https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/rss NZME Join Newstalk 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 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:31 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tom-vodanovich-auckland-tuatara-power-forward-previews-the-2026-nbl-season-opener-against-the-franklin-bulls/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tom-vodanovich-auckland-tuatara-power-forward-previews-the-2026-nbl-season-opener-against-the-franklin-bulls/ The 2026 New Zealand NBL season kicked off this week and the Auckland Tuatara are getting their season underway tonight.   They’re slated to take on the Franklin Bulls and will be aiming to get things off to a roaring start.   Power Forward Tom Vodanovich joined D’Arcy to preview the season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:28:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/temepara-bailey-northern-stars-head-coach-on-their-anz-premiership-opener-against-the-northern-mystics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/temepara-bailey-northern-stars-head-coach-on-their-anz-premiership-opener-against-the-northern-mystics/ The ANZ Premiership will get underway tonight, and fans are stoked to finally focus on the sport again after the drama with Netball New Zealand.   Tomorrow afternoon will see the Stars and the Mystics go head-to-head in a northern derby at Auckland’s Pulman Arena.   Northern Stars Head Coach Temepara Bailey joined D’Arcy to preview the clash and the beginning of the season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:37:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/codemeru-vai-blues-winger-discusses-his-rookie-season-and-previews-the-hurricanes-clash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/codemeru-vai-blues-winger-discusses-his-rookie-season-and-previews-the-hurricanes-clash/ Tonight will see a monster top of the table Super Rugby Pacific clash play out.  The Blues are travelling to the capital to take on the Hurricanes at Hnry Stadium – both teams are on four game winning streaks, and the Blues will be looking to make a statement in the pivotal match.  Winger Codemeru 'Cody' Vai joined D’Arcy to discuss his rookie season to date and preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:10:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-melbourne-storm/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-melbourne-storm/ The Warriors have hit a slump.  After a 3-0 start to their NRL season, they’re on a two game skid after major losses to the Wests Tigers and Sharks.   It doesn’t get any easier for the side as they face the Melbourne Storm tonight – a team they’ve lost 17 straight matches to.   Assistant coach Richard Agar joined D’Arcy to discuss the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:38:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/logan-rogerson-auckland-fc-attacker-previews-the-clash-against-the-melbourne-victory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/logan-rogerson-auckland-fc-attacker-previews-the-clash-against-the-melbourne-victory/ The battle for the Premier's Plate is heating up and Auckland FC is still in the mix.  With three matches left in the regular season, tonight’s matchup against the fourth place Melbourne Victory is crucial to remaining within touching distance with League leaders the Newcastle Jets.  Logan Rogerson, attacker for Auckland FC, joined D’Arcy to preview the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:05:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/hannah-king-black-ferns-first-five-previews-the-first-clash-against-the-us-of-the-pac-4-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/hannah-king-black-ferns-first-five-previews-the-first-clash-against-the-us-of-the-pac-4-series/ The Black Ferns are back in action for the first time this year.  Tomorrow morning they’re taking on the United States in the first match of the PAC 4 series in Sacramento, California.   Hannah King, first five for the Black Ferns, joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:42:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-all-blacks-returning-to-try-for-the-world-cup-squad/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-all-blacks-returning-to-try-for-the-world-cup-squad/ Much has been made of the return of Shannon Frizell. The weapons-grade blindside is on his way home from Japan in an attempt to gain selection for the All Blacks’ World Cup squad.  Along with Richie Mo’unga, NZR has a couple of quality footballers returning to the fold, rugby moths attracted to the 2027 World Cup flame. Leicester Fainga’anuku returned for the same reason, Brodie Retallick has been linked to a possible comeback too.  Is this a bad thing? Will these returnees threaten the hold NZR has on their players in regards to leaving Super Rugby to access the stupid money in the northern hemisphere? Will this force their hand around the restrictions placed on these players around international selection? Will this herald an open season on NZ rugby talent?    No to all of the above.  NZR’s currency is World Cup success. That’s it. Pure and simple.  