The All Sport Breakfast

The All Blacks coaching crew feel they're finding their mojo in their second year in charge. 

Heading into tomorrow morning's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba, assistant coach Jason Holland says they have real confidence in the direction they're heading. 

He told D’Arcy Waldegrave that they’re really sure on how they want to play the game now, and what’s important in terms of who can do what on what ...

The NRLW Warriors are on a roll, winning two on the bounce and finding themselves in the top 6.  

This weekend they face off against the NRLW Raiders down at their home away from home, FMG Stadium in Hamilton. 

NRLW Warriors second rower, Kaiyah Atai sat down with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss her recent re-signing until the end of the 2027 season, preview the game, and talk about the growth of Women's Rugby League in New ...

I applaud the Warriors for picking up two points last night against the Dragons. Applauding the points. That’s about it.   

Sure, there were meritorious efforts from some individuals, some masculine grind was shown, but the effort was marred by sloppy mistakes, terrifying concentration lapses, and an inability to put away a team reduced in numbers through HIA protocols.   

If I was being a stern father, I’d say ...

Today’s All Star Panel features Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson and Sky Sport Commentator Jeff McTainsh. On today’s agenda: 

Mo'unga returns! How much pressure does it place on Barrett and MacKenzie? 

Can the Wahs save their season and remain in the top 4? Or are they toast?

Can we read anything into the Black Caps domination of Zimbabwe?

When are we going to give up on NZ hosting State of Origin?

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The Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) Freestyle series is well and truly underway, with the next event being held this Sunday at the Remarkables in Queenstown. 

Scott Palmer, the Competitive Pathway Manager of SSNZ, joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to break down the competition. 

He touched on how it operates, what tracks are available for people to try, and the development of the sport in New Zealand. 

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It’s crunch time in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League this weekend, with the Botany Swarm and West Auckland Admirals facing off in a two game semi-final series. 

D’Arcy Waldegrave caught up with Botany Swarm Captain Michael Attwell to preview the series – delving into how the semi-final will impact the final, and how the team is looking heading into the most important games of the season thus far. 

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The Warriors are aware that a dangerous road lies ahead if they're to earn their place in the NRL's top four. 

That begins with tonight's clash against the third-placed Bulldogs in Sydney – the only top eight side from their five remaining games. 

Warriors hooker Sam Healey joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss what the team needs to change after last week’s disappointing loss, the impact of injuries on the side, and how ha...

A tough first-up clash for the Auckland Storm to kick off rugby's Farah Palmer Cup against defending champions Waikato at College Rifles this afternoon. 

The two sides last met in last year's semi-final, with Waikato storming to a 69-12 victory. 

Captain Eloise Blackwell joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to dicuss the team’s preparations for the season ahead. 

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It was a dramatic start to the 2025 Bunnings NPC, with Auckland’s narrow loss to Waikato at Eden Park – 36-35. 

The team started strong, with new captain Anton Segner opening the scoring in the fifth minute, but they were unable to hold back the Tron, who landed four tries in the last twenty minutes. 

Segner joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss how they’ll bounce back this weekend, and their plan to take on Canterbury as t...

4 thousand for 3.   

Okay, that’s a little over the top, but it represents the chasm between Zimbabwe’s test cricket team and the rest.  

Overnight the Black Caps turned the screws on the hopelessly out classed Africans, piling on the runs at Bulawayo, at stumps NZ had extended their lead to 476, amassing 603 for the loss of 3. Centuries for Conway, Nicholls, and Ravindra, with the latter two still at the crease, rep...

A huge third day of week one of provincial rugby's men's NPC. 

Taranaki is putting the Ranfurly Shield on the line tonight with a clash against Northland. 

Northland is hoping to host the Shield over the summer, heading into their first clash of the season with some serious amp. 

Rivez Reihana joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to preview the season and touch on what it means to take on the defending champions in the opening m...

The Warriors women are looking to shore up their defensive line in Sunday's NRLW Magic Round contest against the Cowboys in Newcastle. 

They've conceded 86 points across four games, tied for the second-most in the competition. 

Lock Laishon Albert-Jones joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash and talk about how they plan to pick things up again from their third loss of the season. 

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Sneakers are hitting the ground this morning in Taupo, as the country’s longest-standing running and walking event kicks off. 

The Taupo Marathon will see around 5000 people hit the streets and race around the lake. 

Director of Total Sport and race organiser Aaron Carter joined the show to discuss the swell in participation events like this are seeing, and shares a few details for those keen to jump in last minute. 

NPC’s 2025 season has gotten underway and the south is gearing up for one of rugby’s most passionate rivalries this weekend. 

Stag Day —as the fixture has become known— sees Otago take on Southland for the opening of their campaigns. Last year Southland came out on top with a 22-13 victory in front of a crowd of over 7000.  

Stags player Scott Gregory joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the hotly anticipated content and t...

Ask and you shall receive.  

During the week, stand-in Warrior's skipper Kurt Capewell told media that what the Wahs needed to do was to get back to their style of footy.  

Be careful what you wish for right?  

Last night they did. A perfect example of Warriors football. Brilliant one minute, wretched the next.   

Free flowing, awe inspiring movement followed by a clunk-a-thon.  

Accurate aggressive de...