The All Sport Breakfast

The South Island Endurance Series is a circuit-based Motor Racing Series that kicks off this weekend, with the first round at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch.   D'Arcy caught up with Ronan Murphy, a driver who competes in the series to preview the weekends action.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior Rugby is taking over Taupo this weekend.   120 teams and over 10,000 supporters are flocking to Owen Delany Park for the New Zealand Junior Rugby Festival by Global Games. The teams feature from almost all provinces in New Zealand, as well as two teams from Australia.  D'Arcy spoke with event founder Tyrone Campbell to learn all about it.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.co...

Heartbreak for the Black Ferns as their reign as world champions comes to an end.  They've been beaten 34-19 by Canada in their semi-final in Bristol – Canada surging to a 24-7 advantage at half-time with four first half tries.   It's the first time New Zealand have been beaten in a knockout game since 1991.  D’Arcy spoke with NZ Herald’s Alice Soper live from the ground in the afte...

The Silver Ferns will need to set all distractions aside as they take on the South African Proteas in the first Taini Jamison Trophy clash.  All eyes will be on the team to see how they perform with all the noise that’s surrounded them over the last few weeks.  Ahead of the first clash, D’Arcy caught up with Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger to preview the game and discuss her efforts t...

After a sluggish start to the season Auckland have now won two on the bounce and will look to make it a third when they take on South Auckland rivals Counties Manukau later today.  Counties Manukau are on the same streak, and will be bolstered by returning All Black halfback Cam Roigard who comes off the bench.   Ahead of the pivotal clash, D'Arcy spoke with Auckland and All Blacks winge...

Hamish Kerr and Geordie Beamish gave sports fans a reason to grin from ear-to-ear this week – two great New Zealanders making their mark on the global stage. In the 3000m steeplechase Geordie shook up the athletics world by mowing down double Olympic winner Soufiane El Bakkali, who was chasing his third consecutive global title. Hamish ladled cherries on his high jump cake, adding the World title...

Arsenal-X hits Eventfinda stadium in Auckland this weekend.  It is the only hybrid combat sport event in the country where fighters from MMA and Kickboxing meet. Each round the skillset changes with rounds being contested in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.   D'Arcy spoke with New Zealand heavyweight and one half of the main event, Dhcamad Armstrong, to discuss what a hybrid comba...

New Zealand's bid for promotion in tennis' Davis Cup begins in their World Group II tie against Georgia in Palmerston North this afternoon.  The winning nation will progress to the Group I playoffs.  Non-playing captain Artem Sitak joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the All Blacks claim victory at the capital?  On the back of the 24-17 victory at Eden Park they’ll will be wanting to follow that up with another strong performance at Sky Stadium tonight, sweeping the Springboks on home soil.  Ahead of the test match D'Arcy caught up with All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison to see how things are in the All Blacks camp.  LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp...

The Warriors have qualified for finals football for the second time in the last three seasons.   Finishing 6th on the ladder has resulted in a home elimination final, the team facing the four-time defending champions, the Penrith Panthers.   D’Arcy caught up with the Warriors’ assistant coach Slade Griffin ahead of the clash to see how the team’s looking heading into their biggest game o...

It’s been quite the week for Netball New Zealand. The walls came crashing in on Wednesday when it was announced that super coach Noeline Taurua was stood down in the shadow of an investigation into the Silver Ferns high performance programme and environment.   The statement was as abrupt as it was unexpected.   Netball went into a tailspin as the whole sport, from deep inside to the exte...

After a 3-0 pool play, the Black Ferns are back in action tonight.  They’re taking on South Africa in a quarter-final match up at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.  Coming off a 40-0 shutout of the Irish last weekend, the Black Ferns will look to put on a strong performance and progress through to the semifinals next weekend.  D'Arcy caught up with Black Fern hooker Georgia Ponsonby ahea...

