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 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.&nbsp;
Their top two placing was confirmed after a 2-nil win against Adelaide United in their final regular season game.&nbsp;
Adam Cooper spoke to Phoenix coach Bev Priestman.&nbsp;
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Bev Priestman: Wellington Phoenix Women coach on the team qualifying for the A-League playoffs

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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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With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court.&nbsp;
The team's title defence begins with a home game at TSB Arena on Sunday April 12th, hosting Manawatu.&nbsp;
To preview the season, Adam was joined by head coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills.&nbsp;
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Aaron Young and Jordan Mills: Wellington Saints Coach and CEO preview the 2026 NBL season

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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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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Adam Cooper joined White Ferns allrounder Jess Kerr to reflect on Wednesday's win and preview the deciding match.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Jess Kerr: White Ferns allrounder reflects on second ODI win over South Africa, previews final clash

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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 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.
LISTEN ABOVE

Wellington Club Rugby 2026: April 4 Preview

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Bev Priestman: Wellington Phoenix Women coach on the team qualifying for the A-League playoffs

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