/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:39:26 Z en /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/izayah-leafa-wellington-saints-point-guard-previews-their-nbl-clash-against-nelson/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/izayah-leafa-wellington-saints-point-guard-previews-their-nbl-clash-against-nelson/ The Wellington Saints headed into the Easter weekend round of the National Basketball League at the top of the table following road wins over Southland and Otago. They next meet Nelson at Wellington's TSB Arena on Easter Monday. Saints point guard Izayah Le'afa joined Adam Cooper to preview the game, and discuss his return to the Breakers in the Australian Basketball League. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:23:26 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/vikki-lee-remuera-lawn-bowler-on-her-success-and-future-plans-for-the-game/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/vikki-lee-remuera-lawn-bowler-on-her-success-and-future-plans-for-the-game/ Wainuiomata bowler Vikki-Lee Remuera has ticked off a number of achievements as a junior lawn bowler - a category for those who've played the sport for five years or under. Now at that five year mark, Vikki-Lee joined Adam Cooper to look back on her success, and look at what's next for her bowls journey. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:21:13 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/cam-roigard-hurricanes-halfback-on-the-teams-selection-changes-upcoming-matches/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/cam-roigard-hurricanes-halfback-on-the-teams-selection-changes-upcoming-matches/ The Hurricanes will look to salvage their Super Rugby playoff hopes across the Tasman over the next fortnight, with away matches against the Force and Brumbies.  The coaching staff have brought in Ruben Love to the injury-plagued number 10 jersey for Saturday's match against the Force.  All Black and Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard joined Adam Cooper to chat about the selection change and how the team is approaching the must-win matches.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:17 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shea-ili-wellington-saints-player-on-his-return-to-the-new-zealand-nbl/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shea-ili-wellington-saints-player-on-his-return-to-the-new-zealand-nbl/ Tall Black Shea Ili is back playing in New Zealand's National Basketball League for the first time since 2019. Ili's linked back up with the Wellington Saints, on the back of being named the Australian NBL's defensive player of the year for two seasons in a row at Melbourne United. He spoke to Adam Cooper about his time across the Tasman, and why he's returned to Wellington for the 2025 NBL. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:03:07 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/iain-mcpeake-wellington-firebirds-paceman-reflects-on-his-decade-long-career/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/iain-mcpeake-wellington-firebirds-paceman-reflects-on-his-decade-long-career/ The conclusion of the domestic cricket season brought an end to the 10-year career of Wellington Firebirds paceman Iain McPeake.  Over his 10 seasons McPeake took more than 200 wickets for the Firebirds, the last of which came as the match-winning wicket in Wellington's season-ending Plunket Shield win over Canterbury at the Basin Reserve.  Speaking ahead of the Pearce Cup final —which McPeake is representing Hutt District in— he spoke to Adam Cooper about his time as a domestic cricketer.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:08:12 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/lewis-clareburt-on-his-time-living-at-altitude-at-nzcis-in-upper-hutt/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/lewis-clareburt-on-his-time-living-at-altitude-at-nzcis-in-upper-hutt/ Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt has spent the past three weeks living at altitude alongside several fellow swimmers. For 21 days, they've stayed in specially-designed altitude apartments set at 3,000 metres above sea level at Upper Hutt's NZCIS facility. Clareburt joined Adam Cooper to disucuss the time in the altitude rooms, and where his swimming is at following last year's Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:26:00 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/david-chote-former-all-white-on-the-win-over-fiji-previews-the-fifa-qualifying-final-against-new-caledonia/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/david-chote-former-all-white-on-the-win-over-fiji-previews-the-fifa-qualifying-final-against-new-caledonia/ The All Whites will face New Caledonia at Eden Park on Monday for a spot in next year's FIFA World Cup.  A Chris Wood hat-trick has seen New Zealand smoke Fiji 7-nil in the Oceania qualifying semifinal in Wellington.  Former All White David Chote joined Adam Cooper to assess the performance and outline what the team's approach should be for Monday's final.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:58:24 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shane-jurgensen-wellington-firebirds-coach-ahead-of-the-penultimate-plunket-shield-match-against-the-northern-districts/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shane-jurgensen-wellington-firebirds-coach-ahead-of-the-penultimate-plunket-shield-match-against-the-northern-districts/ Competition leaders the Wellington Firebirds will resume on 154/7 on day two of their penultimate-round Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts at the Basin Reserve.  They lead by 35 runs after ND's innings of 119.  