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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 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...
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Excitement brewing ahead of Wrexham FC-Phoenix match
Hollywood and Wellywood are set to collide! Ryan Reynolds's Welsh football club Wrexham AFC will play the Wellington Phoenix in a friendly match at Sky Stadium in...
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Former America's Cup sailor celebrates 30th anniversary of Black Magic's Cup win
Today marks thirty years since Team New Zealand won the America's Cup for the first time. Sir Peter Blake and Black Magic beat Young America 5-0 in 1995. Joey Allen...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - May 12, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Ryan Fox celebrating his first his PGA Tour win. Kiwi golf icon Greg...
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Tall Blacks celebrate beating out Australian Boomers
The Tall Blacks have struck back against the Australia Boomers, winning the third dead rubber Trans Tasman Showdown basketball match 106-97 in Hamilton. Captain...
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Kiwi golf fans celebrating following Ryan Fox PGA Tour win
A whirlwind few hours for Ryan Fox in the wake of one of the biggest triumphs of his golfing career. He's won on the PGA Tour for the first time - chipping in from...
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Ryan Fox celebrates today's PGA Tour win
Golfer Ryan Fox will happily accept a slightly sore head for his three-hour road trip across the Carolina state border tomorrow. The New Zealander's first PGA Tour...
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Piney's Power Rankings: The Tigers, Chris Wood and Matt Payne's victory
Every Monday, Piney recaps his top sporting moments of the week as part of his Power Rankings. This week, Piney discusses the Tigers' loss to the Storm, Chris Woods'...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 9 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Dame Noeline Taurua – Silver Ferns Head CoachOn the start of the ANZ...
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Brad Walter: Can the Warriors continue their red hot form?
Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is giving little weight to his side's equal-best start to an NRL campaign through eight games, ahead of tonight's contest against...
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Heath Mills: On the evolving situation with the IPL and PSL cricket leagues
Relief from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association over news the Pakistan Super League will change locations ... amid military conflict with India. The future...
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Dame Noeline Taurua: Will NZ netball give Grace Nweke special dispensation?
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is rapt with the performances of Grace Nweke [weh-keh] to start the Super Netball season for the New South Wales Swifts. Calls...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 8 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Sports rights expert Colin Smith on NZR+ and NZ Rugby's result. NZ...
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Tall Blacks beaten in trans-Tasman clash
The Tall Blacks and the Tall Ferns have both dropped their opening games against their Aussie counterparts. Thankfully, they each have two more games to redeem themselves. Tall...
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NZR deficit: Rugby expert examines what this means for the body
NZ Rugby has released its financial result, and it isn't great. The organisation has reported a deficit of almost $20 million. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul...
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Will NZR's investments pay off in the long term?
New Zealand Rugby has reported a $19.5 million dollar deficit in its latest financial result. One of the areas of interest is NZR+, NZ Rugby's streaming service...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 07 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Rugby commentator Tony Johnson on whether it's ok to swear in a post-match...
