All Sport Breakfast Wellington
7am-9am Sat
Every Saturday morning, Adam Cooper brings you the best in local, national and international sport.
Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.
We pack it all into two hours every Saturday morning.
If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a gold and black tinge!
Wellington's All Sports Breakfast, 7-9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
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Blaze seek to continue Super Smash dynasty; Firebirds look to rebound from last year
The pinnacle of domestic cricket in the summer, the 2025-26 Super Smash, begins on Boxing Day. Both the Wellington Blaze and Firebirds begin their campaigns in Palmerston...
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Wellington set to host major Floorball World championship qualifiers
In January, Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre will play host to the Asia-Oceania qualifying tournament for next year's Men’s World Floorball Championships in...
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Wellington Rugby relieved to be out of Hurricanes shareholding
The Wellington Rugby Union has exited its 50% shareholding of the Hurricanes, with a group led by Upper Hutt developer Malcolm Gillies taking the stake in the Super...
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Isa Prins eager to cap off stunning football season with another trophy for Olympic
At just 20 years old, Isa Prins is fast ticking off significant footballing achievements. The Wellington Olympic midfielder was the Central League's player of the...
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Confidence in Falcons women's team to go back to back in hockey's PHL
The Central Falcons women's side are seeking back to back Premier Hockey League titles when facing the Tridents in Saturday's gold medal match in Auckland. Adam...
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Wellington Bowls Report: December 13 2025
Adam Cooper catches up with Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch for the latest action, including a preview of the Open Singles event. LISTEN ABOVE
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Phoenix captain previews fifth attempt at a derby win over Auckland FC
The Wellington Phoenix are yet to secure a win over Auckland FC in their four A-League derbies to date. Captain Alex Rufer joined Adam Cooper ahead of the fifth...
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Miramar Rangers coach talks strategy for decisive final round National League match
A riveting final round in football's men's National League will determine the top two teams who advance to next week's decider. Miramar Rangers hold a one point...
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Bowls Wellington Report: Dec 6 2025
Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the weekly slot, which includes a preview of "double round" day in local interclub. LISTEN ABOVE
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Golf Interprovincials: Wellington Women using nailbiting 2024 semifinal for 2025 motivation
Golf's annual interprovincial championships begin early next week, with the women's event held in Ashburton and the men's in Manawatu. Adam Cooper previewed the...
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David Chote: Win paramount for Phoenix a week out from another daunting derby task
The Wellington Phoenix men will seek a first A-League win in more than a month when hosting third-placed Adelaide United at Sky Stadium on Saturday evening. Adam...
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Firebirds coach unpacks Central Districts' surprise Plunket Shield declaration
The round two Plunket Shield match between Wellington and Central Districts hangs in the balance heading into the final day of the rain-affected match at the Basin...
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National Football League: Two Wellington teams remain in hunt
Adam Cooper is joined by Dale Warburton to preview the penultimate round of the men's National League for 2025, and what the permutations look like for Miramar Rangers...
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Wellington Bowls Report: November 29 2025
Adam Cooper is joined by Rod Leitch with the latest from Bowls Wellington, including an update on interclub and a preview of the Open Pairs competition. LISTEN ABOVE
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Large-scale Kapiti minigolf course to open; all profits heading to community
A putting-green style mini-golf course is opening on the Kapiti Coast in late November, thanks to the hard work of the Kāpiti Rotary Club and the Combined Lions...
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Darts 'power couple' heading to UK to take on world's best
Known as the 'power couple' of the local darts scene, top ranked NZDC darts players Caleb Hope and Nicole Regnaud are heading to the UK this week for the WDF World...
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Wellington Club Cricket: Nov 22 2025 Preview
Adam Cooper is joined by Cricket Wellington's competitions manager Matt Wilson for a preview of the weekend's games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wellington Bowls Report: November 22 2025
Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action in local interclub, and the rest of the happenings in the local scene. LISTEN...
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National League Football: Can Wellington Utd secure a women's final spot?
Adam Cooper previews the latest rounds in the women's and men's National Football Leagues. It's the final round in the women's competition ahead of next week's final,...
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Van der Meer delighted to be back in Phoenix after back to back ACL injuries
After an opening 1-all A-League draw to start the A-League women's season, the Phoenix Women next host Newcastle at Porirua Park on Sunday. Adam Cooper spoke with...
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Royal Wellington Golf Club deep in preparation for February's WAAP championship
Golf's 2026 Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship is heading to the Royal Wellington Golf Club this February, with the backing of the R&A. It's the first...
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New Fulltime Blaze coach previews 2025-26 summer
The Wellington Blaze begin their new season in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield against Northern Districts in Whangarei. Head coach Jonny Bassett-Graham coached...
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Wellington Club Cricket: November 15 2025 preview
Adam Cooper catches up with Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson to preview the day's action in premier club cricket. LISTEN ABOVE
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National League Football: Nov 15 2025 Preview
Adam Cooper chats with correspondents Dale Warburton and Hannah Wignall heading into round eight of football's National League. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wellington Bowls Report: November 15 2025
Adam Cooper joins Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch for the latest on the bowls scene, including a look ahead to the weekend's interclub rounds. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sarah Alder credits club culture after reaching 200 match milestone for Wellington United
Wellington United celebrated a special milestone during their round six National League win over Canterbury United in Christchurch. The victory was also Sarah Alder's...
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Phoenix men's pair eager for derby revenge against Auckland FC
The Wellington Phoenix men seek a first A-League win over Auckland FC in the first Kiwi derby of the season at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. Adam Cooper caught...
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New Phoenix women's signings believe maiden A-League playoff appearance is in reach
The Wellington Phoenix women begin their highly anticipated new A-League season at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hosting Canberra United. Ahead of the match,...
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Wellington Club Cricket: November 8 2025 Preview
Adam Cooper is joined by Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson to preview the day's action in premier men's and women's club cricket, including the finals ahead in the...
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Wellington Bowls Report: November 8 2025
Ahead of the lates round of Bowls Wellington interclub, Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to update him on everything happening in the sport. LISTEN ABOVE