Firebirds coach Shane Jurgensen joined Adam Cooper to look at the title race and the team's approach for day two.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:54:11 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-can-north-city-women-achieve-a-seasons-double/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-can-north-city-women-achieve-a-seasons-double/ Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the weekend's premier club cricket. Of particular interest is the premier women's one-day final between North City and Petone-Riverside at Linden Park. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:28:29 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-march-22-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-march-22-2025/ Jason Puddick joined Adam Cooper to look at the local bowls scene, including celebrating more Wellington success at the National Intercentre competition. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:21:10 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/aaron-young-wellington-saints-head-coach-previews-the-season-upcoming-clash-against-taranaki/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/aaron-young-wellington-saints-head-coach-previews-the-season-upcoming-clash-against-taranaki/ The Wellington Saints start their new National Basketball League campaign against Taranaki on Sunday.  New head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to look at the season ahead.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:50:44 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shane-binnie-miramar-mens-captain-ahead-of-the-interclub-tennis-final/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/shane-binnie-miramar-mens-captain-ahead-of-the-interclub-tennis-final/ It's finals day at the Renouf Centre for the Wellington men's and women's premier interclub tennis competitions.  Adam Cooper was joined by Miramar men's captain Shane Binnie to look ahead to their final against reigning champions Avalon.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:47:29 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jamie-mackintosh-hurricanes-assistant-coach-on-the-teams-win-against-the-highlanders/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jamie-mackintosh-hurricanes-assistant-coach-on-the-teams-win-against-the-highlanders/ The Hurricanes have put their season back on track with a determined defensive effort to sneak past the Highlanders 20-18 in Dunedin.  It was a much-needed rearguard – the Hurricanes came into the contest last on the table with a bottom-four defence – and one led by a standout display from Du’Plessis Kirifi.  Adam Cooper was joined by Hurricanes assistant coach Jamie Mackintosh to look back on the win, who revealed an astonishing statistic about Kirifi's game.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:33:54 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-march-15-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-march-15-2025-preview/ As the premier cub cricket competitions get closer to finding the end of season champions, Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the weekend's matches. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:04:32 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-march-15-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-march-15-2025/ Jason Puddick brings Adam up to speed with the latest on Wellington Bowls, including the national intercentre competition, and a wrap of the interclub playoffs from last week. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:20:02 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/sky-stadiums-25-years-of-sporting-memories/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/sky-stadiums-25-years-of-sporting-memories/ Sky Stadium is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and on Sunday opens its doors for the public to head onto the field and explore the changing rooms under the stands. To celebrate the anniversary, Adam Cooper headed into the 九一星空无限talk ZB archives to relive some of the venue's most memorable moments. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:48:45 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/black-caps-spinner-michael-bracewell-previews-the-champions-trophy-final/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/black-caps-spinner-michael-bracewell-previews-the-champions-trophy-final/ The Black Caps meet India in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, looking to repeat their 2000 heroics over the same opponents, when they won their last piece of white ball silverware.  Wellington spin bowler Michael Bracewell has taken six wickets in four matches through the tournament, with an economy rate of 4.43. He joined Adam Cooper to preview Sunday night's final. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:41:20 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/squash-teen-ollie-dunbar-reflects-on-breakthrough-nz-open-win/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/squash-teen-ollie-dunbar-reflects-on-breakthrough-nz-open-win/ Wellington teenager Ollie Dunbar produced a major upset at this week's New Zealand Squash Open in Christchurch. Dunbar, ranked 257th in the world, ousted Portugal's World number 54 Rui Soares 3-1, in just 47 minutes. Dunbar - who was in the event as a wildcard - joined Adam Cooper to reflect on the historic result, and chat through his squash journey. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:27:25 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-march-8-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-march-8-2025-preview/ As the season enters its final chapter, Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action in premier men's and women's club cricket. