/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 Tue, 06 May 2025 05:17:53 Z en /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-jenny-woods-and-graeme-beasley-indian-panthers-svns-lisa-carrington/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-jenny-woods-and-graeme-beasley-indian-panthers-svns-lisa-carrington/ This week’s panel features Netball Commentator Jenny Woods and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley.   On the agenda this weekend:  What has gone so wrong for the Indian Panthers basketball side?   Do World Rugby actually care about 'SVNS' anymore?   Lisa Carrington is so good, that she can miss a whole season?   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 02:16:09 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-magic-round-super-netball-super-rugby/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-magic-round-super-netball-super-rugby/ Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   Magic round and the return to common sense.   Looking at Canberra tonight, and not just because of the election.  Players are missing big games in Super Netball for weird reason.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 02:09:49 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-frear-mens-ice-blacks-coach-ahead-of-the-world-championship-division-iib-clash-against-iceland/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-frear-mens-ice-blacks-coach-ahead-of-the-world-championship-division-iib-clash-against-iceland/ Dunedin is currently hosting the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Championship Division IIB Tournaments.  Men’s Ice Blacks Coach Cameron Frear joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss their team's success so far and preview tonight’s clash against Iceland.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 02:06:52 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/val-smith-bowler-previews-the-bowls3five-interclub-finals/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/val-smith-bowler-previews-the-bowls3five-interclub-finals/ The Bowls3Five Interclub Finals tournament is taking place this weekend at the Royal Oak Bowling Club.  This event features a shortened version of the traditional game, designed to boost participation and increase fan engagement.  Legendary bowler Val Smith joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the tournament.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 02 May 2025 23:26:38 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stuart-mcdonald-bream-bay-united-head-coach-on-the-team-entering-the-chatham-cup/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stuart-mcdonald-bream-bay-united-head-coach-on-the-team-entering-the-chatham-cup/ Bream Bay United has entered New Zealand's premier national knock-out competition for men's football — the Chatham Cup.  It's the club’s first appearance in the tournament since 1986, and they will take on West Auckland club 'Colo Boys FC' in their opening match.  D'Arcy Waldegrave catches up with head coach Stuart McDonald to talk about the team's return to cup football.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 02 May 2025 23:02:07 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/daryl-halligan-former-kiwis-international-previews-the-warriors-clash-against-the-cowboys/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/daryl-halligan-former-kiwis-international-previews-the-warriors-clash-against-the-cowboys/ The Warriors know they'll have to be at their best to take down the Cowboys in tonight's Magic Round contest in Brisbane.  After starting the year with three straight losses, the Cowboys have rebounded with four wins on the trot.  Number six Chanel Harris-Tavita says it's up to him and halves partner Luke Metcalf to drive the team to a fourth straight win over the Cowboys, but he admits their combination is still a work in progress.  Kick-off for the Warriors home match on neutral territory at Suncorp Stadium is at 7.30pm.  Former Kiwis international Daryl Halligan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 02 May 2025 21:46:40 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-roigard-hurricanes-halfback-previews-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-chiefs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-roigard-hurricanes-halfback-previews-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-chiefs/ Two significant ins for the Hurricanes as they prepare for a crucial home Super Rugby showdown against the Chiefs on Saturday night.  All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua and lock Isaia Walker-Leawere have both been named to start on their return from concussion layoffs.  The match looms as pivotal in the run to the playoffs, and assistant coach Bard Cooper says they're happy the game is in the capital.  Meanwhile, Chiefs star Damian McKenzie is out for a second straight week with his hand injury.  With Anton Lienert-Brown out injured for the rest of the Super season, Daniel Rona takes the number 13 jersey.  D'Arcy catches up with Hurricanes and All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard ahead of tonight's clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 02 May 2025 21:15:59 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-basketball-nz-are-the-architects-of-their-own-humiliation/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-basketball-nz-are-the-architects-of-their-own-humiliation/ Basketball New Zealand has punched itself in the face.   Broke its own nose, and is trying to tell us it walked into a door.   The barely believable antics of not only the week just gone, but the entire season, and if players I’ve spoken to are to be believed, the pre-season, leads me to think that they are the architects of their own humiliation.   The Indian Panthers were suspended this week after a series of stumbles which eventually lead to them falling over their own feet, leaving themselves prone on the court floor.   