The All Sport Breakfast

The Northern Mystics expect to take on a mirror image of themselves when they battle the Mainland Tactix in their ANZ Premiership netball game in Rangiora this afternoon.  The Mystics are unbeaten after three rounds and top-of-the-table with nine points, while the Tactix are second on seven points.  Captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson points to depth as each team's strength.  LISTEN A...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek has powered into the last 16 of the French Tennis Open with a straight sets win over Romania's Jaqueline Cristian.  World number one Aryna Sabalenka, Jasmine Paolini, Qin-Wen Zheng, and Elena Rybakina are also through.  Tennis Correspondent Craig Gabriel joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the results of the third round from Roland Garros.    LIST...

The Crusaders have clinched the second seed in Super Rugby Pacific after a thrilling 33-31 win over the Brumbies in Canberra.  Trailing 31-28 with seven minutes remaining, replacement hooker George Bell dotted down in the 77th minute to snatch victory.  Sky Sport Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the final round of Super Rugby.  LISTEN ABOVE  Se...

A home farewell for a quintet of Blues players in tonight's Super Rugby contest against the Waratahs at Eden Park.  Mark Tele'a, Harry Plummer, Ricky Riccitelli, and Adrian Choat are leaving the franchise to head offshore, while Rieko Ioane goes on sabbatical in Ireland.  The defending champions host the Waratahs tonight at Eden Park, needing a win and hoping Moana Pasifika lose to the H...

The recent explosion of side-show violence masquerading as sport and the associated media coverage has been quite the eye opener. Basically, it's a Darwin Award trilogy. Combat sports’ way of contributing to the awards which recognize individuals who have aided human evolution by removing themselves from the gene pool by dying or becoming sterilized under their own steam.   The first of the n...

This week’s panel features NZ Herald Sports Journalist Bonnie Jansen & Freelance sports journalist Aidan McLaughlin. On the agenda this weekend: Can Auckland FC make it all the way to the Grand Final? Should Ardie Savea get a look at the All Blacks captaincy? Supercars is taking off in New Zealand - this time Christchurch joins the party. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Squash Open is currently underway at the North Shore Squash Club with some intriguing matches in store across the weekend.  The men's PSA Challenger has its quarters and semis on Saturday and final Sunday while the women's Satellite runs Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.  The men's draw involves players such as Northland left-hander Freddie Jameson, who w...

In ANZ Premiership netball action - the Stars are looking to keep the win-train chugging against the Pulse in Auckland this afternoon. After a tough loss in round one, the Stars beat the Tactix to get in the win column last weekend. Stars goalkeeper Lili Tokaduadua joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blockbuster loose forward match-up looms in tonight's Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika in Hamilton. All Black teammates Wallace Sititi and Ardie Savea will battle in the trenches, as Moana look to complete the grand slam of wins over New Zealand teams. Chiefs number eight Sititi says his side can only hope to contain Savea. Meanwhile, Moana captain Savea says friendship wi...

A record number of athletes are preparing for a week of fierce competition at the 2025 Apollo Projects NZ Swimming Championships.  More than 350 athletes will be swimming in the competition which is being held at the Sir Owen G Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Auckland from Wednesday May 21st to Sunday May 25th.  The field will feature a mixture of young talent and seasoned performers, w...

Our Australian Correspondent, gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport! Highlights include: Big decision this weekend that could spark at chain reaction. There is a battle to avoid the wooden spoon in Super Rugby. It's a big weekend for Aussie cricket in Wales. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns are aiming to put together a complete performance in this afternoon's Pac4 game against the United States in Albany. New Zealand have beaten Australia and drawn with Canada so far in the campaign. Halfback Risi Pouri-Lane points to a number of areas her side can improve in. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart. The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the sold-out re-match, the last stop before the grand final. Coach Steve Corica says a week off ahead of the first leg meant they were a bit rusty...but he doesn't expect that to be the case again. Auckland FC defender Da...

We all know the saying, pressure makes diamonds.   It’s a wonderful theory, a beautiful axiom that is often delivered as a powerful reinforcement of the ability of athletes who exude titanium-like mental strength.  We also know that pressure has the capability to wreak havoc. Pressure in the diving world can lead to nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity and decompression sickness - more com...

This week’s panel features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Gold Sport Rugby Commentator Paul Allison. On the agenda this weekend:  Team New Zealand announces Naples, Italy, will host 38th edition in 2027   Blues vs Moana Pasifika - grandstand sell out!  Can Auckland FC get the job done?   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   A Superstar is about to meet his idol   Two of Australia’s best compete in this weekend's Super Rugby clash   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 2 of the ANZ Premiership opens with the highly anticipated Grand Final rematch between the Northern Mystics and Central Pulse. The last time these teams met, the Mystics took the 2024 Premiership title by a narrow one goal margin.   This afternoon the Pulse will head to Auckland with a point to prove, aiming to cement themselves at the top of the table.  Mystics midcourter Tayla Ea...

The Black Ferns are determined to tidy up their discipline in a bid to avoid back-to-back defeats to Canada in Christchurch.  The two teams meet again this afternoon at the same venue of Canada's only ever win over New Zealand in women's rugby.  The Black Ferns gave away 15 penalties in last week's win over Australia.  Liana Mikaele-Tu'u joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash...

Strong travelling support's motivating Auckland FC for the away leg of their A League semifinal against Melbourne Victory tonight.  Fans have been seen and heard across Australia this season - a big group were at last month's fixture in Melbourne in the league.  Logan Rogerson out of the AKFC camp joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash.  Kick-off's at 9:35pm.  LISTEN A...

Moana Pasifika have released an additional two-and-a-half thousand tickets for Saturday's Super Rugby derby with the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.  They've sold out the grandstand, after a breakout year in the Super competition.   Blues First Five Harry Plummer joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss Moana's success and their new cross-town rivals.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio....

Can the fairy tale continue? The page turning epic that has become Auckland FC’s debut season is closing in on the final chapter. What started out as a wonderful picture-book story of a plucky youngster, the second born of two Kiwi teams in the A-League, striving to do their best as the new kid on the block, has developed into a Roy of the Rovers style graphic novel.  Heroes have been made, s...

This week’s panel features NZ Herald Online Sports Journalist Alex Powell and Gold Sport Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay. On the agenda this weekend:  New Zealand Rugby suffers a massive loss, despite a record income for 2024  Go Media Stadium gets the nod over Eden Park  Are we unlikely to see India and Pakistan play each other in cricket again?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystud...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  The Supercars are looking to go even faster this afternoon.  It’s a big day for the Warriors.  Can the Brumbies keep going in Super Rugby?   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally continues this week with round two, competitors heading to Timaru for the South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury.   The one-day event sees competitors tackle a mixture of forestry and public roads on the outskirts of Timaru, before a final blast around the Levels Raceway circuit on Saturday afternoon.  D'Arcy Waldegrave ca...

Damian McKenzie returns from his hand injury to start for the Chiefs in Saturday's Super Rugby top of the table match against the Crusaders in Christchurch.  McKenzie's return pushes Josh Jacomb back to the bench after a fortnight in the starter's role at 10.  Wallace Sititi also starts for the visitors after two weeks off the bench in his return from a knee injury.  Crusaders coach...