The All Sport Breakfast

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby News Editor Campbell Burnes and Gold Sport Commentator Hamish McKay.    On this weekend's agenda:   The All Blacks are making a few changes ahead of second test match, South Africa apologies for disrupting the haka, and Israel Adesanya's run-in with a member of the public.    LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

It’s a chance to create history for the Tasman Mako this evening in the NPC.   They'll challenge Hawke's Bay for the Ranfurly Shield in Napier, having never won the Log o' Wood as an amalgamated union.   Halfback Finlay Christie joined Adam Cooper to preview their historic clash.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are determined to finish what they start tomorrow morning in Cape Town.   After leading 27-17, New Zealand suffered a final quarter collapse in the Rugby Championship test against the Springboks to lose 31-27.   Captain Scott Barrett says that’s been a focal point this week.   Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joined Adam Cooper out of South Africa to preview the game.    L IST...

Paul Ifill's in pursuit of back-to-back Chatham Cup football titles - in different coaching colours.   A year after leading Christchurch United to the national club title, Ifill is now Wellington Olympic mentor, who square off with Auckland City for the 2024 title this evening.   Paul catches up with Adam Cooper to preview the final.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is vowing not to give the All Blacks a head start again tonight in Cape Town.   The hosts rallied from 10 points down to beat the tourists last week at Ellis Park.   Kolisi has issued a warning to the All Blacks that they won’t be given that treatment again.   South African Rugby Journalist Brenden Nel joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omn...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Rowena Duncum.     On this weekend's agenda: What's up with Leon MacDonald’s pay out? Do the All Blacks have a chance at Ellis Park on Sunday? And is now the right time for Lydia Ko to retire?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cycling New Zealand are hosting the 2024 Pump Track National Championships in Havelock North between August 31 st  - September 1st.    The event comprises the UCI Pump Track World Championship qualifying event on the first day and the Cycling New Zealand UCI Pump Track Nationals on day two.   Organiser Craig Pattle joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to give the low down on the racing.    LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Winter sports fans are still descending on the south for the final week of the 11th annual Winter Games.   Hundreds will take part in the largest snow sport event in the Southern Hemisphere, based around Queenstown.   D'Arcy catches up with Alpine Skier Piera Hudson to preview her event.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks insist they’re relaxed whether Springboks veteran lock Eben Etzebeth starts or comes off the bench in tomorrow morning’s test at Ellis Park.   Etzebeth was out initially due to a back injury, before being included on the bench in a mid-week change.   Speculation persists he could yet be elevated to start.   Elliott Smith joins D'Arcy out of South Africa to preview the latest ahead o...

The All Blacks are embracing their Johannesburg welcome as they prepare to play at one of the toughest rugby venues on Sunday morning.   Several members of the playing squad and staff are on their first visit to South Africa.   New Zealand coach Scott Robertson played in the 46-40 test defeat at Ellis Park in 2000, but secured the 2017 Super title at the venue as Crusaders mentor.   SuperSport Com...

A moment to savour for para-cyclist Anna Taylor.   The 33 year old's claimed silver in the C-4 women's 3000 metre time trial at the Paris Paralympic Games.   Taylor's endured thyroid cancer, as well as a severe disc prolapse in her back that compressed her spinal cord.   It's New Zealand's first medal of the Games, and she joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to recount her success.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnys...

I’m as big a fan as the next guy when it comes to the All Blacks. Not obsessive like I was in my youth, but the team has occupied an unhealthy space in my brain for as long as I can remember.   In rugby for me, these clashes between the men in black and the African menace have always been the pinnacle of the sport.   Why?   Since their readmission into the international arena in 1992, NZ cosh thei...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley.    On this weekend's agenda:   Why can't Leon and Razor just get along? Shaun Johnson gets a royal sendoff at Mt Smart Stadium, and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck turns down the Kiwis to represent Toa Samoa.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland will be hoping to put rivalry aside ahead of their NPC clash with old foes Canterbury at Eden Park.   The hosts go into this afternoon's clash still hunting for an elusive first win of the campaign, with last week's 27-25 bonus point loss at Otago just keeping them off the bottom of the ladder.   Winger Lolagi Visinia says they're a young team and still testing a few things out, but that'...

Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones has ranked Shaun Johnson as one of the greatest players in the club's history.    Mt Smart was renamed to Shaun Johnson Stadium for his final home game against the Bulldogs, with the playmaker's NRL career winding down after 14 seasons.   Jones says his fellow number seven's resilience puts him among the Warriors' elite.   D'Arcy catches up with former Kiwis C...

Kudos to NZR.   The news of the result of the schism between Razor and Rangi was a huge surprise. What was even more surprising was that no one knew. Keeping a lid on an internal collapse like that is quite the trick. They must be pleased as punch that their process was sealed to the outside world.   There are aspects to this top floor rupture that have been explained away, but they still leave me...

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:   The All Blacks look for revenge at Eden Park, Grace Nweke leaves NZ Netball for greener pastures, and LIV Golf might be on the way to Christchurch.    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:   -It’s a big game tonight for someone who's not playing...    -The Supercars return with a veteran.   -The Wallabies seek redemption against the Boks.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwitea Street is set for a thrilling Chatham Cup semifinal clash on a special day for the club, as Auckland City FC host Birkenhead United on Sunday.   The Navy Blues will also be celebrating the club's 20 th  Jubilee with a host of former players and staff.   Kick Off is at 2.00 pm at Kiwitea Street, the home of Auckland City.   Striker Angus Kilkolly joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clas...

The All Blacks are demanding an edge up front from their forward pack after coming off second-best last week against Argentina.   The 49-match unbeaten run at Eden Park goes on the line tonight against Los Pumas, who are coming off a win at Sky Stadium last week.   Los Pumas have been belted the following match both times after beating the All Blacks in both 2020 and 2022.   Newstalk ZB Rugby Edit...

Southland are expecting a physical battle against Hawke's Bay as the hosts gear up for their first Ranfurly Shield defence of the season.   The Stags will be looking to use momentum from last weekend's 22-13 win over Otago, as they aim to reclaim the log o' wood for the first time since 2011.   Captain Sean Withy says they will be keeping an eye on Hawke's eye-rolling mauls.   Sean catches up with...

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is imploring his side to not let Argentina off the hook should the chance present itself in tonight's Rugby Championship rematch at Eden Park.   A series of lead changes in the first match at Sky Stadium saw Los Pumas deny the All Blacks a chance to build a lead with consecutive tries.   Taylor says they simply need to be better at that.   Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor El...

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’ prefix – you’d...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Newstalk ZB Sports Reader Nathan Limm.    On this weekend's agenda:   Auckland FC’s controversial signing of a former Wellington Nix player, why isn't the All Blacks test a sell out? And who takes gold in the K1-500m?     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keirin gold medallist Ellesse Andrews and team-mate Shaane Fulton are through to the round-of-16 stage in the individual sprint at the velodrome.   Andrews registered the third quickest lap in the seeding round.   Bryony Botha and Emily Shearman have finished eighth for New Zealand in the women's madison at the Paris velodrome.   Longtime Cycling Commentator Del Woodford joined D'Arcy to review th...