Yes, the Panthers has been a problem child, yes, they’ve failed to deliver on court, yes, they’ve treated their staff both on court and off with disdain bordering on exploitation, yes they’ve dragged a wonderful competition into the swamp with them, but no, the blame should not lie solely at their Air Jordaned feet.   Claims from the commission chair Tracey Garland that “careful due diligence” was applied before their inclusion in the league are difficult to swallow. I did some retrospective diligence. A quick skim of the internet around the history of the parties involved with the Panthers (yeah, I’m like an antivaxxer – I did my own research) points to clumsy management and financial chaos. More red flags than a wealthy, good looking hit on Tinder.  Sal's NBL, NZ Basketball, whoever holds ultimate responsibility for this circus needs to stand up and tell us who opened the door and let these 20 clowns jammed into a tiny car in.   They can finger point and obfuscate all they want. The Indian Panthers management are a fast talking, blame laying excuse factory, but if they weren’t in the league, this wouldn't have happened.   Fess up BBNZ, this is a monster you let in, own it.  Fri, 02 May 2025 20:30:35 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-clay-wilson-and-aidan-mclaughlin-nz-crickets-partnership-with-major-league-cricket-nrl-auckland-fc/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-clay-wilson-and-aidan-mclaughlin-nz-crickets-partnership-with-major-league-cricket-nrl-auckland-fc/ This week’s panel features 九一星空无限talk ZB Sports 九一星空无限 Director Clay Wilson and Freelance Sports Journalist Aidan McLaughlin.  On today's agenda:  New Zealand Cricket’s bold new move into the United States  The NRL confirms its 18th team  Can Auckland FC bring home the chocolates on Sunday?   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:46:26 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-super-rugby-nrl/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-super-rugby-nrl/ Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:   From zero to hero in just one week   Lots of players looking for contracts   And a new trophy in Super Rugby     LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:40:11 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dylan-wilkie-auckland-tuatara-player-previews-the-upcoming-clash-against-the-canterbury-rams/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dylan-wilkie-auckland-tuatara-player-previews-the-upcoming-clash-against-the-canterbury-rams/ The Auckland Tuatara suffered a heartbreaking 111–110 loss to the Taranaki Airs in a tightly contested Sal’s NBL game in New Plymouth on Monday.  They’ll be looking to rebound at home against the second-placed Canterbury Rams.  Dylan Wilkie joined D’Arcy Waldegrave from the Tuatara camp to preview the upcoming clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:18:28 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/chris-milicich-former-all-white-and-football-commentator-previews-round-7-of-the-dettol-northern-league/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/chris-milicich-former-all-white-and-football-commentator-previews-round-7-of-the-dettol-northern-league/ The Dettol Northern League heads into Round 7 with a full slate of matches taking place across the northern regions of the North Island - including Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty.  Former All White and football commentator Chris Milicich joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview all the upcoming action.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:53:11 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-former-kiwis-captain-on-the-warriors-victory-over-the-newcastle-knights/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-former-kiwis-captain-on-the-warriors-victory-over-the-newcastle-knights/ Warriors coach Andrew Webster is waxing lyrical about the performance of second rower Kurt Capewell in their 26-12 Anzac Day win over the Newcastle Knights in Christchurch.  It's the Warriors' fifth win of the season, taking them to third on the NRL ladder.  Webster says the left edge performed brilliantly, with Ali Leiataua and Capewell getting try assists.  Former Kiwi's Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy to review the impressive win in the 03.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:48:04 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/francis-de-vries-auckland-fc-defender-previews-the-a-league-clash-against-perth/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/francis-de-vries-auckland-fc-defender-previews-the-a-league-clash-against-perth/ Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is well aware of the potential history that beckons at Mt Smart this coming Sunday.   No New Zealand team has lifted silverware in a major Australian league, but the Black Knights are on track to buck that trend by winning the A-League's Premiers Plate.  Corica says a draw or win over Perth to snare the trophy would be a massive achievement, but the big prize is still to be won.  Auckland FC defender Francis De Vries joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview Sunday's match up.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:34:26 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/will-jordan-crusaders-outside-back-on-rivez-reihana-coming-off-the-bench-for-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-highlanders/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/will-jordan-crusaders-outside-back-on-rivez-reihana-coming-off-the-bench-for-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-highlanders/ Confidence from the Crusaders they’ll be able to manage without the services of 64-test Wallaby James O'Connor in tonight's Super Rugby derby against the Highlanders in Dunedin.  Rivez Reihana is coming off the bench, having suffered an ankle injury early in the campaign.  With O'Connor resting, outside back Will Jordan is excited for Reihana to get a run.