All Sport Breakfast Wellington

The Wellington Phoenix have re-signed centre back Isaac Hughes for another three A-League football seasons.   The 20-year-old, former club academy player, made 11 appearances last year.   Hughes' aim is to secure a regular starting spot with the team this season following Finn Surman's move to the United States.   He joined Adam Cooper ahead of the Phoenix's pre-season match against Chatham Cup ch...

The Wellington Lions are looking to bounce back from last Sunday's Ranfurly Shield defeat to Tasman, as they host the Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium this afternoon.   Adam caught up with stand in Lions captain Peter Umaga-Jensen ahead of the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions have the chance to win the Ranfurly Shield for the eleventh time in the union's history, when challenging Tasman in Blenheim on Sunday.   Boosting Wellington's chances are returning All Blacks Billy Proctor and Ruben Love who will start on the Wellington backline.   Proctor joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Hundreds of the country's top hockey players are gathering in Palmerston North for the week-long National Hockey Championship starting on Sunday.   Adam Cooper caught up with Wellington men's tier 1 captain Will Zhou, who's also coming off a successful club season captaining WISC to the Wellington men's premier title.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Olympic have won football's Chatham Cup for just the second time in club history, and the first in 15 years.   The side prevailed after a dramatic penalty shootout against Auckland City that saw nine consecutive successful penalties from both sides, before Olympic goalkeeper Scott Basalaj saved Auckland's fifth attempt.   Basalaj joined Adam Cooper to reflect on the win.   LISTEN ABOVE...

The Wellington Pride host Otago in the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinals at Porirua Park on Sunday.   Vice captain Valini Vaka joined Adam Cooper to preview the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions head to Rangiora for round four of rugby's NPC to meet Canterbury, and seek to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign.   With skipper Du’Plessis Kirifi out injured for an extended period of time, vice-captain Brad Shields joins Adam Cooper to assess the season so far.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Pride host North Harbour on Sunday in round four of rugby's Farah Palmer Cup.   With two wins from three matches so far in the competition, the team has scored the second highest number of tries in the competition, crossing over 22 times.   Adam Cooper chats with midfielder, and vice-captain, Fa'asui Makisi ahead of the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In their most highly anticipated test of 2024 so far, the All Blacks meet the Springboks at Johannesburg's Ellis Park for the first time since last year's Rugby World Cup final.   Adam Cooper joined Rugby Editor Elliott Smith on the ground in Johannesburg for a preview.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horowhenua Kapiti will take its round six Heartland Championship rugby match against South Canterbury to Auckland's Eden Park.   Union CEO Corey Kennett joined Adam Cooper to explain the reason for the shift, and the hard work involved in getting the match across the line.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the final round of football's Central League, analyst Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 36 years of showcasing New Zealand's leading road cyclists, the annual UCI New Zealand Cycle Classic has been cancelled for next year due to high costs and a lack of sponsorship revenue.   The event has most recently been held across Wairarapa and Wellington.   Event director Jorge Sandoval joined Adam Cooper to explain why the decision has been made, and the impact this will have on the New...

Wellington Lions and Pride sponsors Mills Albert have donated the 'front of jersey' sponsorship to both teams this NPC and Farah Palmer Cup season to Bellyful charity. Bellyful provides meals to families who need support.   To celebrate the partnership, the Lions and Pride will wear pink jerseys for Sunday's home charity matches against Manawatu at Jerry Collins stadium.   Adam Cooper caught up wi...

Adam Cooper is joined by Dale Warburton for a look at the penultimate weekend of Central League football before the top three teams advance to the National League. They look in particular at Miramar Rangers' chances of surpassing Napier City Rovers in third position. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Boys University are celebrating the 2024 club rugby double - winning both the Swindale Shield and Jubilee Cup this season. First-five and vice captain Callum Harkin was named player of the final, and joined Adam Cooper to look back on the season, and discuss his NPC callup to the Wellington Lions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The successful Wellington men's masters golfers begin their season this weekend. Adam Cooper joined manager Steve Weir and long-serving captain EJ Nicholson to preview the campaign. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Pulse bid for a record fourth ANZ Premiership title in six seasons on Sunday, when hosting the Mystics in the 2024 decider. After a season plagued with major injuries to key players, Pulse midcourter Whitney Souness joins Adam to preview the final, set to be played at a sold out TSB Arena. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington men's provincial golf season has begun with a win over Manawatu-Wanganui, ahead of a testing matchup with Auckland next month.   The team this year has appointed former pro Alastair Sidford as team manager, to build a strong programme with an eye to the future.   Sidford and long-standing team captain Jonno Cane joined Adam Cooper to discuss the upcoming season.   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Stokes Valley lawn bowler Jordan Keene won last weekend's national champion of champion men's singles title in Dunedin. His weekend included a memorable win over bowling legend Shannon McIlroy.   Keene joined Adam Cooper to discuss his journey in the sport, and what bodes for the future.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After both being a part of the gold medal winning eight crew in Tokyo, rowers Phillip Wilson and Dan Williamson have linked up in the men's pair for the Paris Olympics.   Adam Cooper caught up with Wilson during his final preparations for racing.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Clareburt begins his second Olympic campaign on Sunday night (NZT) when lining up in the pool in Paris for his preferred 400 metre individual medley heats.   His Olympic campaign begins just eight months after Clareburt shifted bases from Wellington to Auckland and linked up with new coach Mitch Nairn.   Clareburt and Nairn joined Adam Cooper from Paris to talk about their preparation.   LIS...

Porirua Park hosts a busy day of Wellington club rugby finals across the different grades and divisions. Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joined Adam Cooper to preview the day, and Adam also spoke to coaches of the two teams in the Jubilee Cup decider, Tawa and Old Boys University. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's quarterfinals weekend in football's Chatham Cup across Aotearoa. Football analyst Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper to preview the matches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday night's final match of the ANZ Premiership round robin will determine the top qualifier in the upcoming playoffs, and who advances to host the grand final. Both the Pulse and Tactix are level on points at the top of the table, with the Tactix ahead on goal difference, ahead of the match at Wellington's TSB Arena. Pulse goal shoot Amelia Walmsley joined Adam Cooper to discuss the high stakes...

The Wellington Saints will be unable to add to their record 12 National Basketball League titles in 2024, after a 104-67 thrashing by the Franklin Bulls in the play-in final at Wellington. Franklin now advance to meet the Auckland Tuatara in the semifinals. Saints coach Zico Coronel joined Adam Cooper to reflect on the season, and look at his coaching future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...