The All Sport Breakfast

The Blues’ new Chief Executive Karl Budge has already marked his tenure with some bold statements. His brazen desire to hijack the wildly successful Super Round from Christchurch is an audacious move for the administrator who has an enviable record of success across the sports he has been involved in, notably tennis’ ASB Classic.   Like the target on the back of the Super Round, arguably a re...

Midseason momentum is on the line as we head into round 5 of the ANZ Premiership.  The Northern Mystics are set to take on the Central Pulse in Poriua this evening following on from last weekend’s win over the Tactix.  Mystics goal shoot Maia Wilson joined D’Arcy to preview the game and chat about her shift from the Stars to the Mystics this season.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudi...

Super Rugby Pacific got off to a strong start this week, with the Chiefs and Crusaders claiming victory last night.  The Crusaders beat the Blues 36-20 at their new stadium in Christchurch, while the Chiefs outlasted the Reds in Brisbane, winning 31-21.  Sky Sport Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson joined D’Arcy to review the two games and look forward to tonight’s clashes.  LISTEN ABOV...

A bad memory is fuelling Auckland FC in their bid for a maiden A-League football final.  They host Adelaide United at Mt Smart in the first leg of their semifinal tonight – the stage where they stumbled last campaign.  It's kicking off at 6pm, and Auckland’s right back Callan Elliot joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

It’s a major weekend for the Wellington Phoenix women.  90 minutes are standing between the team and the A-League Grand Final – the Nix sitting at a one goal deficit heading into the second leg of the semifinal against the Brisbane Roar.  Midfielder Emma Pijnenburg joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss leg one and look ahead to tomorrow’s clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com...

Auckland FC’s unlikely journey toward A-League supremacy continues this evening as the plucky lads out of Penrose look to roll Adelaide in the first leg of their semi final series.    Fingers crossed that the faithful turn up to scream and shout and spit and drink and cheer and chant AKLFC to a victory, to set up next week's return leg.   The faithful will turn up I’m sure, the fait...

One last clash before the New Zealand Ice Hockey League gets underway.  The season starts next week, but before that, the Botany Swarm are facing off against the Auckland Mako tomorrow evening.   Kyle Jonsson is captaining the side this weekend, and joined D’Arcy to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UFC is Down Under this weekend, Fight Night kicking off in Perth later tonight.  A raft of City Kickboxing fighters are competing at the event.  Fresh off a round-two knockout back in January, Australian Cam Rowston will be back in ring this weekend, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Stars have bounced back after their first loss of the season.  They claimed victory over the Central Pulse last weekend in a close match in Wellington.  They’re back home this weekend, taking on the currently bottom of the table Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.  Stars Captain Mila Reuelu-Buchanan joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.c...

Listen. Really carefully. Stretch your eardrums as taut as they can be.    Can you hear the tears falling? Can you hear the plaintive wails of loss? The bass string twang of heart strings snapping?    No, no you can’t. No one cares. No pity, no deep sense of bereavement.   LIV Golf is on its knees. Head bowed, waiting for the rush of blade driven air as the scimitar flashe...

The Warriors are flying high – sitting second on the ladder after a tense victory over the Dolphins.  It was a tough battle in the second half, the New Zealand side coming from behind to claim the win, 20-18 at Hnry Stadium.  Now they’re crossing the ditch to take on the Paramatta Eels in another important clash – Adam Pompey returning to the side following a disciplinary stand down.&nbs...

It was a rough run home for Auckland FC as they ended the regular A-League season with a five-game winless streak.   As a result, Adelaide United jumped them to land in second place, relegating the Black Knights to an elimination final against reigning champions, Melbourne City.  Auckland FC midfielder and club MVP Louis Verstraete joined D’Arcy to preview this must-win match.  LIST...

Finishing halves strong is a key focus for the Blues as Super Rugby Pacific approaches its business end.  The Aucklanders conceded 26 of their 33 points to the Reds in the last 10 minutes of each half at Super Round, a week after conceding 21 points to the Highlanders in the same time frame.  This weekend they’re travelling across the bridge to take on Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Sta...