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:46:38 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-blues-got-flogged-by-the-reds/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-blues-got-flogged-by-the-reds/ And the Blues got flogged by the Reds.    This fixture should be known as the Purple Smash, as that is what happens when blue and red collide. Last night that wasn't the case, as the Reds turned up in an ocular nightmare of strip, maroon, and dirty gold.    Besides almost confirming that the Blues title defence aspirations are essentially shredded, last night's exchange underlined to the competition two very important aspects of Super Rugby Pacific:  1. New Zealand teams are either struggling to travel to Australia, or home advantage in 2025 is more important than we thought.   2. If you tackle a player and lift them past the horizontal, you’ll take a skate. 10 minutes, or the rest of the match.   It is one of the stranger stats this year that NZ teams can’t roll Aussie sides over there. Yes, the sample size is limited due to the nature of the draw, but the former easy beats of the comp are no longer cannon fodder in their own backyard. Funny what happens when the talent pool is concentrated.   Does the same apply in reverse, now that Moana Pacifica are watering down the NZ based talent pool? Australia lost a team and went from five teams down to four, New Zealand essentially took the opposite route, increasing from five teams to six. It’s notable that the Blues, the Hurricanes, the Highlanders, and Moana Pacifica have only notched 3 wins apiece so far.    Coincidence or correlation?   On the tackle, Tele’a ran afoul of the law with his aggressive tip on Tim Ryan and was walked for 10, until closer examination upgraded him to red and that basically condemned the Blues to another defeat.    A touch unfair? Possibly, but as a I often tell my 14 year old daughter, control your own narrative. If you don't give someone the opportunity to wreck your day, they can’t. If you tackle someone, don't go through the horizontal, don’t give officials the means to walk you. Because they will.  Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:41:29 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/john-kingi-nzmmna-secretary-on-the-nz-netball-mixed-nationals-2025/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/john-kingi-nzmmna-secretary-on-the-nz-netball-mixed-nationals-2025/ Easter weekend sees the New Zealand Netball Mixed Nationals 2025, hosted in partnership with Christchurch Men's and Mixed Netball.   45 teams will battle it out over 4 action packed days to be crowned Mixed Nationals champions.   NZMMNA secretary John Kingi joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event featuring some of our best men and women athletes from around the country.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:13:58 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ed-cory-wright-orienteering-commentator-and-competitor-on-the-new-zealand-orienteering-champs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ed-cory-wright-orienteering-commentator-and-competitor-on-the-new-zealand-orienteering-champs/ The New Zealand Orienteering Champs, also known as the Nationals, is the top orienteering event in NZ.   Competitors of all ages go for national titles in various categories. It’s a high-quality event with great maps and courses suited for everyone from beginners to the competitive.   Three new areas have been mapped for Nationals 2025, only the relay and knockout sprint are on existing maps.  Commentator and competitor Ed Corey Wright joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the ins and outs of orienteering.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:03:52 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kyren-taumoefolau-moana-pasifika-winger-previews-the-clash-against-the-brumbies/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kyren-taumoefolau-moana-pasifika-winger-previews-the-clash-against-the-brumbies/ Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga admits Ardie Savea is in need of his All Blacks rest week after leaving him out of his Super Rugby Pacific side to host the Brumbies tomorrow in Pukekohe.  Sione Havili Talitui will start at openside flanker and also shoulder the captaincy responsibilities.  Umaga says Savea's carrying a few niggles after last weekend's loss to the Blues.  Moana's superstar winger Kyren Taumoefolau joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash against the Brumbies in South Auckland.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:06:19 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/peter-umaga-jensen-hurricanes-midfielder-previews-the-clash-against-the-western-force/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/peter-umaga-jensen-hurricanes-midfielder-previews-the-clash-against-the-western-force/ Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw is expecting the Force to come out firing in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Perth.  The Aussie's have a four-point advantage over the 'Canes on the ladder, sitting sixth and eighth respectively.  It's a different story to last year when the Canes —who led the table— crushed the Force 44-14 in Western Australia.  Canes midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the fixture.  The match kicks off at 9:35pm with Live commentary on GOLD SPORT and iHeartRadio.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:37:44 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-former-kiwis-captain-previews-the-nrl-clash-between-the-warriors-and-the-broncos/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-former-kiwis-captain-previews-the-nrl-clash-between-the-warriors-and-the-broncos/ The Warriors are relieved to be back playing on home turf tonight in front of a sold-out crowd.  The Auckland-based NRL side return to Go Media Stadium to face the Broncos, as both sides —who sit inside the top eight— look to bounce back from a loss last week.  