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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 - October 3, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Chris Milich - Former All-White and Northern Rovers...
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Mikhailovich putting pressure on opposition ahead of Friday's title fight
Middleweight boxer Andrei Mikhailovich is applying the blowtorch to IBF champion Janibek Alimkhanuly to make weight ahead of their title bout in Sydney tomorrow...
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Ellerslie FC coach hospitalised after allegedly being struck by parent in junior tournament
A football coach was allegedly knocked unconscious by an opposition fan while walking to the bathroom during a junior tournament in Auckland on Sunday. The Ellerslie...
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Clayton McMillan appointed All Blacks XV coach ahead of latest tour
Clayton McMillan is set to coach the All Blacks XV squad that will play Irish club Munster and Georgia in November. McMillan replaces Leon MacDonald as coach of...
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Did Tim Southee make the right call in stepping down as Black Caps captain?
Experts are divided as to whether Tim Southee made the right call in relinquishing his Black Caps captaincy. Southee has stepped down as captain following the 2-nil...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - October 1, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Olympian Hamish Kerr on the possibility of New Zealand...
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All Whites squad revealed ahead of first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match
The All Whites road to the 2026 World Cup starts next week - and most of their big names will be present. The squad for New Zealand's opening Oceania qualifier against...
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Olympian Hamish Kerr unpacks opportunities found within NZ hosting World Indoor Athletics Championships
Athletics New Zealand and the Government are working on a bid to bring the World Indoor Athletics Championships to Aotearoa in 2028. Usually held biennially, the...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - September 30, 2024
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Cricket commentator Dylan Cleaver on the Black Caps losing to Sri Lanka...
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'Horrible': Cricket commentator recaps Black Caps' loss to Sri Lanka
The Black Caps are drawing positives from a second innings fight, in the wake of a heavy test defeat by Sri Lanka in Galle. The tourists have been bowled out for...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - September 25, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Black Caps bowler Will O'Rourke on his newfound success. NZ...
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Black Caps bowler Will O'Rourke celebrates newfound success
Black Caps bowler Will O'Rourke is the team's latest breakout success. After only 3 tests, the lofty paceman has collected 19 wickets at 15.5. He joined D'Arcy...
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All Blacks v Australia: Could Barrett be replacing McKenzie in the next test?
One expert says Razor will be looking to make some substitutions ahead of the next high-profile All Blacks clash. Speculation indicates Beauden Barrett will take...
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Black Caps v Sri Lanka: What has does this loss mean for the team?
New Zealand's 63-run test cricket loss to Sri Lanka has threatened their world championship final hopes. The tourists' tail was wrapped up in 22 balls on the fifth...
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All Black Sam Darry recaps last week's Bledisloe Cup victory
All Black Sam Darry has made an impressive start - having helped the team secure victory in last weekend's clash with the Wallabies. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Adam Cooper- September 23, 2024
Adam Cooper fills in to recap an exciting day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald sports journo Liam Napier on the All Blacks' narrow...
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'Disappointing': Black Caps defeated by Sri Lanka in latest test
The Black Caps are ruing a first innings collapse after a quick conclusion on the final morning of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka. The hosts have needed...
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All Blacks v Australia: Kiwis 'motivated' to improve performance, expert claims
The All Blacks managed a narrow victory over the Wallabies last weekend - but it was too close for comfort for some. NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier joined Sportstalk...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - September 19, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith on the All Blacks...
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Wallabies hopeful ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener
Over across the ditch, the Wallabies are feeling hopeful ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks. Australian rugby expert joins D'Arcy to...
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'Predictable': Expert unpacks Scott Robertson's picks for first Bledisloe Cup test
All eyes will be on the All Blacks this weekend as they aim to redeem themselves across the ditch. With the Rugby Championship out of reach and the Freedom Cup gone,...
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Expert unpacks rules behind All Blacks player eligibility
There's been plenty of debate and speculation around the player eligibility terms for the All Blacks. Professional Rugby and Performance General Manager Chris Lendrum...
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Black Clash: Chris Gayle to return to NZ for January event
One of cricket's biggest ever hitters is returning to New Zealand shores for next summer's Black Clash. Former West Indian batter Chris Gayle has been acquired by...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - September 17, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul wonders if fans...
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Black Caps assistant coach hopeful ahead of Sri Lanka test
The Black Caps are well aware any subcontinent success will be key if they want to return to cricket's World Test Championship final. The New Zealand side are set...
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Have fans gotten too complacent with the All Blacks losing?
One expert wonders if All Blacks fans have gotten too complacent with losses. The team is set to face off against the Wallabies this weekend - following a brutal...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - September 13, 2024
D'Arcy Waldegrave wraps the week that was in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge discussing the new Super Rugby Pacific...
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'Surreal': Black Ferns prop discusses meeting with King Charles
The Black Ferns have made world headlines after a group hug with the King. During their visit to Buckingham Palace ahead of their match at Twickenham, they asked...
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"Quite a neat format": Crusaders CEO is "impressed" with new Super Rugby format
Super Rugby has had yet another overhaul. The big change is that only the top six teams will make it to the playoffs, and one of those six will make it to the semis...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - September 12, 2024
ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Gary Hermansson - Performance Mindset Coach on the...