The All Sport Breakfast

The latest edition of 'The All Star Panel' consists of Rugby Writer Phil Gifford and Rugby Commentator Paul Allison. On this weekend's agenda... NPC rugby may be ditched by Sky TV, Razor is calling on Sam Whitelock to return to the All Blacks, and Sir Russell Coutts is digging at Christchurch before the Sail GP regatta has even begun... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Our Australian correspondent gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussies sport. It's all about racecars in Melbourne this weekend... Two Tigers are about to go head to head... Have you got a spare million dollars? Jim has the deal for you. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aon Maadi Regatta is the National Championships for school rowing in New Zealand.    Run by the NZSSRA and Rowing New Zealand, it sits as New Zealand's largest rowing event, alternating annually between Lake Karāpiro and Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel.   This years event will be held at Lake Ruataniwha between 18 th  and 23 rd  March.    NZ Rowing Athlete Development lead, Janey Charlton, joined D'...

The Warriors are on the board in the NRL... producing a hard-fought 18-10 win over the Raiders in Christchurch to earn their first victory of 2024.  Canberra led 10-6 in the second half but tries to Lue Metcalf and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck sealed the two points. Coach Andrew Webster says it wasn't pretty, but he was super proud of the team's effort. The Sydney Roosters have walloped arch-rivals South S...

The latest edition of 'The All Star Panel' consists of Newstalk ZB Sport Director Clay Wilson and Graeme 'Sportsfreak' Beasley. On this weekend's agenda... Auckland FC debuts it's new look, the Crusaders suffer yet another loss and are the Warriors any chance against Melbourne? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders have recorded four consecutive losses for the first time in Super Rugby history. They've fallen to a last-gasp 14-10 defeat to the Hurricanes in Christchurch, who've extended their unbeaten run at the top of the ladder. Meanwhile - a second win of the season for Moana Pasifika - who wrapped a 22-14 victory away to the still winless Western Force in Perth. The Reds have thumped the Re...

Black Foils strategist Olivia MacKay joined Lesley Murdoch on the All Sport Breakfast Canterbury ahead of what promises to be a weekend of action on Lyttleton Harbour, talking about her varied role on the boat from grinding to trimming to getting the boat where the wind is and going as fast as possible. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz McKinnon, the New Zealand team manager for the Queen Sirikit Cup that is being played at Clearwater Golf Club March 20-23  spoke with Lesley Murdoch about her teams chances against 11 other teams from around the Asia Pacific region in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Peter Snell, James Preston, Sir John Walker.   That's the new order of New Zealand's all-time fastest 800 metre runners after Preston's effort of one minute 44.87 seconds at the National Track and Field champs in Wellington.   It takes the Wellingtonian past Walker's 1:44.92 - and just adrift of Snell's 1:44.3.   Preston explained to Adam Cooper how he intended to get ahead of rival - and 1500...

The Hurricanes have maintained their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season, beating the Crusaders 14-10 in Christchurch.   The Hurricanes, so dominant in the first half, were forced to come from behind after the Crusaders regained composure to steal the lead for the first time in the 70th minute.   Despite battling an increasingly malfunctioning lineout Clark Laidlaw’s men proved they are no fa...

Shot putter Tom Walsh is welcoming the challenge of winning back the national title he lost a year ago at the New Zealand track and field championships in Wellington.   His 13-year dominance in the event was snapped by rival Jacko Gill on the same field last year.   Walsh told Adam Cooper that competing against Gill brings the best out of him.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It's the premier interclub tennis finals day at the Renouf Centre from 4pm, with Thorndon taking on Wellington in the women's final, and Wellington meeting Avalon in the men's decider.   Avalon's Marc Paulik joined Adam Cooper to talk about their season and their pursuit of reclaiming the Jack Taylor Shield.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan returns once more to give a rundown on the latest from the wonderful world of Aussie sport. On the agenda today: - It's a big day for some 'old' coaches over the ditch. - Super Rugby is full of surprises... apparently...   - The AFL is trying to spread the word and become the chosen winter code.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

