The All Sport Breakfast

The Chatham Cup is New Zealand's premier knockout tournament in men's association football.    All matches will be played on the weekend of June 15th for the third round of both competitions (Kate Shepard Cup and Chatham Cup).   Paul Hobson out of Birkenhead United joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their fixture against Central United.   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' consists of NZ Herald's Alex Powell and Graeme 'Sportsfreak' Beasley.    On this weekend's agenda... The Blues too good for the Brumbies, but was anyone surprised? Can the Hurricanes make it to the big dance? And what's going wrong at New Zealand Cricket?   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Dolan - Our Australian Correspondent, gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. It's still all about Origin in New South Wales and Queensland    All eyes on a certain athlete today.    Australians are talking about Super Rugby for some reason.    LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is brushing off suggestions his team are flying under the radar in Super Rugby.   The Chiefs take on the top-seeded Hurricanes in this afternoon's semi-final in the capital, with the winner squaring off against the Blues in the decider.   McMillan feels his side are building momentum at the right time.   D'Arcy catches up with Daniel Rona out of the Chiefs camp to pre...

In Super Rugby Pacific’s second semi-final, the Hurricanes will face last season’s runners-up, the Chiefs.   The game is expected to be much more competitive than Friday night’s semi-final in Auckland.   Hurricanes coaching staff Bryn Evans told D’Arcy Waldegrave “There was an emotive aspect we had to deal with last week with the Rebels.”   Evans said “This week, it’s another step up – win or go h...

The Northern Mystics are embracing the challenge to hold on to their play-off position in the ANZ Premiership.   The defending champs have lost their last three matches and now sit just two points ahead of the Magic in the race for a top 3 placing and finals netball.   Phoenix Karaka joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Can the Wahs pick their biggest bogey this evening at Mt Smart?     The offending nose goblin, lodged deep in the nostril of the home team for 15 consecutive games, is even money to be picked and flicked as the Warriors look to pick up their fourth win on the bounce this year.     A full house, the return of Shaun Johnson to an almost full-strength side and the table topping Storm rolling up on a...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writers Phil Gifford and Jamie Wall.    On this weekend's agenda:   Have people forgotten about the Cricket World Cup already? The Premier League decided to keep the VAR, and was the Joseph Sua'a'li'i tackle worthy of a send-off?    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight of New Zealand’s top fighters will be squaring off under international K-1 rules on June 8th at the Eventfinda Stadium.   In the electric atmosphere of an elimination 8-man tournament, the format requires the winner to defeat 3 opponents in a single night and provides the ultimate test of both skill and endurance.   D'Arcy made his way to the CKB gym to chat with upcoming local fighter Nixon...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan is back to give us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   - Who is making changes for Origin Two?   - Australian Rugby has a new saviour.   - Things are on the up for Australia's favourite team.    LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues insist they're ready for whichever Fijian Drua side emerges from under the Eden Park tunnel tonight in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final.   The Drua haven't managed a road win this season, with their six wins all coming in Fiji.   Kurt Eklund joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a battle of the cellar dwellers this afternoon in Auckland when the Northern Stars host the Southern Steel in netball's ANZ Premiership.   It's pretty much a must-win for both sides, if they're to make the post-season.   The Steel, who've won two games from eight attempts, are second-bottom but surprisingly have the same points as the winless, dead-last Stars.   Both teams need the points if...

The Hurricanes are bracing for the Rebels to come out swinging in what could be their last-ever Super Rugby Pacific game.   The visitors will be looking to go out on a high after being dumped from Super Rugby due to financial difficulties ahead of the first playoffs in their 14-year history.   Jordie Barrett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash in Wellington.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystu...

Afghanistan, West Indies, Uganda, Papua New Guinea.    On the face of it, New Zealand's journey toward the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup doesn’t appear to be onerous.     New Zealand starts their campaign late, nearly a week after the comp got up and running. They enter the fray with no warmup games under their belt. Some of the team didn't arrive until Sunday. After time in the ICL (Indian...

The 2024 Oceania Athletics Championships will take place in Suva, Fiji 1-8 June.   The event will include U18 and Open age groups   New Zealand Team Captain and 110m Hurdler Josh Hawkins joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the meet .   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm. On this weekend's agenda:   The NZR Governance debacle, are the Rebels a loss to Super Rugby, were Auckland FC's new signings a bit underwhelming? And should Beauden Barrett have been allowed to play for the Blues?     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan is back to give the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On the agenda this morning:   -The 'Blues' are weirdly looking for injury at training.   -The stars have been left out of the NRL... All because of 'Origin'.   -Super Rugby is at the pointed end.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby's playoff picture comes down to the final three matches this evening, with the Hurricanes, Blues, and Brumbies all fighting for top position.   Both the Hurricanes and Blues are tied on points at the top —with the Blues ahead on points difference— and the Brumbies just three points back.   The action kicks off with the Hurricanes hosting the Highlanders from 4:35.   Hurricanes Midfield...

Chiefs first-five Damian McKenzie insists his side won't be surrendering easily against the Blues in tonight's Super Rugby clash at Eden Park.   That's despite the Chiefs locking up a top-four spot on the ladder, with a home quarterfinal all but secured.   McKenzie expects tonight's Kiwi derby to bring the best out of his team.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stadia? Governance? Socks and undies for Christmas. I’m done. 6 months until the zombie of Auckland venues rises again and staggers around the place before eating its own brain and who knows how long before NZ Rugby essentially does the same thing.     I’m going to let the undead do their lie in a hole and focus on what is very much alive in rugby, Super Rugby Pacific.    This comp, contrary to po...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley.    On this weekend's agenda:   Was Rob Penney right to drop the C-Bomb? The Warriors don't seem to be able to control Addin Fonua-Blake, and are we forced to care about the NZR governance review?    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gave us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On the agenda today:   - The Sharks will find out if they are actually the real deal   - There’s a big fixture ahead in the A-League   - Yet another Australian coach in trouble...   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expected a wounded Black Ferns outfit to come out firing against the Wallaroos this afternoon in their first Laurie O'Reilly contest in North Harbour.   New Zealand suffered their first ever loss to Canada last weekend, conceding the Pacific Four Series title to boot.   Lock Alana Bremner says there have been some tough conversations this week.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic believe they've amended their horror start against the Mystics ahead of this afternoon's contest against the top of the table Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership.   The Mystics blew out to a 34-16 lead by halftime last round before the Magic came right in the second half.   Goal keep Erena Mikaere says they've gone back to basics.    Erena joined D'Arcy Waldegrave...

The Chiefs are ruing their ill-discipline following their 20-17 Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes in Hamilton.   Along with losing flanker Kaylum Boshier for ten minutes in the first half, the hosts failed to capitalise on a red card to Canes hooker Raymond Tuputupu.   Brett Cameron kicked the winning penalty after Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson was controversially penalised for not rolling away at...