All Sport Breakfast Wellington

The Hurricanes have underlined their Super Rugby title credentials with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. The home side scored two crucial tries before halftime and then kept the visitors at least seven points away despite a tit-for-tat second half. The Hurricanes move four points clear of the Chiefs at the top-of-the-table. Hear the highlights a review of the match courtesy of the Gol...

On our Central League rotation this week, we focus on the men's competition with Joe Serci from the Tackld podcast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Julian joins the All Sport Breakfast to preview the day's action in round five of club rugby's Swindale Shield. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Saints will look to improve on their 1-1 start to the NBL season when meeting the Giants in Nelson on Saturday - the start of a stretch of three games in six days. Adam previewed the game with import forward Donte Ingram. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in three years, the Warriors will play an NRL match in Wellington - hosting the Dolphins at Hnry Stadium on Saturday. It's the first time the Warriors have sold out a match in the capital, and the expected 34,500 crowd is set to make the fixture the third-highest attended Warriors fixture ever on New Zealand soil. To preview the match, Adam was joined by Warriors centurion, club...

The Hurricanes head to Christchurch for Super Rugby's Super round looking to bounce back from last week's extra time defeat to the Chiefs. Adam Cooper was joined by assistant coach Jason Holland to reflect on the season so far, and how the team is celebrating the 100th match of co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a win and a loss, the Central Pulse return home to Wellington's TSB Arena on Saturday, hosting the Stars. Their opponents feature two former Pulse players - Amelia Walmsley and Martina Salmon. Pulse defender Parris Mason joined Adam Cooper to preview the match, and discuss being up against her former teammates.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the ANZAC weekend action, Adam Julian joined Adam to preview the weekend's Swindale Shield fourth round. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the long weekend's action, Adam was joined by Seatoun goalkeeper Alex Karantze to preview the matches that lie ahead. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court.  The team's title defence begins with a home game at TSB Arena on Sunday April 12th, hosting Manawatu.  To preview the season, Adam was joined by head coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The Wellington Phoenix women have qualified for the A-League playoffs for the first time and will host a home playoff in May as part of a two-leg semifinal.  Their top two placing was confirmed after a 2-nil win against Adelaide United in their final regular season game.  Adam Cooper spoke to Phoenix coach Bev Priestman.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The White Ferns and South Africa square off in their third and deciding one-day match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, after a thrilling opening two games.  New Zealand levelled the series on Wednesday, courtesy of an incredible unbeaten 179 from captain Melie Kerr, to chase down a record target of 347.  Adam Cooper joined White Ferns allrounder Jess Kerr to reflect on Wednesday's win a...

Easter Weekend marks the start of Wellington men's premier club rugby for 2026, with round one of the Swindale Shield. Adam Cooper was joined by local rugby expert Adam Julian to look ahead to the season, and run through the round one fixtures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Weekend sees round two of the 2026 Central League. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a midweek loss to Central Coast, the Wellington Phoenix women remain a mathematical chance of clinching the club's first Premier's Plate in the women's A-League.  Currently second on the ladder, the club is guaranteed a maiden playoff appearance with two regular season matches remaining, starting with Sunday's match against Western Sydney at Porirua Park.  To preview the match, A...

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its preference for the future of the domestic Twenty20 competition is a private franchise model.  Cricket Wellington CEO Todd Byrant joined Adam Cooper to discuss what involvement the local association is set to have in the new competition, and what it means for the future of the Blaze and Firebirds.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

After a full season at Porirua Park, the Wellington Lions will return to the 34,000 capacity Hnry Stadium for their home NPC rugby matches in 2026.  Adam Cooper was joined by Wellington Rugby CEO Tony Giles to explain the move back to the region's largest stadium.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes head into round seven of Super Rugby at the top of the table, and seek to consolidate that position when hosting the Reds at Hnry Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Adam Cooper caught up with coach Clark Laidlaw, and co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi counting down to the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper was joined by Hannah Wignall to discuss the season ahead, and the round one matches in the 2026 women's Central League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 men's Central League football competition begins this weekend. To preview the season, and the weekend's games, Adam was joined by new correspondent, Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new model of broadcasting grassroots sports has been launched by a Wellington company.  Mauri Productions have launched their new network via YouTube — Kiwi Sports Network — where they want to support grassroots sport and bring high quality broadcasting of it to viewers for free, not stuck behind paywalls.  To find out more, Adam Cooper spoke to head of production Cam Rowe.  LISTE...

The White Ferns won Friday's third Twenty20 international against South Africa by six wickets at Eden Park.  A close finish looked to be brewing as the White Ferns chased South Africa's 149 for seven, with the hosts sitting on 68 for four at the halfway mark of 10 overs.  But an unbeaten 84-run partnership between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green got the hosts home with eight balls to spare...

The Hurricanes have underlined their status as Super Rugby frontrunners, demolishing the Highlanders 50-7 in Dunedin.  The visitors ran in eight tries to one and led 19-7 at halftime.  Assistant coach Bryn Evans spoke to Adam Cooper on the match and reacted to the news that 'Canes assistant coach Jason Holland is moving to the Blues next year.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/...

A former Black Cap is appealing for help to afford costly international treatment in a bid to save his life after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Luke Woodcock, who played seven times for New Zealand and is Wellington College Cricket Club’s director of cricket, was diagnosed with the life-changing illness at the start of the year. He underwent neurosurgery in February but still needs chemothe...

The Wellington Phoenix begin a new chapter this weekend under interim coach Chris Greenacre. Their match against Sydney FC is the first since Giancarlo Italiano's sudden resignation in the wake of the 5-nil derby defeat to Auckland FC last weekend. To find out how the week played out in Phoenix camp, Adam was joined by All Whites defender Bill Tuiloma. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...