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
A shock withdrawal at the Australian Open for ten-time champion Novak Djokovic.
The Serb great sensationally withdrew after losing a marathon first set of his semifinal against second seed Alexander Zverev, in a tiebreak.
Meanwhile, the reigning men's champion faces a tricky match-up in his semifinal tonight.
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Breakers owner Matt Walsh is prioritising re-signing guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright in the NBL offseason.
The playmaker opted to return to Auckland this season - only the fifth import in the club's history to stay on for another NBL campaign.
Walsh is willing to fork out plenty of money to get PJC to extend his tenure.
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D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
Chris Cairns - Former Blackcap on wanting Super Smash sides in the Australian Big Bash.
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Terry McFlynn - Auckland FC Director of Football on their incredible draw against Adelaide United.
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Auckland FC have rescued a point in the 10th minute of added time for a 2-all away A-League draw against leaders Adelaide United.
Auckland sub Logan Rogerson headed home in the death throes of added time for a competition point.
Adelaide remain top of the league by a point from Auckland.
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Black Caps great Chris Cairns says he would love for two New Zealand franchises to enter Australia's Big Bash League
The 54-year-old believes the move would raise the quality of the T20 tournament and generate more rivalry and interest.
Cairns highlights the success of other sporting codes involved in trans-Tasman competition...and feels cricket is lagging behind.
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D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
Colin Mansbridge - Crusaders CEO - On Richie Mo'unga not returning to the All Blacks
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Erin Routliffe - Kiwi tennis superstar on her Australian Open Semi-Finals.
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Kiwi tennis doubles specialist Erin Routliffe is confident she's at peak fitness for this evening's mixed doubles semi-final at the Australian Open, despite a demanding schedule.
The 29-year-old says it's been physically fine making the final four in both the mixed and women's doubles - with fellow Kiwi Michael Venus and Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski - she just has to remember which side of the court she's supposed to be on!
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An early return to New Zealand is highly unlikely for 56-test All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga.
The 30-year-old's agent Cam McIntyre has confirmed his Japanese club and New Zealand Rugby were in talks to forgo the final year of his three-year contract.
But those discussions have stalled and - despite All Blacks coach Scott Robertson being keen to have his Crusaders' talisman back this July - the earliest Mo'unga could return to...
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
David Mustard - Former New Zealand Professional Tennis player
Talkback
Robbie Koenig - Australian Open Lead Commentator
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Novak Djokovic has set up a Australian Open quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz but also has the host broadcaster in his sights, demanding an apology.
It comes after Channel Nine broadcaster Tony Jones mocked Serbian fans on Australian TV on Friday night as well as Djokovic, calling him "over-rated" and a "has-been".
Australian Open 'Lead Commentator' Robbie Koenig joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match.
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TV presenter Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after mocking him and Serbian fans at the Australian Open.
It resulted in Djokovic boycotting an on-court interview following last night's win over Jiri Lehecka [yizzy la-hetch-ka].
Speaking on Channel Nine, Jones says he's reached out to Djokovic and his camp to apologise for making comments he considered to be banter.
Former New Zealand Professional David Mustard joi...
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Dean Lonergan - Promoter explains why SailGP Auckland needs to continue.
Talkback - do we need to make sure SailGP stays in New Zealand?
Piney's power rankings!
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Discussions have begun about future events after SailGP brought Kiwi fans to Auckland's waterfront in droves.
Over 25,000 spectators turned up for yesterday and Saturday's regattas.
Promoter Dean Lonergan joined Piney to explain why New Zealand needs to keep up the momentum.
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D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
Mitch McCarron - NZ Breaker Co-Captain
Talkback
Mitchell Santner - Blackcaps new white ball captain
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New Black Caps white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has issued a mission statement on how he intends to lead the team.
The 32-year-old's been anointed as Kane Williamson's successor and is keen to to bring a similarly calm dressing room presence.
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No panic from the Breakers amid a six-game losing streak in the NBL, heading into tomorrow night's game against the Sydney Kings at Spark Arena.
The New Zealand club have suffered double-digit margin defeats in their current stretch, which has seen them fall from the top of the table to second-to-last.
Guard Mitch McCarron says the Breakers remain calm.
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D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
New Zealand Esports CEO Jonathan Jansen calls out HPSNZ for leaving them out of funding boost.
Talkback
Michaela Blyde on making the switch to the Warriors for the next NRLW season.
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League convert Michaela Blyde has revealed her switch involved intense discussions with New Zealand Rugby.
Blyde is committed to the Black Ferns Sevens until May, when she'll join the Warriors for next year's NRL-W season.
She joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the big move.
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Esports New Zealand is challenging High Performance Sport's decision to leave them out of additional funding.
HPSNZ will invest over $160 million into various Kiwi sporting organisations over the next four years - and esports has been left out.
New Zealand Esports CEO joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss.
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D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:
Gary Stead - Blackcaps Head Coach
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James O'Connor - Crusaders First Five
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