The All Sport Breakfast

The New Zealand SailGP team is tempering expectations ahead of their home regatta in Auckland starting this afternoon.  After two years racing in Christchurch, this year's event has shifted north to the City of Sails.  Wing trimmer Blair Tuke admits any home field advantage may not be so straightforward.  D'Arcy catches up with Blair ahead of the opening regatta of the year.  ...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Sport News Director Clay Wilson and Rugby Commentator Ross Bond.  The talk of this week - Martin Guptill has announced his retirement, will he be disappointed in the way things played out?  Rugby sevens faces a fraught future with several million dollar losses. And Warriors captain Tohu Harris has retired due to injury - where does this...

The Central Stags have won three out of four matches in the Super Smash, beating the Wellington Firebirds at the Basin Reserve this week.  The team will play the Otago Vaults in Palmerston North tomorrow.  Player Dan Cleaver talks to Adam Cooper about the competition so far and how the team maintain momentum. LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletics season is officially underway as Timaru hosts the traditional Lovelock Classic event today, where records are set to be broken and cash prizes are on the line.  Athletics Commentator Murray McKinnon joins the show to discuss the big names returning to the competition.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anticipation is brewing one month out from the Superbowl.  American football giants are down to the wire as they begin play-offs this weekend, with a total of 14 teams remaining - 7 in each bracket.  The Kansas City Chiefs are already through as the top qualifier and are attempting to become the first team to ever win three straight Superbowl's.  North American Correspondent Toby Ke...

Auckland FC may be flying high on the top of the A-League, but coach Steve Corica is adamant they have more to give.  The Black Knights take on the Glory in Perth tonight, desperate to sow a more attacking mindset and score more goals.  Auckland FC have travelled five thousand, three hundred and 46 kilometres to take on Perth, taking the Distance Derby record off the Wellington Phoenix -...

Jim Dolan - Our Australian Correspondent, gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport.  Nick Kyrgios is back for the Australian Open, and everyone is loving it.  Steve Smith is also back... And a new superstar is emerging for the Women's Ashes series starting on Sunday.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T he New Zealand Softball Under 19 girls/boys tournaments are underway for 2025. The boys tournament is being held at Colin Lawrie Park, Pukekohe and the girls section being held at Surrey Park, Invercargill. Softball NZ's Community Lead Dave Elder joined Adam Cooper to preview the events. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers believe they're in with a decent shout of upsetting the NBL's high-flying Hawks in Illawarra tonight. The contest with the NBL's top side is the first of four matches in only eight days for the 9th-placed Breakers - two across the ditch; the other two in New Plymouth and Auckland. Centre Sam Mennenga says they don't need to make wholesales changes after a lean run, just get the fine m...

Up to two casualties for the Wellington Phoenix ahead of today's visit to Adelaide United in Football's A-League.  Defender Tim Payne has been ruled out with a recurring foot injury and captain Alex Rufer is in doubt due to illness.  Coach Giancarlo Italiano says they're not yet to decide whether Rufer will play - after he also missed their last outing.  Adam Cooper catches up with...

Michael Venus is chuffed to be through to this morning's doubles final at the ASB Tennis Classic with Croatian partner Nikola Mektic.  The Kiwi says he's not short on motivation after enduring heartbreak over the past two years in Auckland. Adam Cooper caught up with leading NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess to preview the days action.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Black Caps hierarchy believe the jostling for Champions Trophy selection will ensure no let-up in Saturday's dead rubber One Day International against Sri Lanka in Auckland. Batting coach Luke Ronchi says all players are well aware the squad for the exclusive eight-team global event will be named on Sunday. Adam Cooper catches up with all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ahead of their ODI at Eden Park....

How has game fishing been this unpredictable summer season?  As the weather ramps up so too does the chance of a successful day on the water.  Former M anaging Editor of NZ Fishing News Grant Dixon joins the show and talks his best tips, the record breakers and where the hotspots are.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps come up against Sri Lanka in the first of three one day international's tomorrow in Wellington.  Young Black Cap is looking ahead to the series and reflecting on his career to this point.  "The support's been amazing from the New Zealand public and previously I'd only played overseas, so it's been awesome to play in front of home crowds and the support we get has been unbeliev...

The ASB Classic is battling weather delays, having last nights matches cancelled due to rain.  Madison Keys is in tremendous form as she takes a swing at the top prize - down 3-1 she won the next four games.  Could it be a Noami Osaka v Madison Keys match ahead?  Sports Journalist Michael Burgess joins the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers are coming off a series of critical mistakes after a ‘horrible’ run of losses.   Do the Breakers have enough in the tank to get through and be a significant force in finals basketball? Breakers player Mitch McCarron talks to D'Arcy about what went wrong, integrating Tacko Fall and what tweaks the coaching staff have made.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Midget Championships begin tonight at Western Springs in Auckland.  American Motorsport racing driver Logan Seavey said the event is hugely significant in the sport.  "The Springs is a great track - super tight, but really good racing and we've got some great competition this year, so I'm expecting a pretty exciting race."  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Moth sailing, a single-handed foiling dinghy, is coming to Manly in the Moth World Championships. Hattie Rogers is a favourite for the competition and talks to D’Arcy Waldegrave about what the race entails. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Blaze cricket team is one for one as they head into their second game for the Super Smash this afternoon.  Coach Jonny Bassett-Graham talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about what the team have learnt so far and what drove them to early success.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Nweke has punched Netball NZ in the face.   The superstar Silver Fern shooter is off to the Aussie comp, and as a result she will not wear the famed black dress in 2025.   She’ll return to the Kiwi comp and the Ferns after a year of testing herself in the more confrontational Australian Super Netball League. Which technically isn’t a league and labours under the tired ‘Super’ prefi...

Champion New Zealand Jockey Opie Bosson has retired after a several decade career.  The Thoroughbred racing jockey decided it was his time to go after giving all he had to give.  TAB Trackside spokesperson Aidan Rodley said he is one of New Zealand's greatest ever jockeys. Rodley joins the show to discuss this and what's to come in the following weeks for racing.  LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp...

Day two of domestic cricket's T20 Super Smash is done and dusted. Alexandra played host to the men's and women's doubleheader yesterday between Otago and Canterbury. The women's game saw Otago go down to Canterbury despite an initially strong start to the season. "Alexandra, Molyneu Park is a beautiful venue, but one that we left with our tail between our legs actually," Otago Sparks Coach Craig C...

Speedway is heating up this summer.  The Midget World Series is underway, with races having already taken place in Auckland on Thursday and set to continue in Tauranga tonight.  11 Time New Zealand Midget Racing Champion Michael Pickins took out  the midget class and the 30 lap sprint car titles on Boxing Day at Western Springs. However, racing at the track is coming to an end after...

Both Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix are in action today as part of a 10 round competition.  Auckland FC are looking to bounce back from their crushing four nil loss last weekend as they play the Central Coast Mariners today, while the Wellington Phoenix are desperate to overcome their loosing streak. The Wellington Phoenix will host Newcastle at Sky Stadium from 5pm this afternoo...

It's an eye to the future for the Black Caps this week as they count down to three 20/20s against Sri Lanka.  Cantabrian Zak Foulkes debuted for the Black Caps this year and has been named among the squad for the series against Sri Lanka.  Foulkes said his focus is to learn "as much as possible" from the more experienced players in the team.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/l...