The Prospector is New Zealand’s premier mountain bike stage race, set in the mountain bike mecca of Alexandra, Central Otago.    The event is a three-day stage race, with Alexandra’s famous technical rocky, thyme encrusted single-track designed to keep the riders on their toes.   Added to that, lung-busting uphill climbs that push riders to their absolute limits.    - PROLOGUE - 18km - 600m elevat...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Journalists Jamie Wall and Phil Gifford.    On this weekend's agenda... the Warriors and their clunky start to the season, are we really offended by the Hurricanes Poua haka? Why are the Crusaders struggling so badly and are we excited about Jake Paul fighting 57-year-old Mike Tyson?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Blues will be boosted by the return of key All Blacks Finlay Christie and Rieko Ioane for their clash against the Hurricanes on Saturday night.     Re-signed loose-forward Anton Segner also returns at blindside, partnering captain Dalton Papali’i and Akira Ioane, who shifts to No 8 for the match.   D'Arcy caught up with Dalton Papali’i to discuss their impressive start to the season.   LISTEN...

After a week of controversy surrounding Super Rugby Aupiki, the newly extended competition heads into its second week.    Round one winners the Blues and Chiefs Manawa clash in Auckland, while the Hurricanes Poua and Matatū both have a point to prove after going down last weekend.   D'Arcy caught up with Rosie Kelly out of the Matatū camp.    LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Sharks have played spoiler at Mt Smart, overcoming a 12-point deficit to beat the Warriors 16-12 in their NRL season opener.   The hosts came firing out of the gate, leading 12-nil after 14 minutes with tries to prop Addin Fonua-Blake and five-eighth Luke Metcalf.   Cronulla cut the lead to six at halftime before scoring immediately after the break to trim the lead to 12-10.   Sharks centre Si...

Saving the worst ‘til last? Let’s hope not.    The end of New Zealand’s summer of cricket is upon us and although death at the hands of the Australian menace was essentially written in stone, I was hoping that this time the Black Caps would die on their feet after years on living on their knees. I was asking too much.     Sure, cricket is a funny old game, and to write the Caps off after day one m...

The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' consists of Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Natham Limm and Football Commentator Chris Milicich.  On this weekend's agenda... why are we having 'Super Round' in Melbourne? Is the NRL really making an dents into the American market? Do you like your cricketers being mic'd up in the middle of the game? And why are the Black Caps struggling so much against Aus...

The Wellington Phoenix are looking to cement their top spot on the A-League ladder this weekend with a home clash against Adelaide United on Sunday.  The Nix come off a distance derby draw against the Perth Glory where they struggled to find the net, resulting in a nil all draw.  Coach Giancarlo Italiano joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the Perth result, their chances against Adelaide, and the...

One of New Zealand's most prestigious and largest running events is back for 2024.  Round the Bays consists of a vibrant 8.4KM course around Tāmaki Makaurau, starting on Quay Street and finishing up at St Heliers. Runners will also be able to fundraise money for their chosen charity.   Event Organiser Henry McLernon joined D'Arcy to discuss the ins and outs of the historic race.  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

Our Australian Correspondent, Jim Dolan, gave us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport.  - The NRL are taking over Vegas as they attempt to promote their 'fan centric' game.  - The Waratahs should really just focus on the task at hand.  - The Australian Cricketers may have some time on their hands and it's not what you think...  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The Blues are the first Super Rugby team to go two-from-two after beating the Highlanders 37-29 at Melbourne's Super Round. A Hoskins Sotutu hattrick highlighted the five tries to three win, which also sees the Highlanders' losing streak against New Zealand teams extended to 17 games. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Rebels have come from behind to beat the Western Force 48-34. Rugby Commentator Tony John...

The third instalment of Super Rugby Aupiki gets underway this weekend, with an extended regular season and each team now playing home and away fixtures.   Renee Holmes has since switched allegiance from 2023 champions 'Matatu' to the Chiefs Manawa side, who take on the Hurricanes in their opening match this afternoon.   D'Arcy caught up with Renee for a chat about the start of the new season.   LI...