In 2027, the best 33 NZ rugby players should be picked to hunt down and snare William Webb Ellis’ Trophy. To suggest that making that grade requires several seasons in our domestic competitions flies in the face of the reality of professional sport. The want for rugby to become a true global game says that the players must be free to ply their trade in all four corners of our pale blue dot.  NZR make the rules for their international representation. They are not a World Rugby edict.   NZR should look favourably on players who choose to stay to keep Super Rugby and NPC relevant and attractive, but no cutting off of noses to spite faces here.  The players who choose to leave will have to fight their way back in, whatever route they choose, and should they scoot away for the pound or euro or yen, as sure as I wear a singlet and ie faitaga, the next generation of AB superstars will rise from the ashes of the departees.  If you love something, set it free...  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:28:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jed-mildon-bmx-legend-on-the-showcase-at-this-years-easter-show-in-auckland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jed-mildon-bmx-legend-on-the-showcase-at-this-years-easter-show-in-auckland/ A bit of sporting action has been added to this year’s Easter Show.  Thousands of people are expected to attend the festivities at the Auckland Showgrounds, and this year they’ll be able to witness a BMX showcase, headlined by a legend in the sport.  Jed Mildon, the first person to land a triple backflip on a BMX, will be performing and mentoring some exciting young Kiwi riders.  He joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:45:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-landsdown-speedway-driver-previews-tonights-events-at-waikaraka-park/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/scott-landsdown-speedway-driver-previews-tonights-events-at-waikaraka-park/ Speedway is back in action in Auckland tonight.  Challenging conditions over the last few weekends saw the events pushed back, but tonight is set to host the Auckland Saloon Champs as well as an Easter Fireworks Spectacular and a Demolition Derby.  Scott Landsdown is racing this evening, and joined D’Arcy to preview the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:29:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ollie-norris-chiefs-prop-previews-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-waratahs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ollie-norris-chiefs-prop-previews-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-waratahs/ This weekend is light on Super Rugby action, but the Chiefs are still facing a looming clash against the Waratahs tonight.  After two tough matches over in Australia, the Kiwi side will be looking to put on a strong performance at home.  Chiefs prop Ollie Norris joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:12:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/suzie-bates-white-ferns-batter-on-their-victory-in-the-second-odi-against-south-africa-previews-the-decider/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/suzie-bates-white-ferns-batter-on-their-victory-in-the-second-odi-against-south-africa-previews-the-decider/ Wednesday saw the White Ferns make history in their second ODI against South Africa.  They chased down a mammoth 347 to win by two wickets, anchored by a true captain's knock of 179 from Amelia Kerr.   This leaves the series tied at 1-1, with the decider taking place later today.  Batter for the side, Suzie Bates joined D’Arcy to discuss the series so far.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:33:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-why-strip-back-super-rugby-on-a-long-weekend/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-why-strip-back-super-rugby-on-a-long-weekend/ Easter is a strange time. For many reasons. I won’t do a deep dive into the relevance of compulsory days off attached to a particular belief code, I thought we were a secular society, but it is what it is right? I’ll take the break. The idea that folk have a long weekend, loosely associated with an archaic concept, is music to most people's ears. A time to reconnect with family, hang out with friends or hide in a dark room watching sport – whatever floats your boat. The CEO of Super Duper Rugby Pacific, Jack Mesley, joins Piney on Weekend Sport this afternoon to discuss the peeled back nature of this weekend's round. Three games. That’s all. A captive audience, some with nothing to do, others hiding from their families, some needing to feed their footy habit.  You could sensationalise this by saying 40% of the fixtures have been torched, but with such a slim comp, 40% is only two games.  Still. Over the ditch in the NRL, the games have been stretched over five days. Full noise, full steam, full Easter long weekend programme. Yes, the NRL have the teams to do it with eight games to juggle, but even with five games, you’d hope that Super Rugby could capitalise on the long weekend.  Negligent? Pragmatic? Meh?  I’m very interested in what Jack Mesley has to say about this scheduling. With him in charge, the competition has embraced the warm props (the attending fans) and the couch bound eyeballs, so I’m presuming there is logic behind this threadbare showing. