Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

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June 29, 2026 10 mins

Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket.

The England captain has announced he's ending his 14-year career after tonight's final day of the third test against New Zealand.

Talksport cricket commentator Jon Norman joined Elliott Smith to discuss.

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The Black Caps put on a stellar performance in the second test match against England at the Oval, winning by a convincing 253 runs.

Tonight, the third and final test match begins with an opportunity to win a test series in England for just the fourth time in their history.

Rachin Ravindra is a batsman in the side, he joined Elliott to discuss.

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The rumour mill around another NRL team in Christchurch continues to swirl. 

The Warriors' game against the Cowboys on Sunday at the new One NZ Stadium was a roaring success and it is now reported that the Christchurch City Council are leading a bid for a second NZ based NRL side.

Dean Ritchie is an NRL journalist, and he joined Elliott to discuss.

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Today, it was officially announced that New Zealand Rugby are not approving a license transfer for Moana Pasifika to participate in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

They have said they have explored every possibility for a long term solution - but none of the interested parties were able to satisfy the capital and a business plan requirements needed to secure the license.

Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and has been very outspoken i...

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The Warriors got back on track over the weekend in their first match at the One New Zealand stadium, where they beat the Cowboys 38-20.

Their squad has just been named for their weekend matchup against the Dolphins, a team which is on a 7-game win streak with their last loss happening against the Warriors in Wellington on ANZAC Day.

Clinton Toopi is a former Warrior, he joined Elliott to discuss. 

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The first All Blacks squad for 2026 was named yesterday and there are so many talking points to consider.

Fehi Fineanganofo has been named in the squad for the Nations Championship even though he has already signed a contract with Newcastle Red Bulls in England for next year, once the move is made, he is ineligible for the All Blacks.

However, Richie Mo'unga, who has committed to NZR through to the end of the World Cup cycle, is be...

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the All Whites getting beaten out by Egypt in Vancouver, the Warriors' triumphant performance against the Cowboys and more.

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A new coach and a new captain for the All Blacks, with Ardie Savea named skipper for the first squad of Dave Rennie's coaching era.

There are four new caps - three from new Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes - and the big omission is 88-test outside back Reiko Ioane.

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan joined Piney to recap.

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Damon Hill won the Formula 1 World Championship in 1996 driving for Williams.

He will be doing a tour down under later this year with a stop at the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland.

He joined Elliot to discuss his career, the current state of Formula 1 and what fans can expect from his show.

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The PGA Tour rolls on this weekend with the third major tournament of the season - the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills in Long Island, New York.

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox will be competing over the weekend, he joined Elliott to discuss.

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On Saturday night, the Super Rugby season will end after a battle between two heavyweight teams in Wellington.

The Chiefs are travelling down to take on the Hurricanes with hopes of winning Super Rugby for the first time since 2013 after falling short in the last three finals.

Damian McKenzie is the first five for the Chiefs, he joined Elliott to discuss.

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The Black Caps are finally back in action tonight as they are set to take on England in the second test of the three match test series.

The game also serves as the first for the Black Caps in the post-Kane Williamson era following his shock retirement last week. 

Jacob Oram is a bowling coach for the Black Caps, he joined Nick to discuss.

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This morning, the Silver Ferns named their 12 strong squad of players who will represent New Zealand at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Dame Noeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns, she joined Nick to discuss.

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This morning, the Silver Ferns named their 12 strong squad of players who will represent New Zealand at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Dame Noeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns, she joined Nick to discuss.

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All Whites coach Darren Bazeley feels their Football World Cup opener proves they're capable of achieving their goal of getting our of their group.

82nd-ranked New Zealand have drawn 2-all with world number 23 Iran in Los Angeles.

Michael Burgess is a senior sport journalist with the New Zealand Herald who was on the ground in LA, and he joined Nick to recap the action.

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The All Whites got their FIFA World Cup campaign off to a solid start as they played out a 2-2 thriller against Iran in Los Angeles.

The All Whites held the lead on two separate occasions, but defensive lapses allowed the Iranians to get back into the game. 

Harry Ngata is a former All White, he joined Nick to discuss the match. 

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the teams leading in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ryan Fox's Canadian Golf Open performance and the Knicks ending their drought.

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The 21-strong Kiwi squad headed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been revealed.

Anthony Barmes made the list, and he joined Piney to discuss further. 

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The All Whites are hoping to make World Cup history again, ahead of their upcoming match.

The Kiwi side faces Iran in Los Angeles tomorrow - before matches against Egypt and Belgium in Vancouver.

2010 World Cup star Ivan Vicelich joined Piney to discuss.

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Tomorrow morning, the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico - the FIFA World Cup.

Oli Sail is a goalkeeper for the All Whites and Auckland FC who is currently injured, however, he has picked up a gig as a commentator for the tournament with TVNZ.

He joined D'Arcy to preview the event.

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