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
Former New Zealand Māori All Blacks, Highlanders and Tasman flanker Shane Christie has died, aged 39.
Christie was forced to retire from professional rugby in 2017 after a string of concussions - and since became a spoken advocate on the subject, offering to donate his brain to help contribute to the research.
D'Arcy spoke with professor of neuroscience at AUT, Doug King, about Christie's death - as well as the research on the impa...
The 2025 NASCAR season is well under way and Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has qualified for the NASCAR playoff series.
He has already tied up the Rookie of the Year award and won four races.
D'Arcy caught up with Shane to discuss how his rookie season has been going so far.
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The FIFA World Cup broadcast rights are on the move.
TVNZ have picked up the exclusive rights for the 2026 edition of the tournament, with All Whites matches and select fixtures free to air.
However, in order to watch all 104 games across the tournament, consumers will need to purchase an event pass on TVNZ+, a first-time offer for the broadcaster.
D'Arcy spoke to current NZ Golf CEO and former Spark Sport CEO Jeff Latch to ask if ...
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti on Argentina beating out the All Blacks
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 keeping their Top 4 hopes alive, the Ranfurly Shield returning to Waikato and the All Blacks' disappointment in Buenos Aires.
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It's disappointment for Kiwi fans - but great news for Argentinian fans after Los Pumas beat out the All Blacks last weekend.
The All Blacks were beaten 29-23 in their Rugby Championship match in Buenos Aires.
Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined Piney to discuss.
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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...
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