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
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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The 2025 Super Rugby season has drawn to a close and the next batch of All Blacks tests are on the horizon - sparking discussion about finding the right balance during training.
Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains reveals how he found the balance between fielding and resting key players.
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Plenty of intriguing narratives to start the year's third tennis grand slam.
Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel wraps the action from the hottest opening day on record at Wimbledon.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Former Warrior Motu Tony on how the team can replace Luke Metcalf following his weekend injury.
Motorsport expert Bob McMurray on Liam Lawson's 'career-best' day.
Piney's Power Rankings!
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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 Warriors' latest loss, the Junior Tall Blacks' back-to-back win and Finn Butcher winning gold in Prague.
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A career best Formula One finish hasn't completely banished the disappointment of an early season demotion for Liam Lawson.
He's come home sixth at the Austrian Grand Prix.
That made the Kiwi the best of the Red Bull-backed drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda - who replaced Lawson at Red Bull Racing just two races into the season.
Motorsport commentator Bob McMurray joined Piney to discuss.
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There's concerns for the Warriors' future after Luke Metcalf left the field with an injury.
The team's hit a rough spot - with some back-to-back losses for the first time in 2025 after a 26-12 defeat to the Broncos.
Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to discuss.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Pita Alatini - Former All Black on the future of Moana Pasifika
Ish Sodhi - On chasing his dream for a central contract
Avan Lee - Hurricanes CEO on their fundraising efforts for Mereana Pearce
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Bevon Jacobs is the only uncapped player in the Black Caps cricket squad for next month's T20 tri-series with South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe.
The 23-year-old was called up to face Sri Lanka over the new year period, but wasn’t selected.
Finn Allen, Adam Milne,Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi return, despite not having central contracts.
Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson and Kyle Jamieson are unavailable for various reasons.
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A breakdown at the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise as questions mount over disclosure and transparency at ownership level.
The Herald reports the team received around eight million dollars in government help across the first three seasons.
Concern now centres on the charity Pasifika Medical Association Group which bought the franchise last year, and a reduction in their Whanau Ora contracts.
Those have previously been used to ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby Referee Association chair Ian Dallas on the ref abuse incident in Horwhenua-Kapiti.
Talkback - is the HKRFU taking the right approach to solve the ref abuse problem?
Supercars driver Matt Payne on next year's NZ double-header?
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The dates are out for next year's NZ Supercars double-header.
The events in Taupo and Ruapuna will happen in mid-April.
Driver Matt Payne spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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More details have emerged about the incident in Horowhenua-Kapiti where a referee was threatened.
All rugby games in the province have been called off this weekend because of the abuse.
College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby Refereeing Association chair Ian Dallas both 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:
Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union CEO Cory Kennett on why he's cancelled a week of junior, senior and college rugby.
Black Cap Kyle Jamieson on the upcoming home season of cricket.
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The Black Caps are in for a massive home spring of cricket.
Yes, spring. South Africa, Australia, England and the West Indies are all on their way, but mostly between October and December.
Black Cap Kyle Jamieson is fizzing already, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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All junior, senior and college rugby games in Horowhenua-Kapiti this weekend have all been called off.
CEO Craig Kennett has warned that he'd do this if there was serious abuse of any referees, and unfortunately one ref had to be escorted to their car last week because of risks to their safety.
Craig spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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