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Just 16 teams remain in football's 2026 Chatham Cup heading into the weekend's fourth round action. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to preview the two Wellington-based games. He also updated the state of the Central League, and he and Adam checked in on their pre-tournament Football World Cup predictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in this year's Super Rugby final, ten years on from the franchise's last appearance when the 2016 team won its solitary title. One of the 2016 champions Victor Vito played his 100th match in their victorious final against the Lions. He joined Adam Cooper to reminisce on the triumph 10 years ago, and discuss a couple of his former teammates who remain key forces on an...

The Hurricanes appearing a Super Rugby final for the first time in 10 years will feel like a longtime coming for the side's fanbase. It's feeling extra special for super fan Andrew Grant, and his 10-year-old son Connor, who've travelled more than 17,000 kilometres to watch the Hurricanes in as many games as possible this season. They live in Auckland - but are die-hard Hurricanes fans - and have b...

The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals and are just one win away from securing their first championship since 1973. Adam Cooper found out from correspondent Toby Kerr whether he thinks the Knicks will wrap it up in game five in Texas on Sunday NZT, or if San Antonio will force a sixth game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The top-qualifying Hurricanes, and lucky loser Blues, meet in Wellington on Saturday night to determine who will meet the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final. With the Hurricanes highly favourited to advance, Adam Cooper caught up with co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi on how they approach the contest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ANZ Premiership enters its final round with three of the six teams unable to advance to the playoffs.  It means the Pulse, Stars, and Magic are preparing for their final matches not knowing what the future holds, given the competition does not yet have a television deal for next season.  Adam Cooper spoke to Pulse coach Anna Andrews-Tasola about their final match, and what she knows...

Ahead of round three of football's Chatham Cup, Adam Cooper previewed the weekend's action with Joe Serci from the Tackld podcast. They also updated the continued growth of All White Tim Payne's social media presence, and made some predictions for the World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 championship-winning captain Hyrum Harris is returning to the Wellington Saints. Harris re-joins the NBL reigning champions for the rest of their title defence, after a season with the Kanazawa Sumuraiz in Japan. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss his return. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have flexed their muscles to begin the Super Rugby playoffs, thrashing the Brumbies 66-12 on a wet Wellington night. The playoffs' top qualifiers have stormed through to a home semifinal at Hnry Stadium next weekend. Adam Cooper was joined by Hurricanes assistant coach Bryn Evans to review last night's performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has extended his time with New Zealand Rugby for another three years. Despite reported overseas interest in the 48-test tighthead, Lomax has recommitted to the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Tasman to the end of 2029. With a World Cup next year, and Lions tour in 2029, the 30-year-old told Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper he had no reason to up sticks. Lomax also discussed his rec...

An under-strength Hurricanes team has been defeated 47-14 by the Crusaders to open Super Rugby's final round - a result that has no implications on the Hurricanes' top spot ahead of next week's playoffs. But the biggest talking point is the future of the Super Rugby's leading tryscorer Fehi Fineanganofo. The Hurricanes wing has signed to join Newcastle at the end of the season, but there is growin...

After a historic 2025, which included an appearance in football's National League for the first time, Petone FC have made an impressive start to 2026.  Petone top the women's Central League after eight rounds, with just one defeat to their name.  Their focus on the Kings Birthday long weekend now turns to round two of the national Kate Sheppard Cup, where Petone host Kapiti club Te Kotah...

Round two of football's Chatham Cup features a mouth-watering contest between the two leading teams in the Central League, Wellington Olympic and Miramar Rangers. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joins Adam Cooper with his thoughts on the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planning has already begun for the Wellington Phoenix women's 2026-27 season, after the side fell short in its maiden grand final appearance last Saturday. Director of football Shaun Gill joined Adam Cooper to discuss recruitment, and the implications of the side's memorable season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Crusaders' win over the Chiefs to open the penultimate round of Super Rugby, the Hurricanes need just two competition points in their final two matches to cement the top qualifying spot for the playoffs. They will also guarantee themselves top position with a win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Saturday. Adam Cooper was joined by Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi ahead of the...

A milestone at the Hurricanes in Saturday's Super Rugby derby against the Blues in Auckland.  Cory Jane becomes the first person to both play and coach 100 matches for the franchise.  He speaks to Adam Cooper about his transition from player to coach, and how the Hurricanes are preparing for the business end of the season.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Dozens of members of the Welington Phoenix fan group, Yellow Fever, have flown to Melbourne to support the team in the club's maiden A-League grand final. The Phoenix women meet Melbourne at AAMI Park on Saturday night. Adam Cooper spoke to Yellow Fever member Ethan Fransen about making the trip over, and how the team plans to cheer the Phoenix to a first trophy in its history. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

The Wellington Phoenix women's side is one win away from securing the club's first silverware.  They meet Melbourne City in the A-League grand final on Saturday night.  The club has faced a number of challenges and tough on-field results since launching in 2021.  To look back on where it all started, Adam Cooper spoke to the Phoenix women's first signing, and the inaugural captain L...

The Wellington Phoenix play for a first club A-League trophy when meeting Melbourne City in Saturday's A-League women's final. To preview the match, Adam Cooper caught up with Phoenix defender, American import Ellie Walker. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper is joined by Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast looking ahead to the weekend's action in football's men's Central League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women are in a do-or-die scenario to create club history and become the first club team, men's or women's, to make an A-League grand final. To achieve the feat, they must come from 2-1 down in the aggregate scoreline when hosting Brisbane in leg two of their semifinal in Porirua on Sunday. To preview the match, Adam Cooper spoke with Phoenix forward Lucía León. LISTEN ABOVE...

An anomaly in Wellington club netball's Premier 1 grade this weekend, with teams Oriental Rongotai and St Mary's College squaring off.  Both teams have the same coach – Pelesa Semu.  Semu has been a stalwart of the Wellington netball scene for many years and has recently been awarded a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her dedication.  She joined Adam Cooper to chat about the in...

Following a chaotic and unpredictable first round of the NBA playoffs, early games in the second round suggest more one-sided matchups, but for how long?  With eight teams left, Adam Cooper heads to Vancouver to chat to correspondent Toby Kerr with his thoughts on the playoffs so far, and the predictions as the playoffs progress.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

A massive boost for the Wellington Saints and their National Basketball League title defence, with captain Izaiah le'Afa back on court following a lengthy foot injury. After playing 20 minutes in his return game, Le'Afa joined Adam Cooper to preview the Saints' next assignment - hosting the Franklin Bulls in Porirua on Sunday night. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women are counting down to their debut appearance in the A-League playoffs, ahead of their two-leg semifinal against Brisbane Roar. Adam Cooper was joined by Phoenix and Football Ferns goalkeeper Vic Esson to preview the two matches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.