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:21:25 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/bowls-wellington-report-march-8-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/bowls-wellington-report-march-8-2025/ Jason Puddick brings Adam up to speed with the latest from the bowls scene, including a preview of the Interclub plyoffs. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:19:55 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/phoenix-teenage-goalkeeper-eager-to-contribute-in-maiden-derby/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/phoenix-teenage-goalkeeper-eager-to-contribute-in-maiden-derby/ The Wellington Phoenix have the final chance to beat Auckland FC in the regular season of the A-League, with the third derby taking place between the two sides. Young Phoenix goalkeeper Albert Kelly-Heald will be wearing the gloves in his maiden Kiwi derby. He joined Adam Cooper to look ahead to the match. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:35 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/bryn-evans-hurricanes-assistant-coach-on-their-loss-to-the-crusaders-in-the-super-rugby-opener/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/bryn-evans-hurricanes-assistant-coach-on-their-loss-to-the-crusaders-in-the-super-rugby-opener/ The Hurricanes have suffered a 33-25 defeat to the Crusaders to open the 2025 Super Rugby season, despite leading 14-nil early in the game, and 22-14 at halftime.  Assistant coach Bryn Evans joined Adam Cooper to review the round one loss.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:35:22 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-feb-15-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-feb-15-2025-preview/ Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington brings Adam Cooper up to speed with all the latest in the men's and women's premier club cricket competitions. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:30:39 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-feb-15-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-feb-15-2025/ Bowls Wellington general manager Blake Signal joined Adam Cooper for the weekly bowls report. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:25:08 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/paula-duffy-wellington-pickleball-club-committee-member-on-the-wellington-pickleball-cup/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/paula-duffy-wellington-pickleball-club-committee-member-on-the-wellington-pickleball-cup/ More than 300 competitors have come from far and wide, including overseas, for the Wellington Pickleball Cup being held at the Akau Tangi Sports Centre in Kilbirnie over the weekend.  Adam Cooper was joined by Wellington Pickleball Club committee member Paula Duffy to chat about the weekend and the sport's growing popularity.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:30:56 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/alyssa-whinham-wellington-phoenix-midfielder-ahead-of-the-melbourne-victory-clash/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/alyssa-whinham-wellington-phoenix-midfielder-ahead-of-the-melbourne-victory-clash/ The Wellington Phoenix women are back home at Porirua Park to meet Melbourne Victory in the A-League on Saturday afternoon.  The team hasn't lost at their home venue since November, and are just three points outside the playoff zone.  Adam Cooper caught up with midfielder Alyssa Whinham, who's recently amassed 50 games for the club.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:28:26 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/clarke-laidlaw-billy-proctor-and-beauden-barrett-wrapping-the-hurricanes-v-blues-pre-season-clash/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/clarke-laidlaw-billy-proctor-and-beauden-barrett-wrapping-the-hurricanes-v-blues-pre-season-clash/ The Hurricanes wrapped up their Super Rugby pre-season campaign with a 31-19 win over the Blues, in front of 2,000 enthusiastic fans at Wainuiomata's William Jones Park.  Adam Cooper headed along and caught up with Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw, 'Canes midfielder Billy Proctor, and Blues pivot Beauden Barrett.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:25:04 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-preview-february-8-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-cricket-preview-february-8-2025/ Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson brings Adam Cooper up to date with the latest from the premier men's and women's club competitions heading into the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:22:34 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-feb-8-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-feb-8-2025/ Jason Puddick brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the latest from Bowls Wellington, including a review of the Trans Tasman event at Naenae, and a preview of the latest two rounds of interclub. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:15:43 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jess-and-melie-kerr-wellington-blaze-players-preview-the-super-smash-elimination-final-against-the-northern-brave/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jess-and-melie-kerr-wellington-blaze-players-preview-the-super-smash-elimination-final-against-the-northern-brave/ Sisters Melie and Jess Kerr have dominated the Wellington Blaze's performances this Super Smash season, ahead of finals weekend at the Basin Reserve.  The pair joined Adam Cooper to preview Saturday's elimination final against Northern Brave.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:44:52 Z