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.

Episodes

March 18, 2025 42 mins

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...

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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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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: 

Sam Wells - NZ Cricket Selector 

Frank Endacott - Former Warriors Head Coach 

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Michael Bracewell will captain a team lacking on some of the big men's names in New Zealand cricket for the five-match T20 series against Pakistan starting Sunday.

There's no Kane Williamson, Bevon Jacobs, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra or Mitchell Santner due to IPL or other commitments. 

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Warriors coach Andrew Webster's seen no reason to change a losing formula.

Webster's named the same squad for their second round NRL match against Manly that was humbled by Canberra in Las Vegas.

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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:

Craig Kirkwood - Coach of Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner on their joint victory in Dunedin

Blair Tuke - Black Foils sailor ahead of SailGP San Francisco

Piney's power rankings! 

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SailGP is set to hit Los Angles this coming weekend - and the Black Foils are gearing up for the event.

Sailor Blair Tuke joined Piney to discuss.

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The coach of Sam Ruthe has praised the acceleration of his charge's rise from exciting prospect to two-time senior national champion.

The 15 year old stunned at the national track and field championships in Dunedin - sharing gold in a dead heat with Olympian Sam Tanner over 1500 metres.

Craig Kirkwood mentors both Ruthe and Tanner - and he joined Piney to discuss the win.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: 

Black Caps opener Rachin Ravindra on making the final of the Champions Trophy.

Cricket talkback.

Chiefs Manawa utility back Tenika Willison ahead fo their match against the Blues women tomorrow.

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