The Latest from Audio /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:59:20 Z en D'Arcy Waldegrave: 'Let Me Entertain You' is the theme song of the Aussie Open /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-let-me-entertain-you-is-the-theme-song-of-the-aussie-open/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-let-me-entertain-you-is-the-theme-song-of-the-aussie-open/ Half man, half monkey. That’s Robbie Williams if you buy into his freshly released movie bio - ‘Better Man’. Williams penned the 1997 hit “Let Me Entertain You” which really is the theme song of the Australian Open. The movie was shot in Melbourne, brought a ton of money into the local economy and promptly flopped. The Open, shot in Melbourne, brought a ton of money into the local economy and has been a raging success.   Entertained? Hell yes.    The time zone is almost perfect for the New Zealand audience and the quality of the exchanges, with the blistering back stories, the crowd’s chimpanzee tea party schtick, and the on-court post-match interview baboonery has provided top-notch entertainment from the get-go.   The Kiwi involvement staggered at the pointed end of the doubles but gave us some bodies to cheer for in between popcorning our way through some remarkable tennis and some questionable off-court behaviour.    The post-match interview techniques left little to be desired, with the microphone monkeys failing to grasp their role —they are conduits between the players and the fans— no-one is there for their hot-take indulgence, ask some game relevant questions and crawl back into your cage. The backwash at least gave us something to muse over in between games.    The fan behaviour wasn’t much better, hitting a crescendo when the simians in the cheap seats booed Novak Djokovic for succumbing to injury. Classless to the end, but again an issue to keep us talking.   Then the tennis. We’ve been treated to some superb matches in the men's and women's draws on the way to two finals which should cap off the fortnight in some style. Three of the top for seeds have belted their way to the last dance, Madison Keys being the outlier, a player I expect the Ocker crowd to light up for, being such vocal fans of the underdog.    Sinner or Zverev, Sabalenka or Keys? It matters not, what I do know is that I’ll be entertained until the end, for that I am grateful.  Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:48:19 Z The All Star Panel with Hamish McKay and Jason Pine: Sail GP, Shaun Stevenson, and tennis crowds /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-hamish-mckay-and-jason-pine-sail-gp-shaun-stevenson-and-tennis-crowds/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-hamish-mckay-and-jason-pine-sail-gp-shaun-stevenson-and-tennis-crowds/ The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Jason Pine (live from Sail GP).  On this weekend's agenda:  Why has Sail GP grown so quickly? Is Shaun Stevenson the All Black that got away and are rambunctious crowds at the tennis a good thing?   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:30:10 Z Jim Dolan: Australian Correspondent on the Australian Open, Big Bash, Women's Ashes /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-the-australian-open-big-bash-womens-ashes/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-the-australian-open-big-bash-womens-ashes/ Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  Plenty of Aussie's still remaining the Australian Open.    Getting to the pointed end of the Big Bash.  Women's Ashes might be close, but the Aussie's are still ahead.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:11:11 Z Phil Burrows: Vantage Black Sticks Women's coach previews the first match against the USA /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/phil-burrows-vantage-black-sticks-womens-coach-previews-the-first-match-against-the-usa/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/phil-burrows-vantage-black-sticks-womens-coach-previews-the-first-match-against-the-usa/ The Vantage Black Sticks Women are back in action against the USA in a two-match series, starting on Sunday afternoon in Auckland.  This series serves as a crucial preparatory phase ahead of the Nations Cup in Chile in February as the team builds towards World Cup qualification against Australia in August 2025.  Coach Phil Burrows caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview game one.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:04:59 Z Matt Heath: ACC Commentator previews the 2025 Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/matt-heath-acc-commentator-previews-the-2025-hot-spring-spas-t20-black-clash/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/matt-heath-acc-commentator-previews-the-2025-hot-spring-spas-t20-black-clash/ The Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook is back in Christchurch for 2025.  