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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 - February 21, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda: Scott Weenink - NZC CEO - On broadcasting rights with Sky TV for 2026 onwards Liam Napier...
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Liam Napier: Joseph Parker robbed of the chance to fight for World title
Boxer Joseph Parker insists he has no problem with the man dubbed the most avoided fighter in the heavyweight division becoming his new opponent for his fight in...
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Scott Weenink: Sky TV bags the New Zealand Cricket rights from 2026
Sky have signed a six-year deal to the home international television rights to cricket from the 2026-27 season. Access arrangements for the domestic Super Smash...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 20, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda: David Moffett - CEO of the South Island Kea NRL Bid Joe Parker - Heavyweight Boxer - Ahead...
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David Moffett: On calling out the Warriors for blocking NRL expansion bids
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Joseph Parker: On his crazy sleep schedule ahead of IBF title against Daniel Dubois
Plans for a step up in intensity for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker when he challenges IBF champion Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Kiwi-Samoan will...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 19, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news - On today's agenda: Former Black Cap Chris Cairns previews the Champions Trophy. NZME Super Rugby Fantasy...
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Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific: Expert reveals who to pick and who to avoid
We're a week into Super Rugby Fantasy and poor old D'Arcy Waldegrave still hasn't quite got his head around the optimal way to build his team. Luckily he called...
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Black Caps v Pakistan: Kiwi side gearing up for Champions Trophy opener
The Black Caps have another chance to win a major international competition. The Champions Trophy gets underway tonight at 10pm. The last time New Zealand won this...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 18, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news - On today's agenda: Michael Burgess - NZ Herald sports writer on changes needed to the Halberg Awards. Nathan...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - February 17, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley recapping the start of the season. Piney's...
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Super Rugby 2025: Recapping the first week
Five teams have enjoyed a more comfortable Sunday than others after Super Rugby's opening round. The Chiefs, Crusaders, Force, Waratahs and Brumbies recorded victories,...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 14, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Sir Gordon Tietjens Nic Benson - Major League Rugby CEO LISTEN ABOVE
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Nic Benson - Major League Rugby CEO: Is America looking to enter Super Rugby?
Good news for Sky TV and their rugby fan subscribers. The New Zealand broadcaster will be showing one live American Major League Rugby game a week, when the eighth...
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Sir Gordon Tietjens: Should the All Blacks Sevens tape over the INEOS sponsor?
Sir Gordon Tietjens joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the issue surrounding INEOS and the All Blacks Sevens sponsorship deal. LISTEN ABOVE
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 13, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Geoff Brown - Mana Pasifika NRL Lead Mike Hesson - Former Blackcaps Head Coach LISTEN...
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Mike Hesson: Do the Blackcaps persist with Tom Latham?
Former Blackcaps Coach Mike Hesson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the Blackcaps upcoming tri-series final against Pakistan. LISTEN ABOVE
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Geoff Brown: On wanting a second NRL team in Auckland called 'Mana Pasifika'
Former New Zealand and Samoa league rep Frank Pritchard thinks the international game would benefit from the next NRL expansion team being a blend of Maori and Pacific...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 12, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Andrew Hore - Blues CEO - On their 'Pack the Park' season opener Sean Maloney -...
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Andrew Hore: Blues CEO on ticket sales up for Super Rugby opener
Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for the Blues in one of five changes from last year's grand final win over the Chiefs for the rematch at Eden Park. Taufa Funaki...
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Sean Maloney: Could the Waratahs or Reds win Super Rugby this year?
Stan Sport Commentator Sean Maloney joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Super Rugby season from an Australian perspective. Can a stacked Reds and Waratahs side...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 11, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Gregor Paul - NZ Herald Rugby Writer - On NZR entering a legal battle with sponsors...
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Ben Goodale: Sports marketing expert on why INEOS tried to greenwash the All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against INEOS - believing the petrochemical company has breached its sponsorship deal. London's Telegraph reports INEOS...
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Ben Maller: Luka Doncic plays first game for the LA Lakers
A successful debut as a Los Angeles Laker for Luka Doncic. The Lakers cruised to a 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz at home, with Doncic putting up 14 points, 5 rebounds...
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Gregor Paul: What's gone wrong with New Zealand Rugby and INEOS?
New Zealand Rugby feel they're well-placed financially - despite needing to take legal action against one of their major sponsors. The national body's launched proceedings...
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"Taken out of my hands": Tohu Harris talks retirement in exclusive interview
It was an unwelcome shock for Warriors fans when the news broke. In January, captain Tohu Harris informed the team that he would have to retire from NRL permanently...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 7, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Sports Insider Trevor McKewen on the four players who opted out of Fantasy Super...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - February 5, 2025
D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Sir Buck Shelford - Former All Blacks Captain Jack Mesley - Super Rugby...
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Sir Buck Shelford: "It's not the place for it" - On TJ Perenara blindsiding the All Blacks
The hoo-ha over TJ Perenara's message before leading the All Blacks final haka last year has erupted again. His speech in te reo before the test against Italy in...
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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO on bringing fans back to the game
The Super Rugby season has been launched in Sydney - a venue the Highlanders will return to next Friday to face the new-look Waratahs. It's a change for the southerners...
