The All Sport Breakfast

The Women's Wellington Phoenix are on a 3 game unbeaten streak.  Forward player Olivia Fergusson said the teams win in Adelaide was a shift in momentum and kick started their season.  Fergusson joined the show to discuss what had made for their success so far.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whai Basketball Head Coach joins the show to discuss his teams upcoming final. What is working well for the Tauranga based team?  LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson is all everyone can talk about this weekend - The panel discuss his success with Red Bull Racing.  David Nyika has two weeks before he comes up against one of the scariest men in the division, Jai Opetaia.  In the space of three weeks, there are three kiwi fighters fighting for a world title: Joseph Parker, David Nyika and Mea Motu.  The panel discusses the Halberg award...

Something so special to kiwi's is back again this summer: The Z Manu World Champs.  The competition goes all across the country.  5 qualifiers were in the grand final last summer, and this year that number has doubled.  Scott Rice runs the competition and joins D'Arcy to talk about it.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 Night of 5s are taking place tonight, lighting up the Athletics world.  The event runs to 10pm.  Big names to watch out for are Julian Oakley, a three time winner at this event Toby Gaulter and more.  Athletics Commentator Murray McKinnon joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Ferns Captain Sophie Devine joins the show to discuss the upcoming test match against Australia. Who poses a threat to the kiwi side? Devine talks about the significance of this match and what bringing home a win would mean. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian Correspondent gives us an update on all things Aussie sport. At 19 Sam Konstaswill get his chance on the pitch in this year’s Boxing Day test. Rugby Australia wants two big Christmas presents: Phil Waugh admitted he is flexible to talk to Joe Schmidt about extending his time as Wallabies coach. The broadcast deal comes to an end at the end of next year. From January 1 Rugby Australi...

In what will be my last structured rant of 2024, I'll finish on a high. That high is Liam Lawson. He is following in the footsteps of NZ F1 greats such as Hulme, McLaren and Amon. He is the 10th Kiwi to breathe the rarefied air of Formula 1 and this week he inhaled the deepest breath of all. The news on Thursday night that the young man raised in Pukekohe had secured a Red Bull contract for 2025,...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Graeme the 'Sportsfreak' Beasley.   On this weekend's agenda:   Has the focus on Tim Southee taken away from the test series against England? Greyhound racing will soon be banned in New Zealand, and has Saudi Arabia won at sport?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  Its all very exciting for the third test... except for the weather forecast  The silly season continues for the NRL    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A four year wait is nearly over for organisers of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Taupo.  The event was initially scheduled for 2020 only for it to be cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.  A host of Kiwis are competing in the elite ranks including two-time Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde.  The women's race is Saturday with the men to follow on Sunday.  D'Arcy catches up...

A green carpet has been rolled out at Hamilton's Seddon Park for Tim Southee's 107th and final cricket test, in the third dead rubber against England starting at 11 this morning.  One end of the ground has been named after Southee, which suggests he'll feature – unless some form of cruel joke is at play.  The Alternative Commentary Collective has also organised the attendance of a life-s...

Seam bowling star Matt Henry doesn't believe the Black Caps have rested on their laurels following the historic 3-nil test series win in India.  New Zealand heads into the third test against England, starting in Hamilton today, desperate to bounce back from two thumping defeats in the opening matches.  Henry says the abrupt change in fortunes isn't due to a lack of will or effort. ...

Wellington Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes is refusing to let last week's own goal damper his spirits ahead of this afternoon's clash with Macarthur.  Hughes put the ball in his own net as the Phoenix slumped to a 2-1 defeat.  The 20-year-old from Warrington is focused on helping the Phoenix return to winning ways.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Congratulations Saudi Arabia. From stone cold motherless last to champion of the world! The Saudi royal family, in the space of only a few years, have won sport. On top of the dais – actually the whole dais is theirs. And the medals too! Gold, silver and bronze. And all of the known world records. And trophies.    It’s been an impressive run from the hitherto unknown sporting demigods. &...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   The bowlers have done their bit in the second test, plus the lights go out?   Wide-ranged excitement about the school's athletics carnival.  Rugby league and the never-ending drama.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The Premier Hockey League is Aotearoa’s elite domestic hockey competition.  An annual contest with the best players – four rival franchises in battle for national supremacy.  Played across six weekends starting on 2nd/3rd November 2024, it will culminate in a classic hockey finals day on December 7th in Auckland, North Harbour.   Falcons captain Dylan Thomas joined D'Arcy Waldegrave...

They're there for the taking.  That's how Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has assessed Auckland FC ahead of this evening's A-League derby at Mount Smart Stadium.  The 'Nix were beaten two-nil when the sides first met, while Auckland are top of the table and unbeaten in five games and Wellington are fourth.  Italiano believes Auckland are lucky to remain unbeaten thus far.  D'A...

This weekend the 2024 Formula 1 season draws to a close at a carpark in Abu Dhabi   The driver’s championship has been sealed by the alpha peddler Max Verstappen.   The real championship, the constructors title, is still up for grabs.    This is where the money is at. This is where the teams attempt to claw back a fistful of the obscene amounts of money they’ve chewed up and sp...

Auckland FC are planning to suck the life out of the Wellington Phoenix when they host their A-League derby this evening.  The unbeaten Black Knights won the first outing between the new rivals two-nil in Wellington, with both goals coming in the dying minutes.  Auckland defender Tommy Smith joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to explain the secrets to their success.  LISTEN ABOVE  See om...

New Zealand will resume on 86 for five —trailing by 194 runs— on the second day of the second cricket test against England in Wellington.  The visitors scored 280 - with Harry Brook belting 123.  Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith says their batters largely delivered with aplomb, including nightwatchman Will O'Rourke.  NZME Cricket Commentator Andrew Alderson joined D'Arcy Waldegra...

What a day to soil your whites. Yesterday the Black Caps tried in vain to sabotage the first test against England. Day one could have been better, New Zealand had an opportunity to gain an upper hand, but let it slip with some rash shots which lead to poor dismissals which in turn drained the momentum from a side that knew they should've done better. The day itself wasn't a disaster, but the playe...

Jim Dolan our Australian Correspondent, gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport.  Apparently everyone in Australia is loving golf... Expect the players  Its a big wait until the second test match, but is that a good thing?  It's never too early to talk about State of Origin.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 2021, the National League is Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier domestic football competition, showcasing the nation’s top talent in a two-phase battle for the prestigious title of National League champions. Auckland City take on Birkenhead United at 4pm on Sunday at North Harbour Stadium, to see who will be crowned the 2024 men's national champions. Birkenhead United Coach Paul Hobson...

King in the Ring’s knack for showcasing the next big thing in Kiwi combat sport will be unfolding again at Saturday night’s 8-man elimination tournament at North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium. Though the tournament features its usual bevy of New Zealand and international champions competing for the $10,000 tournament prize, the undercard features an 18-year-old champion who represents the new breed i...