All Sport Breakfast Wellington

The Wellington Phoenix women are in a do-or-die scenario to create club history and become the first club team, men's or women's, to make an A-League grand final. To achieve the feat, they must come from 2-1 down in the aggregate scoreline when hosting Brisbane in leg two of their semifinal in Porirua on Sunday. To preview the match, Adam Cooper spoke with Phoenix forward Lucía León. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anomaly in Wellington club netball's Premier 1 grade this weekend, with teams Oriental Rongotai and St Mary's College squaring off.  Both teams have the same coach – Pelesa Semu.  Semu has been a stalwart of the Wellington netball scene for many years and has recently been awarded a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her dedication.  She joined Adam Cooper to chat about the interesting scenario of coaching the same two teams in a match, and how the sport of netball is in Wellington at the moment.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a chaotic and unpredictable first round of the NBA playoffs, early games in the second round suggest more one-sided matchups, but for how long?  With eight teams left, Adam Cooper heads to Vancouver to chat to correspondent Toby Kerr with his thoughts on the playoffs so far, and the predictions as the playoffs progress.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive boost for the Wellington Saints and their National Basketball League title defence, with captain Izaiah le'Afa back on court following a lengthy foot injury. After playing 20 minutes in his return game, Le'Afa joined Adam Cooper to preview the Saints' next assignment - hosting the Franklin Bulls in Porirua on Sunday night. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women are counting down to their debut appearance in the A-League playoffs, ahead of their two-leg semifinal against Brisbane Roar. Adam Cooper was joined by Phoenix and Football Ferns goalkeeper Vic Esson to preview the two matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have underlined their Super Rugby title credentials with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. The home side scored two crucial tries before halftime and then kept the visitors at least seven points away despite a tit-for-tat second half. The Hurricanes move four points clear of the Chiefs at the top-of-the-table. Hear the highlights a review of the match courtesy of the Gold Sport commentary team, and post-match interviews with Hurricanes Ruben Love and Du'Plessis Kirifi, along with Crusaders midfielder David Havili. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our Central League rotation this week, we focus on the men's competition with Joe Serci from the Tackld podcast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Julian joins the All Sport Breakfast to preview the day's action in round five of club rugby's Swindale Shield. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Saints will look to improve on their 1-1 start to the NBL season when meeting the Giants in Nelson on Saturday - the start of a stretch of three games in six days. Adam previewed the game with import forward Donte Ingram. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in three years, the Warriors will play an NRL match in Wellington - hosting the Dolphins at Hnry Stadium on Saturday. It's the first time the Warriors have sold out a match in the capital, and the expected 34,500 crowd is set to make the fixture the third-highest attended Warriors fixture ever on New Zealand soil. To preview the match, Adam was joined by Warriors centurion, club ambassador and Sky commentator Monty Betham. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes head to Christchurch for Super Rugby's Super round looking to bounce back from last week's extra time defeat to the Chiefs. Adam Cooper was joined by assistant coach Jason Holland to reflect on the season so far, and how the team is celebrating the 100th match of co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a win and a loss, the Central Pulse return home to Wellington's TSB Arena on Saturday, hosting the Stars. Their opponents feature two former Pulse players - Amelia Walmsley and Martina Salmon. Pulse defender Parris Mason joined Adam Cooper to preview the match, and discuss being up against her former teammates.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the ANZAC weekend action, Adam Julian joined Adam to preview the weekend's Swindale Shield fourth round. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the long weekend's action, Adam was joined by Seatoun goalkeeper Alex Karantze to preview the matches that lie ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court.  The team's title defence begins with a home game at TSB Arena on Sunday April 12th, hosting Manawatu.  To preview the season, Adam was joined by head coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women have qualified for the A-League playoffs for the first time and will host a home playoff in May as part of a two-leg semifinal.  Their top two placing was confirmed after a 2-nil win against Adelaide United in their final regular season game.  Adam Cooper spoke to Phoenix coach Bev Priestman.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns and South Africa square off in their third and deciding one-day match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, after a thrilling opening two games.  New Zealand levelled the series on Wednesday, courtesy of an incredible unbeaten 179 from captain Melie Kerr, to chase down a record target of 347.  Adam Cooper joined White Ferns allrounder Jess Kerr to reflect on Wednesday's win and preview the deciding match.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Weekend marks the start of Wellington men's premier club rugby for 2026, with round one of the Swindale Shield. Adam Cooper was joined by local rugby expert Adam Julian to look ahead to the season, and run through the round one fixtures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Weekend sees round two of the 2026 Central League. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a midweek loss to Central Coast, the Wellington Phoenix women remain a mathematical chance of clinching the club's first Premier's Plate in the women's A-League.  Currently second on the ladder, the club is guaranteed a maiden playoff appearance with two regular season matches remaining, starting with Sunday's match against Western Sydney at Porirua Park.  To preview the match, Adam Cooper spoke with American defender Ellie Walker, who this week re-signed for another season at the Phoenix.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its preference for the future of the domestic Twenty20 competition is a private franchise model.  Cricket Wellington CEO Todd Byrant joined Adam Cooper to discuss what involvement the local association is set to have in the new competition, and what it means for the future of the Blaze and Firebirds.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a full season at Porirua Park, the Wellington Lions will return to the 34,000 capacity Hnry Stadium for their home NPC rugby matches in 2026.  Adam Cooper was joined by Wellington Rugby CEO Tony Giles to explain the move back to the region's largest stadium.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes head into round seven of Super Rugby at the top of the table, and seek to consolidate that position when hosting the Reds at Hnry Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Adam Cooper caught up with coach Clark Laidlaw, and co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi counting down to the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper was joined by Hannah Wignall to discuss the season ahead, and the round one matches in the 2026 women's Central League. