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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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Dave Worsley: On Novak Djokovic retiring from the Australian Open Semi-Final
A shock withdrawal at the Australian Open for ten-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Serb great sensationally withdrew after losing a marathon first set of his semifinal...
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Matt Walsh "He'd be the highest paid player in Breakers history" - on re-signing Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Breakers owner Matt Walsh is prioritising re-signing guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright in the NBL offseason. The playmaker opted to return to Auckland this season...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - January 23, 2025
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Chris Cairns - Former Blackcap on wanting Super Smash sides in the Australian...
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Terry McFlynn: On Auckland FC's incredible draw against Adelaide United
Auckland FC have rescued a point in the 10th minute of added time for a 2-all away A-League draw against leaders Adelaide United. Auckland sub Logan Rogerson headed...
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Chris Cairns: "I find it astounding that they're aren't NZ teams in the Big Bash"
Black Caps great Chris Cairns says he would love for two New Zealand franchises to enter Australia's Big Bash League The 54-year-old believes the move would raise...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - January 22, 2025
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Colin Mansbridge - Crusaders CEO - On Richie Mo'unga not returning to the...
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Erin Routliffe: On aiming for an Australian Open 'double double'
Kiwi tennis doubles specialist Erin Routliffe is confident she's at peak fitness for this evening's mixed doubles semi-final at the Australian Open, despite a demanding...
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Colin Mansbridge: On Richie Mo'unga ruling out a return to the All Blacks
An early return to New Zealand is highly unlikely for 56-test All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga. The 30-year-old's agent Cam McIntyre has confirmed his Japanese...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - January 21, 2025
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: David Mustard - Former New Zealand Professional Tennis player Talkback Robbie...
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Robbie Koenig: Australian Open Lead Commentator on Djokovic v Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has set up a Australian Open quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz but also has the host broadcaster in his sights, demanding an apology. It...
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David Mustard: On why Novak Djokovic continues to polarise fans around the world
TV presenter Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after mocking him and Serbian fans at the Australian Open. It resulted in Djokovic boycotting an...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - January 20, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Dean Lonergan - Promoter explains why SailGP Auckland needs to continue. Talkback...
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SailGP: Experts calling for Auckland events to continue
Discussions have begun about future events after SailGP brought Kiwi fans to Auckland's waterfront in droves. Over 25,000 spectators turned up for yesterday and...
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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...