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:09:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/bill-tuiloma-wellington-phoenix-centre-back-on-their-two-wins-next-clash-against-the-melbourne-victory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/bill-tuiloma-wellington-phoenix-centre-back-on-their-two-wins-next-clash-against-the-melbourne-victory/ The Wellington Phoenix are well and truly back in the race to the A-League playoffs.  After picking up back-to-back wins over the Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar before the international break, they’re set to take on the Melbourne Victory tomorrow in another must-win game.  Centre back for the Phoenix, Bill Tuiloma joined D’Arcy to discuss their run.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:59:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-laban-warriors-second-rower-on-the-loss-to-the-tigers-upcoming-clash-with-the-sharks/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jacob-laban-warriors-second-rower-on-the-loss-to-the-tigers-upcoming-clash-with-the-sharks/ The Warriors will be looking to right the course after suffering their first setback of the NRL season.  Last Friday saw them fall to the Wests Tigers, losing 32-14 at Mt Smart Stadium.  They'll be aiming to return to their winning ways when taking on the Sharks tomorrow afternoon.  Second rower Jacob Laban joined D’Arcy to discuss the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:53:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ricki-herbert-former-all-whites-coach-on-the-loss-to-finland-previewing-the-match-against-chile/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/ricki-herbert-former-all-whites-coach-on-the-loss-to-finland-previewing-the-match-against-chile/ A setback to the All Whites Football World Cup preparations, going down 2-nil to Finland at Eden Park.  The Finns scored from a corner after 25 minutes and added a second late in the game.  They’ll be facing Chile at Eden Park on Monday – their final home encounter before the FIFA World Cup later this year.  Former All Whites Coach Ricki Herbert joined D’Arcy to reflect on last night’s defeat, and look ahead to the next clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:07:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/amelia-kerr-white-ferns-captain-on-the-t20-series-win-over-south-africa-previewing-the-odi-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/amelia-kerr-white-ferns-captain-on-the-t20-series-win-over-south-africa-previewing-the-odi-series/ The White Ferns wrapped up their T20 series against South Africa in style, a dominant 92 run victory in the final match resulted in them winning the series 4-1.  Now a three match ODI series against the Proteas is looming to wrap up the team’s home summer.  Captain Amelia Kerr played a fantastic knock in the final T20 clash, hitting a career high of 105, and she joined D’Arcy to reflect on her form and look ahead to the ODI series.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:07:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-rugby-commentator-on-the-warriors-loss-to-the-wests-tigers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richie-barnett-rugby-commentator-on-the-warriors-loss-to-the-wests-tigers/ The Warriors winning streak has come to an end.  They stumbled last night in their clash against the Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium, losing their first game of the season 32-14. The Warriors started hot, scoring two quick tries to take a 10-0 lead, but the Tigers struck back, outscoring the Warriors 32-4 throughout the rest of the game. Former Kiwis player and rugby commentator Richie Barnett joined D’Arcy to review the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:49:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-what-the-warriors-loss-reaffirms/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-what-the-warriors-loss-reaffirms/ Last night's Warriors loss illustrated how incredibly difficult it is to gain and keep ascendancy in the NRL.   The result also reaffirmed —underlined, in bold, and in italics— that the crazed notion the Warriors fan base have clung to for generations, this is our year, can only ever be applied retrospectively, i.e., that was our year. Not a question for the future, but a statement of the past.   In the NRL, 5% off is all it takes for a team to be made to look a little ‘village’ in the wash up.    Even the perennial great teams of the comp can get their pants pulled down in a flash, exposing their tender buttocks to the world.   The Warriors didn't get trousered last night, nor were they embarrassed, it was an almost confused display from a team that appeared to not have a great understanding of what was happening to them on the park.    So far this season they had done an impressive job of leaving the previous week’s result in the past —where it belongs— and focusing only on the present. The display against the Tigers though smacked of a team that had a sneaky look at the press and started believing that it was indeed their year.   There are upsides to the limp showing of course. No-one got stretchered off or fell afoul of the judiciary. The 6-7 pairing had a game to bed in their combo, even though it looked like neither player was sure which way to roll to keep the duvet in place.    