Coach Andrew Webster says there's plenty of reasons for fans to be excited for the occasion.  Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview tonight's clash.  The match kicks off at 7:30pm.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:55:20 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-womens-rugby-good-things-take-time/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-womens-rugby-good-things-take-time/ Women’s rugby is not unlike the cheese TV commercials. Good things take time.   Last weekend's Super Rugby Aupiki final between the Blues wāhine and Matatu was a great game to watch. It put an exclamation mark on what was a rollicking tournament. The match reflected the strides the women’s game has taken since the inception of Aupiki.  The crowd at Eden Park didn’t rock any foundations but the TV viewer numbers were impressive. 405,000 folk tuned in to watch the best female footballers in the country duke it out and match worthy of their eyeballs was rolled out.  On Thursday night, in atrocious conditions, the Blues laid waste to the Waratahs in the Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final. Again, bugger all in the way of people in the stands (the weather was toxic) and I have no TV numbers, but I’d hazard a guess they would be healthy figures for a Thursday night game that sneaked up on people. Still, it was on, and it was worth a look.   The women’s game is having a growth spurt, and this needs to be appreciated and fostered as the men’s game has essentially had a multi-generational head start.   The game is played differently to the men's version, not unlike the cricketing gender split. It’s not better, nor worse, just different. For those hell bent on direct comparison, I have nothing. A frozen and archaic mindset is not worth fighting against, these people can’t or won’t accept the turning wheels of time, good luck to them.   The top level of domestic women’s rugby is still in an embryonic stage, to judge it based on crowd numbers alone is manifestly unfair, not forgetting how few people turn up to the men’s Super Rugby exchanges on a regular basis.    With further investment the game will exponentially grow. Let’s not forget that New Zealand rugby’s money, regardless of where it comes from, is not just for the All Blacks. It is for the entire game from the grass roots up. NZR has a responsibility to uphold the development of the game across the board. It’s our national game, not just a platform for the men in black.   Water the dirt and flowers last for you.    Good things take time.   Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:11:50 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-michael-burgess-and-jamie-wall-burling-splits-from-emirates-team-nz-super-rugbys-growing-viewership-moana-pasifika/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-michael-burgess-and-jamie-wall-burling-splits-from-emirates-team-nz-super-rugbys-growing-viewership-moana-pasifika/ The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess and Rugby Writer Jamie Wall.  On this weekend's agenda: What's gone wrong with Burling and Dalton? Super Rugby viewership is growing, and are Moana Pasifika now Auckland's favourite team?   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:53:34 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mike-kelly-otago-nuggets-head-coach-talks-the-season-so-far-previews-the-clash-with-the-wellington-saints/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mike-kelly-otago-nuggets-head-coach-talks-the-season-so-far-previews-the-clash-with-the-wellington-saints/ The Auckland Tuatara have trounced the winless Indian Panthers 114-71 in their New Zealand NBL basketball game on the North Shore.  Meanwhile, the Canterbury Rams defeated the Manawatu Jets 92-81 in Christchurch.  This afternoon sees the Otago Nuggets take on the Wellington Saints at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.  Nuggets Head Coach Mike Kelly joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss their season so far.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:32:08 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/calum-nicholson-christchurch-marathon-event-director-on-the-record-number-of-participants/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/calum-nicholson-christchurch-marathon-event-director-on-the-record-number-of-participants/ A record number of runners and walkers will take over Christchurch’s central city this Sunday (13 April) for the largest ever Christchurch Marathon event.   More than 6,700 participants have entered the event across its four distances: the Christchurch Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10 km, and Kids Mara’fun.   That is 27% more than participated in 2024 and is the largest field the event has ever seen.  Event director Calum Nicholson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the uptake in runners from the garden city.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:38:53 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/andre-heimgartner-kiwi-supercars-driver-talks-the-opening-of-the-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/andre-heimgartner-kiwi-supercars-driver-talks-the-opening-of-the-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ The Taupō Supercars event has gone the way of the home drivers and fans so far.  Kiwi drivers Andre Heimgartner and Ryan Wood have set the fastest pace in the opening two practices.  Heimgartner joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the return home to the central North Island race.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:26:02 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ruahei-demant-blues-and-black-ferns-second-five-eight-previews-the-super-rugby-aupiki-grand-final/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ruahei-demant-blues-and-black-ferns-second-five-eight-previews-the-super-rugby-aupiki-grand-final/ New Zealand Rugby believes the women's Super Rugby Aupiki final's scheduling clash with the Highlanders versus Fijian Drua will have little impact on viewership.  