Confirmed as team captains – Dan Vettori for Team Cricket and Kieran Read for Team Rugby.   Plus, team Rugby have secured West Indies and Jamaican cricket superstar Chris Gayle as their international wildcard player.   ACC Commentator Matt Heath joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event from Otautahi.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:39:00 Z Nat Fortier: Sail GP Global Communications Director on the new high speed T-Foils /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nat-fortier-sail-gp-global-communications-director-on-the-new-high-speed-t-foils/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nat-fortier-sail-gp-global-communications-director-on-the-new-high-speed-t-foils/ SailGP racing on Auckland's waterfront will likely be faster than ever.  The event's expected to draw more than 25 thousand to Waitematā Harbour across the weekend.   An 8,000 seat grandstand has been purpose-built for the event, and a large screen will be up at the Viaduct for those without a ticket.  Global Communications Director Nat Fortier says they're debuting new high-speed foils.  She says the last speed record was just under 100 kilometres an hour and they're seeing the boats hit over that.  D'Arcy catches up with Nat at the media centre on Auckland's waterfront.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:12:15 Z Blair Tuke: Black Foils wing trimmer ahead of the Auckland SailGP regatta /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/blair-tuke-black-foils-wing-trimmer-ahead-of-the-auckland-sailgp-regatta/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/blair-tuke-black-foils-wing-trimmer-ahead-of-the-auckland-sailgp-regatta/ The New Zealand SailGP team is tempering expectations ahead of their home regatta in Auckland starting this afternoon.  After two years racing in Christchurch, this year's event has shifted north to the City of Sails.  Wing trimmer Blair Tuke admits any home field advantage may not be so straightforward.  D'Arcy catches up with Blair ahead of the opening regatta of the year.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:03:22 Z All-Star Panel: Clay Wilson & Ross Bond: Martin Guptill's retirement, Rugby Sevens future, T20 series, Tohu Harris retirement /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/all-star-panel-clay-wilson-ross-bond-martin-guptills-retirement-rugby-sevens-future-t20-series-tohu-harris-retirement/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/all-star-panel-clay-wilson-ross-bond-martin-guptills-retirement-rugby-sevens-future-t20-series-tohu-harris-retirement/ The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Sport 九一星空无限 Director Clay Wilson and Rugby Commentator Ross Bond.  The talk of this week - Martin Guptill has announced his retirement, will he be disappointed in the way things played out?  Rugby sevens faces a fraught future with several million dollar losses. And Warriors captain Tohu Harris has retired due to injury - where does this leave the team?  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:54:42 Z Dan Cleaver: Central Stags cricketer on sitting at the top of the table, the Super Smash so far and their upcoming match against the Otago Vaults. /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-cleaver-central-stags-cricketer-on-sitting-at-the-top-of-the-table-the-super-smash-so-far-and-their-upcoming-match-against-the-otago-vaults/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-cleaver-central-stags-cricketer-on-sitting-at-the-top-of-the-table-the-super-smash-so-far-and-their-upcoming-match-against-the-otago-vaults/ The Central Stags have won three out of four matches in the Super Smash, beating the Wellington Firebirds at the Basin Reserve this week.  The team will play the Otago Vaults in Palmerston North tomorrow.  Player Dan Cleaver talks to Adam Cooper about the competition so far and how the team maintain momentum. LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:24:29 Z Murray McKinnon: Athletics Commentator on the beginning of the sport's season and the Lovelock Classic /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/murray-mckinnon-athletics-commentator-on-the-beginning-of-the-sports-season-and-the-lovelock-classic/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/murray-mckinnon-athletics-commentator-on-the-beginning-of-the-sports-season-and-the-lovelock-classic/ The Athletics season is officially underway as Timaru hosts the traditional Lovelock Classic event today, where records are set to be broken and cash prizes are on the line.  Athletics Commentator Murray McKinnon joins the show to discuss the big names returning to the competition.