All Sport Breakfast Wellington

With just a few weeks left in football's Central League, analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's semifinals day for Wellington club rugby's Jubilee and Hardham Cups, with playoff matches being held across all grades and divisions. Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joined Adam Cooper for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington golfer Daniel Hillier has made the cut in dramatic fashion at the Scottish Open, after a one-over par second round, to be three-under overall and right on the cut line.   He talks to Adam Cooper about his form on tour ahead of next week's Open Championship, and having just been named to make his Olympic debut in Paris.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The Wellington Saints will wrap up round robin of the National Basketball League on Sunday when hosting Southland at TSB Arena.   The Saints have already secured a home playoff game on Friday July 19th in Wellington.   Sunday's game will see the Saints’ full roster available for the first time this season, including the return of Izayah Le'afa from Tall Blacks duties, and Troy Plumtree's return fr...

With just two rounds to play in an incredibly tight ANZ Premiership regular season, the Central Pulse have been boosted with the return of two key players from injury.   Silver Ferns Maddy Gordon and Amelia Walmsley have both spent two months on the sidelines but returned to play together in the Pulse's recent win over the Magic.   Gordon joined Adam Cooper to look ahead to the penultimate-round m...

Students and staff at a prestigious and proud sporting school in Wellington are mourning the sudden loss of their much-loved and respected First XV rugby coach.   St Patrick’s College —the country’s oldest Catholic boys school— reopened its doors just days into the school holidays after news of the death of popular rugby coach Willie Leota.   The 46-year-old has had a long affiliation with St Pat’...

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a run through of the weekend's action in the Central League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the playoff picture becomes clearer in both the Jubilee and Hardham Cups, Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers for a preview of the day's action in Wellington premier club rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Pulse and Mainland Tactix continue to square off for the top spot in the ANZ Netball Premiership, and the Pulse have entered round 13 as the top team following Monday's win over the Steel.   Adam Cooper was joined by in-form Pulse defender Parris Mason on how the team has negotiated the significant injury setbacks through the season.   The Pulse meet the Magic in Hamilton on Monday nig...

The new Scott Robertson-led All Blacks era begins in Dunedin this evening when New Zealand meets England for the first of two tests.   Former New Zealand Super Rugby player Thomas Waldrom played five times for England, and joined Adam Cooper to analyse what both teams will be focussing on in the first test.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reigning National League football champions Wellington Olympic have made a dominant start to their 2024 season under new coach Paul Ifill, winning 12 of 13 Central League games.   Ifill joined Adam Cooper to discuss their season to date, and their round of 16 Chatham Cup match against Stop Out.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Boys University have won the first major prize of the men's premier club rugby season in Wellington, the Swindale Shield.   Their final-round 95-nil thrashing of Norths last weekend saw them finish the competition four points clear of Petone for a fourth Swindale Shield crown in club history.   OBU now advance as the top qualifier to the Jubilee Cup, where they'll face fourth-placed Tawa on Sa...

Wellington premier men's club rugby moves to a championship format with the start of the Jubilee and Hardham Cups. Old Boys University advance as top seed into the top-tier Jubilee Cup, after clinching the Swindale Shield. Max Rodgers from Wellington Rugby joined Adam Cooper to preview the next phase of the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football's Chatham Cup reaches the round of 16 this weekend. Local analyst Dale Warburton provides his thoughts on the two matches featuring Central League teams. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a handful of injuries in the Central Pulse shooting circle in the ANZ Premiership, 20-year-old Martina Salmon earned a surprise callup to the team having originally signed on to play a grade below for the Manawa this year.   Salmon has helped the Pulse remain competitive through their injury crisis, shooting at a nearly 90 percent success rate, helping the Pulse to second on the competition...

Levin's Louise Duncan will be competing at the Paralympics for the first time when she and 15-year-old mount Showcase BC head to Paris later this year.   The pair earned important qualification scores after recent competitions in Australia.   Duncan joined Adam Cooper to discuss her lifelong involvement in equestrian, and her Paralympic journey.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the weekend's action in local football. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-captain Tiana Metuarau has returned to court for the Central Pulse after missing the first eight weeks of the ANZ netball Premiership due to a foot injury.   Metuarau joined Adam Cooper to talk about the importance of staying involved with the team while injured, and how the Pulse are looking to rebound from last week's extra time defeat to the Tactix when they meet the Stars at Porirua on Sund...

Kiranpal (KP) Pannu has become New Zealand's number one ranked men's tennis player after winning two ITF tournaments in the Caribbean over the past month.   The Wellingtonian has also provisionally moved to 451 in the ATP's world rankings following his most recent victory.   He joined Adam Cooper to discuss how these wins can help him progress to the next level of tournaments.   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Wellington rugby commentator Ken Laban joined Adam Cooper to wrap the Hurricanes Super Rugby season after being knocked out of the playoffs by the Chiefs last weekend.   He also looked back on the life and career of rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop, who tragically passed away during the week age 25.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper to preview the day's action in the Central League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's action in Wellington club rugby features finals day in the women's competition. Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joined Adam Cooper for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time NBL champion Dion Prewster is back at the Wellington Saints after two seasons in a coaching role in Japan. He spoke to Adam Cooper about the Japanese basketball scene, and looked ahead to the Saints next home game against the Franklin Bulls this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist will contest club rugby's McBain Shield for the 90th time this weekend, with Petone seeking to retain the silverware on their home turf. The McBain Shield is the oldest and most famous interclub trophy in Wellington rugby - it was donated by Hec McBain in 1934 in memory of his father Alexander. Alexander McBain was a loyal member, President and Life Member of the or...

After settling into netball retirement for several months, former Silver Fern Claire Kersten has answered an SOS call from the injury-hit Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership. Kersten has rejoined the Pulse in the absence of midcourter Maddy Gordon, helping the Wellington-based team to the top position on the ladder after nine rounds. She joined Adam Cooper ahead of a top of table showdown against...