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
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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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier on the All Blacks selection.
Talkback - All Blacks selections.
Du'Plessis Kirifi on getting the All Blacks call-up.
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Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has finally got his first proper All Blacks call-up.
He was injury cover five years ago but is still uncapped, and this time he's been named in the squad proper.
Du'Plessis spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
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Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave has decided to kick his work week off by picking apart the All Blacks selections for the series against France
The 35-man squad was announced yesterday and includes 5 debutants.
Liam Napier of the New Zealand Herald was at the squad announcement, he spoke to D'Arcy on the show.
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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan on the new 35-man All Blacks squad named to face France.
Du'Plessis Kirifi on being named as part of the squad set to face France.
Piney's power rankings!
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The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players.
Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France.
All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan joined Piney to discuss.
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"It's always an honour."
Du'Plessis Kirifi is among the five new names called up as part of the 35-man All Blacks squad set to face France - and he's feeling excited.
He joined Piney to discuss.
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