/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/rss 九一星空无限 Join 九一星空无限talk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave as we kick start your Saturday Morning with The All Sport Breakfast. Re-live all the best moments from the most compre Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:22:38 Z en /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/zak-foulkes-black-caps-pace-bowler-on-the-teams-upcoming-three-2020s-against-sri-lanka/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/zak-foulkes-black-caps-pace-bowler-on-the-teams-upcoming-three-2020s-against-sri-lanka/ It's an eye to the future for the Black Caps this week as they count down to three 20/20s against Sri Lanka.  Cantabrian Zak Foulkes debuted for the Black Caps this year and has been named among the squad for the series against Sri Lanka.  Foulkes said his focus is to learn "as much as possible" from the more experienced players in the team.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:25:31 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/olivia-fergusson-womens-wellington-phoenix-player-on-their-unbeaten-streak/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/olivia-fergusson-womens-wellington-phoenix-player-on-their-unbeaten-streak/ The Women's Wellington Phoenix are on a 3 game unbeaten streak.  Forward player Olivia Fergusson said the teams win in Adelaide was a shift in momentum and kick started their season.  Fergusson joined the show to discuss what had made for their success so far.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:24:07 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/alex-stojkovic-whai-basketball-head-coach-on-the-upcoming-final-and-his-teams-plan/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/alex-stojkovic-whai-basketball-head-coach-on-the-upcoming-final-and-his-teams-plan/ Whai Basketball Head Coach joins the show to discuss his teams upcoming final. What is working well for the Tauranga based team?  LISTEN ABOVE.   Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:14:55 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/all-star-panel-phil-gifford-ross-bond/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/all-star-panel-phil-gifford-ross-bond/ Liam Lawson is all everyone can talk about this weekend - The panel discuss his success with Red Bull Racing.  David Nyika has two weeks before he comes up against one of the scariest men in the division, Jai Opetaia.  In the space of three weeks, there are three kiwi fighters fighting for a world title: Joseph Parker, David Nyika and Mea Motu.  The panel discusses the Halberg awards and whether anything non-Olympic has a chance of winning this year.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:09:52 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-rice-z-manu-world-champs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-rice-z-manu-world-champs/ Something so special to kiwi's is back again this summer: The Z Manu World Champs.  The competition goes all across the country.  5 qualifiers were in the grand final last summer, and this year that number has doubled.  Scott Rice runs the competition and joins D'Arcy to talk about it.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:59:57 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/murray-mckinnon-athletics-commentator-on-the-night-of-5s-tonight/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/murray-mckinnon-athletics-commentator-on-the-night-of-5s-tonight/ The 2024 Night of 5s are taking place tonight, lighting up the Athletics world.  The event runs to 10pm.  Big names to watch out for are Julian Oakley, a three time winner at this event Toby Gaulter and more.  Athletics Commentator Murray McKinnon joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:01:54 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sophie-devine-white-ferns-captain-on-their-match-against-australia/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sophie-devine-white-ferns-captain-on-their-match-against-australia/ White Ferns Captain Sophie Devine joins the show to discuss the upcoming test match against Australia. Who poses a threat to the kiwi side? Devine talks about the significance of this match and what bringing home a win would mean. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:49:07 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-sam-konstas-success-boxing-day-cricket-and-what-rugby-australia-wants-for-christmas/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-sam-konstas-success-boxing-day-cricket-and-what-rugby-australia-wants-for-christmas/ Our Australian Correspondent gives us an update on all things Aussie sport. At 19 Sam Konstaswill get his chance on the pitch in this year’s Boxing Day test. Rugby Australia wants two big Christmas presents: Phil Waugh admitted he is flexible to talk to Joe Schmidt about extending his time as Wallabies coach. The broadcast deal comes to an end at the end of next year. From January 1 Rugby Australia is able to speak with other broadcasters. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:37:26 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-on-liam-lawsons-f1-opportunity-and-what-lead-him-to-this-moment/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-on-liam-lawsons-f1-opportunity-and-what-lead-him-to-this-moment/ In what will be my last structured rant of 2024, I'll finish on a high. That high is Liam Lawson. He is following in the footsteps of NZ F1 greats such as Hulme, McLaren and Amon. He is the 10th Kiwi to breathe the rarefied air of Formula 1 and this week he inhaled the deepest breath of all. The news on Thursday night that the young man raised in Pukekohe had secured a Red Bull contract for 2025, racing for one of the best teams in Formula One, is still sinking in. After many years of battling through the categories on his way to the Everest of the sport, life just got a whole lot tougher. From karts to Formula First, through the Toyota Racing Series, Formula 3, the DTM and Formula 2 and some tantalising tastes of Formula 1 through the Racing Bulls team, this hot shoe has steadfastly kept his eyes locked on the prize. Now, after a drawn out and at times frustrating final run at a permanent seat, he's struck gold. Liam Lawson has arrived. He's ruffled feathers along the way, proving to