Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave
Episodes
Du'Plessis Kirifi on being called up for the All Blacks squad
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Todd Payten addresses Warriors' latest loss, issues around players' families
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Warriors chief executive Cameron George has rubbished suggestions the club will consider withdrawing from the NRL if the players are unable to be join...
Grant Robertson: FIFA Women's World Cup will be a huge event for NZ
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The FIFA Women's World Cup will pump millions into the country.New Zealand and Australia will host the tournament in 2023, with the FIFA Council votin...
Fabian Coulthard on his excitement for Supercars return
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a long Covid-induced break, Supercars is roaring back to life this weekend.The event restarts in Sydney, with the drivers leaving the E-Series r...
Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO on bid for 2023 Women's World Cup
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sydney Opera House and Auckland's Sky Tower will be lit up simultaneously to highlight the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in the final h...
Todd Payten names first team as acting Warriors coach
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Payten will be in charge of the Warriors for the remainder of the 2020 season.The interim head coach was thrust into the role over the weekend af...
Chris Milicich on all the latest happening with football
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Players kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of the coronavirus were remembered as the Premier League made a sombre retur...
James Parsons: Blues player weighs in on win over Hurricanes
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There was plenty to take note of at the Blues' first home game of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday.Beauden Barrett's debut in the blue jersey, a sold-ou...
Stephen Kearney: Warriors name team for Rabbitohs clash
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few seasons, consistency has eluded the Warriors. But heading into Friday night's clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, it's somethi...
Karl Budge: Why Covid-19 means we need to rethink how sports is delivered
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ASB Classic director Karl Budge has called for sporting institutions to use Covid-19 as an opportunity to reconsider how sports is delivered to the pu...
Former Blues player James Parsons previews anticipated match
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stephen Kearney: What went wrong for the Warriors against Panthers
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 belie...
Nick Sautner: Eden Park confirmed as Blues home after fee waived
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Blu...
Stu Mather: Mitre 10 cup pay dispute described as 'complicated situation'
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tim Southee: Bowlers told to stop spitting on cricket balls
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A move to ban the use of saliva to shine a cricket ball because of the danger of transmitting Covid-19 may force bowlers to relearn or reinvent one of...
RJ Hampton's final Newstalk ZB interview with D'Arcy Waldegrave
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RJ Hampton’s tenure with basketball's Breakers is over.The 18-year-old will not see out the remainder of the season with the team and will return to...
D'Arcy Waldegrave hits back at caller during debate on Jofra Archer
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave butted heads with a talkback caller about the racist abuse an English cricket player received after yesterday's matc...
Boxer reveals there were concerns before fatal Christchurch fight
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been revealed there were calls to see fighters spar in controlled conditions - before a charity boxing bout turned fatal.37-year-old Kain Parsons...
Nigel Cass: New Zealand Rugby influence needed to help the Blues
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby's stepping in to help the Blues.It's taking over Murray Bolton's 40 per cent stake in a bid to bring stability and better executive ...