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 men's Central League football competition begins this weekend. To preview the season, and the weekend's games, Adam was joined by new correspondent, Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new model of broadcasting grassroots sports has been launched by a Wellington company.  Mauri Productions have launched their new network via YouTube —Kiwi Sports Network— where they want to support grassroots sport and bring high quality broadcasting of it to viewers for free, not stuck behind paywalls.  To find out more, Adam Cooper spoke to head of production Cam Rowe.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns won Friday's third Twenty20 international against South Africa by six wickets at Eden Park.  A close finish looked to be brewing as the White Ferns chased South Africa's 149 for seven, with the hosts sitting on 68 for four at the halfway mark of 10 overs.  But an unbeaten 84-run partnership between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green got the hosts home with eight balls to spare.  The series now heads to Wellington on Sunday, and Adam Cooper spoke with opener Georgia Plimmer to preview the match.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have underlined their status as Super Rugby frontrunners, demolishing the Highlanders 50-7 in Dunedin.  The visitors ran in eight tries to one and led 19-7 at halftime.  Assistant coach Bryn Evans spoke to Adam Cooper on the match and reacted to the news that 'Canes assistant coach Jason Holland is moving to the Blues next year.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Black Cap is appealing for help to afford costly international treatment in a bid to save his life after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Luke Woodcock, who played seven times for New Zealand and is Wellington College Cricket Club’s director of cricket, was diagnosed with the life-changing illness at the start of the year. He underwent neurosurgery in February but still needs chemotherapy and radiotherapy because not all of the tumour was removed. Woodcock joined Matt Buck on Wellington's All Sport Breakfast. LISTEN ABOVE For more information on Luke Woodcock's fundraising efforts, click HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix begin a new chapter this weekend under interim coach Chris Greenacre. Their match against Sydney FC is the first since Giancarlo Italiano's sudden resignation in the wake of the 5-nil derby defeat to Auckland FC last weekend. To find out how the week played out in Phoenix camp, Adam was joined by All Whites defender Bill Tuiloma. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tough overseas assignment for the Hurricanes in their second match of the new Super Rugby season. They meet the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, with challenging conditions expected. Adam Cooper previewed the match with Hurricanes captain Jordie Barrett. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic cricket's final chapter of the summer begins this weekend with a return to the Plunket Shield for four rounds. The Wellington Firebirds travel to Napier to meet the Central Stags, and the visitors are still looking for their first win in the format this summer. Adam Cooper spoke to Firebirds spinner Peter Younghusband about his form, and how the team hopes to salvage the campaign. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will it be a case of sixth time lucky for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Kiwi derby against Auckland FC?  The final all-Kiwi match up of the season is on Saturday at Sky Stadium, with the Phoenix still winless in the two sides' five matches so far.  To preview the match, Adam was joined by Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes opened the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 52-10 victory over Moana Pasifika in Wellington.  However, the win was marred by the serious knee injury sustained to 'Canes first-five Brett Cameron.  Courtesy of the Gold Sport commentary team, Adam Cooper reviews the match, hearing the match highlights and interviews with lock Warner Dearns, midfielder Billy Proctor, captain Jordie Barrett and coach Clark Laidlaw.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 back to his interviews from the day, including players Darae Chung, Caitlin Maurice and Yujie Liu. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 have conceded twice in the first half and once in the second - with a late own goal not able to provide any real consolation. Adam Cooper spoke to goalscorer Carlo Armiento about the win, and the new signing of striker Sarpreet Singh. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 caught up with Adam Cooper ahead of the clash.  Kirifi will miss the first month of the competition with a calf injury. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hamish Kerr and Tom Walsh will be in town running a coaching clinic as part of their Aotearoa Athletics Trust initiative. Adam Cooper spoke to Kerr about coaching the next generation of athletes, and on his plans for 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Cooper was pitchside, and spoke to coach Giancarlo Italiano just after the fulltime whistle. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hagley Oval. Adam Cooper spoke to Blaze captain Jess Kerr ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with racing identity, and Wellington Racing Club committee member Des Coppins to preview the day, and get a few betting tips. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of interclub playoffs, Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 begins on February 12, with golfers travelling from all corners of the globe to take part. Many local eyes will be on Lower Hutt golfer Darae Chung, who's currently at the University of Oregon. She joined Adam Cooper to discuss her tournament preparation and how important a strong result would be for her golfing trajectory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rugby club is hosting the event after winning the tournament last year. The club's director of rugby Gerrard Fasavalu joined Adam Cooper to run through what's planned and how preparations are tracking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 completed games. However, the Wellington Blaze's bid for their title defence continues to gain momentum, with their latest win over the Magicians keeping them tentatively at the top of the table a week out from the playoffs. To look at both teams' seasons, Adam was joined by TVNZ commentator and former White Fern Frankie Mackay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of the round robin against Canterbury, Adam Cooper spoke to Blaze batter Rebecca Burns who brought up her 100th Super Smash match for the Blaze during the season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 four teams from the week at Akau Tangi Sports Centre will book their spot. Tim McKibbin is now based in Switzerland to pursue the sport. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss the World Cup qualification, ahead of Saturday's final group match against the Philippines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper for the first report of 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 North on December 27, to meet Central Districts, before heading home to both host Auckland at the Basin Reserve two days later. To preview their seasons, Adam Cooper was joined in studio by allrounders from both teams, Hannah Francis and Logan van Beek. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Finland. Between January 13-19, New Zealand is one of 10 teams competing with four spots from the region to head to Europe. Adam Cooper spoke with New Zealand men's coach Christian Bertschinger about the team's preparation, and the significance of the event coming to the capital. LISTEN ABOVE For more information on the event, click HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.