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 Sun, 10 May 2026 11:15:32 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/maia-wilson-northern-mystics-goal-shoot-on-the-clash-with-the-central-pulse-start-of-the-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/maia-wilson-northern-mystics-goal-shoot-on-the-clash-with-the-central-pulse-start-of-the-season/ Midseason momentum is on the line as we head into round 5 of the ANZ Premiership.  The Northern Mystics are set to take on the Central Pulse in Poriua this evening following on from last weekend’s win over the Tactix.  Mystics goal shoot Maia Wilson joined D’Arcy to preview the game and chat about her shift from the Stars to the Mystics this season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 08 May 2026 23:17:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-sky-sport-rugby-commentator-reviews-the-crusaders-v-blues-chiefs-v-reds/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/tony-johnson-sky-sport-rugby-commentator-reviews-the-crusaders-v-blues-chiefs-v-reds/ Super Rugby Pacific got off to a strong start this week, with the Chiefs and Crusaders claiming victory last night.  The Crusaders beat the Blues 36-20 at their new stadium in Christchurch, while the Chiefs outlasted the Reds in Brisbane, winning 31-21.  Sky Sport Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson joined D’Arcy to review the two games and look forward to tonight’s clashes.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 08 May 2026 22:01:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-right-back-on-the-semifinal-clash-against-adelaide-united/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-right-back-on-the-semifinal-clash-against-adelaide-united/ A bad memory is fuelling Auckland FC in their bid for a maiden A-League football final.  They host Adelaide United at Mt Smart in the first leg of their semifinal tonight – the stage where they stumbled last campaign.  It's kicking off at 6pm, and Auckland’s right back Callan Elliot joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 08 May 2026 21:44:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/emma-pijnenburg-wellington-phoenix-women-midfielder-previews-the-second-leg-of-the-semifinal-against-the-brisbane-roar/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/emma-pijnenburg-wellington-phoenix-women-midfielder-previews-the-second-leg-of-the-semifinal-against-the-brisbane-roar/ It’s a major weekend for the Wellington Phoenix women.  90 minutes are standing between the team and the A-League Grand Final – the Nix sitting at a one goal deficit heading into the second leg of the semifinal against the Brisbane Roar.  Midfielder Emma Pijnenburg joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss leg one and look ahead to tomorrow’s clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 08 May 2026 21:31:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-who-will-show-up-to-support-auckland-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-who-will-show-up-to-support-auckland-fc/ Auckland FC’s unlikely journey toward A-League supremacy continues this evening as the plucky lads out of Penrose look to roll Adelaide in the first leg of their semi final series.    Fingers crossed that the faithful turn up to scream and shout and spit and drink and cheer and chant AKLFC to a victory, to set up next week's return leg.   The faithful will turn up I’m sure, the faithful being the Port, the gang of supporters that have been a constant since the team's inception. As for the rest, we’ll know early this evening.   Plainly, the A-League's tone-deaf pricing of last week’s thrilling knock out fixture versus Melbourne City was injurious to the spectating body count, the warm prop attendance was a depressing 11,000ish.    There were mitigating factors, such as the clash with local football and the unexpected nature of the game. AKLFC fluffed their lines against Sydney the previous week and instead of having a week off, they were thrown into an elimination match.    The most telling issue though was the insane ticket pricing that cut the casual fanbase off at the knees. AKLFC had words with the league and this evening's match hasn’t been cash coshed by the governing body, so hopes are high that the stands are heaving come 6pm.   But could the reduction in crowd numbers from last year's phenomenal count be as simple as second year syndrome? Auckland casual sports fans are notorious for their flaky attendance record and the team, although flirting all season with top spot, hardly provided consistent top results. The hardcore fans turned up, but the casual fan is where the growth will always be and this area I’d suggest has been lacking.   Like a cute new puppy at Christmas that everyone wants to cuddle, a year down the track, after some chewed slippers and a couple of accidents on the carpet, the interest wanes somewhat. Not hessian sack style, but close....  Fri, 08 May 2026 20:46:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kyle-johnsson-botany-swarm-captain-previews-the-clash-against-the-auckland-mako-the-nz-ice-hockey-league-beginning/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kyle-johnsson-botany-swarm-captain-previews-the-clash-against-the-auckland-mako-the-nz-ice-hockey-league-beginning/ One last clash before the New Zealand Ice Hockey League gets underway.  The season starts next week, but before that, the Botany Swarm are facing off against the Auckland Mako tomorrow evening.   