The All Sport Breakfast

Mixed martial artist Carlos Ulberg is confident a UFC title shot awaits, should he overcome former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in this morning's fight night card in London.  Ulberg is riding a seven-fight win streak, while Blachowicz will step into the octagon for the first time since July 2023.  Kiwi UFC fighter Navajo Stirling joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the local...

Chris Wood has scored a hat-trick in New Zealand's 7-nil thrashing of Fiji in the Football World Cup Oceania Qualifiers semifinal in Wellington.  It means they'll have a shoot-out with New Caledonia in Auckland on Monday for a spot at next year's World Cup.  Former All White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review their semi-final thrashing.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudi...

Looks like the FIFA World Cup is on for the All Whites.   Last night in Wellington the national men’s team pulled Fiji apart, winning 7-zip. No surprise there. They’ll take on New Caledonia on Monday for a ticket to FIFA’s quadrennial powerflex, where they’ll join a quarter of the globes football playing countries.  With the competition expanding to 48 teams, NZ ensures direct entry thro...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell.   On this weekend's agenda:   Shaun Stevenson's ongoing 'beef' with NZR, Liam Lawson and New Zealand's sudden interest in F1, and do we really need Super Rugby expansion?   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Auckland Tuatara will begin their fourth season competing in the Sal’s NBL on Saturday night when they host the Franklin Bulls at Eventfinda Stadium.  Their fourth attempt comes with some significant change for the organisation, who have appointed just their second coach in history in the form of ex-player Cam Gliddon and a brand-new management line-up to support him.  Big man Tom Vo...

The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy™ will be on display today at Auckland City FC's first competitive match of the year.  They’re hosting Tauranga City FC at Kiwitea Street at 3.00pm in the first game of the Northern League season.  Forward Myer Bevan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the fixture.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy birthday Auckland FC!   This week the franchise turned one.   My, how they’ve grown.   A diapered bundle of joy, who in the space of merely a year has grown from bonny baby, eyes full of wonder, through a precocious upstart stage and now onto a confident and accomplished youngster – all within a year.   Talk about maturation.   The extraordinary growth spurt has take...

The Crusaders won't be taking the Western Force for granted in this afternoon's Super Rugby showdown in Christchurch.  The 14-time Super Rugby champions have bounced back from a poor 2024 where they finished 9th and failed to make the playoffs.  Skipper David Havili says they have to keep standards high because the competition is more even and teams like the Force can surprise.  Kic...

The Warriors have bounced back in remarkable fashion to stun the Manly Sea Eagles 36-16 in their NRL contest at Mt Smart.  The hosts produced three tries in each half, all converted by Luke Metcalf.  Coach Andrew Webster is thrilled with the bounce back from their disastrous trip to Las Vegas.  Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the win at Mt Smar...

It's a huge day for the Thoroughbred Racing industry.  Today is a history making day for Thoroughbred Racing in New Zealand.  Auckland Thoroughbred Racing CEO Paul Wilcox tells D'Arcy Waldegrave today's racing is the richest sporting event in New Zealand, with $9 million in stakes on offer.   This is going to benefit the industry as a whole, which I think is great because peopl...

The White Ferns have secured a great win over Sri Lanka in yesterday's ODI match.  Maddy Green left the pitch with a century, and talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the match and what's ahead tomorrow.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Surf Lifesaving championships are underway in Gisborne. Competitor Claudia Kelly has taken part in swimming, board racing and board rescue, securing her first open title in the surf race.  Claudia talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the event.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika are taking on the Hurricanes today at 7:05pm.  The team is has lost its last few games, so what are the team going to change?  Moana Pasifika backs coach Seilala Mapusua talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about what's been missing, Ardie Savea's influence, and what there is to learn from the opposition.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' consists of Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Herald Rugby writer Phil Gifford.  On this weekend's agenda... What do people make of Caleb Clarkes' incident, why is the NRL taking its product to Vegas, and the Sky TV chair opens up on rugby rights and DAZN threat.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round The Bays are happening tomorrow on Auckland's waterfront.  27,000 people are expected to ascend on Quay street before making their way to St Heliers.  Race Director Henry McLernon talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last lap is upon Western Springs Speedway, with the second to last event this weekend.  Celebrating 96 years of excellence with a programme featuring Sprintcars, Midgets, and TQ's. The main race will feature the Springs Royal 50-lap classic as drivers compete for $40,000 in prizes. Californian-based driver Jonathan Allard joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event. LISTEN ABOVE. ...

The Auckland Aces have beaten the Central Stags by 91 runs in the men's one-day elimination cricket final in Dunedin. The Aces made 327 for nine off the back of an impressive 128 from all-rounder Jimmy Neesham. Then they bowled the Stags out for 236 in the 44th over, with Neesham taking three wickets. Auckland go on to face Canterbury in Sunday's final, also at University Oval. Jimmy Neesham joine...

Australia have reached the semifinals of cricket's Champions Trophy after their last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain and a wet outfield. Chasing 274 to win, Australia were cruising at 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs before the weather had the final say. Australia Correspondent Jim Dolan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the 'farce' that is the Champions Trophy, the NRL in Las Ve...

The New Zealand Ironman is taking place today in Taupō.  The Ironman 70.3, or otherwise known as the half marathon, stands for the total distance covered in miles during the event.  It accounts for a 1.2mile (1.9km) swim, 56mile (90km) bike, and a 13.1mile (21.1km) run.  Former All Black Liam Messam is competing in the race and talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave.  LISTEN ABOVE.  S...

The Chiefs are loosing their coach Clayton McMillan, but they may be on their way to winning a title.  The team is looking towards three consecutive wins this afternoon.  All Blacks midfielder Anton Leinert Brown talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the Chiefs success so far and Clayton McMillan's departure.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok, so the NRL are opening their season in Las Vegas. Glamourous, brash, glitzy, tasteless. All show, no substance. A heaving pit of destitute and broken humans, the odour of loss overcome by the dense and mesmerising stench of money. Remember, Vegas wasn’t built on winners, it's the epitome of the American nightmare, pipe dreams of wealth and achievement based on blind faith in the devastatingly...

The New Zealand Rowing Championships is the club championship regatta for New Zealand. The championships have been held every year since with the exception of two intervals during the World Wars. Clubs race for the Centennial Oar, Centennial Scull and the top rowing association in eight boat events wins the Hallyburton Johnstone Rose Bowl. The 2025 New Zealand Rowing Championships will be held on...

A second half lapse has seen the Crusaders be punished 49-24 by the Chiefs in their Super Rugby match in Hamilton. The red and blacks were stunned into submission in the second half - conceding five tries in 25 minutes. Meanwhile, Moana Pasifika have been left to rue missed opportunities in their 56-36 Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane. The Reds received three yellow cards in the first half...

The Blues will take on the Highlanders tonight in the second week of Super Rugby, after loosing by 11 points to the Chiefs last week. Blues player Harry Plumer told D'Arcy Waldegrave the team welcomes the challenge.  "The base of this competition is that you have to take your learnings and move forward pretty quickly because the next opponents just as tough."  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omn...

The stats say today's final regular-season Kiwi A-League football derby won't be a high-scoring affair. Auckland FC have won both encounters to date with the Phoenix, triumphing 2-nil in Wellington in November and 2-1 at Mt Smart in December. The two teams have two of the top-three defences. Wellington Nix striker Marco Rojas joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his return to the side. LISTEN ABOVE...