many that his attitude and race craft is that of a Formula 1 pilot. Accusations of a lack of respect for the veterans of the sport have been met with measured aggression, a refusal to acquiesce to the insanity of an experience based hierarchy. He races with his elbows out, knowing that respect in motorsport comes when you beat the other guy fair and square. Names, teams and reputation mean bugger all. Liam is a pure racer, and that's what has taken him this far. He's at base camp now, this is where his years of toil and his bloody-minded attitude to the sport will need to be concentrated further for his final assault on the summit. Getting a seat in F1 is one thing, getting a seat in one of the top teams partnering the 4 times reigning champion Max Verstappen is another, but holding on to that seat and being instrumental in Red Bulls return to the constructor's championship, that's the  greatest step he needs to take. Beyond that? It's not worth thinking about. His entire life has been focused on this one opportunity. As difficult as the lead up has been to securing this incredibly rare role, it's been nothing compared to what he faces now. Formula 1 is immense. It's tied together by billions of dollars. The world is watching as the most insane sporting circus on the planet blasts through almost every continent. There is nowhere to hide. There are no excuses. For a kid from Aotearoa, whose parents sold their house to pay for what was essentially a pipe dream of a petrol head youngster, this is one of the most outstanding stories in New Zealand sport. It's had peaks and troughs;it's been many years in the making and now is the time to shine. The real work starts now. And I am so here for it. That'll do. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:16:11 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-hamish-mckay-and-graeme-beasley-tim-southee-and-the-england-tests-greyhound-racing-ban-and-saudi-arabia/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-hamish-mckay-and-graeme-beasley-tim-southee-and-the-england-tests-greyhound-racing-ban-and-saudi-arabia/ The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay and Graeme the 'Sportsfreak' Beasley.   On this weekend's agenda:   Has the focus on Tim Southee taken away from the test series against England? Greyhound racing will soon be banned in New Zealand, and has Saudi Arabia won at sport?   LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:52:55 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-test-cricket-nrl/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-test-cricket-nrl/ Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  Its all very exciting for the third test... except for the weather forecast  The silly season continues for the NRL    LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:49:41 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jack-moody-kiwi-athlete-on-the-ironman-703-world-championships/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jack-moody-kiwi-athlete-on-the-ironman-703-world-championships/ A four year wait is nearly over for organisers of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Taupo.  The event was initially scheduled for 2020 only for it to be cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.  A host of Kiwis are competing in the elite ranks including two-time Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde.  The women's race is Saturday with the men to follow on Sunday.  D'Arcy catches up with Kiwi athlete Jack Moody ahead of the big dance.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:43:26 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/andrew-alderson-nzme-cricket-commentator-on-the-third-test-between-the-black-caps-and-england/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/andrew-alderson-nzme-cricket-commentator-on-the-third-test-between-the-black-caps-and-england/ A green carpet has been rolled out at Hamilton's Seddon Park for Tim Southee's 107th and final cricket test, in the third dead rubber against England starting at 11 this morning.  One end of the ground has been named after Southee, which suggests he'll feature – unless some form of cruel joke is at play.  The Alternative Commentary Collective has also organised the attendance of a life-sized camel, in reference to one of his nicknames.  Black Caps captain Tom Latham has acknowledged Southee's value as a bowler and leader across more than 16 years but says his chat and catching in the cordon has added value too.  九一星空无限 cricket commentator Andrew Alderson joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the third test.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:28:21 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/matt-henry-black-cap-previews-the-third-test-against-england/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/matt-henry-black-cap-previews-the-third-test-against-england/ Seam bowling star Matt Henry doesn't believe the Black Caps have rested on their laurels following the historic 3-nil test series win in India.  New Zealand heads into the third test against England, starting in Hamilton today, desperate to bounce back from two thumping defeats in the opening matches.  Henry says the abrupt change in fortunes isn't due to a lack of will or effort.  Matt Henry catches up with D'Arcy Waldegrave for a full preview of the third test.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:52:07 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/isaac-hughes-wellington-phoenix-defender-ahead-of-the-clash-against-macarthur-fc/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/isaac-hughes-wellington-phoenix-defender-ahead-of-the-clash-against-macarthur-fc/ Wellington Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes is refusing to let last week's own goal damper his spirits ahead of this afternoon's clash with Macarthur.  Hughes put the ball in his own net as the Phoenix slumped to a 2-1 defeat.  The 20-year-old from Warrington is focused on helping the Phoenix return to winning ways.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:29:13 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-congratulations-saudi-arabia/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-congratulations-saudi-arabia/ Congratulations Saudi Arabia. From stone cold motherless last to champion of the world! The Saudi royal family, in the space of only a few years, have won sport. On top of the dais – actually the whole dais is theirs. And the medals too! Gold, silver and bronze. And all of the known world records. And trophies.    