The All Sport Breakfast

Sneakers are hitting the ground this morning in Taupo, as the country’s longest-standing running and walking event kicks off.  The Taupo Marathon will see around 5000 people hit the streets and race around the lake.  Director of Total Sport and race organiser Aaron Carter joined the show to discuss the swell in participation events like this are seeing, and shares a few details for those...

NPC’s 2025 season has gotten underway and the south is gearing up for one of rugby’s most passionate rivalries this weekend.  Stag Day —as the fixture has become known— sees Otago take on Southland for the opening of their campaigns. Last year Southland came out on top with a 22-13 victory in front of a crowd of over 7000.   Stags player Scott Gregory joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss...

Ask and you shall receive.   During the week, stand-in Warrior's skipper Kurt Capewell told media that what the Wahs needed to do was to get back to their style of footy.   Be careful what you wish for right?   Last night they did. A perfect example of Warriors football. Brilliant one minute, wretched the next.    Free flowing, awe inspiring movement followed by a clunk-a-...

It’s a battle of the North and South in today’s football quarter final.  Auckland United is facing off against Christchurch United in the first of the Chatham Cup quarter finals, the Auckland team heading down south for the clash.  Captain Ross Haviland has made over 250 appearances for the Auckland side, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnys...

Two teams are taking to the ice, aiming to get one step closer to gold.  The Auckland Steel are facing the Dunedin Thunder in the 2025 NZ Women’s Ice Hockey League Championship semi-final.  The Steel have won three championships in their history, and their captain Jamie Jones joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about their strategy when it comes to such a pivotal game.  LISTEN ABOVE...

Warriors coach Andrew Webster admits they possess no intimidation factor over the visiting Gold Coast Titans when the two NRL sides meet today at Mt Smart.  The Titans beat the Warriors twice last year, highlighted by a 66-6 drubbing across the Ditch – one of the worst results in the Auckland club's history.  They’ll have the chance to avenge themselves this evening, and forward Jacob La...

Positive signs for the Black Caps with both bat and ball in their final T20 tri-series group game against Zimbabwe in Harare.  New Zealand claimed a 60-run win over the hosts, defending 190 for six by rolling Zimbabwe for 130, including four for 12 to spinner Ish Sodhi.  They’re looking to cap their so-far perfect run – a win cementing new coach Rob Walter’s first series at the helm. &nb...

The Northern Mystics are backing themselves to combat a Mainland Tactix outfit flushed with fresh confidence in tomorrow's ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland.  They advanced directly to the grand final after claiming their third Minor Premiership, with a record of nine wins and one loss.  The Tactix dominated the second half of the elimination final against the Pulse in Christchurch...

The 33 have been named.   Last night in Upper Hutt the athletes charged with winning the World Cup were announced.    33 wāhine from across our fine motu were named as the Black Ferns to carry on New Zealand’s outstanding record at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.   There were disappointments, notably the omission of one of the stars of the last tournament, the irrepressible Ruby T...

The Warriors women started off strong, claiming a win over Parramatta last Sunday.  Centre Tysha Ikenasio got on the scoresheet last weekend and is hoping for a repeat when they face the Knights tomorrow.  The former sevens player joined Adam Cooper to discuss their strategy off the back of their success, and how she’s finding the switch from sevens to league.  LISTEN ABOVE  Se...

The Southland Sharks are aiming to keep the Wellington Saints from claiming their 13th national title this weekend.  They’re clashing in the NBL Grand Final – the Saints hosting the Sharks at TSB Arena in Wellington.   Sharks Captain Alonzo Burton joined Adam Cooper to discuss his fifth season with the team, entering the final as the underdogs, and the team’s approach to claiming the cha...

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world – a racquet sport combining the elements of tennis and squash.  The Padel New Zealand tour is hitting Wellington this weekend, the tour designed to bring players of all levels together.   Luke Neira, founder of Padel Wellington, joined Adam Cooper for a chat about the growth of the sport, encouraging players to get involved.  L...

