Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

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 coming up short, Auckland FC's crushing defeat and Liam Lawson's Monaco Grand Prix performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimism from within the Racing Bulls Formula One team after a superb return from the Monaco Grand Prix. Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's come home eighth - his best finish in F1. Motorsport journalist Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The disappointment for Auckland FC over the weekend is going to linger for a long time. The A-League men's premiership winners fell at the season's penultimate hurdle on Saturday when they lost to Melbourne Victory. Former A-League referee Matthew Breeze joined Piney to discuss the impact of the disallowed goal that left coach Steve Corica fuming. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Auckland FC goalkeeping coach Jonathan Gould ahead of their semifinal against Melbourne Victory Talkback: if Auckland FC somehow lose - will that throw away all the goodwill they've built up this season or not? Scott Dixon ahead of the Indy 500. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Another big playoff game for Auckland FC this week They're hosting Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart, and need to make sure the aggregate score stays in their favour if they want to reach the A-League grand final. Auckland FC goalkeeping coach Jonathan Gould spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cautious optimism from Indy 500 veteran Scott Dixon as he prepares to try and add a second Borg Warner trophy to his cabinet. The 2008 champion's qualified fourth fastest for what will be his 23rd appearance in the race that's part of motorsport's annual Triple Crown - alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Dixon joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Kyren Taumoefolau heading to the Chiefs. Talkback - Does Moana Pasifika deserve better than to be a feeder team for the NZ sides? Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor on their match against the Highlanders on Friday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Sportstalk host and born-and-bred Cantab D'Arcy Waldegrave is finding a lot easier to talk about the Crusaders this season. The team put the Waratahs away over the weekend, and they're on track to finish at or near the top of the table. Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor spoke to D'Arcy on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Moana Pasifika becoming victims of their own success? Ardie Savea's team has had their best season in years... so now the other Super Rugby franchises are rushing in to poach their talent. Case in point - Kyren Taumoefolau is reportedly about to join the Chiefs. Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald broke that story, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the issue on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Michael Witt on the team's amazing run of form.  Warriors talkback. Blues hooker Ricky Riccitelli on why he's going to France after this season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Michael Witt on the team's amazing run of form.  Warriors talkback. Blues hooker Ricky Riccitelli on why he's going to France after this season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Kiwi rugby talent heading for Europe. Ricky Riccitelli is leaving the Blues after this season to play in France. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors may not have got the cleanest win over the Dolphins last weekend, but it was a win nonetheless. They're happily sitting in second place on the NRL table. Michael Witt was part of the Warriors side that got to the semifinals in 2008. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether the team are on track for another big playoff run this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All Blacks captain Buck Shelford on Ardie Savea's form - and if it warrants him being in the conversation for All Blacks captain. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has claimed the Super Rugby Pacific player of the year title after establishing an unassailable lead in voting with two weeks left in the regular season. This has sparked discussions about whether or not he'd work as an All Blacks captain. Wayne 'Buck' Shelford 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 spoke about the Black Ferns' progress, the Warriors' latest win and Scottie Scheffler's golfing prowess. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Gary Burchett - Head of Sport Content for Sky Television New Zealand - First XV Rugby Back Returns to Sky Sport Talkback - Is it harming the kids long-term with the pressure involved? Dean Baker - Former Team New Zealand Skipper - On the America's Cup Heading to Italy for the 2027 Event LISTEN ABOVE...

The America's Cup is headed to Italy for the first time. It's been confirmed that Naples will play host to the 38th edition of the event in 2027. Former Skipper of Team New Zealand Dean Barker joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the new location.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky Sport is primed to recommence coverage of First XV rugby after a two-season absence, with live broadcasts kicking off from May 29. Sky today announced plans to broadcast up to 20 First XV fixtures this year, with nine matches confirmed to date – and all expected to draw thousands of eyeballs. However, it comes with a caveat: there are no plans to broadcast any Auckland 1A First XV ma...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster on the 9-year-old who's too heavy to play rugby in the same grade as his mates. Talkback - featuring Crusader Tahlor Cahill's dad - Should heavy kids be able to play in their age grades even if they're over the weight limit? Crusaders coach Rob...

Bit of a conundrum for you on Sportstalk today. A 9-year-old boy has been told he can't play rugby in his own age group because he's over the weight limit. D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke to Steve Lancaster on Sportstalk about if this is fair. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are licking their wounds after their loss to the Chiefs last weekend. Their next game is up against one of their bogey teams, the Waratahs, in Sydney. Crusaders head coach Rob Penney spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You just never know who's gonna call when you open the lines for talkback. When D'Arcy Waldegrave was discussing whether young kids should play rugby in their own age group or their own weight group, one of the Crusaders' dads called up to talk about how his son had made his way through age group rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former America's Cup sailor Peter Lester on Nathan Outteridge becoming the new Team New Zealand skipper. Talkback - Do you still feel like Emirates Team NZ is a New Zealand team? Hurricane Bailyn Sullivan ahead of their match against the Highlanders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

"I think we're on the way up, compared to last year." The Hurricanes are determined to continue their run up the Super Rugby table, but ahead of their next match against the Highlanders, their position in the top 6 is far from assured. Hurricanes midfield back Bailyn Sullivan spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the team's preparations for the game, and whether his nickname is "BS". LISTEN ABOVE See o...