Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Fox Sports NRL commentator Matt Russell breaks down the NRL Grand Final set to kick off on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined on the programme by Israel Adesanya's coach, Eugene Bareman as we discussed the latest happenings around City Kick Boxing moving to the USA.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black great Sir John Kirwan joined the show to dissect that awful 100th test match.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Warriors coach Tony Kemp joined the programme to discuss the arrest of star fullback, Reece Walsh. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox joined the programme to discuss the latest All Blacks squad to face South Africa.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former duel international Rebecca Rolls joins the programme to discuss crickets new 'gender neutral' terms.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Springboks Coach Peter De Villiers joined the show to discuss the 100th test match between the two nations.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nix General Manger David Dome joined the programme to discuss the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man himself Dan 'the hangman' Hooker joined the show to discuss his latest UFC 266 fight.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black coach Laurie Mains wasn't mincing his words ahead of the 100th Test Match between NZ and South Africa. Main's believes South Africa are nowhere close to the same side that won the 2019 World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one and only Joesph Parker joined the show to discuss his latest fight announcement against Derek Chisora. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackcaps Batsman Henry Nicholls joined the programme live from Pakistan ahead of their first ODI on Friday night NZT.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 'Howie' Howard from Fox Sports Cricket was kind enough to join the program. We dived into the extremely sensitive topic of Afghanistan v Australia and whether or not this test match should go ahead for political reason?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Black halfback Aaron Smith joined the show, to discuss his decision on staying home and missing the remainder of the All Blacks season.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball Commentator Jenny Woods joined the show, to discuss the latest news around the Silver Ferns players stuck in Auckland due to lockdown.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald rugby scribe, Liam Napier was kind enough to join the show - We dived into the issue of staging The Rugby World Cup every two years... many aren't convinced by the idea, labelling it a money grab.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing commentator Mike Angove joined the show, to discuss the weird world of exhibition boxing PPV's. Are they ruining the sport? We also pose the question of Jake Paul vs Israel Adesanya... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Evans was sent off for punching a Titans player in the face But Warriors coach Nathan Brown defended him, saying "he was defending his mates." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir John Kirwan reckons it was a ridiculous decision that Barrett got sent off, saying "you shouldn't be closer enough to get a boot in the head" LISTEN TO THE EXTENDED INTERVIEW ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debate after Australian referee Damon Murphy issued the All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett with a red card for raising his foot while catching a high ball and collecting Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete in the face. Referee Nigel Owens reckons it was a definite red card situation. But former All Black Sir John Kirwan reckons it was a ridiculous decision that Barrett got sent off, saying "you should...

A huge congratulations to Gina Crampton, who has been named as the new Silver Ferns captain for the upcoming series against England and Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great man Kieran Read was kind enough to join the programme to preview this Sunday's upcoming test.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wallaby and Stan Sport commentator Drew Mitchell, joins the show to discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pushing for Cricket to be included in the 2028 Los Angles Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It just seems bizarre.” Alice Soper questions why there doesn’t seem a code of conduct that would prevent Troy Bowker from speaking against his team. And expresses disgust that someone can buy a place at the table and also buy immunity from their comments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.