Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

David Havili missed out on being part of the All Blacks squad  to play France, but he's been chosen for another high-profile clash this July. Havili was selected for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to play the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide on July 12, and he joined  Elliott Smith to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending the Super Rugby season getting accustomed to one set of rules and regulations, players will now have to adapt to another set of guidelines for the international test period. Former international referee Vinny Munro says the All Blacks players returning to the field will have to deal with what's in front of them now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 Super Rugby season has drawn to a close and the next batch of All Blacks tests are on the horizon - sparking discussion about finding the right balance during training. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains reveals how he found the balance between fielding and resting key players. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of intriguing narratives to start the year's third tennis grand slam. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel wraps the action from the hottest opening day on record at Wimbledon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Motu Tony on how the team can replace Luke Metcalf following his weekend injury. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray on Liam Lawson's 'career-best' day. 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' latest loss, the Junior Tall Blacks' back-to-back win and Finn Butcher winning gold in Prague. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A career best Formula One finish hasn't completely banished the disappointment of an early season demotion for Liam Lawson. He's come home sixth at the Austrian Grand Prix. That made the Kiwi the best of the Red Bull-backed drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda - who replaced Lawson at Red Bull Racing just two races into the season. Motorsport commentator Bob McMurray joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABO...

There's concerns for the Warriors' future after Luke Metcalf left the field with an injury. The team's hit a rough spot - with some back-to-back losses for the first time in 2025 after a 26-12 defeat to the Broncos. Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Pita Alatini - Former All Black on the future of Moana Pasifika  Ish Sodhi - On chasing his dream for a central contract  Avan Lee - Hurricanes CEO on their fundraising efforts for Mereana Pearce LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes organisation, and players past and present, have come together in a fundraising effort to support Hurricanes wider training group member Nui Muriwai and his partner, Mereana Pearce. Mereana, 20, was recently diagnosed with SCCOHT (Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, Hypercalcaemic Type), a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer that only affects one in 10 million women worldwide....

Bevon Jacobs is the only uncapped player in the Black Caps cricket squad for next month's T20 tri-series with South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old was called up to face Sri Lanka over the new year period, but wasn’t selected. Finn Allen, Adam Milne,Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi return, despite not having central contracts. Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson and Kyle Jamieson are unavailable...

A breakdown at the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise as questions mount over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. The Herald reports the team received around eight million dollars in government help across the first three seasons. Concern now centres on the charity Pasifika Medical Association Group which bought the franchise last year, and a reduction in their Whanau Ora contracts....

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby Referee Association chair Ian Dallas on the ref abuse incident in Horwhenua-Kapiti. Talkback - is the HKRFU taking the right approach to solve the ref abuse problem? Supercars driver Matt Payne on next year's NZ double-header? LISTEN...

The dates are out for next year's NZ Supercars double-header. The events in Taupo and Ruapuna will happen in mid-April. Driver Matt Payne spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have emerged about the incident in Horowhenua-Kapiti where a referee was threatened. All rugby games in the province have been called off this weekend because of the abuse. College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby Refereeing Association chair Ian Dallas both spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union CEO Cory Kennett on why he's cancelled a week of junior, senior and college rugby. Black Cap Kyle Jamieson on the upcoming home season of cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are in for a massive home spring of cricket. Yes, spring. South Africa, Australia, England and the West Indies are all on their way, but mostly between October and December. Black Cap Kyle Jamieson is fizzing already, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All junior, senior and college rugby games in Horowhenua-Kapiti this weekend have all been called off. CEO Craig Kennett has warned that he'd do this if there was serious abuse of any referees, and unfortunately one ref had to be escorted to their car last week because of risks to their safety. Craig spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier on the All Blacks selection. Talkback - All Blacks selections. Du'Plessis Kirifi on getting the All Blacks call-up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has finally got his first proper All Blacks call-up. He was injury cover five years ago but is still uncapped, and this time he's been named in the squad proper. Du'Plessis spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave has decided to kick his work week off by picking apart the All Blacks selections for the series against France The 35-man squad was announced yesterday and includes 5 debutants. Liam Napier of the New Zealand Herald was at the squad announcement, he spoke to D'Arcy on the show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan on the new 35-man All Blacks squad named to face France. Du'Plessis Kirifi on being named as part of the squad set to face France. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France. All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan joined Piney to...

"It's always an honour." Du'Plessis Kirifi is among the five new names called up as part of the 35-man All Blacks squad set to face France - and he's feeling excited. He joined Piney to discuss. 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 Steven Alker's golf prowess, the latest with the NBA and and the British and Irish Lions losing to Argentina.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.