Wrexham AFC has arrived in the capital, ready to take on the Wellington Phoenix.  Midfielder for the Welsh side, Elliot Lee, joined Adam Cooper to delve into the club’s transformation and their smash hit Disney+ series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.  He also touches on his ambitions as a footballer, and what to expect from this weekend’s A-League class.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com...

With one final test on the agenda, the All Blacks will be aiming for a clean sweep against France.   They’re running with a largely changed team, including the late switch out of Reiko Ioane due to injury.  ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith caught up with halfback Cortez Ratima for a chat about starting in front of his home crowd in Hamilton, and the team’s aim to maintain their winning...

The Lions are ready to roar to life when they face the Wallabies in their opening test match tonight.  The British and Irish side have won all five of their warm-up matches across the ditch and will face the Wallabies for the first time since 2013.  Legendary former Wallaby David Campese joined Adam Cooper to analyse the Australian team named for the first match of the three test series...

Today’s All Star Panel features rugby commentator Ross Bond and sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell. On today’s agenda:  Did the All Blacks underestimate the under-strength French side in Dunedin?  How reflective will today’s Black Ferns clash be of their readiness for the World Cup?  Is it fair that players have to pay to compete in age grade tournaments?  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

Front row Cheyenne Tuli-Fale has returned for the Auckland Premier Rugby Final, as two-time champions Ponsonby take on Marist in hopes of maintaining their winning streak.  She joined Adam Cooper for a chat about the growth and development of premier grade rugby over the season, and rising competition standards.  Tuli-Fale played for Blues Aupiki in the 2025 season and had a taste of the...

The Warriors are facing a few hurdles when it comes to Sunday’s NRL clash.  With two back-to-back losses and their starting halfback out with an injury, they’ll be looking to turn things around.  Loose forward Erin Clark joined Adam Cooper ahead of the clash the West Tigers, to discuss if the team are ready to take a step up and return to winning ways.   They also discussed Tanah Bo...

The Central Pulse are determined to do a fallen teammate proud and make the ANZ Premiership playoffs.  The three-time champions need to beat the Magic in Tauranga on Saturday to fend off a late challenge from the Steel to make the Top 3.  Midcourter Maddy Gordon joined Adam Cooper to preview their final round robin clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Despite Will Jordan's star turn at right wing for 79 minutes of the opening test against France, the All Blacks have decided against repeating the dose in the second test.  Jordan will start at fullback on Saturday in Wellington, with Reiko Ioane moving over to the left wing and Emoni Narawa replacing an injured Caleb Clarke on the right.  ZB’s Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith caught up with...

The French are busy this weekend, with the Tour de France kicking off tonight in Lille.  21 stages, 3,338 kilometres, it’s a gruelling test of endurance.  Christchurch’s Laurence Pithie has been selected to compete by German team Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe – competing for the first time.   The 22 year old is set to become just the 19th New Zealander to compete since the event began in...

It's been nearly five years, but the wait is almost over for the Warriors women who will return to the NRL-W tomorrow afternoon.  Their opening match is against the defending champions the Sydney Roosters, with kick off at 1.50pm.   Their first home game is next weekend in Hamilton.  Starting halfback Emily Curtain joined Nick Bewley ahead of her club debut for a chat about the upco...

Tonight sees the All Blacks face off against France in the first test of the 2025 Season.  Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named as a reserve, and sat down for a one on one with Elliott Smith ahead of the action.  They chatted about an injury forcing Taukei’aho out of the game for 2024, and how the birth of his first child impacted his perspective in life.  LISTEN ABOVE  Se...

New Zealand has surged to an historic quarter-final win against Switzerland at basketball's Under-19 World Cup in Lausanne.  Down by six points at halftime, the junior Tall Blacks won 84-70 - the first time they've made the semi-finals of the global event in this age group.  The team joins the 2002 Tall Blacks, who came fourth at the world championships, and the 2024 U17 side, as the one...

An international rugby double header is kicking off this afternoon in Whangarei.  The Black Ferns are taking on the Black Ferns XV from 1:05, followed by the Māori All Blacks clash against Scotland from 3:35.   Antonio Shalfoon is set to make his debut for the Māori side, and joined Nick Bewley for a chat about playing for the team and his unreal 2025 season so far.  LISTEN ABOVE&nb...