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.
Episodes
Liam Lawson's confident Red Bull Racing's powerbrokers are doing everything they can to help him have an improved second weekend of the new Formula One season.
The New Zealand driver struggled across the three days at the season-opener in Melbourne, and crashed out after rain arrived in the final stages of the race itself.
The Chinese event is under way in Shanghai, Lawson's been asked what the feedback's been Red Bull team boss Ch...
Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's revealed he's been talking with Shaun Johnson about the extra spotlight which comes with wearing the number seven jersey.
The Australian silenced Las Vegas critics with an improved performance in the NRL win over Manly, and will steer the side again against the Roosters tomorrow night at Mt Smart.
Meanwhile, Warriors coach Andrew Webster concedes the NRL's suspension of assistant coach Richard Agar ...
An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland.
The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with returning allrounder Amelia Kerr hitting an unbeaten half century.
But the Aussies cantered to the target in 13 and a half overs, finishing on 138 for two.
Opener and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney top-scored with 75 not out.
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The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted.
World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji in Wellington to contest next Monday's final in Auckland, against Tahiti or New Caledonia.
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says it may be a cliche, but they can't get ahead of themselves against a team ranked 59 places below them.
All White Joe Bell joined D'Arcy Waldegr...
The Chiefs have been fined after a member of their medical team interfered with play by kicking the ball away.
The staff member booted the ball after two Blues tries on Saturday night.
In addition to the fine, the Chiefs are getting sanctioned from Super Rugby officials.
Former All Blacks team doctor Dr John Mayhew talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the controversy.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman on the new proposal for a stadium at Western Springs.
Stadium talkback.
Newstalk ZB sport reporter Elijah Fa'afiu previews Sam Ruthe's four-minute mile attempt.
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Kiwi running phenom Sam Ruthe is out to set a world record.
The 15-year-old wants to become the youngest person to ever run a sub-four minute mile.
He's having a crack at Mt Smart tonight, and Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elijah Fa'afiu is there.
Elijah spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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Another stadium proposal for Auckland has hit the headlines today.
Nick Mowbray, Ali Williams and Mark Foley want to build a new 12000-seat stadium at Western Springs.
NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether this idea has a snowball's chance in hell of ever happening.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Razor's recent u-turn.
Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi on the Black Cap's triumph over Pakistan.
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An apparent u-turn from the All Blacks head coach.
Last year, Scott 'Razor' Robertson was talking about wanting the ability to select All Blacks who are playing in overseas competitions.
But now, he's told the Rugby Direct podcast that he's actually fine with the way things currently work.
So what's changed? NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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Thankfully for the Black Caps, the rain in Dunedin let up in time for them to beat Pakistan.
New Zealand won the shortened fifteen-overs-apiece T20 match by 5 wickets.
Batting coach Luke Ronchi joined D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk after the game.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Motorsport expert Eric Thompson on Liam Lawson's performance in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix.
Piney's power rankings!
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Liam Lawson has failed to finish on his Formula One debut for Red Bull at the Australian Grand Prix, spinning out of control with 10 laps to go.
His crash occurred after a late rain shower created chaos with the decision to keep him on medium tyres.
Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss.
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Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's recorded the 16th-fastest time in the opening practice session of Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Lawson's efforts were hampered by two separate red flags, which caused delays to the drivers’ time on track, he also brushed the wall.
Teammate and reigning champion Max Verstappen was fifth-fastest. McLaren's Lando Norris topped the timesheets with a fastest lap of 1 minute 17.252 se...
Joseph Parker has every chance to become world heavyweight boxing champion once more, according to his former promoter Dean Lonergan.
The World Boxing Organisation has given Ukrainian WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk 30 days to negotiate a bout with Parker.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Jared Lawson - Father of F1 driver Liam Lawson
Ryan Fox - Ahead of 'The Players Championship'
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Golfer Ryan Fox is on the search for consistency as he gets set to tee off at The Players Championship in Florida tomorrow morning.
The Kiwi has played in three tournaments so far in 2025 - finishing in a tie for 63rd in one, and missing the cut in the other two events.
Fox feels his play has been better than his scorecards, but knows the margins are small on the PGA Tour.
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Liam Lawson's pumped the brakes on the prospect of being judged against four-time world champion Max Verstappen in Formula One this season.
The pair are Red Bull team-mates in 2025 after the high profile departure of Sergio Perez.
Lawson's been asked if it's a challenge he's ready for.
The first Grand Prix of the season is on Sunday in Melbourne.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Mike Hester - NZR Participation and Development Manager
Patrick McKendry - 1News Rugby Writer
Judd Flavell - Tall Blacks Head Coach
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A cloud of disappointment hangs over tonight's season-opener in basketball's New Zealand NBL between the Hawkes Bay Hawk's and newcomers the Indian Panthers.
The South-Auckland based Panthers are without eight players who either remain overseas for a national team training camp - or are facing visa issues.
To fill the gaps - the side's pulling in an unknown cast of Kiwis on short notice.
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