Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Graeme Agars: Tennis correspondent analyses Naomi Osaka's decision

01 Jun 2021

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Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Tennis Open in response to the controversy of her refusing to front at media conferences.She has issued the ...

Craig Gabriel: French Open Day One sees Naomi Osaka fined, Dominic Thiem crash out

31 May 2021

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Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 when she skipped the news conference after her first-round victory at the French Open on Sunday — and drew a stunning ...

Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby appoints Stewart Mitchell as new chairman after dramatic vote

31 May 2021

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Canterbury's Stewart Mitchell has been appointed New Zealand Rugby chairman, with Dr Farah Palmer as his deputy, after a tense board meeting in Auckla...

Nathan Brown talks Reece Walsh and his unchanged Warriors side

25 May 2021

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Reece Walsh has continued his swift ascension at the Warriors, named to start at fullback in their NRL match against the Cowboys on Friday.The teenage...

Nathan Brown: Warriors coach resists changes to spine for Tigers match as mystery surrounds ongoing role of Reece Walsh

18 May 2021

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Warriors coach Nathan Brown has stuck with the status quo in the spine for Friday's clash with the Tigers.Despite growing calls for teenager Reece Wal...

Dave Gerrard: Former NZ Chef de Mission on why Tokyo Olympics can still go ahead

12 May 2021

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An Olympic veteran is confident that the Tokyo Olympics can still go ahead. The Tokyo Olympic torch relay is being pulled off the streets in Hiroshim...

Chelsea Alley explains why she opened up about struggle women's rugby players face

06 May 2021

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Chelsea Alley's back to reality after experiencing the high of the first women's Super Rugby Aotearoa match.The Black Fern was part of Waikato's histo...

Danny Morrison: Cricket commentator reacts to IPL cancellation and what it means for Kiwi players

05 May 2021

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The 2021 Indian Premier League has been suspended.The decision was made at an emergency meeting with the IPL Governing Council and Board of Control fo...

Anna Richards: Hopes historic womens Super Rugby match will boost the game

30 Apr 2021

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The Blues women's side is hailing a professional build up befitting the occasion of today's historic Super Rugby game against the women's Chiefs at Ed...

Cameron Bell: Northland Rugby Union CEO on why he voted for Silver Lake deal

29 Apr 2021

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One provincial rugby CEO has explained why he has backed a controversial deal around the future of New Zealand rugby. New Zealand Rugby’s 26 provin...

Greg Peters: New Zealand Rugby League boss cautious over a second NRL team

28 Apr 2021

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New Zealand Rugby League boss Greg Peters is encouraging walking before running when it comes to expansion in the NRL.Reports have emerged that the le...

Todd Payten: Former Warriors interim coach discusses the team ahead of facing them

28 Apr 2021

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Ex-Warriors interim coach Todd Payten's loving seeing his old NRL team under Nathan Brown.Payten, who replaced Stephen Kearney following his sacking l...

Nathan Brown names new Warriors side, talks Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's near-injury

27 Apr 2021

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Warriors coach Nathan Brown's revealed just how close his side came to losing their skipper prior to the NRL defeat to the Storm.Roger Tuivasa-Sheck f...

Liam Messam back in the Chiefs fold as injury cover

27 Apr 2021

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Former All Black Liam Messam has been called into the Chiefs squad as injury cover as the side prepare for the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa final in under...

Scott Dixon talks with D'Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the IndyCars return

16 Apr 2021

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IndyCar is back for another year - and Kiwi racing superstar Scott Dixon is hoping for another season on top.Dixon is the defending champion and six t...

Matt Walsh: Breakers set to finally return home to New Zealand

15 Apr 2021

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The Breakers are set for a long-awaited homecoming with seven consecutive games to be hosted in New Zealand to round out their Australian NBL season.S...

Nathan Brown on the Warriors team named to face the Dragons

13 Apr 2021

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A reshuffle is on the cards for the Warriors.Bunty Afoa and Peta Hiku return to the 17 for Sunday's NRL match against the Dragons, after suspension an...

Doug Bracewell returns to the Black Caps for the first time since 2016

08 Apr 2021

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The Black Caps have named a left-arm orthodox, right-arm swing heavy squad to face England for two tests in June.As anticipated, 21-year-old Wellingt...

Liam Napier: Review could lead to revolt at Auckland Rugby

07 Apr 2021

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A revolt could eventuate at Auckland Rugby.A review into the provincial side and subsequent feedback from senior Blues management, has allegedly led t...