They need to park that game, reload, and charge on.    It wasn’t a disaster; it shouldn’t have any bearing on the season as a whole.   Don’t ever forget, ‘our year’ should only ever be a season to look proudly back on, not a dangerous roll in a soothsayer's suit.   Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:24:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mario-ilich-auckland-city-captain-previews-their-clash-against-the-eastern-suburbs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mario-ilich-auckland-city-captain-previews-their-clash-against-the-eastern-suburbs/ Last weekend saw the Northern League football tournament get underway for 2026.  Auckland City started strong, claiming victory over their rivals Western Springs, 3-0, and are back in action this afternoon as they take on the Eastern Suburbs at home.   Mario Ilich is captain of the side, and joined D’Arcy for a chat.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:14:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-darry-blues-captain-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-fijian-drua/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-darry-blues-captain-ahead-of-their-super-rugby-clash-against-the-fijian-drua/ The Blues are flying high after coming up from behind to defeat the Waratahs 35-20 last weekend.   There’s silverware on the line as they’re set to take on the Fijian Drua tonight, the teams competing for the Joeli Vidiri Memorial Trophy for the first time.  Vidiri was a Fijian international who played for the Blues between 1996 and 2001, in which he scored 43 tries in 61 games for the franchise.    Sam Darry is captaining the Blues tonight, and joined D’Arcy to preview the match.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:59:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-player-on-the-macarthur-clash-all-whites-side-naming/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-player-on-the-macarthur-clash-all-whites-side-naming/ Auckland FC have continued their strong charge to the finish line in the A-League.   They picked up a massive win last weekend against the top of the table Newcastle Jets and are back home this week to take on Macarthur this afternoon.  On top of that, five of their players have been named in the All Whites side for their World Cup warm up fixtures next weekend. One of those players is Callan Elliot, and he joined D'Arcy for a chat about it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:42:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-sky-sport-rugby-commentator-previews-moana-pasifika-v-crusaders-and-blues-v-warratahs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-sky-sport-rugby-commentator-previews-moana-pasifika-v-crusaders-and-blues-v-warratahs/ Super Rugby Pacific rolls on this weekend.  A few thrilling clashes have already passed, with the Hurricanes stunning the Highlanders 507, and the Brumbies celebrating James Slipper’s 203rd Super Rugby match in style with a 33-24 win over the Chiefs.  Tonight, Moana Pasifika is taking on the Crusaders while the Blues cross the ditch to Syndey for a clash against the Waratahs.  Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to look back on the previous matches and preview tonight's clashes.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:16:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dhcamad-armstrong-kiwi-kickboxer-previews-the-king-of-the-ring-super-cruiserweight-fight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dhcamad-armstrong-kiwi-kickboxer-previews-the-king-of-the-ring-super-cruiserweight-fight/ King of the Ring action returns this weekend with the Super Cruiserweights taking the spotlight at Eventfinda stadium tonight.   Dhcamad Armstrong will be fighting in the event and he joined D'Arcy to preview the tournament.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:47:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sophie-devine-white-fern-on-the-t20-series-against-south-africa/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sophie-devine-white-fern-on-the-t20-series-against-south-africa/ The White Ferns are back on track.  After losing their second T20 clash to South Africa, they put on a strong performance last night at Eden Park to take a 2-1 lead in the series.  They now have the chance to wrap the series up cleanly tomorrow in Wellington.  Sophie Devine hit an unbeaten 55 off 38 balls in an unbeaten 84-run partnership with Maddy Green, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:59:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-their-early-season-success-previewing-the-newcastle-knights-clash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-their-early-season-success-previewing-the-newcastle-knights-clash/ The Warriors are flying high after going two for two to start their NRL season.   They claimed a 42-18 victory over the Roosters in Round 1 and defeated the Raiders 40-6 in Round 2 – both games won at home.  Tonight is their first away game of the season, facing the Newcastle Knights across the ditch.  