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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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Omitted All Black David Havili to play British and Irish Lions
David Havili missed out on being part of the All Blacks squad to play France, but he's been chosen for another high-profile clash this July. Havili was selected...
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All Blacks v France: Former international referee reveals what fans can expect
After spending the Super Rugby season getting accustomed to one set of rules and regulations, players will now have to adapt to another set of guidelines for the...
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Wimbledon 2025: Recapping the start of the action
Plenty of intriguing narratives to start the year's third tennis grand slam. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel wraps the action from the hottest opening day on record...
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Explained: Former coach reveals how the right balance can be struck for All Blacks and Super Rugby games
The 2025 Super Rugby season has drawn to a close and the next batch of All Blacks tests are on the horizon - sparking discussion about finding the right balance...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - June 30, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Motu Tony on how the team can replace Luke Metcalf following...
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Piney's Power Rankings: The Warriors, the Junior Tall Blacks and Finn Butcher
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' latest...
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Formula One: Lawson claims career-best victory in Austria
A career best Formula One finish hasn't completely banished the disappointment of an early season demotion for Liam Lawson. He's come home sixth at the Austrian...
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Expert reveals how Warriors can proceed following Luke Metcalf's injury
There's concerns for the Warriors' future after Luke Metcalf left the field with an injury. The team's hit a rough spot - with some back-to-back losses for the first...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 27 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Pita Alatini - Former All Black on the future of Moana Pasifika Ish...
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Avan Lee: On the Hurricanes fundraising effort for Mereana Pearce
The Hurricanes organisation, and players past and present, have come together in a fundraising effort to support Hurricanes wider training group member Nui Muriwai...
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Ish Sodhi: On his desire to gain another Blackcaps central contract
Bevon Jacobs is the only uncapped player in the Black Caps cricket squad for next month's T20 tri-series with South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old was...
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Pita Alatini: On the future of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby
A breakdown at the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise as questions mount over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. The Herald reports the team received...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 26 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby...
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Supercars driver opens up ahead of NZ double-header
The dates are out for next year's NZ Supercars double-header. The events in Taupo and Ruapuna will happen in mid-April. Driver Matt Payne spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave...
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The Rugby Panel: Unpacking Horowhenua-Kapiti ref abuse saga?
More details have emerged about the incident in Horowhenua-Kapiti where a referee was threatened. All rugby games in the province have been called off this weekend...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 25 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union CEO Cory Kennett on why he's cancelled...
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Kyle Jamieson ahead of Black Caps home season
The Black Caps are in for a massive home spring of cricket. Yes, spring. South Africa, Australia, England and the West Indies are all on their way, but mostly between...
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Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union CEO reveals why upcoming rugby games have been cancelled
All junior, senior and college rugby games in Horowhenua-Kapiti this weekend have all been called off. CEO Craig Kennett has warned that he'd do this if there was...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 24 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier on the All Blacks selection. Talkback...
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Du'Plessis Kirifi talks first proper All Blacks call-up
Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has finally got his first proper All Blacks call-up. He was injury cover five years ago but is still uncapped, and this time...
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Rugby expert reacts to All Blacks selections for the clash against France
Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave has decided to kick his work week off by picking apart the All Blacks selections for the series against France The 35-man squad was...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - June 23, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan on the new 35-man All Blacks squad...
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All Blacks squad: 35-man side gearing up for France clash
The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis...
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'There's a lot to do': Du'Plessis Kirifi on making the cut for the All Blacks
"It's always an honour." Du'Plessis Kirifi is among the five new names called up as part of the 35-man All Blacks squad set to face France - and he's feeling excited. He...
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Piney's Power Rankings: Steven Alker, The Oklahoma City Thunder and the British and Irish Lions
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 Steven Alker's...
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Super Rugby final: What can fans expect ahead of this weekend's clash?
Here at Sportstalk, we're all swept up in Super Rugby fever! After we hashed out the issue with the cowbells yesterday, we thought we'd better do at least one preview...
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Black Sticks gearing up for Nations Cup semifinal
The Black Sticks Men are off to a flying start at the Nations Cup in Malaysia. They've won three straight games and are now getting ready for the semi-final against...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 19 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty ahead of the Super Rugby final. Talkback...
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What can fans expect ahead of Origin 2?
It's one of former Queensland Maroon Steve Price's favourite days of the year! State of Origin 2 is tonight! (Steve's other favourite days of the year are Origin...
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Explained: How did the Crusaders v Chiefs cowbell feud get started?
Officials have rung the bell on cowbells at Christchurch and banned them ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs this Saturday. The...