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:03:01 Z Toby Kerr: North American Correspondent on the Superbowl play-offs one month out from the competition /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/toby-kerr-north-american-correspondent-on-the-superbowl-play-offs-one-month-out-from-the-competition/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/toby-kerr-north-american-correspondent-on-the-superbowl-play-offs-one-month-out-from-the-competition/ Anticipation is brewing one month out from the Superbowl.  American football giants are down to the wire as they begin play-offs this weekend, with a total of 14 teams remaining - 7 in each bracket.  The Kansas City Chiefs are already through as the top qualifier and are attempting to become the first team to ever win three straight Superbowl's.  North American Correspondent Toby Kerr chats to Adam Cooper about what to look out for as the competition heats up.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:18:24 Z Dan Hall: Auckland FC centre back on the taking on Perth and the Distance Derby record, and how his ankle injury has impacted his season /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hall-auckland-fc-centre-back-on-the-taking-on-perth-and-the-distance-derby-record-and-how-his-ankle-injury-has-impacted-his-season/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hall-auckland-fc-centre-back-on-the-taking-on-perth-and-the-distance-derby-record-and-how-his-ankle-injury-has-impacted-his-season/ Auckland FC may be flying high on the top of the A-League, but coach Steve Corica is adamant they have more to give.  The Black Knights take on the Glory in Perth tonight, desperate to sow a more attacking mindset and score more goals.  Auckland FC have travelled five thousand, three hundred and 46 kilometres to take on Perth, taking the Distance Derby record off the Wellington Phoenix - by just 91 kilometres.  Defender Dan Hall joined Adam Cooper to update his injury, and the teams chances in the derby.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:03:12 Z Jim Dolan: Australian Correspondent on Nick Kyrgios and Steve Smith's return, and a new superstar in the Women's Ashes series. /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-nick-kyrgios-and-steve-smiths-return-and-a-new-superstar-in-the-womens-ashes-series/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-nick-kyrgios-and-steve-smiths-return-and-a-new-superstar-in-the-womens-ashes-series/ Jim Dolan - Our Australian Correspondent, gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport.  Nick Kyrgios is back for the Australian Open, and everyone is loving it.  Steve Smith is also back... And a new superstar is emerging for the Women's Ashes series starting on Sunday.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:50:27 Z Dave Elder: Softball NZ's Community Lead Dave Elder on the Under 19 girls/boys tournament underway in Auckland and Invercargill /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dave-elder-softball-nzs-community-lead-dave-elder-on-the-under-19-girlsboys-tournament-underway-in-auckland-and-invercargill/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dave-elder-softball-nzs-community-lead-dave-elder-on-the-under-19-girlsboys-tournament-underway-in-auckland-and-invercargill/ The New Zealand Softball Under 19 girls/boys tournaments are underway for 2025. The boys tournament is being held at Colin Lawrie Park, Pukekohe and the girls section being held at Surrey Park, Invercargill. Softball NZ's Community Lead Dave Elder joined Adam Cooper to preview the events. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:38:00 Z Sam Mennenga: Breakers centre on the teams chance in the NBL /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-mennenga-breakers-centre-on-the-teams-chance-in-the-nbl/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-mennenga-breakers-centre-on-the-teams-chance-in-the-nbl/ The Breakers believe they're in with a decent shout of upsetting the NBL's high-flying Hawks in Illawarra tonight. The contest with the NBL's top side is the first of four matches in only eight days for the 9th-placed Breakers - two across the ditch; the other two in New Plymouth and Auckland. Centre Sam Mennenga says they don't need to make wholesales changes after a lean run, just get the fine margins sorted. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:28:16 Z Sam Sutton: Wellington Phoenix defender on Alex Rufer and Tim Payne out of the teams match against Adelaide United, their most recent result, and progression over the season /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-sutton-wellington-phoenix-defender-on-alex-rufer-and-tim-payne-out-of-the-teams-match-against-adelaide-united-their-most-recent-result-and-progression-over-the-season/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-sutton-wellington-phoenix-defender-on-alex-rufer-and-tim-payne-out-of-the-teams-match-against-adelaide-united-their-most-recent-result-and-progression-over-the-season/ Up to two casualties for the Wellington Phoenix ahead of today's visit to Adelaide United in Football's A-League.  