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7PM - 8PM weekdays
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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David Dome: The Wellington Phoenix prepare for another season away
Nix General Manger David Dome joined the programme to discuss the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Dan Hooker: I'm itching to knock someone out
The man himself Dan 'the hangman' Hooker joined the show to discuss his latest UFC 266 fight. LISTEN ABOVE
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Laurie Mains: "South Africa's players aren't very good"
Former All Black coach Laurie Mains wasn't mincing his words ahead of the 100th Test Match between NZ and South Africa. Main's believes South Africa are nowhere...
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Joseph Parker: I still have that knockout power
The one and only Joesph Parker joined the show to discuss his latest fight announcement against Derek Chisora. LISTEN ABOVE
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Henry Nicholls: On touring Pakistan for the first time since 2003
Blackcaps Batsman Henry Nicholls joined the programme live from Pakistan ahead of their first ODI on Friday night NZT. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mark Howard: People are extremely divided over Afghanistan v Australia situation
Mark 'Howie' Howard from Fox Sports Cricket was kind enough to join the program. We dived into the extremely sensitive topic of Afghanistan v Australia and whether...
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Aaron Smith: On missing The Rugby Championship and playing for Manawatu
All Black halfback Aaron Smith joined the show, to discuss his decision on staying home and missing the remainder of the All Blacks season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Jenny Woods: It doesn't look good for Silver Ferns players stuck in Auckland
Netball Commentator Jenny Woods joined the show, to discuss the latest news around the Silver Ferns players stuck in Auckland due to lockdown. LISTEN ABOVE
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Liam Napier: Rugby World Cup every 2 years is a money grab!
NZ Herald rugby scribe, Liam Napier was kind enough to join the show - We dived into the issue of staging The Rugby World Cup every two years... many aren't convinced...
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Mike Angove: On exhibition fights ruining boxing & Jake Paul vs Israel Adesanya
Boxing commentator Mike Angove joined the show, to discuss the weird world of exhibition boxing PPV's. Are they ruining the sport? We also pose the question of Jake...
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Sir Steve Hansen: New 12-a-side tournament could become the IPL of world rugby
Sir Steve Hansen joined the show to discuss the latest around the 'World 12s' idea that is making headlines. Could it be rugby's version of the IPL? LISTEN ABOVE
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Nathan Brown: Warriors coach defends Kane Evans
Kane Evans was sent off for punching a Titans player in the face But Warriors coach Nathan Brown defended him, saying "he was defending his mates." LISTEN ABOVE
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Sir John Kirwan says it was a ridiculous decision that Barrett got sent off
Sir John Kirwan reckons it was a ridiculous decision that Barrett got sent off, saying "you shouldn't be closer enough to get a boot in the head" LISTEN TO THE EXTENDED...
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Nigel Owens: Former international rugby referee says it was a definite red card for Jordie Barrett
Debate after Australian referee Damon Murphy issued the All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett with a red card for raising his foot while catching a high ball and collecting...
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Gina Crampton: On being announced as new Silver Ferns captain
A huge congratulations to Gina Crampton, who has been named as the new Silver Ferns captain for the upcoming series against England and Australia. LISTEN ABOVE
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Kieran Read: The All Blacks should win comfortably in Perth
The great man Kieran Read was kind enough to join the programme to preview this Sunday's upcoming test. LISTEN ABOVE
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Drew Mitchell: Quade Cooper should start against the All Blacks
Former Wallaby and Stan Sport commentator Drew Mitchell, joins the show to discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. LISTEN ABOVE
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Should Cricket be included in the Olympics?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pushing for Cricket to be included in the 2028 Los Angles Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE
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Alice Soper: 'It's racist'
“It just seems bizarre.” Wellington Rugby Union player Alice Soper questions why there doesn’t seem a code of conduct that would prevent Troy Bowker from speaking...
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Nathan Brown: This weekend's side and looking back at the Sharks game
Warriors coach Nathan Brown talks about this weekend’s side and the Sharks game. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sport's Psychologist on Eric Murray's call for people to take sport's stars mental health more seriously
Sports Phycologist Gary Hermansson on Eric Murray (close friend of Olivia Podmore) calling for people to take Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka speaking out about mental...
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All Black captain on Bledisloe tests and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
All Black captain Sam Cane joined D'Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests against Australia at Eden Park. He runs through the side selected to...
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Former Olympic Canoeist predicts more medals for Lisa Carrington
Former Olympic sprint canoeist Steven Fergusson believes there's more medals to come for Lisa Carrington, who took home two golds today. LISTEN ABOVE
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Athol Earl: Member of victorious 1972 men's eight reflects on 2020
The New Zealand men's eight won gold at the Olympics for the first time since 1972. Rower Athol Earl, who was part of that 1972 eight, spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave...
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Aussie covid outbreak in the Olympic village
TVNZ correspondent Guy Heveldt talks about the Australian covid outbreak in the Olympic village. LISTEN ABOVE
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