the Nix and he joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Newcastle c...

It was a bit more of a challenge, but a late surge saw the Black Ferns power through to a comfortable 31-12 victory in their second test against France.  Tonight is their final clash, and the Kiwi side will be aiming to put on another strong performance and end their year on a high.  Assistant Black Ferns Coach Riki Flutey joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash at One NZ Stadium.&...

Something is rotten in the state of... Netball.   Maybe not as dramatic as it sounds, but the long, torturous, turgid and weighty tragedy that netball has become is vaguely Shakespearean.  Ali Williams spoke with Heather du Plessis-Allen yesterday around the collapse of the short-term relationship he and Anna Mowbray had with Netball NZ. He said he'd been blindsided by NNZ, who had, by e...

The Silver Ferns are on a hot streak, having defeated Australia in the second Constellation Cup match and secured a 2-0 lead.  They have a chance to wrap up the series and claim an unassailable 3-0 lead tomorrow in Sydney.  Silver Ferns Centre Maddy Gordon joined Adam Cooper to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dominant performance from the Black Ferns last weekend, the side putting the French to the sword in an 81-12 victory at FMG Stadium.  They'll be looking to do more of the same as they go head-to-head once again, this time in Whangārei.   Justine McGregor, winger for the Black Ferns, joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Against all odds, the Northland Taniwha have continued their miracle NPC run into the finals.  After their 38-19 victory over Otago in the semi-finals they face the tall order of taking down Canterbury on Monday afternoon in order to claim their maiden NPC title.  Taiwha Assistant Coach Robbie Abel joined Adam Cooper to chat about their run.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/li...

Last week saw the Kiwis fall in their Rugby League World Cup opener, losing to the Kangaroos by a narrow two points.  But their second clash of the tournament is looming, with the team set to face the Cook Islands this weekend as part of a double header with the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch.  Assistant Coach Adam Blair joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See o...

A high scoring thriller at Hagley Oval saw the Black Caps fall to India by four wickets in the first match of the T20 series.  The visitors chased 226 after openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma wreaked havoc.  The Kiwi team will be out for redemption when they meet again at the same venue later today.  Opening batsman for the Black Caps, Fin Allen joined Adam Cooper to preview t...

The Black Ferns are back on New Zealand soil, taking on France in the WXV Global Series.  Both teams are eager to build momentum as they clash this afternoon in the first of three tests.  Loose Forward Elinor-Plum King joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns are returning to the court for the first time since claiming the Commonwealth Gold.  They're facing Australia in the Constellation Cup, their first game at a sold-out Spark Arena. They'll be eager to claim the series victory, as it would make them #1 in the world.  Midcourter Kimiora Poi joined Adam Cooper to preview the series.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.co...

It's finals week for the Heartland Championship.  King Country must conquer Meads Cup defending champions Mid Canterbury to triumph for their union's most famous son this afternoon.  The Rams travel to Ashburton for their first tier one final —named for Te Kuiti's own Sir Colin "Pinetree" Meads— in the 20-year history of Heartland Championship rugby.  Meanwhile, South Canterbury and...

After a disappointing outing at Eden Park, a question has arisen for the Wallabies: should they just start looking at next year?  Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan joined Adam Cooper to ponder the question and discuss whether the Rugby League World Cup could've started off any better.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns are kicking off their Summer of Cricket in the toughest way possible – a three match T20 series against Australia.  Star batter Maddy Green joined Adam Cooper to discuss the team's plans to secure victory against the world's best.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have locked the Bledisloe Cup away for another year, but the series isn't done yet.  They're in Sydney this weekend, hoping to make it a clean sweep against the Wallabies.  Loose forward Tupou Vaa'i joined Adam Cooper to preview the second test.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers are on another road trip.  After starting their NBL season with a three win, two loss streak, they're over in Perth to face off against the Wildcats.   Centre Charles Bediako joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auckland Storm roll into One New Zealand Stadium for the Farah Palmer Cup final knowing near perfection will be required to beat Canterbury.  An unbeaten red and blacks have marched into the final with a convincing 57-7 win over Manawatu, while Auckland fought out a 36-31 win over defending champions Waikato to qualify.  The Storm's Zara Papalii joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview th...

A Supercars rookie has announced himself ahead of the latest edition of Bathurst.  Zach Bates has claimed provisional pole heading into today's Top 10 shootout, by clocking the first sub two-minute-four second lap in a Gen-three car at the track.  Matt Payne is the sole lead New Zealand driver to make the shootout, with Richie Stanaway's also in the final stage of qualifying as the co-dr...

A green light for expression has Leroy Carter feeling free ahead of tonight's first Bledisloe Cup test with Australia in Auckland.   New Zealand is putting their 53 test unbeaten record at Eden Park on the line, with Carter starting on the wing.   Carter says All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has given him full confidence to be himself.  He told D'Arcy Waldegrave that everyone brings the...

I'm almost done. Almost. Cricket has taken clear aim at its foot with a loaded shotgun. The trigger finger is itchy. And it's starting to piss me off.    I love cricket; it was one of the few sports I was vaguely good at. Vaguely. I played for years at a low level with varying degrees of success. The team Dave Lambie and I started, Team Boon, always looked to finish mid-table. Win some,...

The Northern Kahu have had a mixed start to the Tauihi Basketball season.  They're currently sitting 1-1 after a loss to the Whai in their opening match followed by a win over the Queens on Sunday.  Tomorrow afternoon they're taking on the Southern Hoiho, with the hopes of continuing their upwards momentum.  Megan 'Mo' Mullings is a forward for the side, and joined D'Arcy Waldegrave...

The Auckland Storm are out for revenge as we head into the semifinals of the Farah Palmer Cup.  They're up for a rematch against Waikato, who knocked them out of last year's tournament.  Halfback Melanie Reid joined D'Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major snow sport event is taking place this weekend – the Cardrona Freestyle Australia New Zealand Cup.   Points are up for grabs in Halfpipe, Big Air, and Slopestyle, which contribute towards FIS World Cup and Winter Olympic Games qualification.  Kiwi Olympian Rocco Jamieson is competing in the event, and joined D'Arcy to discuss it.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Kate Sheppard Cup winners Eastern Suburbs started their Women's National League campaign off strong last weekend, claiming victory over the West Coast Rangers.  They're back in action tomorrow afternoon with a second round match up against the Wellington Phoenix Reserves.  Midfielder TJ Anderson joined D'Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for...