The Blues versus Matatū finale at Eden Park on Saturday has been granted a primetime 7.05 pm kickoff, despite the regular season games all being played in the afternoon.  NZR head of women's high-performance Hannah Porter is unconcerned about the battle for viewers with the Highlanders playing at the same time in Dunedin.  Blues and Black Ferns second five eight Ruahei Demant joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their grand final.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:16:24 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-rugby-commentator-reviews-the-super-rugby-matches-between-the-chiefs-and-the-waratahs-and-the-crusaders-and-hurricanes/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-rugby-commentator-reviews-the-super-rugby-matches-between-the-chiefs-and-the-waratahs-and-the-crusaders-and-hurricanes/ The Chiefs have dropped to second on the Super Rugby table after an ugly 21-14 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney.  The Crusaders are alone on top of the ladder after surviving a late fightback to beat the Hurricanes 31-24 in Wellington while down to 13 men.  Tony Johnson joined D'Arcy to review Friday night's Super Rugby action.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:52:17 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-possible-motivations-for-peter-burlings-split/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-possible-motivations-for-peter-burlings-split/ Burling and Dalton have split.   Team New Zealand has lost the services of their greatest skipper, the most successful America’s Cup helmsman and the positive face of the team.   Burling has yet to speak of the breakdown, Dalton has been quick to put his side of the story out into the ether – I’m sure in time we’ll hear Burling's view and from there we’ll draw our own conclusions. Let's not forget, there are three sides to every story: your side, their side, and somewhere in between lies the truth.   There are a few considerations to take into account around this divorce.     Sail GP. Burling is the CEO of the Black Foils. The series is the future of high profile, high speed, and high budget sailing. It is a global, regularly staged, easily understood and dynamic series. Burling hasn’t won it, but he’s held aloft the Auld Mug thrice. The pull between Coutts (Sail GP) and Dalton (America’s Cup) for the services of one of the biggest names in sailing may well have reached breaking point and Burling can see the untapped future of the former. The likelihood of either series being content with Burling straddling both events in 2027 is low if not non-existent.   In Sail GP, Burling is the boss, in America’s Cup he isn’t. He’s achieved everything in America’s Cup but has yet to stand atop the GP series.    I’d also think that the prospect of spending the next two years in a warehouse with Dalton doesn’t fill his heart with joy.   Burling can’t race for another America’s Cup team, he doesn’t fit the eligibility criteria, so he’s not being lured away in that sense, but the prospect of an advisory role with a challenger with minimal time away from home and a fat paycheque is not out of the question.   Maybe Burling just can’t stomach the Cup’s absence from New Zealand any longer. He doesn’t want to be party to the face slap that is TNZ’s continued engagement with offshore defences.    And then there’s the most important campaign he has ever been involved in. One where the first few years is of utmost import to get right and fully engaged with. It’s a campaign that means more than any medal, any cup, any fiscal reward.   Pete Burling is a dad. I’d suggest that role is the most instrumental in his decision making.    You can’t get that time back. A man’s got to work, but at what cost?   The Sail GP commitment over America's Cup is a no brainer for me.    Being a dad is the most important role he’ll ever have.   Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:38:03 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-alex-powell-and-paul-allison-americas-cup-liam-lawson-spains-bid-to-host-the-rugby-world-cup/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-with-alex-powell-and-paul-allison-americas-cup-liam-lawson-spains-bid-to-host-the-rugby-world-cup/ The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell and Gold Sport Rugby Commentator Paul Allison.   On this weekend's agenda:  Liam Lawsons' big return to the Racing Bulls team  Have New Zealanders fallen out of love with the America's Cup?  Spain becomes the frontrunner to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:04:38 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-dylan-walker-australian-super-rugby-teams-motorsport/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-correspondent-talks-dylan-walker-australian-super-rugby-teams-motorsport/  Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. On today’s agenda:  Dylan Walker is stepping up to the plate this weekend, post-Warriors.  Interest is growing in Australian Super Rugby teams   A different journey for two Aussie motorsport drivers   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:00:00 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/emma-gilmour-kiwi-rally-driver-previews-the-opening-day-of-the-otago-rally/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/emma-gilmour-kiwi-rally-driver-previews-the-opening-day-of-the-otago-rally/ The Otago Rally is based in the beautiful city of Dunedin and is the first round of the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.   This component of the event features New Zealand’s leading competitors in modern, state-of-the-art 4WD turbo rally cars, including the exciting AP4 and R5 rally cars.  The event also incorporates the International Classic Otago Rally, for pre-1982, 2WD cars, which has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 1997, to the point where it is the leading event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.  