Assistant Warriors Coach Richard Agar joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:39:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-w%C4%81hine-bring-a-change-of-perception-to-sport/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-w%C4%81hine-bring-a-change-of-perception-to-sport/ Let’s talk about joy. Releasing the demons of expectation, the pressures of desire, the need to justify sporting existence through results alone. To be fair, this all sounds a bit new age, a bit woowoo, counter to the traditional muted celebration of living the grind, suffering to succeed. Increasingly, sportspeople are eschewing the concept of the strong silent athlete assassin, an unsmiling, full focussed, dead shark eyed harbinger of your defeat. I believe this comes from the acceleration of women’s sport. Over the last 25 odd years, I’ve watched the rise and rise of their game. The increase in media coverage, the sponsorship, the exponential growth in income, the positive narrative change, the acceptance that women’s sport is not men’s sport in a different uniform. Wāhine bring a change in perception. Their game is neither better nor worse. Comparative size, strength, speed are no longer the determiners of quality. The paradigm adjustment is bringing a new and uplifting look at sport. It’s bringing a whole new set of achievement parameters. Results are still incredibly important; they are after all the reason to play at the highest level. They are still the why, but the how has evolved. In my years of broadcasting, women bring a glow of positivity to their chosen sport and choose to express that. They speak freely of their ups and downs, wholly unafraid to bring emotion to the fore. By and large they are in touch with their inner spirit and are not encumbered by showing it. An absolute of sport is this: loss is not only inevitable, it is the dominant result in sporting theatre. There is one champion. There is one gold medallist, there is one world record holder. The rest are merely cogs in the wheel. To travel the distance, there must be joy, if not, the exercise is pointless. Strive to win, play the game. You want to win, but don’t need it. Your experience has given you everything.  Don’t judge your worth on the final result. Celebrate the adventure. Your game, your experience, your decision. Keep smiling. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:17:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/motu-tony-former-warrior-on-the-teams-decisive-victory-over-the-raiders/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/motu-tony-former-warrior-on-the-teams-decisive-victory-over-the-raiders/ The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018.  Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week.   Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell.  Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:08:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jahrome-rapata-taipari-z-manu-world-champs-finalist-on-the-grand-final-taking-place-today/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jahrome-rapata-taipari-z-manu-world-champs-finalist-on-the-grand-final-taking-place-today/ It's time for the final manu showdown.  After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront.   Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:48:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cole-mcconchie-black-cap-reviews-the-t20-world-cup-previews-the-t20-south-africa-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cole-mcconchie-black-cap-reviews-the-t20-world-cup-previews-the-t20-south-africa-series/ The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another.  They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday.  It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team.  Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Africa series.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:53:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/malachi-wrampling-blues-loose-forward-previews-the-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/malachi-wrampling-blues-loose-forward-previews-the-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ The Blues will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling after a 29-13 victory over the defending champions, the Crusaders, at Eden Park last weekend.   They’re at home again this Sunday when they take on their cross-town rivals, Moana Pasifika.  Loose forward Malachi Wrampling is looking to make his debut, and joined Piney to discuss the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:48:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jackson-frew-australian-mountain-biker-on-this-weekends-crankworx-event/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jackson-frew-australian-mountain-biker-on-this-weekends-crankworx-event/ The Crankworx mountain biking festival is well and truly underway, with plenty more action to come over the weekend.   The event offers a range of elite competitions, participatory events, and cultural celebrations, catering to every level of rider.  This year, athletes are battling for crucial points in the King & Queen of Crankworx standings.   Australian mountain biker Jackson Frew is competing in this year’s event, and joined Piney to chat about it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:16:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-previews-the-clash-against-the-newcastle-jets/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-previews-the-clash-against-the-newcastle-jets/ Auckland FC is facing a huge task this weekend.  