Kyle Jonsson is captaining the side this weekend, and joined D’Arcy to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 02 May 2026 03:10:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-rowston-city-kickboxing-ufc-fighter-previews-the-ufc-fight-night-in-perth/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/cam-rowston-city-kickboxing-ufc-fighter-previews-the-ufc-fight-night-in-perth/ The UFC is Down Under this weekend, Fight Night kicking off in Perth later tonight.  A raft of City Kickboxing fighters are competing at the event.  Fresh off a round-two knockout back in January, Australian Cam Rowston will be back in ring this weekend, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 02 May 2026 03:02:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mila-reuelu-buchanan-northern-stars-captain-previews-the-clash-against-the-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/mila-reuelu-buchanan-northern-stars-captain-previews-the-clash-against-the-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic/ The Northern Stars have bounced back after their first loss of the season.  They claimed victory over the Central Pulse last weekend in a close match in Wellington.  They’re back home this weekend, taking on the currently bottom of the table Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.  Stars Captain Mila Reuelu-Buchanan joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 01 May 2026 23:47:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-liv-golf-is-on-its-knees/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-liv-golf-is-on-its-knees/ Listen. Really carefully. Stretch your eardrums as taut as they can be.    Can you hear the tears falling? Can you hear the plaintive wails of loss? The bass string twang of heart strings snapping?    No, no you can’t. No one cares. No pity, no deep sense of bereavement.   LIV Golf is on its knees. Head bowed, waiting for the rush of blade driven air as the scimitar flashes through the fleshy neck of the rebel golf league.   It looks like Gordon Gekko was a little off the mark – greed doesn’t necessarily work.   The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund has walked from one of their sport washing escapades after sinking a reported US$5 billion into their version of the sport over the last five years.   This dalliance has made some players an extraordinary sum of money walking around on grass for 54 holes. Fourteen times a year. On a cost per wear basis, it made financial sense, but the exercise’s cost was never about money, it was about the price of someone's soul.    Plainly, morals can become a tradable commodity and I’m sure the players who collapsed at the altar of blood money can sleep well at night, betwixt their hand stitched 10,000 count Egyptian long-staple cotton sheets on mattresses stuffed with riyal.    Whether this collapse is a harbinger of further sport washing decay is yet to be determined, surely their seemingly bottomless pit of filthy lucre isn’t starting to show signs of a floor?   They still have boxing and football, F1, sailing, and cricket I suppose. And rugby? Not yet.   Good luck to them.  Fri, 01 May 2026 22:08:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/adam-pompey-warriors-centre-on-his-return-to-the-team-after-a-disciplinary-stand-down-the-clash-against-the-paramatta-eels/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/adam-pompey-warriors-centre-on-his-return-to-the-team-after-a-disciplinary-stand-down-the-clash-against-the-paramatta-eels/ The Warriors are flying high – sitting second on the ladder after a tense victory over the Dolphins.  It was a tough battle in the second half, the New Zealand side coming from behind to claim the win, 20-18 at Hnry Stadium.  Now they’re crossing the ditch to take on the Paramatta Eels in another important clash – Adam Pompey returning to the side following a disciplinary stand down.  He joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 01 May 2026 21:50:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-must-win-elimination-final-against-melbourne-city/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-must-win-elimination-final-against-melbourne-city/ It was a rough run home for Auckland FC as they ended the regular A-League season with a five-game winless streak.   As a result, Adelaide United jumped them to land in second place, relegating the Black Knights to an elimination final against reigning champions, Melbourne City.  Auckland FC midfielder and club MVP Louis Verstraete joined D’Arcy to preview this must-win match.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 01 May 2026 21:22:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stephen-perofeta-blues-first-five-eighth-on-his-return-to-playing-previews-the-clash-with-moana-pasifika/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/stephen-perofeta-blues-first-five-eighth-on-his-return-to-playing-previews-the-clash-with-moana-pasifika/ Finishing halves strong is a key focus for the Blues as Super Rugby Pacific approaches its business end.  The Aucklanders conceded 26 of their 33 points to the Reds in the last 10 minutes of each half at Super Round, a week after conceding 21 points to the Highlanders in the same time frame.  This weekend they’re travelling across the bridge to take on Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium.   Stephen Perofeta is making his starting return to the side after sitting out since round three, and joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE   Fri, 01 May 2026 20:56:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/slade-griffin-warriors-assistant-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-dolphins/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/slade-griffin-warriors-assistant-coach-previews-the-clash-against-the-dolphins/ The Warriors strong start to the season has continued.  