Defender Tim Payne has been ruled out with a recurring foot injury and captain Alex Rufer is in doubt due to illness.  Coach Giancarlo Italiano says they're not yet to decide whether Rufer will play - after he also missed their last outing.  Adam Cooper catches up with Sam Sutton to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:11:48 Z Michael Burgess: Leading NZ Herald Sports Journalist on the latest ASB Tennis Classic action /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-leading-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-latest-asb-tennis-classic-action/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-leading-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-latest-asb-tennis-classic-action/ Michael Venus is chuffed to be through to this morning's doubles final at the ASB Tennis Classic with Croatian partner Nikola Mektic.  The Kiwi says he's not short on motivation after enduring heartbreak over the past two years in Auckland. Adam Cooper caught up with leading NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess to preview the days action.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:58:34 Z Daryl Mitchell: Black Caps all-rounder on the upcoming Champions Trophy selection /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/daryl-mitchell-black-caps-all-rounder-on-the-upcoming-champions-trophy-selection/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/daryl-mitchell-black-caps-all-rounder-on-the-upcoming-champions-trophy-selection/ The Black Caps hierarchy believe the jostling for Champions Trophy selection will ensure no let-up in Saturday's dead rubber One Day International against Sri Lanka in Auckland. Batting coach Luke Ronchi says all players are well aware the squad for the exclusive eight-team global event will be named on Sunday. Adam Cooper catches up with all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ahead of their ODI at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:52:47 Z Grant Dixon: Former editor of NZ Fishing 九一星空无限 on how game fishing has been this season, best tips, record breaking weighs and where the hotspots are /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/grant-dixon-former-editor-of-nz-fishing-news-on-how-game-fishing-has-been-this-season-best-tips-record-breaking-weighs-and-where-the-hotspots-are/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/grant-dixon-former-editor-of-nz-fishing-news-on-how-game-fishing-has-been-this-season-best-tips-record-breaking-weighs-and-where-the-hotspots-are/ How has game fishing been this unpredictable summer season?  As the weather ramps up so too does the chance of a successful day on the water.  Former Managing Editor of NZ Fishing 九一星空无限 Grant Dixon joins the show and talks his best tips, the record breakers and where the hotspots are.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:42:35 Z Mitchell Hay: Black Caps player on the upcoming ODI series and selection, playing in front of home crowds, and his career so far /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mitchell-hay-black-caps-player-on-the-upcoming-odi-series-and-selection-playing-in-front-of-home-crowds-and-his-career-so-far/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mitchell-hay-black-caps-player-on-the-upcoming-odi-series-and-selection-playing-in-front-of-home-crowds-and-his-career-so-far/ Black Caps come up against Sri Lanka in the first of three one day international's tomorrow in Wellington.  Young Black Cap is looking ahead to the series and reflecting on his career to this point.  "The support's been amazing from the New Zealand public and previously I'd only played overseas, so it's been awesome to play in front of home crowds and the support we get has been unbelievable."  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:58:32 Z Michael Burgess: What weather rescheduling means for the ASB Classic, what the tournament means to Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys fighting spirit /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-what-weather-rescheduling-means-for-the-asb-classic-what-the-tournament-means-to-naomi-osaka-and-madison-keys-fighting-spirit/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-burgess-what-weather-rescheduling-means-for-the-asb-classic-what-the-tournament-means-to-naomi-osaka-and-madison-keys-fighting-spirit/ The ASB Classic is battling weather delays, having last nights matches cancelled due to rain.  Madison Keys is in tremendous form as she takes a swing at the top prize - down 3-1 she won the next four games.  