Nathan Brown, David Dome and Matt Walsh on what the travel bubble means for their sport

06 Apr 2021

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The trans-Tasman bubble has finally arrived and will come into effect from April 19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.The news is a huge ...

Nathan Brown: Warriors coach on NRL's plans to introduce 18th-man policy

30 Mar 2021

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Warriors coach Nathan Brown doubts the new 18th-man policy will be necessary.The NRL plans to introduce the extra player as an injury replacement when...

Nathan Brown reveals new Warriors side after injury takes out Chanel Harris-Tavita

23 Mar 2021

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Sean O'Sullivan has been named to make his Warriors debut in this weekend's NRL match against the Raiders in Canberra.The young ex-Broncos and Rooster...

Gavin Larsen: Black Caps name Twenty20 squad to face Bangladesh

23 Mar 2021

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New Zealand named their squad to play the season-ending T20I series against Bangladesh and as was widely tipped, it will see a potential debut for exp...

Peter Montgomery and Chris Steele react to America's Cup Day One

10 Mar 2021

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Keep calm – and carry on.That the message from Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling, after a surprising opening day of the America's Cup match.Mos...

Nathan Brown announces Warriors side for opening match of NRL season

09 Mar 2021

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The Warriors have named three of their new recruits in their starting 13, with another on the interchange for Saturday's NRL opener against Gold Coast...

Elliott Smith: It's time to rethink sports crowds during high alert levels

04 Mar 2021

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Yet another event has been cancelled. The McEvedy Shield, which is said to light up the Wellington school calendar, is the latest to be canned, after ...

Glenn Moore on the postponement of the 2021 Rugby World Cup

03 Mar 2021

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Eloise Blackwell was among the Black Ferns blindsided on Wednesday morning by the revelation their World Cup, scheduled to be held in New Zealand from...

Luke Ronchi: Black Caps batting coach preview second Twenty20 match

24 Feb 2021

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The Black Caps have sent the old cliche of "just an innings away" out to bat for Martin Guptill.The out-of-form opener has managed just 155 runs in hi...

Caleb Clarke on his breakout 2020 season and return to the field

23 Feb 2021

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Caleb Clarke admits his first rugby of 2021 came as a bit of a shock to the system.The Blues winger and his fellow All Blacks turned out for 40 minute...

David Nyika speaks ahead of his professional boxing debut

18 Feb 2021

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David Nyika will make his professional boxing debut in the undercard of the Joseph Parker-Junior Fa heavyweight showdown later this month in a cruiser...

Michael Collins: Blues to face Chiefs and Crusaders in pre-season clash

18 Feb 2021

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The Blues' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign is back on track after having to cancel a pre-season game against the Crusaders set for Eden Park on Saturday...

Tom Ashley: Canoe Sprint Championship postponed due to alert level changes

16 Feb 2021

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The national Canoe Sprint Championships - due to start on Friday - have been postponed due to the escalated Covid-19 alert levels.Competition was due ...

Andrew Hore: Blues players training from home with pre-season on hold

16 Feb 2021

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The Blues players are having to train from their homes under level three restrictions as they face the prospect of heading into the Super Rugby Aotear...

Mike Anthony: NZ Rugby Head of High Performance on the new rules

10 Feb 2021

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Are New Zealand Rugby switching codes?Goal-line drop-outs and captain's challenges will feature in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season, adding to last se...

Craig Gabriel wraps Day Two of Australian Open

09 Feb 2021

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Facing a break point late in the third set, Rafael Nadal sprinted to his left and hit a running, around-the-post forehand that landed just inside the ...

Martin Toomey: Chef de Mission for Winter Olympics marks one year until event

04 Feb 2021

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Building elaborate venues for Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics is the easy part for China, just as it was for the city's Summer Olympics in 2008. The co...

Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks selector Peter Thorburn passes away

26 Jan 2021

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Former All Blacks selector and North Harbour coach Peter Thorburn has passed away following a short illness. He was 81.Thorburn was the inaugural coac...

Blair Tuke: Christchurch to host major SailGP event

21 Jan 2021

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Christchurch will host a major international sailing event set to attract hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.In a New Zealand first, it has bee...

Chris Steele: Prada Cup reveals plans to race without American Magic

20 Jan 2021

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The new schedule for the upcoming third and fourth round robin for the Prada Cup has been announced, confirming reports that teams will be forced to '...

