All Sport Breakfast Wellington
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. If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a gold and black tinge! All Sport Breakfast with Adam Cooper, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
Episodes
Four-time NBL champion Dion Prewster is back at the Wellington Saints after two seasons in a coaching role in Japan.
He spoke to Adam Cooper about the Japanese basketball scene, and looked ahead to the Saints next home game against the Franklin Bulls this weekend.
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Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist will contest club rugby's McBain Shield for the 90th time this weekend, with Petone seeking to retain the silverware on their home turf.
The McBain Shield is the oldest and most famous interclub trophy in Wellington rugby - it was donated by Hec McBain in 1934 in memory of his father Alexander.
Alexander McBain was a loyal member, President and Life Member of the original Hutt club who also served ...
After settling into netball retirement for several months, former Silver Fern Claire Kersten has answered an SOS call from the injury-hit Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership.
Kersten has rejoined the Pulse in the absence of midcourter Maddy Gordon, helping the Wellington-based team to the top position on the ladder after nine rounds.
She joined Adam Cooper ahead of a top of table showdown against the Tactix in Christchurch on Su...
The Hurricanes and Chiefs do battle at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon, fighting for a spot to meet the Blues in the Super Rugby final.
Adam Cooper catches up with returning Hurricanes prop Tyrel Lomax, as well as capturing the thoughts of several other players and coaches involved in the match.
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It's the third round of action across the weekend in both the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup around the country.
Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the Wellington-based matches.
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The 90th annual McBain Shield between holders Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist highlights the day's action across Wellington premier club rugby.
Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers from WRFU for a preview.
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Kāpiti Coast United, Waikanae, Paekākāriki, Ōtaki, and Manakau football clubs have all joined forces to launch a new club, Te Kotahitanga.
The historic rivals are teaming up to give players on the coast every opportunity to play top level football, without the need to head down and play for a Wellington team.
Te Kotahitanga technical director Scott Easthope joined Adam Cooper to explain how the c...
The Hurricanes are heading into the Super Rugby playoffs in top spot, and are hosting the Melbourne Rebels in what is the Wellington franchise's first home playoff game in five years.
Hurricanes loose forward Peter Lakai joined Adam Cooper to discuss the match.
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Devon Conway returns to the Black Caps after a three-month injury layoff after sustaining a broken thumb during the home summer.
Conway will play a major role in New Zealand's campaign, taking the wicketkeeping gloves and opening the batting.
He spoke to Adam Cooper about why his injury layoff had some benefits.
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The Central League resumes across the Lower North Island this weekend, and Adam Cooper was joined by Dale Warburton for a preview of the weekend's action.
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Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union to preview the day's action in men's and women's club rugby.
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Wellington runner James Preston last week broke the late Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old national 800m record, winning a meet in Germany with a time of 1:44.04s.
This was enough for Preston, 27, to secure qualification for a maiden Olympic games at Paris later this year.
His coach Evan Cooper joined Adam Cooper to talk about their decade-long journey.
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Super Rugby's playoff picture comes down to the final three matches this evening, with the Hurricanes, Blues, and Brumbies all fighting for top position.
Both the Hurricanes and Blues are tied on points at the top —with the Blues ahead on points difference— and the Brumbies just three points back.
The action kicks off with the Hurricanes hosting the Highlanders from 4:35.
The Blues...
With just five rounds to play in club rugby's Swindale Shield, the majority of teams are still capable of advancing to the top-tier Jubilee Cup when the competition is split.
Max Rodgers from Wellington Rugby joined Adam Cooper to preview the day's premier action.
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The national Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup knockout club football competition continues over Kings Birthday weekend.
Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper to preview the Wellington-based games, including a Chatham Cup debut for the Wellington Phoenix reserves team.
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Despite injuries to Silver Ferns Tiana Metuarau, Maddy Gordon, and Amelia Walmsley, the Central Pulse are unbeaten six rounds into the ANZ netball Premiership.
Captain Kelly Jackson joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast.
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It’s a significant home National Basketball League game for the Wellington Saints, with the Canterbury Rams in the capital for a battle between the second and third ranked teams.
Import guard Ben Ayre, who scored a game-high 30 points for the Saints in their recent win over Franklin, joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast.
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Wellington rugby referee Jamie Fairmaid will referee his 100th premier club rugby match when Marist St Pats meet Paremata-Plimmerton in the Swindale Shield today.
Jamie joined Adam Cooper to speak about his refereeing journey and what the milestone means to him.
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The Hurricanes are singling out their defensive efforts after edging the Chiefs to return to the top of the table in Super Rugby.
The 20-17 win in Hamilton came despite playing 30 minutes with just 14 players.
Assistant coach Jamie Mackintosh joined Adam Cooper on the All Sport Breakfast to look back on the game.
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Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's premier club rugby action.
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