Kiwi superstar Emma Gilmour joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the opening day of the rally.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:55:30 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-duffy-black-caps-player-previews-the-final-home-odi-against-pakistan/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-duffy-black-caps-player-previews-the-final-home-odi-against-pakistan/ The Black Caps will finish their home summer without the services of top-order batsman Mark Chapman.  Chapman has been ruled out of today's final ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval with a hamstring injury and was also forced out of game two in Hamilton.  Tim Seifert, who was called in to replace Chapman ahead of the second game, will stay with the squad.  Jacob Duffy joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his recent form and being announced as the No. 1 in the T20I bowling rankings.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:34:24 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-howieson-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-a-league-clash-against-the-western-sydney-wanderers/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-howieson-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-a-league-clash-against-the-western-sydney-wanderers/ It's business as usual for top of the A-League Auckland FC as they face off against Western Sydney Wanderers at Mt Smart this weekend.  They've secured a play-off spot thanks to a 10-game unbeaten streak.  Cam Howieson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their round 25 clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:04:35 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/william-havili-moana-pasifika-player-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-waratahs/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/william-havili-moana-pasifika-player-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-waratahs/ Moana Pasifika skipper Ardie Savea has pointed to the main area of growth from his side this season as they look for back-to-back Super Rugby wins for the first time in franchise history.  They host the Waratahs in Albany this afternoon, coming off a shock win over the Crusaders in Christchurch.  William Havili joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash against the Tahs.   Kick-offs at 2.05 pm - live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:47:38 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-im-behind-gary-stead-100/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-im-behind-gary-stead-100/ As long as you want to, Gary.    He’s not gone yet, but it would appear that the end is nigh for Black Caps coach Gary Stead.   His contract is due to expire shortly, which will possibly signal the end of a very successful tenure.   No, the pinnacle titles haven’t rolled in unabated, but the consistency of results at the very top, across all formats, are impressive.    New Zealand’s men’s cricket first eleven has been in the top table conversation for his whole Black Caps coaching career. Sure, they’ve had some catastrophic results which have set the drums beating for his removal, but poor turnouts are to be expected in international cricket. Australia, India, and England are all capable of blowing a sandshoe sporadically, so it’s not a damning indictment of Stead’s stewardship when the team mount the sidewalk and collect 10 yards of picket fence and some shrubbery. To focus on the smudges during his command would be mealymouthed and small-minded.   Gary has held this team together during the biggest upheaval in world cricket since Kerry Packer threw a sabretooth amongst the pigeons back in the 70’s. The proliferation of T20 leagues and the money they offer has been a massive challenge for all boards, with NZ cricket, aided by a very fluent and pragmatic coach, navigating the choppy waters with aplomb.    He has also achieved across all three formats and may well be the last coach to do so.  To those who roll out the tired, predictable, and myopic line that his success is only due to him inheriting a great team built by Hesson and McCullum, I say this: Yes, he has had access to some of the greats who started under a different regime, but he has also been behind the launch of future greats and the continued development of the meat of the team.   Did he hold on to Southee too long? Did he treat Neil Wagner as well as he should have?    This is nitpicking to me. In the wider picture, the measured and calm Gary Stead has been behind some of the greatest times in New Zealand cricket history.   Whatever he chooses to do, I’ll be behind him %100,   Top coach, top man, great New Zealander.  Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:26:57 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-max-verstappen-disagrees-with-liam-lawson-demotion/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/the-all-star-panel-max-verstappen-disagrees-with-liam-lawson-demotion/ Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has admitted Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen disagrees with their decision to demote teammate Liam Lawson. The four-time drivers championship winner liked an Instagram post by former F1 racer Giedo [gee-ay-doe - hard g] van der Garde defending Lawson after he was axed in favour of Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Marko's since confirmed to a German-speaking publication that Verstappen is against the move. Natham Limm and Hamish MacKay joined D'Arcy Waldegrave on the 'All Star Panel' to review the week's biggest sports stories.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:06:57 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/noah-hotham-crusaders-halfback-on-super-rugby-match-against-moana-pasifika/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/noah-hotham-crusaders-halfback-on-super-rugby-match-against-moana-pasifika/ The Crusaders have been forced into a late change for a second straight week ahead of tonight's Super Rugby match with Moana Pasifika in Christchurch. Captain David Havili has been scratched with an Achilles tendon niggle. Ethan Blackadder will take the captain's armband.  