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
The Wallabies are on a major high, having beaten the Springboks in Johannesburg for the first time in 62 years.
The Springboks recently unveiled that they will be making 10 changes to the side that tasted defeat - but the Wallabies will be looking to complete the sweep in South Africa.
D'Arcy caught up with Christy Doran, a rugby editor at the Roar in Australia to discuss the changes to both sides, and what fans can look forw...
A study recently came out that said girls in New Zealand are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys by the age of 14.
The research revealed that 95 percent of girls aged 11-17 aren't active enough and by the age of 17, they spend 28 percent less time being active then boys.
D'Arcy spoke to clinical psychologist Dom Vettise to break the study down, and discuss the reasons why this may be happening.
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Auckland FC have continued to add to their roster this transfer window, this time adding a new attacking threat to the roster in the English Sam Cosgrove.
D'Arcy had a chat with Sam to talk about the transfer, what skillset he is going to bring Auckland FC, how Chris Wood has revitalised the older style of striker and what made him want to make the move across the world.
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After the Springboks shock loss to the Wallabies the All Blacks shot back up to the number 1 ranked international rugby side in the world, a title they haven't held since November 2021.
But what does this even mean? Should we even care?
D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with NZ Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul to ask these questions and what implications the rankings have on the Rugby World Cup seeding process.
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Auckland FC have made another signing in this transfer window.
This time, it's ex-Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oli Sail, who returns home in a bid to reclaim his place as the All Whites' goalkeeper before next year's FIFA World Cup.
D'Arcy caught up with Oli to discuss how the move took place.
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The Blues are looking to join fellow Auckland based teams the Warriors and Auckland FC in hosting fixtures at Mount Smart Stadium in 2026, with as many as two of their home fixtures been held at the ground.
The Blues have looked for feedback from fans to see if they would still come and watch matches if they were hosted there, as opposed to their spiritual home Eden Park.
D'Arcy spoke with former Blues and All Black pro...
The Blues are poised to head across town to Mount Smart for two Super Rugby games next year.
The New Zealand Herald reports the Blues are still planning to play most of their games at their usual Eden Park base, but are looking closely across town.
NZ Herald sports journalist Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Former Wallaby Stirling Mortlock on the team's victory over the Springboks.
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 Luke Littler's weekend win, the All Blacks' victory over Argentina and Jason's TAB story.
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The Wallabies expect a 'Boks backlash to be in the forecast after their stunning victory in Johannesburg.
Australia have come back from 22 points down to pull off an unlikely victory with 38 unanswered points.
The two sides meet again in Cape Town next week - and former Wallaby Stirling Mortlock joined Piney to discuss.
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We’re well and truly in the business end of the NRL season and the Warriors have found themselves outside of the top 8 for the first time since round 6.
It sets up a must-win scenario for tonight’s match against the Dragons if they’re to keep their top 4 hopes alive.
Warriors Rookie Tanner Stowers-Smith spoke with D’Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the big game to discuss the importance of this fixture and touch on how he hope...
Finlay Christie is in line for his first test match in 13 months after being named on the All Blacks reserves for Sunday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba.
He's been preferred to uncapped Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston as deputy to Cortez Ratima.
Captain Scott Barrett bolsters the second row after sitting out the final two tests against France with a calf injury.
D’Arcy Waldegrave caught up...
This weekend, some of the biggest stars of the darts world descend on Spark Area for the 2025 New Zealand Darts Masters.
It is the first time Auckland has hosted the event since 2018, with Hamilton hosting the event the past 3 years.
Luke Humphries, the current world number one in darts caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the upcoming weekend event.
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Silver Ferns are continuing to leave the ANZ Premiership and head across the ditch.
The latest being Kate Heffernan, with the Silver Ferns midcourter calling time on her career with the Southern Steel to sign with the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Super Netball competition.
Fresh off the announcement of her move across the Tasman, Kate caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss her reason for moving - and what makes playing o...
Today the Black Ferns left Aotearoa to head over to Britain as they look to win a third consecutive Rugby World Cup title.
Black Ferns prop Chryss Viliko caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to explain the joys of flying across the world and to preview the tournament.
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Grassroots sports clubs around New Zealand are operating with notably fewer volunteer coaches and administrators this year. In the last five years, the average number of volunteers has fallen more than 40 percent.
Amateur Sports Association Chairman Gordon Noble-Campbell joins D'Arcy to discuss why less people are donating time to the country's 7000 community sports clubs, the importance of volunteers to grassroots sports' survival...
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Sailing analyst Chris Steele on the new changes to the America's Cup ahead of the 2027 event in Naples.
Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jackson on her move to join the Queensland Firebirds following Netball NZ's new ruling.
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It was announced today that Silver Ferns and Central Pulse defender Kelly Jackson will play in the Australian Super Netball league, joining the Queensland Firebirds.
The 2022 ANZ Championship player of the year was granted an exemption to continue to play for the Silver Ferns, despite playing across the Tasman. She followed in the footsteps of Grace Nweke, who was also named in the most recent Silver Ferns squad even though s...
The America's Cup protocol has changed drastically ahead of the 38th instalment in Naples in 2027.
These changes include the establishment of the Americas Cup Partnership, reducing the crew from 8-5 people one of which must be a woman as well as seeing the return of guest racers, batteries replacing manual power and the introduction of a cost cap.
Sailing analyst Chris Steele caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the changes ...
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Grace Nweke on the news that she can play for the Silver Ferns again.
Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley on Super Round coming to Christchurch next year.
Piney's Power Rankings!
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