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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 - May 27 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: AUT Human Performance professor Patria Hume on the death of Ryan Satterthwaite. Talkback...
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2025 French Open: Recapping the highs and lows
The French Open is underway at Roland Garros in Paris. And there's aleready been some upsets! Some fo the top-seeded players are out already. Tennis commentator...
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Run It Straight: Expert discusses dangers after recent incident
19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite has died after he and some friends tried to recreate the controversial 'Run It Straight' sport in a park in Palmerston North. His...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - May 26, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former A-League referee Matthew Breeze dissects Auckland FC's weekend...
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Piney's Power Rankings: Auckland FC, Liam Lawson and the Warriors
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 coming...
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Racing fans thrilled after Liam Lawson's Monaco Grand Prix performance
Optimism from within the Racing Bulls Formula One team after a superb return from the Monaco Grand Prix. Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's come home eighth - his best finish...
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Explained: Did the disallowed Auckland FC goal really cost the team the win?
The disappointment for Auckland FC over the weekend is going to linger for a long time. The A-League men's premiership winners fell at the season's penultimate hurdle...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 22 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Auckland FC goalkeeping coach Jonathan Gould ahead of their semifinal...
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Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: Can the Kiwi side come out on top?
Another big playoff game for Auckland FC this week They're hosting Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart, and need to make sure the aggregate score stays in their favour...
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Famed IndyCar driver gearing up for latest race
Cautious optimism from Indy 500 veteran Scott Dixon as he prepares to try and add a second Borg Warner trophy to his cabinet. The 2008 champion's qualified fourth...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 21 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Kyren Taumoefolau heading to...
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Can the Crusaders keep up the streak in Highlanders clash?
Sportstalk host and born-and-bred Cantab D'Arcy Waldegrave is finding a lot easier to talk about the Crusaders this season. The team put the Waratahs away over the...
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What does Kyren Taumoefolau's departure mean for Moana Pasifika?
Are Moana Pasifika becoming victims of their own success? Ardie Savea's team has had their best season in years... so now the other Super Rugby franchises are rushing...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 20 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Michael Witt on the team's amazing run of form. Warriors...
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Blues hooker Ricky Riccitelli set for move to France
More Kiwi rugby talent heading for Europe. Ricky Riccitelli is leaving the Blues after this season to play in France. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN...
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Could the Warriors go the distance in 2025?
The Warriors may not have got the cleanest win over the Dolphins last weekend, but it was a win nonetheless. They're happily sitting in second place on the NRL table. Michael...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - May 19, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All Blacks captain Buck Shelford on Ardie Savea's form - and...
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Should Ardie Savea be given the All Blacks captaincy?
Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has claimed the Super Rugby Pacific player of the year title after establishing an unassailable lead in voting with two weeks...
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Piney's Power Rankings: Black Ferns, Scottie Scheffler's golf prowess and the Warriors' winning streak
Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he spoke about the Black Ferns'...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 16 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Gary Burchett - Head of Sport Content for Sky Television New Zealand...
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Dean Barker: On the America's Cup heading to Italy for the 2027 regatta
The America's Cup is headed to Italy for the first time. It's been confirmed that Naples will play host to the 38th edition of the event in 2027. Former Skipper...
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Gary Burchett: Head of Sky Sport on the return of First XV rugby
Sky Sport is primed to recommence coverage of First XV rugby after a two-season absence, with live broadcasts kicking off from May 29. Sky today announced plans...
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Explained: The debate over the 9-year-old who's too heavy to play rugby in his age-grade
Bit of a conundrum for you on Sportstalk today. A 9-year-old boy has been told he can't play rugby in his own age group because he's over the weight limit. D'Arcy...
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Crusaders gearing up for clash against the Waratahs
The Crusaders are licking their wounds after their loss to the Chiefs last weekend. Their next game is up against one of their bogey teams, the Waratahs, in Sydney. Crusaders...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 15 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster on the...
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David Cahill offers thoughts on recent rugby saga
You just never know who's gonna call when you open the lines for talkback. When D'Arcy Waldegrave was discussing whether young kids should play rugby in their own...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 14 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former America's Cup sailor Peter Lester on Nathan Outteridge becoming...
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Can the Hurricanes keep up the momentum this Super Rugby season?
"I think we're on the way up, compared to last year." The Hurricanes are determined to continue their run up the Super Rugby table, but ahead of their next match...
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Former America's Cup sailor weighs in on Nathan Outteridge's new role
Nathan Outteridge is the man who'll step into Peter Burling's shoes at Team New Zealand. The Aussie-born NZ resident has been announced as the team's new skipper. Former...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 13 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former America's Cup sailor Joey Allen on the 30th anniversary of...