They’re set to take on the table topping Newcastle Jets in a game that holds plenty of importance heading into the final six rounds of the A-League.  Sam Cosgrove, a striker for the Auckland side, joined Piney to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:49:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/paul-wilcox-ellerslie-racecourse-ceo-on-the-nzb-kiwi/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/paul-wilcox-ellerslie-racecourse-ceo-on-the-nzb-kiwi/ The richest horse race in New Zealand is taking place today.  Ellerslie Racecourse is hosting the NZB Kiwi this afternoon, as part of Champions Day in Auckland.  Ellerslie’s CEO, Paul Wilcox, joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:20:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tohu-harris-former-warriors-captain-on-the-teams-nrl-opener-victory-over-the-sydney-roosters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tohu-harris-former-warriors-captain-on-the-teams-nrl-opener-victory-over-the-sydney-roosters/ Is this the Warriors’ year?  The team put on an emphatic performance, smashing the Sydney Roosters 42-18 in their NRL season opener last night.   Chanel Harris-Tavita grabbed two of the Warriors seven tries, as they refused to settle on their 22-6 halftime lead.  Former Captain Tohu Harris joined D’Arcy to unpack the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:03:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/josh-beehre-blues-lock-previews-the-super-rugby-pacific-clash-against-the-crusaders/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/josh-beehre-blues-lock-previews-the-super-rugby-pacific-clash-against-the-crusaders/ A major Super Rugby Pacific clash is looming.  The Blues are back at Eden Park, set to take on the Crusaders in a primetime match up tonight.  The Crusaders will be looking to keep their momentum rolling after a dominant showing against the Chiefs last weekend, while the Blues will be aiming to bounce back after a final play defeat to the Brumbies.   Lock for the Blues, Josh Beehre joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:35:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nick-voke-kiwi-golfer-on-how-hes-tracking-at-the-japan-australasia-championship/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nick-voke-kiwi-golfer-on-how-hes-tracking-at-the-japan-australasia-championship/ Kiwi golfer Nick Voke is in touching distance of the lead after two rounds of the Japan-Australasia Championship in Auckland.  Voke's carded a six-under par second round to sit in second position at eight-under for the tournament, one shot behind joint leaders Kohei Okada and Jay Mackenzie.  He caught up with D’Arcy after coming off the green yesterday for a chat about how he’s tracking so far.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:11:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-black-caps-are-a-thorn-in-indias-side/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-black-caps-are-a-thorn-in-indias-side/ The South Africans couldn't remove their World Cup back monkey; can the New Zealanders jettison their shoulder riding chimp? The Indian cricketers have a similar issue with New Zealand, the little team that continue to embarrass the dominant force in world cricket.    The Proteas problem of choking in big moments at global white ball tournaments has long been an itch that can’t be scratched. After cruising through the World Cup prelims, unbeaten until the semi-final versus the Black Caps, the Africans, full of rightful confidence, held on so tightly to expectation that they strangled the life out of any chances they had.     They slumped when it mattered, the oxygen required to operate at such a level of competition, was sucked from them, not only by the miserly bowling from NZ, but by the suffocating nature of unrealised potential. They didn’t choke, they self-asphyxiated, as impossible as that may sound.     The Black Caps may well stumble at the last hurdle, the monkey on their back not being one that chokes the life out of them, it’s the one that whispers in their ear, you’re not good enough. Constantly reminded by the world that they have no right to be at the sharpest end of tournament with their tiny population and almost non-existent player base, they have been so close, and short of the Nairobi Champions Trophy win a quarter of a century ago, never pushed through to claim the major title that has beckoned.    India has a different, but equally stressful issue. New Zealand has become a thorn in their side, that’s been there so long it’s gone septic. When it really matters, India can’t put New Zealand away. All the money in the world, an incomprehensibly vast population comparison and a governing body that will stop at nothing to stack the odds in India’s favour, yet New Zealand regularly gets up their face and embarrasses them.   The next layer of pressure for the Indian side is the weight of expectation they must carry. At home, in front of 130,000 fans in the Ahmedabad Stadium, defending champions who may be the first team to go back-to-back in T20 World Cups and the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home.     