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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The V8 Supercars have touched down in New Zealand for back to back weekends of racing action.
First up this weekend, they head to Taupo International Motorsport Park for three days of racing before heading down to Christchurch next weekend.
Ryan Wood is a New Zealand V8 Supercar driver and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Yesterday evening, a New Zealand Herald article reported that Australia were placing restrictions on the showing of sport gambling ads.
They cannot advertise gambling during live sporting events between 6am and 8.30pm, athletes cannot appear in the advertisements and official team uniforms, and sport venues cannot display the ads either.
Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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The NBL is set to kick off for another season, beginning tommorow night.
The tournament begins with a matchup between the Manawatu Jets and the Taranaki Airs.
Casey Frank is a former Breaker and Tall Black turned Sky Sport commentator - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Following a tumultuous six months at Netball New Zealand, the 2026 ANZ Premiership season is set to get underway.
On opening night, the Southern Steel will be taking on the defending champion Mainland Tactix.
Wendy Frew is the head coach of the Southern Steel, and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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On Sunday afternoon, Carlos Ulberg will become the second UFC fighter representing New Zealand to fight for an undisputed world title after Kai Kara-France last year.
He is set to fight Czech and former undisputed light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka for the vacant light heavyweight title in Miami at UFC 327.
Carlos joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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New Zealand Rugby have managed to bring back another player from Japan with hopes of making the All Blacks for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Shannon Frizell is coming back to New Zealand for 18 months where he will play in the NPC later in the year for Tasman, before returning to the Highlanders in next year's Super Rugby season.
Todd Blackadder is the head coach of Toshiba Brave Lupus and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. ...
We are a week away from one of the most prestigious golf tournaments kicking off at the Augusta National Golf Course in the US - the Masters.
Ryan Fox is a New Zealand golfer who will be competing at the event even after a health scare saw him hospitalised a couple of weeks ago, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Tomorrow night, the Crusaders say farewell to their temporary home - Apollo Projects Stadium, a ground that is filled with history of the most successful Super Rugby Franchise.
Since it has been their home, they have won eight titles in 15 years, but they're set to move into the brand new One NZ Stadium that kicks off with Super Round on ANZAC weekend.
Crusaders captain David Havili joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Earlier today the location for the 2027 GODZONE adventure race was announced.
It will be held at Aoraki/Mount Cook and the wider Mackenzie district next March.
Rob Nichol is a trustee for GODZONE and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Earlier today, a piece was published by the NZ Herald detailing the relationship between Ardie Savea and NZ Rugby over the past couple of years, from contract discussions to relationships within the team and the coaching staff.
Gregor Paul, a rugby writer with the Herald, wrote the piece and he joined D'Arcy to break it down.
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The White Ferns fell agonisingly short in their first ODI against South Africa on Sunday, the visitors needed a six of the final ball to win and they got just that.
They now are faced with a second ODI against the South Africans tomorrow at the Basin Reserve to keep their chances of winning the series alive.
Maddy Green top scored for the White Ferns in the first match, and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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The All Whites made history last night defeating Chile 4-1 and recording their first ever win over South American opposition.
It's a hopeful start for the team, ahead of the FIFA World Cup kicking off in June.
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Stalwart Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King heard plenty about New Zealand during his playing career, and is thrilled to represent his club ahead of their newly announced winter visit.
Tottenham will play a match against Auckland FC at Eden Park on July 26.
King joined Elliott Smith to discuss what this could mean for fans.
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A pre-season football treat for Auckland FC.
The A-League outfit will host Premier League side - at least currently - Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park on July 26.
Spurs are currently 17th in the Premier League and on the cusp of relegation for the first time in 49 years.
Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Elliott Smith to discuss.
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BX-9 boxing returns tonight with 8 fights going down at Eventfinda stadium on Auckland's North Shore.
Andrei Mikhailovich will be making his return to the ring tonight.
He has taken some time away from the sport following back to back losses, one of which was for the IBF World middleweight title.
Andrei joined D'Arcy to discuss what he's been up to and - look towards his bout tonight.
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Last night, the NPC draw was released for the 2026 season.
In 2025 the Wellington Lions decided to take all of their home games to Porirua Park as they struggled to get the fans to turn up to their 34,500 seat stadium in central Wellington. With the big stadium comes high cost and lots of empty yellow seats.
The 2026 draw has revealed that they have decided to go back on this decision, and they will once again take all their games ...
The All Whites are trying to stay present as a first World Cup appearance in 16 years looms large.
New Zealand will play friendlies against Finland and Chile in Auckland over the next week, their last home games before June's footballing showpiece.
All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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The All Whites have their first matches of the year over the weekend as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup campaign later in the year.
They are set to face Finland on Friday and Chile on Monday with both matches forming the FIFA series at Eden Park.
D'Arcy had a chat with All Whites midfielder Ryan Thomas about it.
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It was announced on Monday that the NZ20 was the preferred option for New Zealand cricket as the future of domestic cricket in New Zealand.
That leaves the organisers 8 months to ensure the competition is good to go come the start of the domestic cricket season at the end of the year.
David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what is needed to ensure success with the new competition.
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Tomorrow, the Black Caps will play their final home game in the 'Summer of Cricket' when they take on South Africa in a fifth and final T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The Black Caps will want to bounce back after their 20 run defeat in Wellington and with the series currently tied at 2-2, it's a winner takes all match.
Jimmy Neesham is the captain of the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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