It’s been an impressive run from the hitherto unknown sporting demigods.    Dedication? Training? A newfound love of competition? What has driven this kingdom to the very top of sport?   Money.    Nothing more, nothing less. They’ve bought their way into global sporting recognition.   Their medieval treatment of women, immigrant workers, and the rainbow community has been conveniently brushed under a sandhill as the world of sport has clambered over themselves to secure a slice of an inconceivably large oil pie.    It’s grotesque.    The shameless grovelling, the oft repeated peddling of the Saudi ‘want for change’ narrative, the endless photo ops with sporting superstars and Arabian royalty, the convenient mass turning of a blind eye to the arrogant horrors of their ruling class and the shared glee as sporting bodies worldwide roll in the pigs mud of Saudi largesse is hard to accept, but easy to understand.    People are hopelessly greedy.    Any resistance to sportswashing has been swept away by a tidal wave of money, drowning dissent and morals as it floods plains of athletic competition.   Congratulations Saudi Arabia, you’ve won sport.  Just don’t expect me to stick around for the anthems and medal ceremony.  Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:50:19 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-cricket-athletics-rugby-league/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-on-cricket-athletics-rugby-league/ Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   The bowlers have done their bit in the second test, plus the lights go out?   Wide-ranged excitement about the school's athletics carnival.  Rugby league and the never-ending drama.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:48:52 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dylan-thomas-falcons-captain-previews-the-premier-hockey-league-final-against-the-alpiners/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dylan-thomas-falcons-captain-previews-the-premier-hockey-league-final-against-the-alpiners/ The Premier Hockey League is Aotearoa’s elite domestic hockey competition.  An annual contest with the best players – four rival franchises in battle for national supremacy.  Played across six weekends starting on 2nd/3rd November 2024, it will culminate in a classic hockey finals day on December 7th in Auckland, North Harbour.   Falcons captain Dylan Thomas joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the final against the Alpiners.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:26:09 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stefan-colakovski-wellington-phoenix-forward-previews-the-clash-against-auckland-fc/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stefan-colakovski-wellington-phoenix-forward-previews-the-clash-against-auckland-fc/ They're there for the taking.  That's how Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has assessed Auckland FC ahead of this evening's A-League derby at Mount Smart Stadium.  The 'Nix were beaten two-nil when the sides first met, while Auckland are top of the table and unbeaten in five games and Wellington are fourth.  Italiano believes Auckland are lucky to remain unbeaten thus far.  D'Arcy catches up with Phoenix forward Stefan Colakovski to preview the clash.   LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:37:36 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-real-f1-championship-title-is-still-up-for-grabs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-real-f1-championship-title-is-still-up-for-grabs/ This weekend the 2024 Formula 1 season draws to a close at a carpark in Abu Dhabi   The driver’s championship has been sealed by the alpha peddler Max Verstappen.   The real championship, the constructors title, is still up for grabs.    This is where the money is at. This is where the teams attempt to claw back a fistful of the obscene amounts of money they’ve chewed up and spat out through the season.   Red Bull are out of the picture and has been for some time thanks to the ham-fisted and cumbersome efforts of their number two driver, the hapless Mexican Sergio Perez, who is stinking up his seat by virtue of millionaire investments and his ability to flog soft drink to central America. But that’s F1, the best drivers in the world racing against guys only there because of the finance they bring.   The constructer's title is a scrap between Ferrari and McLaren. This is where the fascination lies, the ability of four drivers to justify their seats and show their teams why they’re in F1.   In McLaren, it’s Aussie Oscar Piastri and English silver-spooner Lando Norris. Piastri runs hot and cold, but has picked up a win this year and looks to be talent to be reckoned with over the next few seasons. Norris is a driver who has the skills —three wins in 2024— but not the temperament required to lead a team to the promised land. No surprises for me if he runs out of talent when it really counts.    In Ferrari, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerk are waving the flag for the Tifosi, the maddest and most passionate fans in motorsport, maybe sport full stop.    Sainz has collected a brace of wins, Leclerk has three and is fighting Norris for second in the drivers’ championship, but Sainz appears to be the man who carries calm with him around the tracks.    The scrap between second and third for the drivers could well determine the constructers championship, which peddler can hold his nerve when it really means something.   The problem here is Leclerk got handed a 10 place grid penalty overnight for a new battery pack, which kind of makes my words redundant.  The other bunfight is down the grid between Haas and Alpine, 6th and 7th place up for grabs, the difference in prize money around NZ$15 million.   But for your average Kiwi racecar fan, this weekend is all about Liam Lawson’s last chance to prove his worth and collect a drive for next year’s championship. Lawson v Tsunoda is the scrap that will have my full attention.    Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:51:27 Z