Dallas McLeod will shift to second-five, Levi Aumua is promoted to centre and Aki Tuivailala has been added to the bench for a potential debut. Halfback Noah Hotham joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:02:45 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mark-chapman-black-caps-cricketer-on-odi-against-pakistan/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mark-chapman-black-caps-cricketer-on-odi-against-pakistan/ The Black Caps will look to continue their momentum in a different format in this morning's first one-day cricket international against Pakistan in Napier. New Zealand are coming off a 4-1 triumph in the T20 series over the same opponent. But batter Mark Chapman says finding success in the three-match ODI series won't be easy. First ball is at 11am. LISTEN ABOVE.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:04:25 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-what-a-week-for-liam-lawson/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-what-a-week-for-liam-lawson/ What a week for Liam Lawson. The kiwi F1 driver has experienced the full force of a truly global sport and not in an uplifting or life affirming manner.  His disconsolate face has been peppering sports pages worldwide as his fall from Formula 1 grace has been intensely documented over 2 short weeks. His start in the infamously difficult to drive Red Bull RB21 machine (and that’s saying something - none of us could get an average F1 car into gear and moving) has captured the top end of motorsport in a way that hasn’t been seen in some time.  His elevation to the #2 Red Bull seat as teammate to modern great and 4 times consecutive world champion Max Verstappen, was questioned at the time and has now come into full focus as his start has been catastrophic. He hasn’t died, but his results have been appalling.  Extenuating circumstances considered, this is hardly surprising, but the numbers have been considerably worse than most would have expected.  He knows this. RB management know this. They have acted quickly by inserting the hot and cold, temperamental Racing Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda into the seat. Engine manufacturer Honda are believed to have sweetened the deal to the tune of millions of dollars so their man can race in their home Grand Prix in Japan at Suzuka. Many have suggested that this rapid swinging of the axe shows immense panic, even by Red Bull standards, and is an unjust reaction after such a swift promotion which has come without providing Liam with the tools he needs to succeed - time in the seat before the season began. It’s a results driven business, but even in this rarified air, Red Bull’s knee jerk reaction is a surprise. With a disgruntled Max Verstappen and the departure of their peerless designer Adrian Newey among others, this is a team creaking under desperation of their own making, with Liam being a convenient and obvious fall guy. He’ll bounce back don't worry, but after the hijinks of late last season and the current chaos, I’m not sure Red Bull will at all. The energy drink empire is going flat. Like Icarus, they're flying too close to the sun and the wax holding together their wings is melting. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:09:27 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jackson-ball-taranaki-airs-player-on-game-against-hawkes-bay/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jackson-ball-taranaki-airs-player-on-game-against-hawkes-bay/ The Taranaki Airs play host to Hawke's Bay Hawks at TSB Stadium in their round three clash.  Sky Broadband Rapid League tips off at 3pm. Sal's NBL game tips off at 4pm. Taranaki guard Jackson Ball joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to reflect on his impressive form on the big stage.  LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:03:58 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-sports-correspondent-on-daly-cherry-evans-future-upcoming-nrl-games-super-rugby-and-crickets-sheffield-shield-final/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jim-dolan-australian-sports-correspondent-on-daly-cherry-evans-future-upcoming-nrl-games-super-rugby-and-crickets-sheffield-shield-final/ Daly Cherry-Evans has officially declined Manly's contract extension offer, again confirming he'll depart at the end of the NRL league season. A new two-year deal was tabled to the halfback after he suggested leaving or retiring post-2025. Cherry-Evans will exit as the Sea Eagles' most-capped player after 15 years' service. Australia Correspondent Jim Dolan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss all things sport from over the ditch.  LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:49:10 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/robbie-odonnell-northern-districts-batter-on-the-plunket-shield-final-round-today/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/robbie-odonnell-northern-districts-batter-on-the-plunket-shield-final-round-today/ A chance for former Black Cap Neil Wagner to close the latest chapter on his cricketing career in fairytale fashion. The 64-test seamer's confirmed Northern Districts' final round Plunket Shield match, starting 11am today against Otago in Dunedin, will be his last domestic match in New Zealand. ND have a seven-point lead in the competition. Robbie O'Donnell joined D'Arcy to preview the final round and reflect on Wagner's influence on the side. LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:36:46 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-rugby-commentator-on-hurricanes-win-brumbies-beat-the-highlanders/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-rugby-commentator-on-hurricanes-win-brumbies-beat-the-highlanders/ Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is pointing to a contentious scrum penalty as a turning point in their 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies in Canberra. The Australian side is back in the top four after two late tries overturned what could've been a clutch win for the southerners. Joseph says there were several moments they let themselves down. Tony Johnson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review Friday night's Super Rugby action.  