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
ZB's own Elliott Smith is in the hot seat to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Richard Boock - On NZC televison rights for Pakistan v Blackcaps
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Lisa Alexander - Former Australian Netball Coach - On possible ANZ/Super Netball merger
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New Zealand Cricket Public Relations Manager Richard Boock joined Elliott Smith to discuss the confusion surrounding the latest television rights deal.
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Former Australian Diamonds Coach Lisa Alexander joined Elliott Smith to discuss the proposed ANZ Premiership / Super Netball merger.
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ZB's own Elliott Smith is in the hot seat to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Frank Endacott - On the Warriors signing James Fisher-Harris
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Ian Foster - Former All Blacks Coach on his new role in Japanese Rugby
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Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster joined Elliott Smith to discuss his latest role at Toyota Verblitz in Japan.
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ZB's own Elliott Smith is in the hot seat to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Greg 'Brandy' Alexander - On whether or not golden point ruins the spectacle?
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Avan Lee - Hurricanes CEO - On Jordie Barrett re-signing with NZR until 2028.
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Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee joined Elliott Smith to discuss the re-signing of Jordie Barett beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Former Warrior Greg 'Brandy' Alexander joined Elliott Smith to discuss whether or not 'golden point' is a positive addition for the modern game.
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So Jordie Barrett is staying, but also going. Staying till 2028 but leaving next year for a sabbatical.
This sabbatical is slightly different.
Going to Leinster. United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster, European Rugby Champions Cup favourites Leinster. Bit different to going over to Japan for a pay check. Yes he’ll be getting a sizeable pay check from Leinster but I believe Jordie when he says it’s about becoming a better play...
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Swimming New Zealand Olympic programme lead Gary Francis recaps the national championships event.
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There's a nervous wait for several of the country's top swimmers.
The national championships saw seven athletes clock times under the Olympic qualifying mark - including first-time hopefuls Hazel Ouwehand, Taiko Torepe-Ormsby and Kane Follows.
Their fate now lies in the hands of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, who will sign off on the swimming team who will step on a plane to Paris.
Swimming New Zealand Olympic programme lead...
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Gregor Paul - NZ Herald Rugby Writer - On why Fiji and Japan have been left out of the Rugby Championship going forward.
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Jon Anik - Voice of the UFC - On UFC 300 in Las Vegas.
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The voice of the UFC Jon Anik joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss UFC300 going down in Las Vegas over the weekend.
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NZ Herald Rugby Writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the exclusion of Japan and Fiji from the 2026 Rugby Championship.
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ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Mahe Drysdale - Former Olympic Gold Medallist - On cash bonuses for athletes at the Olympics.
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David Chote - Former All White - On the Wellington Nix clash against Melbourne Victory.
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Former All-White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the Phoenix's race for the Premier's plate.
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Former Olympian Mahé Drysdale joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk about World Athletics introducing prizing money for Olympic gold medallist's.
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ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:
Marcus Wheelhouse - Professional Golf Coach for Ryan Fox - On the upcoming Masters golf major.
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David Nyika - On cracking the big time in Saudi Arabia
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New Zealand Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his upcoming bout on the undercard of Fury v Usyk in Saudi Arabia.
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Professional Golf Coach Marcus Wheelhouse joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the upcoming Masters tournament starting Friday NZT.
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