Does any of this matter come Monday morning? It shouldn’t. Do past performances really dictate future outcomes? Strictly speaking they don’t, but they do play on the minds of competitors.    Who deals with these mind shadows the best will surely hold the trophy aloft.  Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:29:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jake-girdwood-reich-and-lachie-brook-auckland-fc-players-preview-their-clash-with-the-perth-glory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jake-girdwood-reich-and-lachie-brook-auckland-fc-players-preview-their-clash-with-the-perth-glory/ Auckland FC have found some form over the last few weeks, including a 5-0 demolition of the Wellington Phoenix, and a 3-0 victory over Melbourne City.  This Sunday they’re set to take on the Perth Glory – a team that defeated them earlier this year.  D’Arcy was joined in studio by Jake Girdwood-Reich and Lachie Brook, a midfielder and a winger for Auckland FC, to preview the match.   LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:19:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-ruthe-kiwi-runner-previews-the-trackstars-meet-discusses-his-career/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-ruthe-kiwi-runner-previews-the-trackstars-meet-discusses-his-career/ A big athletics meet is taking place in Auckland this weekend – the Trackstars Meet.  Tonight some of the biggest track and field athletes will be hitting The Trusts Arena, vying for the title of Track Star.  One of the competitors is running prodigy Sam Ruthe, who joined D’Arcy to preview the event and chat about the early stages of his career.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:47:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-its-a-shame-for-the-fans-in-tonga/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-its-a-shame-for-the-fans-in-tonga/ This week the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific franchise conceded that their round 9 fixture against the Chiefs will not take place in the Kingdom of Tonga. Short of a last-minute significant sponsorship deal, the game will be played in either Pukekohe or Rotorua. This will be the second time in as many years that the Auckland based team will be unable to ply their trade on the friendly islands.  This is wretched news for the fans in Tonga. To have a Super game in their backyard would be a sporting highlight for the populace, to be denied again is heartbreaking for the team (according to CEO Debbie Sorenson) and for the rugby mad fans across the archipelago, all 170 islands....or the 40-odd inhabited ones at least.  Emotionally difficult, but fiscally impossible. Even if they could extract 600 k of sponsorship blood out of the stone of our embattled economy, it would be irresponsible to use that money to spend 80 minutes playing rugby in front of 10,000 people. It makes no sense. And it wouldn’t make any dollars either.  The $600 k is based on the cost of the broadcast; a figure Sky TV won’t assist with. Really? That much? Look at the NPC, they film that on a potato, surely they could drastically reduce costs, shoot an inferior product for the good of the people of Tonga.    Playing there is a wonderfully romantic notion, and I commend Manu Pasifika for having a crack, but the reality is that that trip to Nuku’alofa is a nice to have, nothing more, nothing less - and that’s the long and short of it. Manu Pasifika may represent the islands, but with a Pasifika population in Auckland of 400, 000, this where the focus of the club should be.   Tamaki Makaurau is the hotbed of Pacific rugby talent. This city is where the eyeballs are, where the crowd numbers should be and where their success will be built.   Sure, as an aspirational exercise for the kids of the Kingdom – you've got to see it to be it – it would be a significant exercise, but beyond the moth filled pockets of Moana Pasifika.   I’m under the impression that the king of Tonga is worth a few sheckles, maybe hit him up to cover the costs?  Regardless, it’s not going to happen soon, if it should happen at all.  That’ll do.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:33:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/judd-flavel-tall-blacks-head-coach-previews-international-match-against-guam/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/judd-flavel-tall-blacks-head-coach-previews-international-match-against-guam/ The Tall Blacks are back in action over in the Philippines as they play a series of World Cup qualifying matches. They won their first matchup against the Philippines early yesterday morning and will look to make it two from two when they take on Guam tomorrow night.  Judd Flavel is the head coach of the Tall Blacks and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:28:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/piri-weepu-manu-world-championship-ambassador-discusses-his-role-and-responsibilities/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/piri-weepu-manu-world-championship-ambassador-discusses-his-role-and-responsibilities/ This weekend the Manu World Champs hits the Auckland waterfront for the first of two qualifying rounds in the city of sails.  