Despite some defensive struggles at the end of the second half, they claimed a victory over the Gold Coast Titans last week.  They’re taking on the Dolphins this weekend, travelling to Wellington to play at a sold out Hnry Stadium.  Assistant Coach Slade Griffin joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:46:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kade-banks-blues-winger-previews-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-reds/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/kade-banks-blues-winger-previews-the-super-rugby-clash-against-the-reds/ The Blues are taking the lessons of what works at Forsyth Barr Stadium as they play under the roof in Christchurch for the first time tonight.  They meet the Queensland Reds in the second game of the day and third game of the weekend and play the Crusaders at the same ground in a fortnight.  Kade Banks is getting his first start on the wing tonight for the Blues, and joined D’Arcy to preview the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:16:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hall-auckland-fc-defender-previews-the-clash-against-sydney-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/dan-hall-auckland-fc-defender-previews-the-clash-against-sydney-fc/ A bitter disappointment for Auckland FC, as their performance against the Central Coast Mariners last weekend ruled them out of the Premiers Plate race.  But the Plate isn’t the be all end all, and a victory in tomorrow night’s game would lock them into second place and let them skip straight to the semifinals.   Dan Hall, defender for Auckland FC, joined D’Arcy to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:55:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-jewel-in-christchurchs-sporting-crown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-jewel-in-christchurchs-sporting-crown/ Parakiore. Ngā Puna Wai. Hagley Oval and now Te Kaha.  Ōtautahi Christchurch now has the full deck of first class, top notch, bee’s knees sporting facilities.  It will be, if it’s not already, the envy of the country.  This has not come without a fight, there are citizens of that city that really didn’t want a bar of any of it, or the price tag they came with. But good things come to those who ask and in One New Zealand Stadium’s case, those who wait.  The stadium at Te Kaha is the jewel in Christchurch's sporting crown. The paragon, the masterpiece, the crowning glory, the pièce de résistance.  Plainly, these facilities were all borne of the calamitous quake of 2011, a city defining disaster that flattened the metropolis in the blink of an eye.  A barely comprehensible natural disaster which the city will carry in its hearts and minds for generations to come.  Although it has taken many years for the populace to haul itself back to its feet physically and mentally – the reconstruction, redevelopment, and reimagining of their proud town have been stunning. Uplifting even.    Sport is the beating heart of Canterbury. Unless you've lived there, which I did for the first 30 years of my life, you can’t possibly grasp the deep-seated passion that drives the outrageous success that the red and black athletes have sustained for, well, forever.    This continuum of achievement has never waned, and now with the proliferation of world class sporting facilities, it’s incomprehensible that it won't continue.    Tahi Aotearoa whare hākinakina kei Te Kaha.  What a stunner.  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:47:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/holly-chaafe-kiwi-rower-discusses-the-nz-beach-sprint-championships/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/holly-chaafe-kiwi-rower-discusses-the-nz-beach-sprint-championships/ A major rowing regatta is taking place this weekend at Orewa Beach – the NZ Beach Sprint Championships.   With beach sprints having been named an Olympic discipline going forward, the event will be garnering plenty of interest.   Holly Chaafe is one of those competing over the weekend, and joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:34:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/justine-mcgregor-black-ferns-winger-on-the-pac-4-win-over-canada-tonights-clash-against-australia/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/justine-mcgregor-black-ferns-winger-on-the-pac-4-win-over-canada-tonights-clash-against-australia/ The Black Ferns got their dedemption for last year’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in last week’s clash against Canada.  A decisive 36-14 victory has seen them effectively wrap up PAC 4, but the work isn’t quite over yet.  They’re facing off against Australia tonight over on the Sunshine Coast – Justine McGregor, winger for the Black Ferns, joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:17:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/zach-riley-auckland-tuatara-guard-on-the-win-over-the-bulls-upcoming-clash-against-the-sharks/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/zach-riley-auckland-tuatara-guard-on-the-win-over-the-bulls-upcoming-clash-against-the-sharks/ The Auckland Tuatara’s season got off to a winning start.  They dispatched their cross-town rivals, the Franklin Bulls, 115-95 on Saturday night at Eventfinda Stadium.   Tonight they’re slated to face the Southland Sharks and will be hoping to keep their momentum building.  