The All Sport Breakfast

Auckland FC have their eyes set on more A-League history when they host the Newcastle Jets at Mt Smart on Saturday. The newcomers are top of the table and haven't conceded a goal in four games this season. Another clean sheet would see them equal a 17-year-old record set by the Mariners. Auckland FC Midfielder Cam Howieson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE.  See omny...

Six dropped catches spoilt New Zealand's fielding and the chance to remove England cheaply on the second day of the first cricket test in Christchurch.  The visitors are 319 for five in reply to the hosts’ 348 with Harry Brook 132 and Ben Stokes 37. Brook was spilt four times - Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes survived other blemishes. The culprits, in no particular order, were Tom Latham – times t...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  Australia and India have a chaotic day in Perth.  Its weather v golf at the moment, and weather is winning.   The Wallabies are drawing eyeballs to the screens.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Fern Rally typically runs over seven days in November every second year, and has more than 1050 kilometres of closed road gravel stages, plus about 1800 kilometres of touring.  There are two competition structures, each subdivide into four categories. The Historic Trophy is for ‘Puka’ (or C.O.D) 2WD pre 1985 Cars, and the Challenge Trophy is for all other 2WD Cars that don’t qualif...

A first trans-Tasman trip awaits Auckland FC ahead of their return to A-League football.  Sunday's clash against Macarthur FC in Sydney will be the first time they're seen on a football pitch since their 2-nil Kiwi derby win in Wellington two weeks ago.  Auckland FC defender Dan Hall joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The next generation of talent will get the chance to face England test superstars in a two-day warm-up match at Queenstown’s Sir John Davies Oval this weekend.  The match will serve as preparation for captain Ben Stokes and his side ahead of the three-game ICC World Test Championship series, starting at Hagley Oval next Thursday.  Captain Troy Johnson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss...

No let up from the All Blacks with a summer break in sight.  That's the view of captain Scott Barrett after coach Scott Robertson stuck with a largely full-strength side for Sunday's final test of the year against Italy in Turin.  Barrett says they're determined to finish the season on a high.  There's five changes to the run on side - four of which are due to injury returnees and a...

Drink it up test cricket fans. Not the current test between the Aussies and the Indians, the upcoming series right here in our backyard. Besides the slim chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship final, a reason enough to watch in itself, this is it for home test cricket this season. No more. Fill your boots.   I get it, the ICC are intent on squeezing every drop out of their enorm...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Ross Bond and NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell.  On this weekend's agenda:  Why is Mike Tyson fighting at 58 years of age, Tim Southee calls time on his test career, and there are some big changes for the All Blacks.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 1929, Western Springs is packed full of racing events that bring the biggest crowds in the area.   There are more drivers than ever before who are due to come to New Zealand this season, so fans will see wheel-to-wheel action from start to finish.  American driver Brady Bacon joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this weekend's International Sprintcar Series - Round 1. ...

The winners of the men’s and women’s National League Championship 2024 will be crowned on Sunday December 1st, with both Grand Finals confirmed to take place at North Harbour Stadium in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.  D'Arcy catches up with Myer Bevan out of the Auckland City FC camp, ahead of their match against Napier City Rovers.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The 8th annual New Zealand Mini Golf Open is taking place on the 16th & 17th of November 2024 in Lower Hutt!    This year's NZ Open is part of the World Adventure Golf Tour - with 1st place overall Pro qualifying for free entry into the WAGT 2025 final in the UK.  Matt Ansley catches up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/list...

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has vowed to keep the momentum going in the hopes of an unbeaten end-of-year tour.  They’ve signed off preparations for tomorrow’s test against France with their captain’s run overnight at their training base for the week in Paris.  Elliott Smith catches up with D'Arcy from Paris, on the eve of the test match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/l...

Stand up Tim Southee and take a bow.    Who woulda thunk it that the fresh faced 19 year old that rolled onto McLean Park back in 2008 would retire from the game, on his own terms, versus the team he debuted against all those years ago? He started with a statement, 5-55 and a belligerent 77 not out, and I’d hazard a guess he’ll bookend his career with a bag and a half century against the...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Rugby Commentator Paul Allison.   On this weekend's agenda:  What are the odds in the All Blacks' clash against Ireland, have people bought into 'Fast5' netball, and is swearing in sport offensive?   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:  - Australia's cricketing woes continue   - It's a patriotic weekend at the Pacific Nations Cup   - The Wallabies have a superstar debut this weekend.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Rally of Whangārei is part of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), one of the premier regional championships in world rallying and is contested by teams from across the world.   Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the final round of the NZ Rally Championships.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance to stake a claim for the soon-to-be-vacated Silver Ferns goal shoot bib looms at the Fast5 World Series in Christchurch this weekend.  Maia Wilson, Martina Salmon, and Saviour Tui will shoulder the shooting responsibilities at the tournament for New Zealand.  The trio —along with Amelia Walmsley— are in the running to replace Grace Nweke in 2025  after her domestic move to...

The sleepless nights following last year’s World Cup quarter-final defeat are spurring on Ireland ahead of this morning’s rematch against the All Blacks in Dublin.  The 28-24 defeat in Paris was the last time the two sides met, and continued Ireland’s record of having never advanced past the last eight at a World Cup.  Flanker Tadhg Beirne says he often thinks about what they could have...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentators Hamish McKay and Matt Buck.   On this weekend's agenda: The Haka drama and Joe Marler's comment, the first A-League derby, and has Liam Lawson's 'nice guy' persona worn off?   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonga's looking to overcome the effects of a mini-break in tonight's Pacific Championships clash against New Zealand at Mt Smart.  After a strong build-up in Brisbane, Tonga lost to Australia before disbanding while the Kangaroos beat the Kiwis in Christchurch.  Kiwi Prop Griffin Neame catches up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/li...

Beauden Barrett will have the keys to the All Blacks' attack at Twickenham, after being confirmed to start at 10 against England on Sunday morning.  Barrett —who started the Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington ending a run of eight straight starts at 10 for Damian McKenzie— will start inside his fit-again brother Jordie, who returns at 12.  It's the first time they've played together for th...

The Breakers are expecting a physical test from the Adelaide 36ers as they look to build a key run of wins.  The side got back on track from their loss in Christchurch with a big 93-87 win in Sydney, despite having four players out injured.  Co-captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright says they weren't physical enough against the Kings, and it's been one of the main things they’re working on.&n...

More than 17,000 registered participants are putting the final touches to their race day preparations as the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon returns this Sunday.  New Zealand’s biggest and most iconic festival of running has proved more popular than ever this year, with total event registrations at their highest since 2014.   Race Director Amy MacCormack joined D'Arcy Waldegrave...

Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker is ready to weather a hostile environment when his side visit the Wellington Phoenix in this afternoon's A-League football clash.  The All White is coming off his heroic 97th-minute game-winner in last week's 1-nil win over Sydney FC at home.  Pijnaker is expecting plenty of racket from both fanbases, but will channel his energy into his performance.&n...