LISTEN ABOVE. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:22:53 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/rico-bearman-bmx-olympian-previews-the-2025-bmx-new-zealand-national-championships/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/rico-bearman-bmx-olympian-previews-the-2025-bmx-new-zealand-national-championships/ BMX New Zealand and Invercargill BMX Club are proud to host and present the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships. New Zealand's premier ranking event for BMX racing, to be held on 23 March 2025.  Olympian Rico Bearman joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:48:59 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/angus-taavao-blues-player-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-crusaders/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/angus-taavao-blues-player-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-crusaders/ The Blues are adamant they're making strides forward as they look to resurrect their Super Rugby title defence against the Crusaders at Eden Park tonight.  The 2024 champs sit ninth on the ladder with one win from five games, having lost their last two to the Brumbies and Chiefs by a single point.  Angus Ta'avao joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this evening's clash at the 'Garden of Eden'.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:33:28 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/john-mccallum-western-springs-speedway-manager-on-tonights-races-being-the-last-at-the-stadium/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/john-mccallum-western-springs-speedway-manager-on-tonights-races-being-the-last-at-the-stadium/ Drivers at Western Springs Speedway will make their final laps tonight after 95 years of racing at the venue.  After tonight's last set, races will be moved to Onehunga's Waikaraka Park.  There has been some controversy over the move with claims of a lack of consultation.  Speedway Manager John McCallum says tickets for the final event are selling quickly.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:49:58 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/navajo-stirling-kiwi-ufc-fighter-previews-the-king-in-the-ring-series-carlos-ulberg-v-jan-blachowicz/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/navajo-stirling-kiwi-ufc-fighter-previews-the-king-in-the-ring-series-carlos-ulberg-v-jan-blachowicz/ Mixed martial artist Carlos Ulberg is confident a UFC title shot awaits, should he overcome former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in this morning's fight night card in London.  Ulberg is riding a seven-fight win streak, while Blachowicz will step into the octagon for the first time since July 2023.  Kiwi UFC fighter Navajo Stirling joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the local King in the Ring series this weekend and discuss Ulberg's biggest fight yet.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:18:13 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/david-chote-former-all-white-on-the-teams-win-over-fiji/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/david-chote-former-all-white-on-the-teams-win-over-fiji/ Chris Wood has scored a hat-trick in New Zealand's 7-nil thrashing of Fiji in the Football World Cup Oceania Qualifiers semifinal in Wellington.  It means they'll have a shoot-out with New Caledonia in Auckland on Monday for a spot at next year's World Cup.  Former All White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review their semi-final thrashing.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:55:03 Z /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-fifa-world-cup-qualification-celebration-goalposts-have-moved/ /on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-fifa-world-cup-qualification-celebration-goalposts-have-moved/ Looks like the FIFA World Cup is on for the All Whites.   Last night in Wellington the national men’s team pulled Fiji apart, winning 7-zip. No surprise there. They’ll take on New Caledonia on Monday for a ticket to FIFA’s quadrennial powerflex, where they’ll join a quarter of the globes football playing countries.  With the competition expanding to 48 teams, NZ ensures direct entry through Oceania success, with no intercontinental playoff malarkey to endure.   This alters the landscape somewhat.   Previously, All White qualification to the World Cup was hailed as a highlight of NZ’s sporting history. 1982 and 2010 are locked into our sporting pantheon, achievements that almost beggar belief for their remarkable and unlikely path through the maze of qualification. We all have stories around the impossible 1982 journey, the 2010 road which culminated in one of the biggest and loudest nights in Wellington’s history.   Entry to the biggest stage in world sport, which should occur on Monday night in Auckland, will not be met with such enthusiasm, celebration or astonishment. The once rocky and treacherous path has been realigned and tar sealed, complete with an open road speed limit.   This shouldn’t sully the destination, but it won’t be met with the joy and patriotic fervour of days gone by. The All Whites are doing what has been asked.   The qualification celebration goal posts have been moved. They are now group stage celebrations. The gauge of success, the real challenge, the true reflection of triumph at the World Cup is the group stage.   Getting through to the round of 32 becomes the new Holy Grail, only then will this team be spoken of in the same breath as the heroic 1982 and 2010 teams.    Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:35:25 Z