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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 - March 25 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Darren Bazeley - All Whites Coach on their World Cup qualification...
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Darren Bazeley: On the All Whites qualifying for the World Cup in 2026
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has quickly turned his attention from qualifying to planning the build-up to the 2026 World Cup. New Zealand's 3-nil win over New...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Elliott Smith - March 24, 2025
Elliott Smith filled in to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Mils Muliaina - Former All Black and rugby commentator on the Blues'...
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Can the Blues turn their luck around in this Super Rugby season?
The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defence is teetering on the brink of collapse after suffering a 42-19 hiding at the hands of the Crusaders at Eden Park. It's...
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Barrie Tomlinson: On Liam Lawson can have success at the Chinese Grand Prix
Liam Lawson's confident Red Bull Racing's powerbrokers are doing everything they can to help him have an improved second weekend of the new Formula One season. The...
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Erin Clark: On the Roosters winning their past eight games against the Warriors
Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's revealed he's been talking with Shaun Johnson about the extra spotlight which comes with wearing the number seven jersey. The Australian...
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Sophie Devine: On her return to International cricket following mental health break
An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland. The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with...
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Joe Bell: All Whites inches away from spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026
The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted. World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji...
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Former All Blacks doctor: Chiefs interference is cheating
The Chiefs have been fined after a member of their medical team interfered with play by kicking the ball away. The staff member booted the ball after two Blues...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 19 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman on the new proposal for...
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Sam Ruthe launches bid to celebrate running record
Kiwi running phenom Sam Ruthe is out to set a world record. The 15-year-old wants to become the youngest person to ever run a sub-four minute mile. He's having a...
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Does Auckland need another new stadium?
Another stadium proposal for Auckland has hit the headlines today. Nick Mowbray, Ali Williams and Mark Foley want to build a new 12000-seat stadium at Western Springs. NZ...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 18 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Razor's recent u-turn. Black...
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Rugby expert dissects Razor's selection u-turn
An apparent u-turn from the All Blacks head coach. Last year, Scott 'Razor' Robertson was talking about wanting the ability to select All Blacks who are playing...
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Black Caps v Pakistan: Kiwi side secures victory in Dunedin
Thankfully for the Black Caps, the rain in Dunedin let up in time for them to beat Pakistan. New Zealand won the shortened fifteen-overs-apiece T20 match by 5 wickets. Batting...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - March 17, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Motorsport expert Eric Thompson on Liam Lawson's performance in Melbourne...
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Expert speculates on Lawson's takeaways following Australian Grand Prix loss
Liam Lawson has failed to finish on his Formula One debut for Red Bull at the Australian Grand Prix, spinning out of control with 10 laps to go. His crash occurred...
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Dean Lonergan: On Joseph Parker possibly fighting Oleksandr Usyk for WBO title
Joseph Parker has every chance to become world heavyweight boxing champion once more, according to his former promoter Dean Lonergan. The World Boxing Organisation...
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Michael Lamonato: On Liam Lawson chasing his F1 dream in Melbourne
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's recorded the 16th-fastest time in the opening practice session of Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Lawson's efforts...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 13 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Jared Lawson - Father of F1 driver Liam Lawson Ryan Fox - Ahead...
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Ryan Fox: On aiming for glory at 'The Players Championship'
Golfer Ryan Fox is on the search for consistency as he gets set to tee off at The Players Championship in Florida tomorrow morning. The Kiwi has played in three...
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Jared Lawson: Father of Liam Lawson on his son becoming an F1 superstar
Liam Lawson's pumped the brakes on the prospect of being judged against four-time world champion Max Verstappen in Formula One this season. The pair are Red Bull...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 12 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Mike Hester - NZR Participation and Development Manager Patrick...
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Judd Flavell: Tall Blacks Coach on the start of the Sals NZNBL season
A cloud of disappointment hangs over tonight's season-opener in basketball's New Zealand NBL between the Hawkes Bay Hawk's and newcomers the Indian Panthers. The...
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Mike Hester: NZR Participation Manager on what's holding kids back from playing rugby
Junior Rugby is potentially in for its biggest shakeup in decades. Under a new proposal, kids wouldn’t play 15-a-side until they reach high school, playing 10-a-side...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 11 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Sam Wells - NZ Cricket Selector Frank Endacott - Former Warriors...
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Frank Endacott: Warriors make no changes to side that lost in Vegas
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's seen no reason to change a losing formula. Webster's named the same squad for their second round NRL match against Manly that was...
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Sam Wells: On players without central contracts pick for Pakistan series
Michael Bracewell will captain a team lacking on some of the big men's names in New Zealand cricket for the five-match T20 series against Pakistan starting Sunday. There's...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - March 10, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Craig Kirkwood - Coach of Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner on their joint victory...
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SailGP: Black Foils gearing up for San Francisco event
SailGP is set to hit Los Angles this coming weekend - and the Black Foils are gearing up for the event. Sailor Blair Tuke joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE
