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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All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
Adam Cooper was on site for the All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Royal Wellington Golf Course ahead of round three of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship. Listen...
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Carlo Armiento reflects on another Phoenix defeat
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano's lamenting some “inexcusable” defending after falling to a 3-2 loss at home to Melbourne Victory in football's men's A-League. Wellington...
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Kirifi hoping to set new heights after breakthrough 2025 rugby season
The Hurricanes fine tune for the Super Rugby season in Porirua on Saturday, with their final pre-season match against the Chiefs. 'Canes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi...
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Champion track and field athletes arrange coaching clinic in Wellington
The annual Capital Classic Athletics meet takes place at Newtown Park on Sunday as part of the summer athletics calendar. Before the competition, decorated athletes...
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'Disappointed': Phoenix coach Italiano at a loss to explain rollercoaster Melbourne City draw
The Wellington Phoenix have missed another chance to rise to the A-League's top six, conceding two late goals to settle for a 2-all draw with Melbourne City. Adam...
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Jess Kerr: Treating today's Super Smash final like 'any other match'
The Wellington Blaze chase more history on Saturday, chasing a record-extending 10th Super Smash T20 title when meeting Auckland in the grand final at Christchurch's...
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Racing Identity Des Coppins shares tips for 153rd Wellington Cup
Thousands will flock to Wellington's Trentham Racecourse for the 153rd running of the Wellington Cup race, for a day of racing and entertainment. Adam Cooper spoke...
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Wellington Bowls: Playoff preview Jan 31st
Ahead of interclub playoffs, Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE
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US-based Wellington golfer's preparation on track for historic WAAP championship
The countdown is on for the Asia-Pacific's preeminent women's amateur golf championship at Royal Wellington early next month. The Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship...
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Paremata-Plimmerton hoping for festival atmosphere at national club 7s
More than a dozen teams from around the country will head to Ngati Toa domain over the long Waitangi weekend for the National Club Sevens tournament. The Paremata-Plimmerton...
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Firebirds T20 season ends; Blaze top table a week from playoffs
Despite back to back wins over Canterbury to conclude the Super Smash round robin, the Wellington Firebirds season is over after winning just three of their nine...
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Burns hoping Super Smash title caps off milestone season
The reigning champion Wellington Blaze top a congested ladder heading into the final stretch of the women's T20 Super Smash. To look ahead to the final two matches...
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Overseas-based players return to Wellington to assist NZ's Floorball World Cup bid
The New Zealand men's team are in action in Wellington this week in the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. The top...
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Wellington Bowls Report: January 17 2026
Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the first report of 2026. LISTEN ABOVE
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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...
