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SPORTSTALK WITH D’ARCY WALDEGRAVE
7pm–8pm weekdays
Newstalk ZB’s daily sports showdown.
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.
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 19, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Mitch McCarron - NZ Breaker Co-Captain Talkback Mitchell Santner...
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Mitchell Santner: On becoming the Blackcaps white ball captain
New Black Caps white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has issued a mission statement on how he intends to lead the team. The 32-year-old's been anointed as Kane Williamson's...
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Mitch McCarron: On the Breakers playing on Christmas Day
No panic from the Breakers amid a six-game losing streak in the NBL, heading into tomorrow night's game against the Sydney Kings at Spark Arena. The New Zealand...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 18, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: New Zealand Esports CEO Jonathan Jansen calls out HPSNZ for leaving...
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Michaela Blyde talks switching to the Warriors for next NRL-W season
League convert Michaela Blyde has revealed her switch involved intense discussions with New Zealand Rugby. Blyde is committed to the Black Ferns Sevens until May,...
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Esports leaders disappointed to lose out on funding from High Performance Sport
Esports New Zealand is challenging High Performance Sport's decision to leave them out of additional funding. HPSNZ will invest over $160 million into various Kiwi...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 17, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Gary Stead - Blackcaps Head Coach Talkback James O'Connor - Crusaders...
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Gary Stead: On how Tim Southee will be remembered
New Zealand have farewelled Tim Southee with a 423-run win over England in the third and final cricket test at Hamilton, despite losing the series 2-1. The 36-year-old...
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James O'Connor: On wanting to help turn the Crusaders around
A return to a Kiwi Christmas of sorts for new Crusader James O'Connor. The former Wallabies playmaker has called Christchurch home for a month since his Super Rugby...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - December 16, 2024
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Andrew Alderson with a live cross from the final six overs of Day 3...
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Hayden Wilde looking to the future after Taupo IronMan 70.3 performance
Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde has managed to get second place in yet another race! He put in a solid performance at the Taupo IronMan 70.3 - a longer distance...
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Black Caps v England: Kiwi side sets visitors 658 to win final match
The Black Caps have set England a nigh unchaseable target on day three of the dead rubber test in Hamilton. New Zealand were all out for 453, leaving England a mountain...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 13, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Ken Rutherford - Former Black Caps captain on the third England test...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 12, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Cameron George - Warriors CEO on the announcement of a Papua New Guinea-based...
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Former Warrior optimistic ahead of Papua New Guinea NRL expansion
"I never felt unsafe in Papua New Guinea... but it is very different." Former Bulldog and Warrior Steve Price has some first-hand insight into today's PNG NRL news. He...
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'Very ambitious': Warriors CEO on Papua New Guinea getting NRL side
Papua New Guinea is officially going to get an NRL side. The Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have announced that a Port Moresby-based club will...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 11, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Warren Lees on the future of Gary Stead in the top role Sam Mennenga...
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Sam Mennenga: On the Breakers looking to topple the 'JackJumpers' are losing four straight
No complaints from Breakers centre Sam Mennenga over the team's NBL schedule, as they return to Auckland for their clash against the Tasmania JackJumpers on the...
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Warren Lees: On the future of Gary Stead in the top role
New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead has been asked if he'll continue mentoring the national side beyond his current contract, which ends after the World Test Championship...
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Will Brown: On winning the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship and NZ return
A boost for next season's Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, with Supercars champion Will Brown confirmed to take part. He'll compete in three...
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Janine McCook: Long time greyhound owner on the Government shutdown
Killing retired racing greyhounds is now banned - after Parliament's unanimously passed a law - in less than two hours. The Bill - read under urgency - will protect...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - December 9, 2024
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Caps opener Bryan Young on who should replace Devon Conway...
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Black Caps face 'crucial' decision ahead of third England test
The Black Caps have got themselves a bit of a decision to make. Devon Conway isn't available to play the third test against England, so Will Young will likely be...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 6, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Andrew Alderson on Day 1 of the 2nd Black Caps test against England Debbie...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 5, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: David Chote - former All White on the success of Auckland FC. Talkback...
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Mike Hesson: Why the Blackcaps won't play a specialist spinner for second test
New Zealand and England have opted for the same XIs in the second cricket test starting tomorrow at Wellington's Basin Reserve. The Black Caps have decided against...
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Mark Howard: Can Australia bounce back against the fired up India
Paceman Scott Boland has been recalled to Australia's playing XI for the first time in 18 months. Captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Boland's inclusion for his first...
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David Chote: Why has Auckland FC been so successful, when other teams weren't?
Squad depth is being pinpointed as a key reason for Auckland FC's flying start to life in football's A-League. The Black Knights have won their first five games...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - December 4, 2024
D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up this today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Greg Barclay - Former ICC Chairman Talkback - Should the Blackcaps...
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Joseph Parker: On his title fight against against Daniel Dubois in Saudi
Joseph Parker is determined to become a two-time heavyweight world champion after locking in another world title fight. He will face IBF belt holder Daniel Dubious...
