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
An explanation from Warriors CEO Cameron George over the immediate release of Dylan Walker from the NRL club on compassionate grounds.
The 30-year-old utility forward will join the Parramatta Eels - having played the last of his 46 appearances for the side in last week's win over the Roosters.
George says Walker wanted to re-join his family in Australia.
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Representatives for Liam Lawson say they're in the dark relating to reports of his demotion from Formula One team Red Bull Racing just two races into the season.
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf claim Lawson will be swapped with Yuki Tsunoda for the next race in Japan.
Tsunoda drives for Red Bull's second team - Racing Bulls.
The newspaper is reporting on a meeting in Dubai, where Thai major shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya lives.
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All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has quickly turned his attention from qualifying to planning the build-up to the 2026 World Cup.
New Zealand's 3-nil win over New Caledonia booked a third visit for the All Whites to the sport's showpiece.
Bazeley says they will keep active as they can in FIFA international windows as well as keeping the lines of communication open.
New Zealand's next fixtures are against Ivory Coast and Ukraine in T...
Elliott Smith filled in to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Mils Muliaina - Former All Black and rugby commentator on the Blues' struggles this season.
Eden Park commentary.
Power rankings!
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The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defence is teetering on the brink of collapse after suffering a 42-19 hiding at the hands of the Crusaders at Eden Park.
It's their fifth loss from six games - their worst start to the season since 2019 - and leaves them 10th on the ladder.
Former All Black Mils Muliaina joined Elliott Smith to discuss.
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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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