Cameron George: NRL reduces the salary cup in wake of Covid-19

19 Jan 2021

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The NRL's salary cap will be reduced to AUD$9.02 million in 2021 as part of a deal struck between the league and its players, in the wake of the finan...

Amy Satterthwaite on the draw for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup

15 Dec 2020

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Hagley Oval remains the host of the final for women's Cricket's showpiece event, as part of the revised draw of the delayed 2022 one-day World Cup in ...

Mark Robinson: Future of domestic rugby may not be decided until next year

10 Dec 2020

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The future format of domestic rugby may not be confirmed until next year.Whether the Mitre 10 Cup's two-tiered Championship and Premiership format sho...

BJ Watling set to return to Black Caps side after injury

09 Dec 2020

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Bar a setback, the Black Caps will welcome back their wicketkeeper for the second cricket test against the West Indies in Wellington.BJ Watling missed...

Sam Whitelock reacts to being named one of the rugby players of the decade

08 Dec 2020

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Richie McCaw has been fan-voted the men's 15s player of the decade, while Black Ferns flyer Portia Woodman has won two individual awards at World Rugb...

Peter Chote criticises planned changes to New Zealand's national football league

02 Dec 2020

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Team Wellington chairman Peter Chote has grave concerns the domestic game will become diluted.New Zealand Football yesterday announced an overhaul of...

Gary Stead provides Black Caps update, BJ Watling's injury

01 Dec 2020

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Devon Conway has found himself in the Black Caps test squad after a stunning international debut last week.But not purely because of his form, however...

Blair Christiansen: Eden Park turf manager ready to transform the pitch from cricket to rugby

24 Nov 2020

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Eden Park turf manager Blair Christiansen has a plan locked in, now he just needs the weather to play ball.The ground will host the first Twenty20 cri...

Sir Bryan Williams: Moana Pasifika unveil star-studded squad to face Māori All Blacks

24 Nov 2020

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The colours of Pacific nations Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad named by head coach and former All B...

Nathan Brown: New Warriors coach on the number one thing he wants to achieve

18 Nov 2020

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New Warriors coach Nathan Brown has his feet under the desk at Mount Smart Stadium.Brown got out of his two weeks managed quarantine over the weekend ...

Gregor Paul: What happened to the All Blacks against Argentina?

17 Nov 2020

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The All Blacks' latest performance will go down in history as having shamed their legacy, according to one rugby reporter. The side lost 25-15 to Arg...

Elliot Smith previews All Blacks first Tri Nations match against Argentina

12 Nov 2020

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The All Blacks will take on the Pumas in their first meeting of the Tri Nations on Saturday – the first test for the Argentineans since last year's ...

Regan Wood: Auckland Tuatara withdraw from upcoming Australian Baseball League season

12 Nov 2020

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The Auckland Tuatara have withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Baseball League season due to concerns with Covid-19 restrictions, leaving their futu...

Gregor Paul: Have the All Blacks come to the end of an era?

10 Nov 2020

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One NZ Herald rugby writer says that a great All Blacks era has come to an end.The All Blacks lost against the Wallabies on Saturday night, in a test...

James Parsons previews All Blacks-Wallabies clash, new teams

05 Nov 2020

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The Wallabies have made another bombshell selection for the final Bledisloe Cup test - handing the No 10 jersey to Reece Hodge, a position he's only p...

Raelene Castle on her new role as head of Sport New Zealand

04 Nov 2020

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Raelene Castle expects to cop criticism in her new role - and accepts not everyone thinks her recent CV makes for pretty reading.The 49-year-old Kiwi ...

Mick Guerin: 'Disproportionate' the number of horses that die at Melbourne Cup

03 Nov 2020

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The number of horses that die at Melbourne Cup is "disproportionate" compared to other races, the NZ Herald's racing editor says.Twilight Payment won ...

James Parsons previews third Bledisloe Cup match

29 Oct 2020

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The All Blacks have entrusted Hoskins Sotutu to take the place of Ardie Savea while he’s on paternity leave.The Blues number eight will make his fir...

Yvonne Willering and Debbie Fuller on Silver Ferns return to the court

28 Oct 2020

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The long wait is over for the Silver Ferns to get back onto the international test court.New Zealand takes on England in the first of three tests in t...

Du'Plessis Kirifi on being called up for the All Blacks squad

20 Oct 2020

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The All Blacks have bolstered their squad to 38 for the Tri Nations in Australia.Uncapped loose forward Du'Plessis Kirifi and prop George Bower are ne...

