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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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Ben Castle: Hurricanes close to faultless in Rebels demolition
The Hurricanes are sitting pretty at the top of the Super Rugby ladder after blowing out the Rebels 54-28 in Palmerston North. The hosts scored eight tries in the...
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Mark James: Petone-Riverside coach on recognition at NZC Awards
Petone-Riverside Cricket Club stalwart Mark James collected the premier community cricket award at the recent New Zealand Cricket Awards. A vital contributor for...
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Michael Bracewell: 8 wicket haul a perfect way to wind up injury recovery
A thrilling return to red ball cricket for Black Caps allrounder Michael Bracewell. The offspinner bowled Wellington to victory over Otago in the penultimate round...
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Experienced Avalon team looks to reclaim Wellington men's tennis title
It's the premier interclub tennis finals day at the Renouf Centre from 4pm, with Thorndon taking on Wellington in the women's final, and Wellington meeting Avalon...
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"We found a way" - Hurricanes coach on team's fourth win in a row
The Hurricanes have maintained their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season, beating the Crusaders 14-10 in Christchurch. The Hurricanes, so dominant in the first...
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Newtown Park set for thrilling shotput duel at Athletics Nationals
Shot putter Tom Walsh is welcoming the challenge of winning back the national title he lost a year ago at the New Zealand track and field championships in Wellington. His...
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Experienced Avalon team looks to reclaim Wellington mens' tennis title
It's the premier interclub tennis finals day at the Renouf Centre from 4pm, with Thorndon taking on Wellington in the women's final, and Wellington meeting Avalon...
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Hurricanes ready for biggest test of Super Rugby season so far
The Hurricanes must do without marquee midfielder Jordie Barrett for their first Kiwi derby of the Super Rugby season against the Blues in Wellington. Barrett's...
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Honouring Ken Gray: Paremata-Plimmerton's rugby legacy project
Delving a bit deeper into the jerseys on display in the Paremata-Plimmerton rugby clubrooms helped launched a major legacy project, honouring former national representatives...
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Jordie Barrett: Moana Pasifika pre-season win an enjoyable hit out
The Hurricanes have wrapped up their Super Rugby pre-season campaign with a 59-26 win over Moana Pasifika in Upper Hutt. Midfielder Jordie Barrett joined Adam Cooper...
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Toby Kerr: Superbowl LVIII a hard one to pick
North American sports correspondent Toby Kerr joined Adam Cooper to look ahead to Monday's Superbowl in Las Vegas, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San...
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Swimming: Clareburt eyes Olympic qualification after enjoyable world champs buildup
Medley swimmer Lewis Clareburt is one of eight New Zealand swimmers about to race at the world championships in Doha this week. Olympic qualification is up for grabs...
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Correspondent Toby Kerr explains why Memphis has traded Steven Adams
Steven Adams is on the move in the NBA again, with the Memphis Grizzlies sending the Kiwi centre to the Houston Rockets. North American correspondent Toby Kerr explained...
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Brad Shields: An honour to take Canes 2024 captaincy
Club centurion Brad Shields has been chosen to captain the Hurricanes for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Shields has had five seasons away from the franchise,...
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Jess Kerr: Blaze's eighth Super Smash title didn't come easy
The Wellington Blaze have won a record eighth Super Smash Twenty20 title, beating the Central Hinds in last weekend's decider in Auckland. Their win continues the...
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Kate Chandler: Wellington Blaze eager for eighth domestic T20 title
The Wellington Blaze are seeking a record-extending eighth domestic Twenty20 cricket title when meeting the Central Hinds at Auckland's Eden Park in the Super Smash...
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Capital Classic organisers hoping for a large crowd at Newtown Park
The annual Capital Classic athletics meet is being held at Wellington's Newtown Park this February. Organiser Tony Rogers joined Adam Cooper to run through some...
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Petone Riverside go back to back in cricket's Joy Lamason Trophy
Petone Riverside have successfully defended their Joy Lamason Trophy title, with a six wicket win over North City in the final last Sunday. Hannah Francis helped...
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Peter Younghusband: Firebirds ready to fight for a T20 playoff spot
The Wellington Firebirds face a must-win match at home against Canterbury on Monday to guarantee a spot in next week's playoffs. Spinner Peter Younghusband joined...
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Georgia Plimmer: Blaze in positive spirits ahead of T20 playoffs
The Wellington Blaze have had another dominant season in the domestic cricket Twenty20 competition, already locking away a spot in the final with a round to play. Batter...
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David Chote: Consistency paramount for Phoenix as A-League table tightens
The Wellington Phoenix have narrowly held on to top spot in the A-League after a dramatic 1-all draw in their top of table clash with Melbourne Victory Captain Alex...
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Racing Identity Des Coppins picks Wellington Cup winners
Today sees the 151st running of racing's Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse. Racing Identity Des Coppins joined Adam Cooper to run through the day's entertainment...
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Former Sri Lankan test batter joins Johnsonville Cricket Club
The Johnsonville Cricket Club have hired former Sri Lankan test batter Malinda Warnapura to be their first ever fulltime Director of Coaching and Development. Warnapura...
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Wellington Blaze and Firebirds eye Super Smash success
The Wellington Blaze and Firebirds open their respective domestic cricket Super Smash campaigns on Thursday when both host Otago at the Basin Reserve. They'll then...
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Tim Payne: Phoenix men in positive space despite first loss
The Wellington Phoenix men meet Macarthur on Monday night in the A-League, following their first defeat of the season against Newcastle last weekend.Adam Cooper...