Piri Weepu, former All Black and now ambassador for the Manu World Champs joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:20:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hillier-pro-golfer-gives-updates-on-his-nz-open-campaign-so-far/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hillier-pro-golfer-gives-updates-on-his-nz-open-campaign-so-far/ The NZ golf open rolls on with the third days play getting underway later today.  Yesterday afternoon D'Arcy caught up with Dan Hillier, a pro golfer representing New Zealand at the open shortly after hopping off the green for the day to discuss how he's been going at the tournament and what it means to compete in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:18:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/brad-lane-modified-dirt-cup-winner-discusses-racing-in-tonights-modified-grand-prix/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/brad-lane-modified-dirt-cup-winner-discusses-racing-in-tonights-modified-grand-prix/ Theres another exciting night of racing lining up at Waikaraka Park this evening. Tonight racers will be competing for the NZ Modified Grand Prix, with the Auckland street stock champs also in action.  Brad Lane won the modified dirt cup last weekend and will be racing tonight, and he joined D'Arcy this morning to discuss the competition. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:17:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/rachin-ravindra-black-cap-reflects-on-difficult-loss-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/rachin-ravindra-black-cap-reflects-on-difficult-loss-in-sri-lanka/ The Black Caps have stumbled in their final Super 8 match at the T20 world cup overnight against England, losing by 4 wickets. The Black Caps set a target of 159/7 led by strong contributions from Glenn Phillips (39) and Tim Seifert (35) but no one was able to push on for a big total. They looked to have the game in the bag with England requiring 43 off the final 3 overs, but an expensive Glenn Phillips over conceded 22 runs putting New Zealand on the back foot. A strong partnership of 44 for the seventh wicket between Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed sealed the match for England. D'Arcy was joined by Rachin Ravindra shortly after the match to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:00:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jesse-randall-auckland-fc-attacker-discusses-last-weeks-thrashing-in-nz-derby/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/jesse-randall-auckland-fc-attacker-discusses-last-weeks-thrashing-in-nz-derby/ Last weekend Auckland FC put on a statement performance in the New Zealand derby against the Wellington Phoenix running out 5-0 winners in Wellington. This weekend they are back home when they take on Melbourne City later today.  Jesse Randall is an attacker for Auckland FC who at the moment is also at the top of the goal scoring standings. He joined D'Arcy to discuss the derby and look ahead to tonight's game. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:33:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cody-hata-kiwi-motorsport-racer-previews-the-modified-dirt-cup/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cody-hata-kiwi-motorsport-racer-previews-the-modified-dirt-cup/ Another exciting night of action is on the cards.   The Modified Dirt Cup is hitting the track tonight at Waikaraka Park in Auckland.  Cody Hata is among the racers, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:58:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nick-palmer-kiwi-shot-putter-previews-the-international-track-meet-in-christchurch/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/nick-palmer-kiwi-shot-putter-previews-the-international-track-meet-in-christchurch/ Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts its annual International Track Meet.   Tom Walsh, Nick Palmer, Anna Grimaldi, Lisa Adams, and Tiaan Whelpton are all set to compete in their respective events.  Shot putter Nick Palmer has the home crowd advantage, and joined D’Arcy to preview the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:52:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cory-brown-highlanders-attack-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-chiefs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cory-brown-highlanders-attack-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-chiefs/ We’re rolling into the second week of Super Rugby with a blockbuster New Zealand derby.  The Chiefs are heading down to Dunedin to face off against the Highlanders this evening.  The Highlanders will be aiming to keep their momentum going, after last weekend’s victory over the defending champion, the Crusaders.   Attack coach Cory Brown joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:37:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/brent-foster-former-commonwealth-games-competitor-on-this-weekends-ocean-swim-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/brent-foster-former-commonwealth-games-competitor-on-this-weekends-ocean-swim-series/ Kiwis are hitting the waves as the Ocean Swim series returns to the Bay of Islands.  There’s a range of different races this weekend, with something for anyone.   Brent Foster, former Commonwealth Games and Ironman competitor, is one of those swimming – he joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:27:49 Z