Shane van Gisbergen joins the show ahead of Bathurst 1000

16 Oct 2020

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The Mt Panorama circuit in rural New South Wales is probably the most respected and sometimes feared piece of racing tarmac in the Southern Hemisphere...

Jake White: Springboks explain why they quit Rugby Championship

16 Oct 2020

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SA Rugby have revealed why they withdrew the Springboks from the Rugby Championship, saying taking part would have threatened to "seriously jeopardise...

Liam Napier reacts to first Bledisloe Cup match, previews rematch

13 Oct 2020

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The Wallabies came within a post of a famous win over the All Blacks last weekend. Now, they're preparing for the backlash.The sides will meet again i...

Australian netball star Caitlin Bassett signs for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic

08 Oct 2020

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The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic have confirmed Australian Diamonds star Caitlin Bassett will join their roster for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season.Bas...

Noeline Taurua: Constellation Cup postponed until 2021

22 Sep 2020

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Netball's Constellation Cup has been postponed until next year after both Netball New Zealand and Netball Australia opted to reschedule the trans-Tasm...

Cate Sexton: No tests for Black Ferns in 2020 – one year from World Cup

17 Sep 2020

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The Black Ferns won't play any test rugby this year, despite only being a year out from the Rugby World Cup.The world champions were scheduled to play...

Todd Payten: Warriors coach reveals reason for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's struggles

15 Sep 2020

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Warriors superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has finally found top form because the finish line is in sight.That's the word from outgoing Warriors coach Tod...

Mark Robinson: New Zealand Rugby confirms new dates and kickoff times for Bledisloe Cup matches

15 Sep 2020

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The dates for the two Bledisloe Cup tests in New Zealand have been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby, with the All Blacks to play the Wallabies at Wellin...

Sir John Kirwan's impassioned plea to Government about hosting All Blacks tests

09 Sep 2020

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Sir John Kirwan has sent an impassioned message to the Government around the lack of progress made around All Blacks tests this year.The All Blacks le...

Regan Wood: Auckland Tuatara sign five former MLB players for upcoming season

09 Sep 2020

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The Auckland Tuatara have recruited five former Major League baseballers for their upcoming Australian League season.Outfielder Eric Young Junior head...

Todd Payten: Warriors coach takes aim at referees after controversial sin-binning

08 Sep 2020

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Interim Warriors coach Todd Payten has taken aim at NRL refereeing inconsistencies.The side's loss to the Eels at the weekend was marred by the sin-bi...

Michael Luck: North Queensland Cowboys sign Todd Payten as head coach

04 Sep 2020

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Todd Payten has been confirmed as the North Queensland Cowboys' new head coach.Payten has penned a three-year deal beginning in 2021, returning to the...

Grant Fox explains the selections for North v South match

03 Sep 2020

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The two teams for the Saturday's North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington have been named and as expected it will see a battle between Beauden...

Gary Stead's tenure as Black Caps coach extend to 2023

02 Sep 2020

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Gary Stead will continue as Black Caps head coach until the conclusion of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.Stead's contract was set to expire after this yea...

Todd Payten: Warriors suffer double setback as star rookie ruled out

01 Sep 2020

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The high-flying New Zealand Warriors have suffered a cruel double blow as they attempt to keep alive their slim chance of reaching the NRL finals.The ...

Ben Maller: Multiple US sports strike over racial injustice

27 Aug 2020

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NBA players didn't come to Disney solely for a restart. They wanted social reform.The Milwaukee Bucks showed how far they're willing to go to get it b...

Noeline Taurua: Rookies named to Silver Ferns squad

25 Aug 2020

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Rookie Maddy Gordon has been named in the national netball side for the 2020-21 season, joining a group that is largely unchanged from the one that cl...

Scott Dixon aiming for second Indy500 crown

19 Aug 2020

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Scott Dixon has qualified second fastest for Monday's Indy500.The Kiwi driver posted the quickest time midway through the Fast Nine shootout and faced...

Grant Fox: Squads revealed for North v South clash

18 Aug 2020

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New Zealand Rugby have announced the squads for the North v South clash on August 29.The squads have been selected by All Blacks selectors Ian Foster,...

Nicholas Sautner: Blues v Crusaders match at Eden Park cancelled

14 Aug 2020

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The Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park in Auckland has been cancelled after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirm...

Shane van Gisbergen readies for 'four hard weeks' of Supercars action

13 Aug 2020

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After almost a month without racing, Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen's bracing himself for a hectic Supercars schedule.Racing resumes on Saturday in D...