It’s Game Day, the All Blacks set to take on the Springboks for a second time tonight at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.   To get the South African perspective, former Springbok and the man who kicked the winning drop goal in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, Joel Stransky, caught up with D'Arcy for a chat ahead of another massive test match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The underdogs claimed the victory last week.  Southland has won the Ranfurly Shield for the first in in 14 years with their defeat of Waikato, 25-10, but their first challenger may be the fiercest test of the season as Canterbury aims to take the Shield back.  D’Arcy Waldegrave was joined by Southland Stags Captain Sean Withy ahead of the game to discuss what bringing the Shield home mea...

The Black Sticks women are looking to create more goalscoring chances in this afternoon's second Oceania Cup hockey fixture against Australia in Darwin.  New Zealand striker Olivia Shannon says they want to back up their 1-nil win in the opener.  Shannon joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat ahead of the second match to discuss scoring the winning goal, and their relationship with the men’...

The Springboks are confident despite the All Blacks’ undefeated streak at Eden Park.  The Rugby Championship clash is hotly anticipated, both rugby heavyweights having shown vulnerability with a loss apiece.   Matt Pearce, Super Sport Commentator and voice of South African Rugby, joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to give his perspective ahead of the showdown.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystud...

After defeating Nelson Suburbs 3-0, Auckland United have clinched their spot in the Chatham Cup final against Wellington Olympic.   It all goes down at 1pm this Sunday afternoon at North Harbour Stadium in a double header with the Women’s Kate Sheppard Cup Final – in which Auckland United has also claimed a spot.  D'Arcy caught up with Auckland United Captain Ross Haviland to preview the...

History is weighing heavily on the All Blacks, as they seek to defend their over 30 year long undefeated streak at Eden Park.  They’re facing the Springboks tonight in what’s likely the biggest test of the 2025 calendar.  Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby Elliott Smith caught up with starting first five Beauden Barrett at the team naming press conference on Thursday to get his thoughts on the...

The biggest test of the 2025 calendar has come, with the All Blacks taking on South Africa tonight at Eden Park.  Regardless of the result, history will be made, either by the All Blacks continuing their undefeated streak at Eden Park, or by the Springboks breaking the record and cementing their dominance on the world stage.   D'Arcy spoke with All Blacks replacement hooker Samisoni Tauk...

Are we watching the most spectacular slow motion sports team collapse of the ages?   The protracted spiral of the Warriors has been stunning.    Last night’s stumble against the Sea Eagles wasn’t surprising, or frankly that upsetting, as this team has made fluffing their lines an art form.   The myriad of ways the Penrose Mud Dogs have managed to soil their bed sheets is impres...

A controversial knock-on call has left the Warriors' NRL top four hopes hanging by a thread as they fell 26-22 to the Eels at Mt Smart.  The Warriors —who at one stage faced a 16-point deficit— stormed back in the contest, only to have a late Adam Pompey try that would've seen them take the lead denied by the bunker due to a knock-on in the kick chase.  D’Arcy Waldegrave was joined by NZ...

The women's Rugby World Cup is well and truly underway, with the second round of action beginning later on tonight.  The Black Ferns had a strong showing in their opener, beating Spain 54-8, but understandably had a little rust with it being their first match in 7 weeks. They’ll be looking for an improved performance to pick up their second win against Japan on Monday morning.   Ahead of...

Tauranga is gearing up to host 14 thousand junior athletes in Australasia's biggest junior sporting event.  The Zespri AIMS Games have grown every year since 2004 – with 431 schools now competing in 27 sports throughout the week.  Tournament director Kelly Schischka joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to run through what we can expect throughout the week.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com...

The NRLW Warriors are looking to snap a 2 match skid as they come up against the Dragons. They’re currently sitting 7th on the table, and a win is crucial in keeping their playoff hopes alive.   D'Arcy talked to Patricia Maliepo, ex Black Fern and current NRLW Warriors five eighth, to preview this weekend's match up, and discuss how she found the transition between Rugby Union and Rugby Leagu...

Auckland are looking to pick up their first win of the season.  They’re sitting on 0-4, and are set to face Wellington – a side who’s title defence has gotten off to a shaky start, sitting at 1-3.  Caleb Clarke joined D’Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the match for a chat about what Auckland needs to do to turn their season around.  Plus, they touch on the messages Clarke’s received from t...