All Sport Breakfast Wellington

The Wellington Phoenix continue their historic A-League season on Sunday night in the first leg of their semifinal clash with Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.   Defender Isaac Hughes joined Adam Cooper to discuss his return from injury, and the significance of the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competition heavyweights the Hurricanes and Blues do battle on Saturday night in an intriguing Super Rugby Pacific derby, with just one competition point separating both sides.   Hurricanes number eight Brayden Iose joined Adam Cooper to preview the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joins Adam Cooper to preview round six of men's and women's premier club rugby in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington cricketer Tim Robinson has just returned from his maiden tour with the Black Caps after New Zealand and Pakistan drew their Twenty20 series 2-all.   After a tough opening debut in a washed-out match Robinson increased his score each game he played, finishing with an impressive 51 runs off 36 balls in the Black Caps' nail-biting victory in game four.   Robinson joined Adam Cooper to refl...

A weekend off for the Wellington Phoenix who await their semifinal opponents being confirmed following two A-League elimination finals this Saturday and Sunday.   The Phoenix finished the regular season in second place on the ladder, two points behind Premiers Plate winners Central Coast Mariners.   The Wellington club has conceded the least amount of goals out of any team this season, letting thr...

After falling to their first loss of the season last weekend, it seems a return to home soil was exactly what the Hurricanes needed.   At Sky Stadium on Friday night the Super Rugby Pacific leaders were dominant against the New South Wales Waratahs, running away with a 41-12 win.   Adam Cooper looked back on the game, with the match highlights from Gold Sport, analysis from commentator Ross Bond,...

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview of round six of football's Central League across the Lower North Island this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper checks in with WRFU's Max Rodgers to preview round five of club rugby's Swindale Shield and Rebecca Liua'ana Trophy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unbeaten Central Pulse meet the winless Southern Steel in round three of netball's ANZ Premiership in Wellington on Sunday afternoon.   New Pulse head coach Anna Andrews-Tasola joined Adam Cooper to preview the match and give an update on injured goal attack Tiana Metuarau.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six students from Wellington Girls' College will soon be heading to Kenya to represent New Zealand at the World Schools Cross Country Championships.   The WGC team —alongside Westlake Boys High School— fly out next week to South Africa to train at altitude before heading to Kenya to take on athletes from around the world.   Team members Ava Sutherland, Maia Holden, and Juju Moorhead joined Adam Co...

An historically taxing trip awaits the unbeaten Hurricanes in round 10 of Super Rugby as they head to Canberra to meet the fourth-placed Brumbies on Saturday afternoon.   The Brumbies have ended the Hurricanes' playoff runs in the Australian capital for the last two seasons, and the team has only won in Canberra five times from 18 attempts - the last came in 2017.   Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis K...

For the first time in club history A-League silverware is genuinely in the sights of the Wellington Phoenix tonight at Sky Stadium.   The club is playing for its maiden Premiers Plate in the final round of the competition, sitting one-point clear of the Central Coast Mariners at the top of the ladder.   The Phoenix will be presented with the silverware post-match if the club beats Macarthur FC, as...

The Central League heads into round five across the Lower North Island this weekend. Adam Cooper is joined by local football analyst Dale Warburton for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunny skies in Wellington for round four of premier club rugby's Swindale Shield and Rebecca Liua'ana trophy. Max Rodgers joined Adam Cooper for a preview of the day's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Saints return home after a win and a loss against Southland and Otago respectively in their NBL southern road trip.   Saints forward Tohi Smith-Milner joined Adam Cooper to preview Sunday's home game against the Taranaki Airs at TSB Arena.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a round one victory, the Central Pulse host the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic at TSB Arena on Saturday afternoon.   Pulse midcourter Maddy Gordon joined Adam Cooper to look ahead to the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have recorded their best ever start to a Super Rugby season, earning their eighth-straight win with a 38-15 victory over the Fijian Drua.   The visitors burst out to a 28-7 lead by halftime but weathered a challenging second half with Du'Plessis Kirifi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, and Caleb Delany all being yellow-carded.   Rugby expert Ross Bond joined Adam Cooper to assess the match.  ...

The Wellington Phoenix’s chances of claiming a first A-League premiers’ plate are all but gone.   They were held to a 1-1 draw in Newcastle on Friday night, leaving the Central Coast Mariners in prime position.   The Phoenix looked on course for another dramatic victory after last week’s heroics, but captain Alex Rufer hit the woodwork with a 95th-minute penalty.   It was a jarring result. It mean...

Max Rodgers joins Adam Cooper for a preview of round three of the premier men's and women's club rugby competitions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Correspondent Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview of round 4 of football's Central League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Pulse begin their 2024 season under a new coach with a repeat of the elimination final they bowed out in last season.   A largely unchanged squad heads to Auckland to open the season against the Stars on Sunday afternoon.   Pulse captain Kelly Jackson —nee Jury— tells Adam Cooper that looking back at last year's unsuccessful playoff game has formed part of their preparation.   LISTEN A...

Capital Football and the Wellington Phoenix are continuing to evolve their highly successful Football for All programme.   It's all about connecting kids from a vast range of communities and backgrounds with the sport, when many may not otherwise be able to.   With high costs such as gear, transport, registration, or communication difficulties, there can be huge barriers for particular communities...

A season-defining period for the high-flying Hurricanes begins in Super Rugby tonight.   The competition's only unbeaten team will look to complete a clean sweep of Kiwi teams in the competition when hosting the Chiefs at Sky Stadium.   They'll have to survive the rest of the season without top halfback Cam Roigard who's had season-ending knee surgery.   Adam Cooper caught up with Hurricanes coach...

The Wellington Phoenix have grabbed a slice of history.   In their 17th season they have banked a top-two regular-season finish for the first time, with a vital 1-0 win over third-placed Melbourne Victory on Friday night.   It happened in the most dramatic circumstances, with the Phoenix scoring in the 96th minute through a header from defender Finn Surman that deflected off Victory counterpart Ro...