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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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