Sarah Sandley: What level 3 means for activity in Auckland

12 Aug 2020

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It could be a case of one from two for the final round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend, with the sold out Blues and Crusaders match at Eden Park ...

Jennie Wyllie: Netball NZ scraps rest of ANZ Premiership regular season

12 Aug 2020

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The final round of the ANZ Premiership regular season has been cancelled.Netball New Zealand has confirmed that all games will be drawn due to the cha...

Todd Payten on Warriors winning second straight NRL game

11 Aug 2020

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The Warriors have made one change to the starting side that beat the Manly for their match against the Penrith.Lachlan Burr returns to the front-row i...

Dale Budge: Deal to bring Phil Gould to the Warriors could be announced within days

06 Aug 2020

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The New Zealand Warriors could announce the appointment of NRL commentator and former coach Phil Gould as Director of Football within days, in a move ...

Todd Payten: Warriors coach Todd Payten explains stunning reversal on fulltime role

04 Aug 2020

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Acting New Zealand Warriors coach Todd Payten has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the stunning revelation that he had turned down a full...

Nigel Yalden previews Crusaders vs Chiefs match

31 Jul 2020

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Rugby commentator Nigel Yalden joins Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the highly anticipated Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crus...

Grant Fox: Andy Haden was 'an innovator for sport' in NZ

29 Jul 2020

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A pioneer for sport in New Zealand has passed away.All Blacks great Andy Haden has died aged 69, after a long battle with cancer.The former lock playe...

Warriors coach Todd Payten: Forming a team after four key departures

28 Jul 2020

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The Warriors will be fielding a different looking side for this weekend' NRL match against the Wests Tigers.George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro are bot...

Courtney Duncan: Kiwi MotoX champion ready for resumed season

22 Jul 2020

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Many sports have already returned after the Covid-19 pandemic's immediate impacts, but kiwi Motocross rider Courtney Duncan's still waiting to hit the...

Liam Messam joins Waikato for Mitre 10 season

22 Jul 2020

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Liam Messam is the latest high profile addition to this year's Mitre 10 Cup campaign.The 45-test former All Blacks loose forward will rejoin Waikato, ...

Gregor Paul: South Africa, Australia warn NZ against Super Rugby competition snub

22 Jul 2020

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South Africa Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has joined his Australian counterparts in warning New Zealand Rugby over any plans to form a new Super R...

Todd Payten: NRL: Warriors league coach Todd Payten unloads on Adam Blair

21 Jul 2020

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Todd Payten may not be long for the crazy world of the Warriors.But whatever happens to the interim coach, he will be remembered – for his refreshin...

Chris Milicich on the Phoenix's A-League return

16 Jul 2020

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Two of the Wellington Phoenix's star attackers will be eased back into the A-League side.The Phoenix resume their season against Sydney FC tomorrow ni...

James Parsons on the Blues loss to the Crusaders

15 Jul 2020

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Will any of this week's Super Rugby matches rival the tension and excitement of the Blues v Crusaders? The Crusaders surged home in the final quarter...

Todd Payten gets concession from NRL over referee mistakes

14 Jul 2020

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Half Kodi Nikorima and second-rower Eli Katoa have been named to return from injury for the Warriors for Sunday's NRL match against the Sharks.Nikorim...

Todd Payten: Kodi Nikorima ruled out, Jazz Tevaga back for Warriors

07 Jul 2020

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The Warriors will be without Kodi Nikorima for this Friday's NRL match against the Titans.The five-eight has failed to recover from a head knock suffe...

Peter Miskimmin: Community sport, basketball targeted in latest sports relief fund

07 Jul 2020

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Community sport has been targeted in the first major release of the Government's Covid-19 recreation recovery package.And basketball – bypassed in t...

Nick Sautner: Eden Park confident of more sporting events for the rest of the year

02 Jul 2020

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Eden Park is ready to add more events to its calendar in the coming months.The Auckland venue is being linked with hosting a State of Origin match thi...

UFC fighter Dan Hooker returns to New Zealand after epic fight

02 Jul 2020

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UFC fighter Dan Hooker has shared a heartbreaking image of himself in quarantine after returning home to New Zealand from a professional fight.On Sund...

James Parsons on the Blues' performance, North v South game

01 Jul 2020

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The North Island-South Island rugby match has been confirmed for August 29 at Eden Park.The All Blacks assistant coaches have been appointed to mentor...