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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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