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Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joined Adam Cooper with an update of the latest from the Wellington bowls scene ahead of Labour Weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tokomanawa Queens return home in the Tauihi National Basketball League on Sunday, hosting the Southern Hoiho in Porirua. The game follows the Queens' 103-79 defeat to the Mainland Pouakai on Friday night. Leading Australian basketballer Kristy Wallace joined Adam Cooper to talk about how the team plans to bounce back on Sunday, and her time so far playing in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnys...

Adam Cooper was joined for the first regular bowls report of the summer by Bowls Wellington Board member Rod Leitch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2025-26 club cricket season starting, Adam Cooper caught up with Cricket Wellington's Competitions Manager Matt Wilson. They talked through the makeup of the season, including grade changes to the senior men's competitions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper previews round three of football's National League, with correspondents Hannah Wignall and Dale Warburton. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petone FC's women's footballers created history last week, playing in the National League for the first time, and securing a 1-nil win over West Coast Rangers. Ahead of their round two match against the Wellington Phoenix, Adam Cooper spoke with head coach Ryan McGlinchey about the team's elevation to the National League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellingtonians finally have the chance to enjoy a fun night of wrestling and entertainment, with All Star Wrestling: Porirua being staged at Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday October 11. Organiser Paul Sayers joined Adam Cooper to discuss the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Wellington NPC utility back Stanley Solomon recently signed his maiden Super Rugby contract and will join the Highlanders in 2026. Ahead of Wellington's final match against Bay of Plenty, Solomon reflected on the NPC season and discussed his exciting move south. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington United dominated football's women's Central League for another season, winning by 11 points. Now they take on the best from the rest of the country, with the beginning of the National League. Adam caught up with team member Hannah Cooper ahead of Sunday's match against Western Springs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a two month knockout tournament, the stage is set for the 2025 national club Under 85 final at Auckland's Eden Park. Wellington's Pōneke will look to clinch the title for the first time, when meeting 2023 champions and 2024 runner's up High School Old Boys, of Christchurch. Adam Cooper caught up with Poneke captain Nathan Marsh. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Adam Cooper previews round one of the men's and women's National League football competition, with correspondents Hannah Wignall and Hamish Wareham. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pace bowler Ben Sears has overcome and off-season injury niggle to be selected in the Black Caps squad for next month's Chappell-Hadlee Trophy three-match T20I series against Australia.  He links up with Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Zak Foulkes in the pace bowling stocks.  Sears joined Adam Cooper to talk about his recent injuries and his preparation for the upcoming serie...

Kyle Preston's sudden rugby elevation has continued through the Rugby Championship, having been called into the All Blacks squad for the trip to Argentina, and then a test debut against South Africa at Eden Park.  Upon his return to the Wellington Lions, Preston talked to Adam Cooper about the past six weeks, and how he hopes to stay in the All Blacks fold.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnyst...

Wellington Olympic have secured back to back national Chatham Cup football titles, following a 4-2 win over Auckland United in the final at Auckland. Captain and goalkeeper Scott Basalaj joined Adam Cooper to reflect on the season to date. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks and South Africa head to Wellington's Sky Stadium following a thriller at Eden Park, where the hosts prevailed 24-17. Newstalk ZB match commentator Elliott Smith joined Adam Cooper to describe the main talking points from both team camps through the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday's Chatham Cup football final in Auckland will feature Wellington Olympic seeking back-to-back titles when meeting Auckland United.  Olympic coach Paul Ifill is seeking his third straight crown, having coached Christchurch United to the title in 2023.  Ifill joined Adam Cooper to preview the final.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are in pursuit of a maiden club trophy, when their Women's Academy side meet Auckland United in the 2025 Kate Sheppard Cup decider. Adam Cooper previewed the final with Phoenix Reserves coach Callum Holmes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the biggest test of the 2025 calendar, with two sporting rivals going head to head once again. To prepare for a mouth-watering showdown between the All Blacks and Springboks at Eden Park, Adam Cooper spoke to former halfback Joggie Viljoen, who played professional rugby in both New Zealand and South Africa. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions and Hawke's Bay meet in a decisive mid-table clash as part of the NPC's sixth round at Napier. Adam Cooper speaks with Wellington utility back Callum Harkin who's switched to the midfield for the match. Harkin also talks about his club rugby and NPC teammate Kyle Preston who's been named to debut for the All Blacks in the first Springboks test at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

Adam Cooper previews the 2025 finals in football's Kate Sheppard Cup and Chatham Cup with correspondents Hannah Wignall and Dale Warburton. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Lakai is one of a number of All Blacks featuring as part of round five of rugby's NPC ahead of next weekend's test against South Africa. Lakai joined Adam Cooper to discuss Sunday's Wellington-Auckland match, and where he feels he sits in the All Blacks environment after a recent knee injury. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18-year-old Mountain biker Erice van Leuven won the Rangatahi Young Sportsperson of the Year performance award at this week's Wellington Regional Sports Awards. van Leuven's past year has included winning back to back UCI Junior Downhill world titles, winning the overall UCI World Cup title, while also battling a major injury after an accident while riding. She joined Adam Cooper to discuss her aw...

Sports and community groups are concerned over potentially damaging effects the Government's proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill will have. The law would regulate online gambling operators, but at this stage excludes any requirement for community profit sharing. North Wellington Football Club president Fraser Kirby joined Adam Cooper to share his concerns over the impact this will have on vital f...

The final round of the men's and women's Central Leagues will dictate which clubs advance to the National Football League, and who will vie for relegation. Adam Cooper gets a full preview of the final round matches with Dale Warburton and Hannah Wignall. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions head into round four of rugby's NPC on the back of a high-scoring defeat to Otago at Porirua. Adam Cooper speaks with Lions head coach Trent Renata ahead of Sunday's match against Manawatu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.