Tuatara guard Zach Riley joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:58:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/maiakawanakaulani-roos-black-ferns-lock-previews-the-pac-4-clash-against-canada/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/maiakawanakaulani-roos-black-ferns-lock-previews-the-pac-4-clash-against-canada/ The Black Ferns started off the PAC 4 tournament on a high note.   They kept the US on the back foot, landing a comfortable 48-15 victory against the side.  They’ll be aiming to right past wrongs in their next match, facing off against Canada for the first time since their loss in last year’s Rugby World Cup – Canada claiming the win 34-19.  Black Ferns lock Maiakawanakaulani Roos joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:29:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-on-the-loss-to-the-melbourne-victory-upcoming-clash-against-the-central-coast-mariners/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-on-the-loss-to-the-melbourne-victory-upcoming-clash-against-the-central-coast-mariners/ Auckland FC are still in the running for the Premiers Plate, with just two rounds to go in the season.  After dropping points in a 2-2 draw with the Melbourne Victory, they’ll need a win over the Central Coast Mariners in order to keep the pressure on the Newcastle Jets.   Auckland FC Striker Sam Cosgrove joined D’Arcy to reflect on the loss and look ahead to tomorrow’s clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:32:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michaela-sokolich-beatson-northern-mystics-captain-previews-the-anz-premiership-clash-against-the-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/michaela-sokolich-beatson-northern-mystics-captain-previews-the-anz-premiership-clash-against-the-waikato-bay-of-plenty-magic/ The ANZ Premiership is well and truly underway.  The Northern Mystics stumbled against the Auckland rivals, the Stars, in the tournament's first round last week, ending the game with a narrow 63-59 loss.  They’re looking to turn it around early in the season when they take on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic tonight.  Mystics Captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson joined D’Arcy to preview the game.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:46:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-demise-of-moana-pasifika-is-not-to-be-celebrated/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/darcy-waldegrave-the-demise-of-moana-pasifika-is-not-to-be-celebrated/ The demise of Moana Pasifika is not a good story. The conscious uncoupling of the club from Super Rugby Pacific doesn’t come as any surprise though.   Not a bad idea, but the execution was awful. The team were hog-tied from the get-go.    The slow slide of the side started at inception and even though the tenuous grasp the franchise had on its position showed shadows of sustained grip on its place in the program, Moana Pasifika was only ever heading south.   Unsupported, underfunded, unwanted, unable to provide players with a solid path on the route to I don’t know where. A place holder franchise, without a genuine and consistent home paddock, a holding pen for athletes before they were herded into a flock shepherded by NZR, or a northern team, or for Savea, Japan.   The idea was wonderful, a home for the huge numbers of Pasifika players who couldn’t find contracts in other super franchises, another chance to tap into this seemingly endless resource. Except the Fijians. Another nonsense in this rudderless Pacific journey. Professional rugby contracts at the top level need to be earned, not distributed out of necessity.   The Blues, the traditional home of AKL based Pasifika, saw them as a parasite. The public didn’t know what they stood for. The players loved the idea, but as soon as they showed promise, they were off to greener pastures.   I’m sure that being owned by PMA, the Pasifika Medical Association, wasn’t helpful either. Again, good intention, but problematic as one of the key sponsor veins to tap into over the years for oval ball codes has been everything that Pasifika health doesn’t need. Fast food and liquor, right?    Arguably the only positive was the astonishing arrival of Ardie Savea, who brought eyeballs and bums to the games, but it was all for nothing as the gun for hire promptly upped sticks and buggered off to cash in, sorry expand his horizons, play with his global whanau, I dunno, whatever.   This not a punch down on a mortally wounded group, it’s just a naked precis of an experiment that had a good heart, but a terrible respiratory system.    Super Rugby needs to drop the Pacific moniker and revert to type. Super Rugby works just fine, and now with 10 teams it works even better. Back to the old school when the comp was vibrant and crisp.   Super 10 anyone? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:29:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/marata-niukore-warriors-edge-forward-previews-the-clash-against-the-gold-coast-titans/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-all-sport-breakfast/audio/marata-niukore-warriors-edge-forward-previews-the-clash-against-the-gold-coast-titans/ The Warriors made a statement last week.   They ended their 17 game losing streak against the Melbourne Storm in a dominating fashion, claiming a 38-14 victory.  However, this weekend they’re up against a bogey team as the Gold Coast Titans travel to Mt Smart with the intent to upset.   Edge forward for the Warriors, Marata Niukore joined D’Arcy to discuss the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:20:46 Z 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