Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

The Big Bash T20 league got underway this week, and Black Caps batsman Tim Seifert put on some knock. He smashed 102 of 56 balls in the Melbourne Renegades victory over the Brisbane Heat last night becoming only the second Renegade to score a century after Aaron Finch.  Tim joined D'Arcy to discuss how he's feeling about his position in the Black Caps. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

It was announced today that a lower sternum tackle height was going to be implemented in the elite game of rugby for the first time at the World U20 Championships in Georgia next year. It follows a successful trial in community rugby that has seen 11 countries implement these rules which resulted in 10 percent reduction in upright tackles, and some of the unions reporting a reduction in concussion...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All White David Chote on the recent woes of the Phoenix. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Black Caps' prowess against the West Indies, David Nyika's victory over China's Wuzhati Nuerlang and Hayden Wilde's big win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are under extra scrutiny following their latest defeat. The Phoenix are second to last on the men's A-League ladder after a humbling 3-1 home loss to the Newcastle Jets. Former All White David Chote joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayden Paddon is set to make a shock return to the World Rally Championship next year. Paddon is re-joining Hyundai as part of a five-driver team in 2026, for the first time since 2018. He joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of domestic cricket in New Zealand is very much up in the air at the moment. The proposed NZ20 league has the cricketing community divided, saying it will destroy the domestic game in New Zealand, while others seeing foreign investment crucial for the game.  Greg Barclay is a former chairman of the ICC and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list...

The Black Caps have their nose in front of the West Indies aft stumps on Day 2 of the second cricket test at the Basin Reserve. The Windies will resume on 32 for two, still trailing New Zealand by 41 runs with eight second innings wickets in hand. NZME sports broadcaster Andrew Alderson joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated Special Olympics Summer Games have returned to Christchurch this year! Fran Scholey is the CEO of the Special Olympics Summer Games and she joined D'Arcy to talk about the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are in control after the first day's play in the second test match against the West Indies.  After the visitors set a strong platform racing out to 66-0 the Black Caps took control led by a strong spell from Blair Tickner taking 4-32.  Unfortunately he went off after suffering a shoulder injury, which could rule him out of the test. NZME sports broadcaster Andrew Alderson...

The Black Caps were rocked with injuries following the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch. Tom Blundell went down in the first day, followed by Nathan Smith and premier fast bowler Matt Henry. Mitch Santner has also been ruled out for the whole series due to injury. D'Arcy caught up with former Black Cap Chris Cairns to discuss these injuries - and what it could mean for the team....

The second cricket test match between the Black Caps and West Indies gets underway tomorrow. The first test ended in a draw, after the West Indies pushed the Black Caps really close to a record test run chance but ultimately decided to bat defensively for the draw.  Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to reflect on the test match as well as discuss some potent...

Earlier today the venues for the All Blacks home test matches in 2026 were announced. The All Blacks will open the year against France at the new One NZ Stadium, they'll then play Italy in Wellington and then two test matches at Eden Park against Ireland and Australia. But have NZR missed the mark? Was the test match against Italy an opportunity to take test match rugby back out to the regions? To...

Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared. The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league.  The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand. Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ2...

Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs.  The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's high likelihood that the All Blacks face off against the reigning champion Springboks as early as...

The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies.  After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167.  The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day.  Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB sport reader joined D'Arcy to wrap the day.  LISTEN...

The first day of the cricket test match between the Black Caps and the West Indies has concluded. The Black Caps currently sit at 231/9 after being put into bat first.   Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB Sport Newsreader is at the ground and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the first days play. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Aussie cricket all-rounder Shane Watson is the latest big name to sign on with the upcoming Black Clash. He joined D'Arcy to reveal why he's signed on with Team Rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier today, it was confirmed that Ahmedabad will be the hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It was also said that the New Zealand Olympic Committee will be pursuing a bid to bring the 2034 Games to New Zealand. New Zealand Olympic Committee Team Services Director Ryan Archibald joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, racing fans can look forward to the V8 Supercars grand final. The season will wrap up in Adelaide, and fans are promised plenty of action. V8 Supercars driver Ryan Wood joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's pool for the T20 Cricket World Cup was announced today, with the Kiwis facing off against South Africa, Afghanistan, the UAE and Canada. But with the T20 World Cup taking place every two years, the World Test Championship taking place every two years and the ODI World Cup happening every four years, fans have wondered if the world of cricket is getting muddied. Former Black Cap John...

The Breakers are throwing good vibes the Tall Blacks' way heading into the FIBA international window. New Zealand confronts Australia in back-to-back 2027 World Cup qualifiers over the next week - in Hobart and Wellington. Tall Blacks power forward Sam Mennenga joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 rugby season has officially ended, with the northern tours wrapping up over the weekend. The All Blacks capped the year off with a 52-26 win over Wales, the Wallabies lost a record 10th test match in the calendar year to France 48-33, the Springboks got over the Irish 24-13, despite getting a record number of cards. The English won their 11th consecutive test match against Argentina 27-23...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Cap Neil Wagner on the start of the Ashes test series. Otautahi Venues CEO Caroline Harvie-Teare on the Rugby League World Cup fixtures coming to Christchurch. Piney's Power Rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the All Blacks ending their rugby season, the opening Ashes match and  Fabian Holland's breakthrough award. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.