Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

The All Blacks are set to face off against the Springboks at Eden Park this coming weekend, and the South African side have outlined their squad. Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff was a part of the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup winning sides and had his fair share of matchups with the All Blacks playing them 15 times, the most of any nation during his international career.  He joined D'Arcy to g...

The All Blacks and the Springboks are set to face off this weekend at Eden Park, and excitement is getting stronger. Coach Scott Robertson unveiled his squad selections earlier today - and the Springboks outlined their team picks. Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 edition of the Black Clash was officially annouced today, taking place on the 17th of January 2026 at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. Pairing with this announcement was the naming of the Team Rugby wildcard for the event, former Australian international cricketer Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey.  D'Arcy caught up with Mr Cricket ahead of the announcement to discuss what excites him about the Blac...

Tomorrow a big announcement beckons, as the All Blacks squad to take on the Springboks will be named and those 23 men will be tasked with defending the ultimate record at Eden Park. D'Arcy spoke with James Parsons, ex-All Black and Blues captain and current Sky Sport broadcaster to break down the match up and talk possible selections ahead of the big game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

We are getting towards the business end of the 145th edition of the US Open, with the singles round of 16 match ups happening earlier today.  As the finals start to heat up, D'Arcy caught up with tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel to get the rundown of what's been happening and who's looking good as the tournament draws to a close. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

This weekend, the All Blacks are set to face off against one of their greatest rivals. The Kiwi side are taking on South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday night, putting their 31 year and 50 match unbeaten streak on the line.  To kick off the week of rugby D'Arcy spoke to 2011 Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Graham Henry to get his thoughts on the importance of the Eden Park record and the ef...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Southland Stags assistant coach Scott Eade on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield. NZ Herald Rugby Writer Liam Napier on the injury crisis impacting the All Blacks. Wellington Phoenix CEO David Dome on the team's omission from the inaugural OFC Professional League. Piney's Power Rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Se...

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 Auckland FC's loss to Heidelberg United, the Canberra Raiders winning big and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe making sports history. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix say they are considering a judicial review after the club was denied a place in the new Oceania Professional League. The venture, which is being backed by millions of dollars from FIFA, is set to kickoff in January and run until May, with Auckland FC and Christchurch United filling the two available spots. Wellington Phoenix CEO David Dome joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABO...

Leicester Fainga'anuku is back in the All Blacks after the NZR board ticked off his eligibility early. The powerful Tasman back has been called in for NPC teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai, who is out for three months with a broken arm. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ranfurly Shield will spend the first week of September in Southland. The Stags have ended Waikato's eight-day reign after a 25-10 triumph in the wet at Hamilton. Southland Stags assistant coach Scott Eade joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2026 was officially announced - and with it came some new changes. The 'Lucky Loser' rule from last season has been modified, with the highest-ranked first round loser sliding to bottom seed for the remainder of the finals. Coming off the announcement earlier today, D'Arcy spoke with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to give us a rundown of all the latest news. LISTEN AB...

The All Blacks appear to have been suffering from a bit of a discipline crisis, having conceded 5 yellow cards through the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship. Since the beginning of 2024, they have conceded 17 yellow cards - and with the monster clash against the Springboks just over a week away the All Blacks will need to figure out a way forward. D'Arcy caught up with Sky Sport commentat...

Former New Zealand Māori All Blacks, Highlanders and Tasman flanker Shane Christie has died, aged 39. Christie was forced to retire from professional rugby in 2017 after a string of concussions - and since became a spoken advocate on the subject, offering to donate his brain to help contribute to the research. D'Arcy spoke with professor of neuroscience at AUT, Doug King, about Christie's death -...

The 2025 NASCAR season is well under way and Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has qualified for the NASCAR playoff series. He has already tied up the Rookie of the Year award and won four races.  D'Arcy caught up with Shane to discuss how his rookie season has been going so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA World Cup broadcast rights are on the move. TVNZ have picked up the exclusive rights for the 2026 edition of the tournament, with All Whites matches and select fixtures free to air. However, in order to watch all 104 games across the tournament, consumers will need to purchase an event pass on TVNZ+, a first-time offer for the broadcaster. D'Arcy spoke to current NZ Golf CEO and former Sp...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti on Argentina beating out the All Blacks 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 Warriors keeping their Top 4 hopes alive, the Ranfurly Shield returning to Waikato and the All Blacks' disappointment in Buenos Aires. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's disappointment for Kiwi fans - but great news for Argentinian fans after Los Pumas beat out the All Blacks last weekend. The All Blacks were beaten 29-23 in their Rugby Championship match in Buenos Aires. Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies are on a major high, having beaten the Springboks in Johannesburg for the first time in 62 years. The Springboks recently unveiled that they will be making 10 changes to the side that tasted defeat - but the Wallabies will be looking to complete the sweep in South Africa.  D'Arcy caught up with Christy Doran, a rugby editor at the Roar in Australia to discuss the changes to both...

A study recently came out that said girls in New Zealand are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys by the age of 14.  The research revealed that 95 percent of girls aged 11-17 aren't active enough and by the age of 17, they spend 28 percent less time being active then boys. D'Arcy spoke to clinical psychologist Dom Vettise to break the study down, and discuss the reasons why this ma...

Auckland FC have continued to add to their roster this transfer window, this time adding a new attacking threat to the roster in the English Sam Cosgrove.  D'Arcy had a chat with Sam to talk about the transfer, what skillset he is going to bring Auckland FC, how Chris Wood has revitalised the older style of striker and what made him want to make the move across the world.  LISTEN ABOVE S...

After the Springboks shock loss to the Wallabies the All Blacks shot back up to the number 1 ranked international rugby side in the world, a title they haven't held since November 2021. But what does this even mean? Should we even care? D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with NZ Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul to ask these questions and what implications the rankings have on the Rugby World Cup seeding...

Auckland FC have made another signing in this transfer window. This time, it's ex-Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oli Sail, who returns home in a bid to reclaim his place as the All Whites' goalkeeper before next year's FIFA World Cup.  D'Arcy caught up with Oli to discuss how the move took place. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues are looking to join fellow Auckland based teams the Warriors and Auckland FC in hosting fixtures at Mount Smart Stadium in 2026, with as many as two of their home fixtures been held at the ground.  The Blues have looked for feedback from fans to see if they would still come and watch matches if they were hosted there, as opposed to their spiritual home Eden Park.  D'Arcy spoke...