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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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Warriors chief executive denies reports team could leave NRL

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Grant Robertson: FIFA Women's World Cup will be a huge event for NZ

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Payten named Warriors interim coach for rest of 2020 season

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'Big boost': Warriors name team for Rabbitohs clash

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Karl Budge: Why Covid-19 means we need to rethink how sports is delivered

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Blues prepare for biggest crowd in more than 10 years as ticket sales soar

The Blues are confident of playing in front of their biggest home crowd in more than a decade when they take on the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday. The...
Warriors name rejigged team for clash with North Queensland Cowboys

Before the NRL returned to action, rule changes were introduce to help speed up the game. They've done just that, but Warriors hooker Wayde Egan believes the changes...
Eden Park confirmed as Blues home after fee waived

The Blues will play all their upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa games at Eden Park after the stadium waived the fee. Eden Park had reportedly asked the Blues to front...
Mitre 10 cup pay dispute seen as complicated situation

A complicated situation for domestic rugby to work through as it tries to get a full Mitre10 Cup going for 2020. Some unions are battling to get to the startline...
Saliva ban could change the swing of things in cricket

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