The All Sport Breakfast

The Breakers could still earn a basketball prize this season when they face the Adelaide 36ers in Sunday's Ignite Cup final on the Gold Coast.  They ended the ANBL regular competition in seventh after beating the ninth-placed Taipans 115-84 in their final match.  The Ignite Cup took place throughout the regular season, and there are some serious cash prizes on the line.  Parker Jack...

The 2025/26 A League season will see our third New Zealand derby play out, with Auckland FC taking on the Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium tonight.  The Black Knights will look to make it 6-0 against their southern rivals and build some momentum as they head into the back half of the season.   Auckland FC coach Steve Corica joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABO...

Auckland needs sporting events. As many as possible. As big and flash and shiny as they come.  The oft rumoured State of Origin has been teasing the populace for many a year. Rumours are still thick on the ground; this time it’s thought that the announcement will be as early as this month. Great if it happens, but it will be a one off I’d suggest, great for a stellar tourist weekend for the 0...

Sail GP is in full swing this weekend at the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland with 12 teams from across the world competing.  In last year's edition of the competition the Great Britain team took home the glory winning the competition. Hannah Mills was part of that team as the strategist. She joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekends action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The Super Rugby season is officially underway with the first two games happening last night. The Highlanders edged past the Crusaders in a thriller 25-23 while the Waratahs put on a dominant performance against the Reds 36-12 There's a three game slate this evening but we are going to look at the prime time match happening between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park tonight. Both teams will be w...

The Sail GP buildup continues as the second round of the competition gets underway today in the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland.  Melanie Roberts is the race director. She has been managing all of the events since it began in 2019. She joined D'Arcy to discuss what she has seen change and evolve throughout her time, what conditions are looking like for this weekend and what is the most difficul...

Tomorrow afternoon there is a huge game going down at FMG Stadium in Waikato, the NRL All Star Game. The game is competed between the Maori All Stars and the Indigenous All Stars.  Briton Nikora is a second rower for the Maori All Stars and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the match.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge multisport event got underway this morning in the South Island the iconic Coast to Coast race. The race spans 243km beginning at Kumara Beach on the West Coast and finishes at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch.  Hamish Elliot is competing at the event, he won in 2024 and was a runner up in 2025. Hamish joined D'Arcy to discuss the race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

It's a big weekend in Auckland this weekend with the second round of the 2026 Sail GP season taking place in the Waitemata harbour over the weekend. 12 teams from across the globe have descended on Auckland for what's set to be an exciting weekend of racing.  D'Arcy kicked off the show at the event by chatting with Blair Tuke. He is the co-CEO and wing trimmer for the New Zealand team named t...

A major athletics meet is taking place tomorrow in Auckland – the Sir Graeme Douglas International.  The meet covers a wide range of track and field events, attracting competitors from across the country, including Paralympian Anna Grimaldi.  She won a gold and a bronze at the Paris Olympics, in the 200m and 100m respectively, and will be competing tomorrow in the para women’s 100m.&nbsp...

The Perth 7s are kicking off tonight – the fourth stop of the 2025/26 rugby 7s circuit.   The Black Ferns Sevens put on a dominant display in Singapore last weekend, running through the pool stages and semi-final before dominating Australia in the finals, 36-7.  They’ll be aiming to string together another dominant tournament and continue to build their lead over Australia in the series...

After a Super Smash-induced hiatus, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield returns to the Eden Park outer oval.  The Auckland Hearts are set to take on the Central Hinds in the first of two matches today, and will hope to hit the ground running with a strong performance.  Fast bowler for the Hearts, Bree Illing joined D'Arcy to preview the test.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/list...

Auckland FC was unable to get themselves back on track last weekend, falling in the final moments to the Perth Glory – 2-1.  They’ll be raring to return to their winning ways this weekend in their home game against Sydney FC, aiming to put their troubling start to the year behind them.  Central defender for Auckland FC Jake Girdwood-Reich joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match and...

Joy. Respect. Aroha.   This is snow sport.   For the most part, those three words sum up the Winter Olympics.     The crotch dropped pants and laissez-faire attitude of the snowboarders and skiers in big air, slopestyle, and halfpipe at the winter medal fest is a beacon of this state of mind.   To watch the encouragement and enthusiasm of the competitors as they celebrate...

Feet are hitting the ground tomorrow in Auckland.  The Coatesville Half Marathon is the third race in the five-event Auckland Half Marathon Series and features a mix of challenging terrain and stunning views.  Jasmine Finney is taking part in tomorrow’s race, and joined D’Arcy to preview it.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are beginning.  It kicked off with the opening ceremony earlier this morning, snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Freeski athlete Ben Barclay selected as the flagbearers for New Zealand.   New Zealand’s Chef de Mission Marty Toomey joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat heading into the Games.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

A big weekend for racing fans.  The New Zealand Grand Prix is kicking off at Otago’s Highland Motorsport – one of the only two national grand prix events currently not part of F1.  It’s the 70th edition of the race and also serves as the Grand Final of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy.   V8 Supercar driver Ryan Wood is taking part this weekend, and he joined D'Arcy...

HYROX is back for 2026.  The race combines eight 1km bouts of running and eight workout stations, and participation has nearly doubled since it debuted in New Zealand last year – rising from 6000 to nearly 11,000 athletes.   Kiwi Dexter Buchanan took second place at the Men’s Pro in Melbourne, and joined D’Arcy to explain more about the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/...

Auckland FC’s patchy form has continued into 2026 with a draw to the Central Coast Mariners last week.  The game ended 2-2 after Auckland conceded a late goal.   They’ll be hoping to return to their winning ways this weekend when they cross the ditch to take on the Perth Glory at home.   Central midfielder Louis Verstraete joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match.  LISTEN...

The Canterbury men will contest their sixth consecutive Grand Final in cricket's T20 Super Smash after trouncing Auckland by nine-wickets in Christchurch.  The Kings rolled the Aces for just 106 in 18.4 overs.   Canterbury opener Chad Bowes then thumped an unbeaten 59 off 31 balls to secure victory with a whopping 9.3 overs to spare.   They'll face the Northern Brave in this afterno...

A major sporting event is taking place this weekend in Dunedin – the Masters Games.  It’s the 37th edition of the event, and with over 60 sports on offer, it caters to every athlete who wants to get involved. Former All Black Kees Meeuws is an ambassador for the event, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland is hosting the Canoe Slalom Oceania Championships this weekend, and with ICF ranking points on the line, all competitors will be determined to put on a good show.  Finn Butcher, Kiwi Olympic Gold Medallist, is one of the competitors, and he joined D’Arcy for a chat ahead of the Championship.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m for the old guy. Being an old guy myself, I’ll be cheering for Novak Djokovic in tomorrow's Australian Open final.  But why? It’s just not the fact that Novak is at level 38 (better than saying 38 years old) and is going toe to toe with one of the next generation of tennis superstars, nor is it a lifelong fanboy situation. I’m not a fan.  Really, in the case of a lot of tennis player...

Auckland FC defender Dan Hall admits it's been frustrating that the side have struggled to keep the ball out of their net this season.  The Black Knights have only managed four clean sheets during the current A-League campaign and have conceded six goals in their last four games.  Hall believes if his reigning minor premiers can improve their defence, it will help their attack.  He...

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event is setting sail this weekend.  The 186th edition of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta is taking place this weekend – an event eagerly anticipated by sailors and spectators alike.  Chair of the Regatta, Bill Lomas joined D’Arcy to preview this weekend’s action.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.