The All Sport Breakfast

Let’s talk about joy. Releasing the demons of expectation, the pressures of desire, the need to justify sporting existence through results alone. To be fair, this all sounds a bit new age, a bit woowoo, counter to the traditional muted celebration of living the grind, suffering to succeed. Increasingly, sportspeople are eschewing the concept of the strong silent athlete assassin, an unsmiling, ful...

The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018.  Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week.   Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell.  Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the...

It's time for the final manu showdown.  After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront.   Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another.  They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday.  It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team.  Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Afr...

The Blues will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling after a 29-13 victory over the defending champions, the Crusaders, at Eden Park last weekend.   They’re at home again this Sunday when they take on their cross-town rivals, Moana Pasifika.  Loose forward Malachi Wrampling is looking to make his debut, and joined Piney to discuss the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com...

The Crankworx mountain biking festival is well and truly underway, with plenty more action to come over the weekend.   The event offers a range of elite competitions, participatory events, and cultural celebrations, catering to every level of rider.  This year, athletes are battling for crucial points in the King & Queen of Crankworx standings.   Australian mountain biker Jackso...

Auckland FC is facing a huge task this weekend.  They’re set to take on the table topping Newcastle Jets in a game that holds plenty of importance heading into the final six rounds of the A-League.  Sam Cosgrove, a striker for the Auckland side, joined Piney to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The richest horse race in New Zealand is taking place today.  Ellerslie Racecourse is hosting the NZB Kiwi this afternoon, as part of Champions Day in Auckland.  Ellerslie’s CEO, Paul Wilcox, joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the Warriors’ year?  The team put on an emphatic performance, smashing the Sydney Roosters 42-18 in their NRL season opener last night.   Chanel Harris-Tavita grabbed two of the Warriors seven tries, as they refused to settle on their 22-6 halftime lead.  Former Captain Tohu Harris joined D’Arcy to unpack the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener...

A major Super Rugby Pacific clash is looming.  The Blues are back at Eden Park, set to take on the Crusaders in a primetime match up tonight.  The Crusaders will be looking to keep their momentum rolling after a dominant showing against the Chiefs last weekend, while the Blues will be aiming to bounce back after a final play defeat to the Brumbies.   Lock for the Blues, Josh Beehre...

Kiwi golfer Nick Voke is in touching distance of the lead after two rounds of the Japan-Australasia Championship in Auckland.  Voke's carded a six-under par second round to sit in second position at eight-under for the tournament, one shot behind joint leaders Kohei Okada and Jay Mackenzie.  He caught up with D’Arcy after coming off the green yesterday for a chat about how he’s tracking...

The South Africans couldn't remove their World Cup back monkey; can the New Zealanders jettison their shoulder riding chimp? The Indian cricketers have a similar issue with New Zealand, the little team that continue to embarrass the dominant force in world cricket.    The Proteas problem of choking in big moments at global white ball tournaments has long been an itch that can’t be scratc...

Auckland FC have found some form over the last few weeks, including a 5-0 demolition of the Wellington Phoenix, and a 3-0 victory over Melbourne City.  This Sunday they’re set to take on the Perth Glory – a team that defeated them earlier this year.  D’Arcy was joined in studio by Jake Girdwood-Reich and Lachie Brook, a midfielder and a winger for Auckland FC, to preview the match. &nbsp...

A big athletics meet is taking place in Auckland this weekend – the Trackstars Meet.  Tonight some of the biggest track and field athletes will be hitting The Trusts Arena, vying for the title of Track Star.  One of the competitors is running prodigy Sam Ruthe, who joined D’Arcy to preview the event and chat about the early stages of his career.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.c...

This week the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific franchise conceded that their round 9 fixture against the Chiefs will not take place in the Kingdom of Tonga. Short of a last-minute significant sponsorship deal, the game will be played in either Pukekohe or Rotorua. This will be the second time in as many years that the Auckland based team will be unable to ply their trade on the friendly islands....

The Tall Blacks are back in action over in the Philippines as they play a series of World Cup qualifying matches. They won their first matchup against the Philippines early yesterday morning and will look to make it two from two when they take on Guam tomorrow night.  Judd Flavel is the head coach of the Tall Blacks and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

This weekend the Manu World Champs hits the Auckland waterfront for the first of two qualifying rounds in the city of sails.  Piri Weepu, former All Black and now ambassador for the Manu World Champs joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ golf open rolls on with the third days play getting underway later today.  Yesterday afternoon D'Arcy caught up with Dan Hillier, a pro golfer representing New Zealand at the open shortly after hopping off the green for the day to discuss how he's been going at the tournament and what it means to compete in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Theres another exciting night of racing lining up at Waikaraka Park this evening. Tonight racers will be competing for the NZ Modified Grand Prix, with the Auckland street stock champs also in action.  Brad Lane won the modified dirt cup last weekend and will be racing tonight, and he joined D'Arcy this morning to discuss the competition. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Black Caps have stumbled in their final Super 8 match at the T20 world cup overnight against England, losing by 4 wickets. The Black Caps set a target of 159/7 led by strong contributions from Glenn Phillips (39) and Tim Seifert (35) but no one was able to push on for a big total. They looked to have the game in the bag with England requiring 43 off the final 3 overs, but an expensive Glenn Ph...

Last weekend Auckland FC put on a statement performance in the New Zealand derby against the Wellington Phoenix running out 5-0 winners in Wellington. This weekend they are back home when they take on Melbourne City later today.  Jesse Randall is an attacker for Auckland FC who at the moment is also at the top of the goal scoring standings. He joined D'Arcy to discuss the derby and look ahead...

Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts its annual International Track Meet.   Tom Walsh, Nick Palmer, Anna Grimaldi, Lisa Adams, and Tiaan Whelpton are all set to compete in their respective events.  Shot putter Nick Palmer has the home crowd advantage, and joined D’Arcy to preview the event.  LISTEN ABOVE&n...

We’re rolling into the second week of Super Rugby with a blockbuster New Zealand derby.  The Chiefs are heading down to Dunedin to face off against the Highlanders this evening.  The Highlanders will be aiming to keep their momentum going, after last weekend’s victory over the defending champion, the Crusaders.   Attack coach Cory Brown joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash....

Kiwis are hitting the waves as the Ocean Swim series returns to the Bay of Islands.  There’s a range of different races this weekend, with something for anyone.   Brent Foster, former Commonwealth Games and Ironman competitor, is one of those swimming – he joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uh oh. Trouble at mill. Trouble on the slopes. Trouble with five-time Olympic medallist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott. I hasten to add, not trouble of her doing – I don’t believe that she has a troubling bone in her body.    The NZ press has jumped on a perceived error within the judging panel, who placed the Kiwi in silver medal position after her final slopestyle run. It was by a snowflake, a m...