Radio Sport Breakfast

David White, NZ Cricket CEO, spoke this morning on the search for a new coach to replace Mike Hesson following his resignation yesterday.LISTEN ABOVE AS DAVID WHITE TALKS WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST TEAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Radio Sport Breakfast talk to Nigel Yalden on the naming of the All Blacks team for the first test. He thinks having Damian McKenzie named on the bench ahead of Richie Mo’unga could be considered overkill on the issue of fullback cover.LISTEN ABOVE AS NIGEL YALDEN TALKS TO THE BREAKFAST TEAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Radio Sport Breakfast talk to Nigel Yalden on the naming of the All Blacks team for the first test. He thinks having Damian McKenzie named on the bench ahead of Richie Mo’unga could be considered overkill on the issue of fullback cover.LISTEN ABOVE AS NIGEL YALDEN TALKS TO THE BREAKFAST TEAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Marshall, Sky rugby analyst, who thinks the Brumbies players wanted to be rested by Michael Chieka should play on Sunday. He thinks there is a soft underbelly to Australian rugby that needs to be toughened up.LISTEN ABOVE AS JUSTIN MARSHALL SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Marshall, Sky rugby analyst, who thinks the Brumbies players wanted to be rested by Michael Chieka should play on Sunday. He thinks there is a soft underbelly to Australian rugby that needs to be toughened up.LISTEN ABOVE AS JUSTIN MARSHALL SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison, RS commentator, looking at the Highlanders’ season and their game vs the Hurricanes tonight.LISTEN ABOVE AS PAUL ALLISON SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison, RS commentator, looking at the Highlanders’ season and their game vs the Hurricanes tonight.LISTEN ABOVE AS PAUL ALLISON SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix believe they've found the man to turnaround the A-League football club's fortunes.Australian Mark Rudan has penned a two year deal to be the Phoenix's new head coach.The 'Nix have failed to make the playoffs in five of their last six seasons and finished second-to-bottom in the most recent campaign.Phoenix general manager David Dome says they only have two more years to run on their A-League licence and they need to perform.LISTEN TO DAVID DOME TALK WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix believe they've found the man to turnaround the A-League football club's fortunes.Australian Mark Rudan has penned a two year deal to be the Phoenix's new head coach.The 'Nix have failed to make the playoffs in five of their last six seasons and finished second-to-bottom in the most recent campaign.Phoenix general manager David Dome says they only have two more years to run on their A-League licence and they need to perform.LISTEN TO DAVID DOME TALK WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncertainty remains over exactly how many syndicates will challenge for the America's Cup in 2021.Luna Rossa is the challenger of record, while Ben Ainslie Racing and the New York Yacht Club also plan to enter.Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says discussions are ongoing as to how many syndicates will ultimately enter.However, he is dismissing the news Alinghi won't be involved in the next America's Cup.Double winner Ernesto Bertarelli has confirmed he has no plans to mount a challenge, after last being in the mix in 2010.Bertarelli won the America's Cup off Team New Zealand in 2003 and defended it in 2007.He attacked the direction of the Cup and claims it's now a game for engineers.Dalton told the Radio Sport Breakfast that's nonsense."The America's Cup is a contest that is put together by a defender and it's challenger of record. If you want it to be a different way, you better come and get it."Radio Sport, along with Newstalk ZB, has secured the radio rights to the 2021 America's Cup and all lead-up even

Uncertainty remains over exactly how many syndicates will challenge for the America's Cup in 2021.Luna Rossa is the challenger of record, while Ben Ainslie Racing and the New York Yacht Club also plan to enter.Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says discussions are ongoing as to how many syndicates will ultimately enter.However, he is dismissing the news Alinghi won't be involved in the next America's Cup.Double winner Ernesto Bertarelli has confirmed he has no plans to mount a challenge, after last being in the mix in 2010.Bertarelli won the America's Cup off Team New Zealand in 2003 and defended it in 2007.He attacked the direction of the Cup and claims it's now a game for engineers.Dalton told the Radio Sport Breakfast that's nonsense."The America's Cup is a contest that is put together by a defender and it's challenger of record. If you want it to be a different way, you better come and get it."Radio Sport, along with Newstalk ZB, has secured the radio rights to the 2021 America's Cup and all lead-up even

Cameron George, Warriors CEO, on the letter sent to NZRL (amongst others) co-signed by NRL powerbrokers deriding the timing of the June test between NZ and England in Denver.George said any Warriors player “not fit” would not be allowed to go. He has no idea how many potential Kiwis’ players would decline a test cap (but as long as the club thinks they are fit enough), it will be each individual’s decision.LISTEN ABOVE AS CAMERON GEORGE SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron George, Warriors CEO, on the letter sent to NZRL (amongst others) co-signed by NRL powerbrokers deriding the timing of the June test between NZ and England in Denver.George said any Warriors player “not fit” would not be allowed to go. He has no idea how many potential Kiwis’ players would decline a test cap (but as long as the club thinks they are fit enough), it will be each individual’s decision.LISTEN ABOVE AS CAMERON GEORGE SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Hammett, Highlanders’ interim head coach, ahead of their game vs the Hurricanes in Dunedin. They have had a disrupted build-up but all of their All Blacks are available for selection for the game.LISTEN ABOVE AS MARK HAMMETT SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Hammett, Highlanders’ interim head coach, ahead of their game vs the Hurricanes in Dunedin. They have had a disrupted build-up but all of their All Blacks are available for selection for the game.LISTEN ABOVE AS MARK HAMMETT SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A first for South African rugby to further break down the old apartheid wall.Siya Kolisi will be the first black player to captain the Springboks in their 127-year test history.The 26-year-old flanker has been handed the role for the upcoming series against England.He temporarily captained South Africa in a test last year when Eben Etzebeth was injured during a game.LISTEN ABOVE AS BRENDAN NELL TALKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A first for South African rugby to further break down the old apartheid wall.Siya Kolisi will be the first black player to captain the Springboks in their 127-year test history.The 26-year-old flanker has been handed the role for the upcoming series against England.He temporarily captained South Africa in a test last year when Eben Etzebeth was injured during a game.LISTEN ABOVE AS BRENDAN NELL TALKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has won this morning's prize for word economy.Argentine "lucky loser" Marco Trungelliti got a late entry into the French Open draw, drove 10 hours and 1000 kilometres from Barcelona, and defeated Tomic in four sets.In the aftermath, Tomic has shot down suggestions he was only playing for the money, and provided 64 words in response to 10 media conference questions. LISTEN ABOVE AS MATT BROWN TALKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has won this morning's prize for word economy.Argentine "lucky loser" Marco Trungelliti got a late entry into the French Open draw, drove 10 hours and 1000 kilometres from Barcelona, and defeated Tomic in four sets.In the aftermath, Tomic has shot down suggestions he was only playing for the money, and provided 64 words in response to 10 media conference questions. LISTEN ABOVE AS MATT BROWN TALKS TO RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Kemp, Radio Sport NRL commentator, who thinks the Warriors are hoping Simon Mannering will either retire or leave the club at season’s end. That way they can avoid the awkward conversation of not wanting to offer him much of a contract.LISTEN ABOVE AS TONY KEMP SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.