The Warriors strong start to the season has continued.  Despite some defensive struggles at the end of the second half, they claimed a victory over the Gold Coast Titans last week.  They’re taking on the Dolphins this weekend, travelling to Wellington to play at a sold out Hnry Stadium.  Assistant Coach Slade Griffin joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See o...

The Blues are taking the lessons of what works at Forsyth Barr Stadium as they play under the roof in Christchurch for the first time tonight.  They meet the Queensland Reds in the second game of the day and third game of the weekend and play the Crusaders at the same ground in a fortnight.  Kade Banks is getting his first start on the wing tonight for the Blues, and joined D’Arcy to pre...

A bitter disappointment for Auckland FC, as their performance against the Central Coast Mariners last weekend ruled them out of the Premiers Plate race.  But the Plate isn’t the be all end all, and a victory in tomorrow night’s game would lock them into second place and let them skip straight to the semifinals.   Dan Hall, defender for Auckland FC, joined D’Arcy to discuss.  LISTEN...

Parakiore. Ngā Puna Wai. Hagley Oval and now Te Kaha.  Ōtautahi Christchurch now has the full deck of first class, top notch, bee’s knees sporting facilities.  It will be, if it’s not already, the envy of the country.  This has not come without a fight, there are citizens of that city that really didn’t want a bar of any of it, or the price tag they came with. But good things come t...

A major rowing regatta is taking place this weekend at Orewa Beach – the NZ Beach Sprint Championships.   With beach sprints having been named an Olympic discipline going forward, the event will be garnering plenty of interest.   Holly Chaafe is one of those competing over the weekend, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Black Ferns got their dedemption for last year’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in last week’s clash against Canada.  A decisive 36-14 victory has seen them effectively wrap up PAC 4, but the work isn’t quite over yet.  They’re facing off against Australia tonight over on the Sunshine Coast – Justine McGregor, winger for the Black Ferns, joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN A...

The Auckland Tuatara’s season got off to a winning start.  They dispatched their cross-town rivals, the Franklin Bulls, 115-95 on Saturday night at Eventfinda Stadium.   Tonight they’re slated to face the Southland Sharks and will be hoping to keep their momentum building.  Tuatara guard Zach Riley joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Black Ferns started off the PAC 4 tournament on a high note.   They kept the US on the back foot, landing a comfortable 48-15 victory against the side.  They’ll be aiming to right past wrongs in their next match, facing off against Canada for the first time since their loss in last year’s Rugby World Cup – Canada claiming the win 34-19.  Black Ferns lock Maiakawanakaulani Roos j...

Auckland FC are still in the running for the Premiers Plate, with just two rounds to go in the season.  After dropping points in a 2-2 draw with the Melbourne Victory, they’ll need a win over the Central Coast Mariners in order to keep the pressure on the Newcastle Jets.   Auckland FC Striker Sam Cosgrove joined D’Arcy to reflect on the loss and look ahead to tomorrow’s clash.  LIST...

The ANZ Premiership is well and truly underway.  The Northern Mystics stumbled against the Auckland rivals, the Stars, in the tournament's first round last week, ending the game with a narrow 63-59 loss.  They’re looking to turn it around early in the season when they take on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic tonight.  Mystics Captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson joined D’Arcy to preview...

The demise of Moana Pasifika is not a good story. The conscious uncoupling of the club from Super Rugby Pacific doesn’t come as any surprise though.   Not a bad idea, but the execution was awful. The team were hog-tied from the get-go.    The slow slide of the side started at inception and even though the tenuous grasp the franchise had on its position showed shadows of sustained gr...

The Warriors made a statement last week.   They ended their 17 game losing streak against the Melbourne Storm in a dominating fashion, claiming a 38-14 victory.  However, this weekend they’re up against a bogey team as the Gold Coast Titans travel to Mt Smart with the intent to upset.   Edge forward for the Warriors, Marata Niukore joined D’Arcy to discuss the match.  LISTEN AB...