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 All Black great and Kangaroo legend will let their fists do the talking in the boxing ring tonight - putting an end to a decade long feud.
Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen will mark the end of their sporting careers with the trans-Tasman showdown. But how much is at stake beyond ego? And how much do these fight events draw in?
Newstalk ZB sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joined Elliott Smith from Sydney to discuss.
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The final All Blacks test against France is set to happen in the coming days and the Kiwi side have a solid lead.
All Black centurion Mils Muliaina joined Elliott Smith to discuss his take on whether coach Scott Robertson should shake the team selection - or if consistency is the key to a future victory.
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The Warriors recovered from early setbacks to pull out a 34-14 win against the Wests Tigers over the weekend.
It's a much needed lift for the side following back-to-back defeats in the games prior. Mid-season, the team rank 4th and have a further four matches at their Penrose home in the final nine rounds.
Assistant coach Slade Griffin joins Jason Pine to discuss the line-up for this weekend's match against the Newcastle Knights.
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Eden Park has been home ground for the Blues since the inaugural Super Rugby season in 1996 - but change could be on the horizon.
The Auckland rugby franchise has asked for public feedback on moving their home games to Mt Smart Stadium for the 2026 season.
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joins Jason Pine to discuss his concerns about the potential move, and how the stadium can deliver the best fan experience.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Rugby commentator Tony Johnson on the All Blacks' victory over France.
Sports journo Elijah Fa'afiu ahead of the Gallen v Sonny Bill boxing bout.
Piney's Power Rankings!
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Sonny Bill Williams has swatted off Paul Gallen's final attempts to get under his skin ahead of their boxing bout in Sydney.
The pre-fight press conference for Wednesday's fight eventually sparked into life, with Gallen accusing Williams of drug use and for charging large sums for his community work.
Sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joined Piney to discuss.
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Coach Scott Robertson's laying down a challenge to the All Blacks squad with their series against France already in the bag ahead of the third and final test.
The hosts have regained the Dave Gallaher Trophy with wins in the opening pair of matches in Dunedin and Wellington.
Rugby commentator Tony Johnson joined Piney to discuss.
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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 Springboks' prowess, the Warriors' latest win and Sammie Maxwell's victory in Andorra.
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Elliott Smith returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
AUNZ Invitational assistant coach Ian Foster ahead of their match against the Lions.
Talkback - do we need to ditch the TMO from rugby?
Former Blue Aaron Woods on Origin 3.
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It's the decider!
Whoever wins Origin 3 in Sydney tonight will lock up the shield for another year.
Proud NSW man and former player Aaron Woods spoke to Elliott Smith on Sportstalk.
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Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster is playing a key role in the Lions tour over the ditch.
He's helping Les Kiss coach the Australia-NZ invitational team that's set to face the Lions at Adelaide Oval.
He spoke to Elliott Smith on Sportstalk.
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Elliott Smith returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Basketball NZ acting CEO Belinda Edwards on how expensive it was for our junior Tall Blacks to compete at the World Cup they just came 4th in.
Talkback - Do we need to move our sport funding model away from the Olympics and towards popular sports?
Matt Fisher - Northern Districts pace bowler on getting the call-up for the Black Caps.
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Northern Districts pace bowler Matt Fisher has got the call-up he's been waiting for his whole career.
He'll be joining the Black Caps for their tour of Zimbabwe later this month.
Matt spoke to Elliott Smith on Sportstalk.
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It was one of the great sporting storylines of the weekend - the junior Tall Blacks managed to punch above their weight and finish fourth in the U19 Basketball World Cip.
But it didn't come cheap. Each of the players had to stump up $5000 to cover the cost of the tournament.
Basketball NZ acting CEO Belinda Edwards spoke to Elliott Smith on Sportstalk about whether our system for funding sport in NZ needs a re-think.
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The All Blacks managed a scrappy win over France in Dunedin, but they've got some improvements to make ahead of the second clash.
The 31-27 victory has left the team with plenty to mull over for the next few days.
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard joined Piney to discuss.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard on the team's first test match of 2025.
Piney's Power Rankings!
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Head coach of the Warriors Women Ron Griffiths joins Elliott Smith to discuss the clubs long-awaited reintroduction to the NRLW competition.
How will the experience of captain Apii Nicholls benefit the team as the only player to return home for the Warriors comeback campaign?
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Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has been given the chance to earn his first test cap after being named in the No 20 jersey for this Saturday's test against France.
Kirifi joins Elliott Smith to discuss what the coaches have asked of him for his debut, and how it will feel to perform the haka and sing the national anthem with his family in the stands.
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David Havili missed out on being part of the All Blacks squad to play France, but he's been chosen for another high-profile clash this July.
Havili was selected for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to play the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide on July 12, and he joined Elliott Smith to discuss.
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After spending the Super Rugby season getting accustomed to one set of rules and regulations, players will now have to adapt to another set of guidelines for the international test period.
Former international referee Vinny Munro says the All Blacks players returning to the field will have to deal with what's in front of them now.
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