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

June 12, 2025 42 mins

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

Crusaders assistant coach Matt Todd and openside flanker Tom Christie ahead of their semifinal against the Blues.

Blues v Crusaders talkback.

Blues forwards coach Paul Tito.

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Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave may be a diehard Crusaders fan, but thankfully he's also a believer in journalistic integrity.

So he made sure to also go to the camp of the Blues ahead of their Super Rugby semifinal in Christchurch.

Blues assistant coach Paul Tito spoke to D'Arcy on the show.

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Sportstalk host and native Cantabrian D'Arcy Waldegrave is absolutely fizzing for the Crusaders' home semifinal against the Blues.

He's so excited that interviewing just one Crusader ahead of the game wasn't enough, he had to do two at once.

So assistant coach Matt Todd and openside flanker Tom Christie spoke to D'Arcy on the show.

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

Ryan Fox ahead of the US Open.

Talkback - is Ryan Fox the consummate Kiwi sporting superstar?

Golf NZ CEO Jeff Latch on the effect Ryan is having on the game here.

Jon Norman from Talksport previews the cricket World Test Championship.

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"I can't think of a better ambassador for our sport."

The Golf NZ boss says Ryan Fox is working wonders for the game here in New Zealand and influencing kids to tee up the sport.

He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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New Zealand's number one golfer is ready to tee off at the US Open.

Ryan Fox will be looking to continue the amazing run of form he's had in the last month.

He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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It's almost time for the cricket World Test Championship.

Australia will be taking on South Africa for the mace at Lords.

Talksport's Jon Norman is a bit annoyed that England didn't make the final, but he'll still be watching and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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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 how Mark Robinson went in his five years as NZ Rugby CEO.

Talkback - How do we think he went?

Former All Black Daryl Gibson on his new job as NZ Cricket's high performance manager.

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It's a behind-the-scenes code switch!

Daryl Gibson is best known as a former All Black, but he's just landed a new job as chief high performance officer at New Zealand Cricket.

He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what he wants to bring to the role.

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Mark Robinson's time at the helm of NZ Rugby is coming to a close.

He's resigned as CEO and will finish up at the end of the year.

So how did he do? NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether Mark's tenure as CEO was a success.

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

Ryan Fox's coach Marcus Wheelhouse on Fox winning the RBC Canadian Open.

All Whites defender Tommy Smith on watching Fix during the Canadian Open.

NZR head Mark Robinson on his decision to step down at the end of the year.

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the ongoing Super Rugby season, the All Whites' prowess and Tom Walsh's victory.

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Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it.

He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year - bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Robinson joined Piney to discuss.

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Ryan Fox has conquered golf's Canadian Open to win his second PGA Tour event in a month.

The result mirrors his victory in South Carolina a month ago, where he won through to the PGA Championship.

Fox's coach, Marcus Wheelhouse, joined Piney to recap the win.

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Ryan Fox celebrated a victorious run at the Canadian Open - with some fellow Kiwi sporting figures showing up to cheer him on.

The New Zealand golfer won the title in front of a group of the country's top men's footballers, who are in Toronto between games in an international friendly tournament.

Veteran All Whites defender Tommy Smith was there - and he joined Piney to discuss.

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"All I know is, hand on heart, is that I've done everything I can to try and make this team as good as it can be."

Gary Stead has officially retired as Black Caps coach.

He was keen to stay on to coach the test side, but NZ Cricket have decided they want a head coach for all three forms of the game.

Gary spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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

Outgoing Black Caps coach Gary Stead on his retirement.

Talkback - Should NZ Cricket have kept Gary on as test coach?

Crusaders coach Rob Penney ahead of their playoffs game against the Reds.

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The Super Rugby playoffs are here!

The Crusaders and the Reds kick things off in Christchurch on Friday night.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney spoke to D'Arcy about the game, and what he makes of the new playoff system.

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

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo coach Todd Blackadder on winning Japan Rugby League One two years in a row - and how Richie Mo'unga is going.

Talkback - Is Japanese rugby actually developing our players well? Or is it still a retirement option?

 Mitch Hay on getting his first-ever NZ Cricket central contract.

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Great news for some of our up and coming cricketers today.

Four new players have managed to nab an NZ Cricket central contract.

Mitch Hay is one of those up and comers and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. 

Listen right to the end to hear D'Arcy give him the kiss of death!

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