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
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
NZ Rugby head of participation in community rugby on Sport NZ getting rid of its transgender inclusion guidelines,
Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden on why the Men's Black Sticks won't be playing in the Pro League - even though they've qualified for it.
Talkback on the decision by Hockey NZ.
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The men's Black Sticks have earned an invite to compete in the FIH Pro League after winning hockey's Nations Cup.
Unfortunately, they won't be accepting that invite.
What's going on? Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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The Government has told Sport NZ to get rid of the guidelines it adopted under the last Government around how sporting codes should deal with the issue of how to include transgender athletes at the community level.
It's now up to each individual sport to decide what to do.
Mike Hester is New Zealand Rugby's head of participation for community rugby and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the approach rugby is taking.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol on the plans for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and whether we can host in 2034.
Are you back on board with the Commonwealth Games if they can do it without bankrupting the city they happen in?
Shakira Baker of the Warriors women's side on their upcoming match against the Titans and her transition from union.
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The Commonwealth Games are back baby!
After the 2026 games almost didn't happen, five countries are bidding to host the 2030 tournament - and we might even have a go at getting 2034.
NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether we could host the Comm games without bankrupting the country.
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Big Warriors doubleheader at Mt Smart this weekend.
The Warriors women's and men's sides will both be facing their Gold Coast Titans counterparts.
Shakira Baker has made the transition from Sevens and Fifteens to join the women's side. She 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:
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio on why she's taking a 6-month break from netball.
Talkback - Do we like the decision Netball NZ has made around player eligibility?
Promoter David Higgins on whether Joseph Parker is likely to get a title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
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Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed boxing champion of the world.
He beat Daniel Dubois over the weekend to claim the IBF belt, the last major belt he didn't have.
Naturally, Joseph Parker wants to fight for the championships now - his promoter David Higgins spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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"I'm completely burned out".
Silver Ferns star Ameliaranne Ekenasio is going on sabbatical - a proper one, not a rugby-style sabbtical where she plays for another club overseas.
She spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about why she's doing this.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua on the new Silver Ferns eligibility rules and what this means for the Ferns and Grace Nweke.
Warriors head coach Andrew Webster on the team's victory over the Newcastle Knights.
New Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes on taking over from Clayton McMillan.
Piney's power rankings!
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New Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes is grateful to be taking over after two years as an assistant.
The former All Black lock has been signed as Head Coach for the next two Super Rugby seasons, succeeding Munster-bound Clayton McMillan.
Gibbes joined Piney to discuss further.
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Warriors coach Andrew Webster is in awe of his team's 20-15 NRL win over the Knights in Newcastle.
The visitors trailed 15-14 late before Leka Halasima seized on a charged down field goal attempt to dash 40 metres to the tryline.
He joined Piney to discuss further.
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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 Phoenix beating out Wrexham, what the All Blacks can learn ahead of the rugby championship and the video that's taking the world by storm.
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Netball New Zealand has updated the eligibility criteria for the Silver Ferns.
Overseas-based players can now be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process.
The updated criteria will be implemented ahead of the upcoming international season, allowing Grace Nweke to be available if she applies.
Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney to discuss.
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Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been linked to the Saudi-backed rugby competition R360 - with a deal worth around $1 million apparently on offer.
Managing director and leading player agent Simon Porter joined Sportstalk to discuss what the behind-the-scenes momentum of negotiations and development may look like, and explain the growing buzz around the tournament.
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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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