All Sport Breakfast Wellington

The Hurricanes and Chiefs do battle at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon, fighting for a spot to meet the Blues in the Super Rugby final. Adam Cooper catches up with returning Hurricanes prop Tyrel Lomax, as well as capturing the thoughts of several other players and coaches involved in the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the third round of action across the weekend in both the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup around the country. Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the Wellington-based matches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 90th annual McBain Shield between holders Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist highlights the day's action across Wellington premier club rugby. Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers from WRFU for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kāpiti Coast United, Waikanae, Paekākāriki, Ōtaki, and Manakau football clubs have all joined forces to launch a new club, Te Kotahitanga.   The historic rivals are teaming up to give players on the coast every opportunity to play top level football, without the need to head down and play for a Wellington team.   Te Kotahitanga technical director Scott Easthope joined Adam Cooper to explain how th...

The Hurricanes are heading into the Super Rugby playoffs in top spot, and are hosting the Melbourne Rebels in what is the Wellington franchise's first home playoff game in five years.   Hurricanes loose forward Peter Lakai joined Adam Cooper to discuss the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devon Conway returns to the Black Caps after a three-month injury layoff after sustaining a broken thumb during the home summer.   Conway will play a major role in New Zealand's campaign, taking the wicketkeeping gloves and opening the batting.   He spoke to Adam Cooper about why his injury layoff had some benefits.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central League resumes across the Lower North Island this weekend, and Adam Cooper was joined by Dale Warburton for a preview of the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union to preview the day's action in men's and women's club rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington runner James Preston last week broke the late Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old national 800m record, winning a meet in Germany with a time of 1:44.04s.   This was enough for Preston, 27, to secure qualification for a maiden Olympic games at Paris later this year.   His coach Evan Cooper joined Adam Cooper to talk about their decade-long journey.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Super Rugby's playoff picture comes down to the final three matches this evening, with the Hurricanes, Blues, and Brumbies all fighting for top position.   Both the Hurricanes and Blues are tied on points at the top —with the Blues ahead on points difference— and the Brumbies just three points back.   The action kicks off with the Hurricanes hosting the Highlanders from 4:35.   The Blues then host...

With just five rounds to play in club rugby's Swindale Shield, the majority of teams are still capable of advancing to the top-tier Jubilee Cup when the competition is split. Max Rodgers from Wellington Rugby joined Adam Cooper to preview the day's premier action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup knockout club football competition continues over Kings Birthday weekend. Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper to preview the Wellington-based games, including a Chatham Cup debut for the Wellington Phoenix reserves team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite injuries to Silver Ferns Tiana Metuarau, Maddy Gordon, and Amelia Walmsley, the Central Pulse are unbeaten six rounds into the ANZ netball Premiership.   Captain Kelly Jackson joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a significant home National Basketball League game for the Wellington Saints, with the Canterbury Rams in the capital for a battle between the second and third ranked teams.   Import guard Ben Ayre, who scored a game-high 30 points for the Saints in their recent win over Franklin, joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Wellington rugby referee Jamie Fairmaid will referee his 100 th  premier club rugby match when Marist St Pats meet Paremata-Plimmerton in the Swindale Shield today.   Jamie joined Adam Cooper to speak about his refereeing journey and what the milestone means to him.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes are singling out their defensive efforts after edging the Chiefs to return to the top of the table in Super Rugby.   The 20-17 win in Hamilton came despite playing 30 minutes with just 14 players.   Assistant coach Jamie Mackintosh joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast to look back on the game.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's premier club rugby action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The Central Pulse, despite a handful of major injuries, remain unbeaten in this year's ANZ Premiership, and next host the Stars in Wellington.   Adam Cooper spoke to former Australian goal shoot Vicki Wilson, who's acting as a part-time mentor to the Pulse coaches and shooters this season.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the Wellington Phoenix's fluctuating football history, one constant has been the passionate, vocal support of its Yellow Fever supporters' group.   Ahead of the club's historic home A-League semifinal, with a spot in a maiden grand final up for grabs, Adam Cooper spoke to Yellow Fever's Dale Warburton to find out how the group is marking the occasion.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/li...

The Wellington Phoenix tonight play the biggest match in the club's 17-year history.   In front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 35,000, the Phoenix host Melbourne Victory in leg two of their A-League semifinal clash, for a spot in the grand final for the first time.   Adam Cooper heard from two key members of the Phoenix, Finn Surman and Oskar van Hattum, who've been at the club since they were teen...

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper to preview the latest round of football's Central Leaague in the capital. Adam also chats about a new in-season trophy being played for in the women's Central League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Wellington's premier club rugby competitions reach the midpoint of the first round of the year, Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers to preview round 7 of the Swindale Shield and Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Saints look to consolidate their lead at the top of the National Basketball League ladder when hosting the Giants in the capital on Sunday.   Guard Izayah Le'afa joined Adam Cooper to talk about the match and discuss his move from the Breakers to Sydney in the Australian Basketball League.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Premiership netball heads to Palmerston North on Sunday for a top of table clash between two unbeaten teams the Pulse and Tactix.   The Pulse have continued their strong form despite lengthy injuries to Silver Ferns Tiana Metuarau and Maddy Gordon, having sent an SOS to former player Claire Kersten to return as an injury replacement player.   Pulse coach Anna Andrews-Tasola joined Adam Cooper...