Could it be a Noami Osaka v Madison Keys match ahead?  Sports Journalist Michael Burgess joins the show.  Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:28:16 Z Mitch McCarron: Breakers player on the teams major mistakes, tweaks made and integrating Tacko Fall /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mitch-mccarron-breakers-player-on-the-teams-major-mistakes-tweaks-made-and-integrating-tacko-fall/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mitch-mccarron-breakers-player-on-the-teams-major-mistakes-tweaks-made-and-integrating-tacko-fall/ The Breakers are coming off a series of critical mistakes after a ‘horrible’ run of losses.   Do the Breakers have enough in the tank to get through and be a significant force in finals basketball? Breakers player Mitch McCarron talks to D'Arcy about what went wrong, integrating Tacko Fall and what tweaks the coaching staff have made.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:13:13 Z Logan Seavey: American Motorsports driver on the New Zealand Midget Championship starting today at Western Springs /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/logan-seavey-american-motorsports-driver-on-the-new-zealand-midget-championship-starting-today-at-western-springs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/logan-seavey-american-motorsports-driver-on-the-new-zealand-midget-championship-starting-today-at-western-springs/ The Midget Championships begin tonight at Western Springs in Auckland.  American Motorsport racing driver Logan Seavey said the event is hugely significant in the sport.  "The Springs is a great track - super tight, but really good racing and we've got some great competition this year, so I'm expecting a pretty exciting race."  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:37:07 Z Hattie Rogers: Champion sailor on the Moth World Championships beginning today outside of Auckland /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/hattie-rogers-champion-sailor-on-the-moth-world-championships-beginning-today-outside-of-auckland/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/hattie-rogers-champion-sailor-on-the-moth-world-championships-beginning-today-outside-of-auckland/ Moth sailing, a single-handed foiling dinghy, is coming to Manly in the Moth World Championships. Hattie Rogers is a favourite for the competition and talks to D’Arcy Waldegrave about what the race entails. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:19:55 Z Jonny Bassett-Graham: Blaze cricket coach on Wellington's victory, today's match and what the team have learnt /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jonny-bassett-graham-blaze-cricket-coach-on-wellingtons-victory-todays-match-and-what-the-team-have-learnt/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jonny-bassett-graham-blaze-cricket-coach-on-wellingtons-victory-todays-match-and-what-the-team-have-learnt/ Wellington Blaze cricket team is one for one as they head into their second game for the Super Smash this afternoon.  Coach Jonny Bassett-Graham talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about what the team have learnt so far and what drove them to early success.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:46:49 Z Best of 2024: D'Arcy Waldegrave - Grace Nweke's move is a punch in the face to Netball NZ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/best-of-2024-darcy-waldegrave-grace-nwekes-move-is-a-punch-in-the-face-to-netball-nz/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/best-of-2024-darcy-waldegrave-grace-nwekes-move-is-a-punch-in-the-face-to-netball-nz/ Grace Nweke has punched Netball NZ in the face.  The superstar Silver Fern shooter is off to the Aussie comp, and as a result she will not wear the famed black dress in 2025.   She’ll return to the Kiwi comp and the Ferns after a year of testing herself in the more confrontational Australian Super Netball League. Which technically isn’t a league and labours under the tired ‘Super’ prefix – you’d think after decades of pro sport, the marketing departments across all sports could come up with something better than ‘super’. Whoops, digression.  In essence, Grace is indulging in a sabbatical. More strength to her arm. As a young person, the experience of leaving our shores will be massive, not only for her game, but for her as a human being.   There is nothing inherently wrong with what she is doing. NZ Netball can’t stop her, and she will gain more than she will lose for the experience. Sure, some test caps will go down the gurgler, but her skill base will broaden playing in a more robust competition. Unlike rugby players, who flee the hard knocks of our comps to feather their nest in the limp Japanese set up.   