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Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave
Hosted by Newstalk ZB · EN
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.
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Hayden Paddon: Kiwi rally driver ahead of the next World Rally Championship
6d ago00:08:12Tap to summarizeKiwi Hayden Paddon is set to compete again this weekend in the World Rally Championship at the Rally of Japan. He started off the year with the very treacherous rally at Monte Carlo before picking up a podium at his second event at the Rally of Croatia. Hayden joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Reuben Thorne: former All Blacks captain on who could take over Scott Barrett's role as All Blacks captain
6d ago00:11:54Tap to summarizeScott Barrett, the current All Blacks captain, is set to miss the next three to five months of rugby after picking up a back injury before he was able to return to action this Super Rugby season. There is a chance he'll be back for the end of the Nations Championship at the end of the year - but discussions have begun around who the next All Blacks captain will be. Reuben Thorne is a former All Blacks captain and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO on the teams listed for the final round of Super Rugby Pacific
1w ago00:11:59Tap to summarizeThe team lists for the final round of Super Rugby Pacific were released today, and the lineups for the Hurricanes and the Chiefs saw plenty of key omissions. Both teams are set to take on the Crusaders and Blues respectively in games that have major finals implications for the sides in order to secure the third place on the table and a home first round finals match. Jack Mesley the CEO of Super Rugby, joined D'Arcy to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Corey Parker: former Bronco ahead of the 2026 State of Origin series getting under way
1w ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeTonight, rugby league takes centre stage with the first match in the 2026 State of Origin series. Queensland are the current holders after upsetting New South Wales 2-1 last year. The Blues will want to get one up over the Maroons at home in Sydney whilst the visitors will want to start off strong with the second match set to be held at the MCG - a neutral ground. Corey Parker is a former Broncos legend and Queensland representative, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Craig Gabriel: tennis correspondent on the latest from Roland Garros
1w ago00:07:44Tap to summarizeThe French Open is underway for another year. There's been plenty of action so far throughout the men's and women's singles and today marks the beginning of the doubles matches. Tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Brian McClennan: Former Warriors coach on the side named to take on the Panthers this weekend
1w ago00:12:43Tap to summarizeWarriors coach Andrew Webster has recalled Adam Pompey to the centres to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for Sunday night's game against Penrith. Pompey comes in for Tuivasa-Sheck who confirmed his season - and Warriors career - is over with a ruptured ACL. That's the only change to the run-on side, with Webster adding Luke Metcalf to an extended bench. He's opted to leave Origin duo Kurt Capewell and Mitchell Barnett out entirely. Former coach Brian McClennan joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the Warriors playing their first Eden Park match in over a decade
1w ago00:11:52Tap to summarizeThe Warriors believe Eden Park is the perfect venue for their ANZAC Day fixture after two years away. After the match returned to New Zealand in 2024 at Mt Smart, the Warriors have since taken the ANZAC fixture to Christchurch last year and Wellington last month. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andrew Pragnell: NZF CEO on what Auckland FC's win means for football in New Zealand
1w ago00:14:57Tap to summarizeNew Zealand football CEO Andrew Pragnell expects a boost of support for the national team following Auckland FC's A-League success. With the sport's global showpiece in North America starting in two-and-a-half-weeks, Pragnell says fan exposure to club success works in the national body's favour. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →David Nyika: Kiwi boxer on the announcement of his IBF title eliminator
2w ago00:08:10Tap to summarizeToday it was announced that New Zealand boxer David Nyika will be squaring off in an IBF Cruiserweight title eliminator on home soil later this year. He is set to take on boxer Floyd Masson at the Eventfinda arena on August 8, with a world title shot up for grabs for the winner. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jennah Wootten: Netball NZ's new CEO outlines priorities for the role
2w ago00:11:53Tap to summarizeNetball New Zealand has appointed experienced administrator Jennah Wootten as their new chief executive. She's explained listening to stakeholders is her first priority, as she seeks to guide the organisation out of a year of troubles with coaches, competitions and exiting elite players. She joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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