The All Sport Breakfast

Supercars drivers are expecting chaos amid slippery track conditions during today's first race at Taupo Motorsport Park.   Veteran pit lane reporter Mark Larkham says the drivers are preparing for a wild ride on a difficult track and forecasted wet weather will add to the challenge.   The first qualifying session takes place this morning followed by a top-10 shootout ahead of a 60-lap race in the...

The Warriors have been embarrassed 30-12 by the St. George Illawarra Dragons in their NRL fixture in Wollongong.   The visitors failed to establish their usual defensive platform —conceding five tries to two— and were hampered by ill-discipline.   Coach Andrew Webster says they were uncharacteristically sloppy off the ball.   Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy to dissect where it w...

It’s the return of the big bangers! The Supercar circus is back in NZ, with two 200KM races set to tear around the pumice surrounded Taupo International Motorsport Park this weekend. The fans tears have all but dried up now, the mourning period for the old lady that was Pukekohe is well and truly over. There's a new kid in town, slap bang in the middle of the North Island ready to make its mark on...

The Otago Rally is based in the beautiful South Island city of Dunedin and is the first round of the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.    This component of the event features New Zealand’s leading competitors in modern, state-of-the-art 4WD turbo rally cars, including the exciting AP4 and R5 rally cars.   Kiwi driver Emma Gilmour joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview he...

The Northern Mystics have emphasised minute improvement areas in preseason as they look to launch into their ANZ Premiership title defence.   The defending champions visit the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Hamilton for the Hobbiton Cup.   Captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson says detail's been the focus at training.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley.    On this weekend's agenda: the Wellington Phoenix continue their winning ways in the capital, why was the Super Rugby Aupiki Final scheduled at the same time as the Warriors? And should gold medallists get cash bonuses at the Olympics?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnyst...

There's excitement for the future of women's rugby as the third season of the Aupiki competition comes to a close tomorrow.   It remains part-time and runs across just seven weeks, culminating with the final between the Blues and the Chiefs Manawa at Eden Park.   Renee Woodman-Wickliffe joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Grand-Final match up.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Tiger Woods will play this weekend for the 24th consecutive time at golf's Masters.   The five-time champ has signed for an even-par second round —leaving him one-over for the tournament— eight shots off the lead.   Graeme Agars joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk the latest from Augusta.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors aren't shying away from what they believe they're capable of this year as they return to Mount Smart to host Manly in league's NRL.   Last season's preliminary finalists have won their last three matches over Canberra, Newcastle, and South Sydney.   Second row Jackson Ford says they've got big ambitions, and with that comes added pressure.   Former Warrior Lewis Brown joined D'Arcy Wa...

Golden point can get in the sea.   This, I hasten to add, is not sour grapes because of last night's Waratahs victory. I applaud them for staying in the fight for the entire harem scarem clash, which resembled 7’s more than 15 a side, which is an insult really to the former. I think 7s has a semblance of defence. Last night didn’t.  Anyhoo, back to the point.  The golden point.   In a match that d...

Auckland City FC are determined to make it four wins from as many games when they face the Hamilton Wanderers in Saturday’s Round 4 Northern League clash at Porritt Stadium.   Albert Riera’s men currently sit atop the Northern League table with three wins on the bounce.   Angus Kilkolly joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash against Wanderers and chat about the continued success of Auckla...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Natham Limm and Rugby Writer Phil Gifford.    On this weekend's agenda:   Was it the right call to re-sign Dame Noeline Taurua? Women's basketball is set for a big payday in New Zealand, and why is Mike Cron ditching the All Blacks legacy for Australia?    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan joined once more to give us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On the docket today was:   - The 'big wet' and what it means for sport this weekend   - It's a big day for club rugby   - A huge record set to be broken tonight.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football commentator Jacob Spoonley has confidence that the Phoenix men are well on their way to the A-League's minor premiership.   Wellington are three points clear at the top of the table with four regular season games left.   Jacob joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat and to preview the Nix v Central Coast match in Gosford this evening.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Not so Super Rugby has leapt into a phone box this weekend and jumped out with its underpants on its head.    Although the competition has surprised many with the nature of the product and the resurgence of the much-maligned Australian teams, this weekend has proven that the whole shooting match can take aim at its feet and blowing them clean off.    The fan-centric buzzword, wheeled out like an e...

Auckland and Taranaki contested a close early-season match in basketball's NBL.   The Tuatara won 84-77 - Corey Webster contributed 25 points and eight assists and Rob Loe sank 22 points and 14 rebounds.   Both teams have a 1-1 record thus far.    Cam Gliddon joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview today's clash against the Wahi.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A welcome sight awaits Warriors fans with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstaad making his first appearance of the season against the Rabbitohs. The first-choice fullback's been plagued by hamstring and back issues that have kept him sidelined for the first four rounds. His inclusion comes alongside the return of Te Maire Martin at five-eighth for the injured Luke Metcalf. Warriors Prop Jazz Tevaga joined D'Ar...

The Table Tennis New Zealand Veteran Open Championships are underway from March 29 th through to April 1st at the Taupo Events Centre.   The tournament will feature teams, doubles, and individual events across seven age categories ranging from 40 years and above to 80 years and above.   New Zealand Table Tennis Partnership Manager Shane Laugesen joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to chat about the popularit...

The New Zealand Basketball league returns for the 2024 season as it continues its rapid growth across the country.    A string of big signings, headlined by Aussie big man Sam Froling, has Taranaki Airs fans feeling confident their team can win its first ever championship.    D'Arcy caught up with Sam for a chat about why he's jumped the ditch to feature in some Kiwi hoops.    LISTEN ABOVE   See o...

It's another huge night of racing tonight at Waikaraka Speedway, with the famous Demolition Derby and Firework Spectacular.     Plus, the Auckland Saloon Champs, Stockcars, and the Flame Belching Jet Dragster are headlining the event.  Main gate opens at 3pm with racing starting at 6pm.    D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with Demolition Derby driver Bevan Johnston ahead of the big dance.   LISTEN ABOV...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Newstalk ZB Sport Director Clay Wilson and OFC Communications Manager Matt Brown.    On this weekend's agenda: was the Crusaders first win of the season a fluke? Is Greyhound racing on its last legs? And should the Black Caps boycott their test series against Afghanistan on human rights grounds?    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The All Sport Breakfast’s Aussie Correspondent is back to give the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On Jim Dolan’s agenda today is:   -The boxing epidemic and everyone’s sudden expertise.   -One particular NRL coach is giving himself an uppercut.   -The A-league are holding on to hope after their TV deal hit the fan.     LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Chiefs Manawa are wary of the Blues' disruptive nature ahead of this afternoon's top-of-the-table Super Rugby Aupiki clash in Hamilton.   The two sides met earlier this month, with the Manawa holding off the Blues 17-10.   D'Arcy caught up with Krysten Cottrell out of the Blues camp ahead of their clash at 2.05pm.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sigh of relief for the Crusaders and their coach Rob Penney.   After five straight losses to start off the Super Rugby Pacific season they've upset the Chiefs 37-26 in Christchurch, with a Johnny McNicholl brace seeing them to a five-tries-to-four win.   Penney says they finally strung a full performance together.   Tony Johnson join's D'Arcy Waldegrave to dissect the Crusaders first win of the...

Sport is joy.     In the newspaper life’s tragedies are on the front page, the triumphs on the back.     Sport comes with its share of grief and drama, it certainly isn’t exempt from the drivers of regular news, by and large though, it’s a place of celebration.     The best story of the week has come from the heart and soul of New Zealand sport - grassroots rugby. And rugby needs it. It’s a sport...