So how does this equate to a punch in the face? Words. The Pen is mightier than the sword etc. The most telling part of her reasoning is this.  “I didn’t see any other club in New Zealand being able to tick those boxes for me in terms of growing my game and developing...” and “[I’ve] done all that I can at the club and I just really wanted to challenge myself to grow and be a better netballer at the international level to really add to my skill set. A move would be beneficial to me across the board.”  She’s outgrown the game here. She needs better, to become better.  The moves to upgrade, upskill and reinvent the way Netball NZ manage their competition have been lethargic, if this step from one of the game’s MVPs doesn’t hasten meaningful change, I’m not sure what will.   Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:56:07 Z Aidan Rodley: TAB Trackside spokesperson on the retirement of Opie Bosson /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/aidan-rodley-tab-trackside-spokesperson-on-the-retirement-of-opie-bosson/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/aidan-rodley-tab-trackside-spokesperson-on-the-retirement-of-opie-bosson/ Champion New Zealand Jockey Opie Bosson has retired after a several decade career.  The Thoroughbred racing jockey decided it was his time to go after giving all he had to give.  TAB Trackside spokesperson Aidan Rodley said he is one of New Zealand's greatest ever jockeys. Rodley joins the show to discuss this and what's to come in the following weeks for racing.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:03:57 Z Craig Cumming: Otago Sparks Coach on the teams loss in the T20 Super Smash and looking ahead /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/craig-cumming-otago-sparks-coach-on-the-teams-loss-in-the-t20-super-smash-and-looking-ahead/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/craig-cumming-otago-sparks-coach-on-the-teams-loss-in-the-t20-super-smash-and-looking-ahead/ Day two of domestic cricket's T20 Super Smash is done and dusted. Alexandra played host to the men's and women's doubleheader yesterday between Otago and Canterbury. The women's game saw Otago go down to Canterbury despite an initially strong start to the season. "Alexandra, Molyneu Park is a beautiful venue, but one that we left with our tail between our legs actually," Otago Sparks Coach Craig Cumming said.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:27:46 Z Michael Pickins: New Zealand Midget Racing Champion on this Summer's speedway racing and saving the Western Springs track /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-pickins-new-zealand-midget-racing-champion-on-this-summers-speedway-racing-and-saving-the-western-springs-track/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michael-pickins-new-zealand-midget-racing-champion-on-this-summers-speedway-racing-and-saving-the-western-springs-track/ Speedway is heating up this summer.  The Midget World Series is underway, with races having already taken place in Auckland on Thursday and set to continue in Tauranga tonight.  11 Time New Zealand Midget Racing Champion Michael Pickins took out the midget class and the 30 lap sprint car titles on Boxing Day at Western Springs. However, racing at the track is coming to an end after nearly 100 years. "I can honestly say, I've travelled ... all over racing and been to most tracks throughout the world and there's certainly not a place even close to Western Springs," he said.  LISTEN ABOVE.    Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:11:08 Z Jacob Spoonley: Sky Sport Commentator on the 10 round competition both the Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix are desperate to win /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-spoonley-sky-sport-commentator-on-the-10-round-competition-both-the-auckland-fc-and-wellington-phoenix-are-desperate-to-win/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-spoonley-sky-sport-commentator-on-the-10-round-competition-both-the-auckland-fc-and-wellington-phoenix-are-desperate-to-win/ Both Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix are in action today as part of a 10 round competition.  Auckland FC are looking to bounce back from their crushing four nil loss last weekend as they play the Central Coast Mariners today, while the Wellington Phoenix are desperate to overcome their loosing streak. The Wellington Phoenix will host Newcastle at Sky Stadium from 5pm this afternoon.  Seasoned All White Tim Payne is among critical players injured.  "He's somebody that Chiefy [Head Coach] would be desperate to call upon and unfortunately, it seems like for this particular fixture, he's someone that literally is going to be on ice," Sky Sport Commentator Jacob Spoonley said.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:48:34 Z