The All Sport Breakfast

Auckland FC expect the Wellington Phoenix to come out wanting revenge in the third A-League derby this afternoon at Mt Smart. The Black Knights have won both previous encounters with their Kiwi rivals both home and away. Auckland defender Nando Pijnaker joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uh oh. The murky world of boxing has slung another curve ball, this time in the direction of Joseph Parker. The kiwi former heavyweight champion of the world, who has gradually punched his way back into contention has had the canvas whipped out from under him ahead of his IBF heavyweight strap clash against Englishman Daniel Dubois. Set to go tomorrow morning in Saudi Arabia, Dubois has pulled up...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and Herald Rugby writer Phil Gifford.   On this weekend's agenda:   Is the Mana Pasifika idea any good, New Zealand sevens teams will still be branding INEOS in Vancouver despite legal row, and TVNZ picks up LIV golf - do you have an issue with it?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Crankworx Summer Series is a mountain bike festival that brings a taste of the Crankworx action to new riding destinations outside of the Crankworx World Tour. It’s the pathway to Crankworx-calibre racing, staged in new, epic locations outside the Crankworx World Tour.   Summer Series festivals bring together pinned locals, top amateurs, and up-and-coming youngsters, while attracting top ride...

No qualms from Warriors league coach Andrew Webster over a trio missing tomorrow's pre-season trial against the Storm in Hamilton due to the NRL All Stars game.  Co-captain James Fisher-Harris, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Jacob Laban will feature for the Māori side against their Indigenous counterparts in Sydney tonight.  Webster says he backs his players on any representative duty.&nbsp...

The Crusaders have overcome early adversity to beat the Hurricanes 33-25 in the Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch.  The hosts went down to 14 men after just four minutes —with lock Scott Barrett yellow-carded— and trailed 14-nil.  Coach Rob Penney has praised his side's fight.  Sky Sport rugby analyst and Commentator Tony Johnson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the two o...

Blues skipper Patrick Tuipulotu has set a major personal goal for himself for the Super Rugby Pacific season, ahead of tonight's opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park.  The All Black is coming off leading his team to their first Super Rugby title in 21 years - returning early from a serious knee injury to play in the grand final.  Tuipulotu hopes he can come through the season unscathed...

“It’s too early for Super Rugby”. Possibly the most irritating comment in sport.   Stop it. It’s like people who text me during Sportstalk (7-8pm Monday to Friday on this fine station) to complain about an hour of sport talk. A staple of ZB that has sat in that slot for decades. It’s a constant, and will remain so, if you don’t like it, go for a walk.   Same with Super Rugby Pacific. It'...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Sports Journalist Aidan McLaughlin.   On this weekend's agenda: Did TJ Perenara blindside the All Blacks with his 'haka'? Why did Caleb Clarke pull out of Fantasy Super Rugby, and our outpouring of love for the Super Bowl.   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:  The Aussies are counting cricket records.  The NRL is back, baby!  UFC is back down under, and people can't get enough.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's greatest multisport event, the Coast to Coast Longest Day, has started in wet weather on the West Coast.  But a strong tailwind is expected to give the competitors a fast start before headwinds kick in towards the finish at New Brighton beach in Christchurch.  Race expert Brian Ashby says there are some intriguing matchups.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Sir Graeme Douglas International will be held on the 9th of February at Douglas Track and Field at the Trusts Arena in Henderson, Auckland. The Sir Graeme Douglas International is a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event.   Para-athlete Anna Grimaldi joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview her event in the 100meters.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

It's round 6 of the NextGen NZ Championship, coinciding with the prestigious 69th New Zealand Grand Prix and the electrifying Grand Final of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship!  There are a number of categories including the Bridgestone GR86, Summerset GT New Zealand, Napa Formula Ford Championship, NEXEN TYRES Mazda Racing Series & Pirelli Porsche Series.  A ri...

A new Warriors era without big guns Shaun Johnson and Tohu Harris has started with a 12-all draw against the Cronulla Sharks in Sydney.  Fullback Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad says the NRL Pre-Season Challenge felt quite strange without the retired superstars.  Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak left the field with a wrist injury 10 minutes into the drawn contest.  Halfback Jett Cleary, the...

Joe Schmidt is stepping away from his saviour role at the end of this year's Rugby Championship. The good lord giveth, the good lord taketh away.   His decision to leave is of no surprise considering his strong desire to spend more time with his family, which made his initial decision to coach the Wallabies a tad odd. He’d spent a number of years coaching internationally. Had finally given it...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm.   On this weekend's agenda:   Can Moana win a title within five years, who will replace Tohu Harris as Warriors Captain and Dame Sophie Pascoe calls time on her career.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The women's Super Smash top three have been sorted following a wash-out in the final regular-season match, with Wellington hosting the Northern Brave to determine who faces Otago in the final.  The final men's match has also been abandoned, ensuring the status quo at the top of the table.  The Canterbury Kings will snare third place on run-rate, thereby clashing with the Northern Brave m...

Wellington's Naenae club is playing host to the annual Trans Tasman Bowls International series, with 56 athletes competing over three days across different divisions.  Longtime bowls commentator Kevin Hickland joined D'Arcy to preview the day's action.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are building a reputation for leaving it late in football's A-League – a trend that has seen them shoot to the top of the men's standings.  Over a third of their goals have been scored after the 80-minute mark, including the injury-time winner in their most recent clash against Western Sydney.  Director of Football Terry McFlynn joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash...

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before the fall.”    Israel Adesanya, the Last Stylebender, gets his fight on again tomorrow in Riyadh.    The former middleweight UFC champion finds himself in an unusual situation, he comes from a place of weakness. He has lost his last two fights; indeed, he has only tasted bloodied victory in half of his last eight fights. &n...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Jason Pine (live from Sail GP).  On this weekend's agenda:  Why has Sail GP grown so quickly? Is Shaun Stevenson the All Black that got away and are rambunctious crowds at the tennis a good thing?   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:  Plenty of Aussie's still remaining the Australian Open.    Getting to the pointed end of the Big Bash.  Women's Ashes might be close, but the Aussie's are still ahead.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vantage Black Sticks Women are back in action against the USA in a two-match series, starting on Sunday afternoon in Auckland.  This series serves as a crucial preparatory phase ahead of the Nations Cup in Chile in February as the team builds towards World Cup qualification against Australia in August 2025.  Coach Phil Burrows caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview game one.&nbs...

The Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook is back in Christchurch for 2025.  Confirmed as team captains – Dan Vettori for Team Cricket and Kieran Read for Team Rugby.   Plus, team Rugby have secured West Indies and Jamaican cricket superstar Chris Gayle as their international wildcard player.   ACC Commentator Matt Heath joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview th...

SailGP racing on Auckland's waterfront will likely be faster than ever.  The event's expected to draw more than 25 thousand to Waitematā Harbour across the weekend.   An 8,000 seat grandstand has been purpose-built for the event, and a large screen will be up at the Viaduct for those without a ticket.  Global Communications Director Nat Fortier says they're debuting new high-speed f...