Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland. The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with returning allrounder Amelia Kerr hitting an unbeaten half century. But the Aussies cantered to the target in 13 and a half overs, finishing on 138 for two. Opener and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney top-scored with 75 not out. LISTEN ABOVE ...

The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted. World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji in Wellington to contest next Monday's final in Auckland, against Tahiti or New Caledonia. All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says it may be a cliche, but they can't get ahead of themselves against a team ranked 59 places below them. All W...

The Chiefs have been fined after a member of their medical team interfered with play by kicking the ball away.  The staff member booted the ball after two Blues tries on Saturday night. In addition to the fine, the Chiefs are getting sanctioned from Super Rugby officials.  Former All Blacks team doctor Dr John Mayhew talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the controversy.  LISTEN ABOVE.&n...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman on the new proposal for a stadium at Western Springs. Stadium talkback. Newstalk ZB sport reporter Elijah Fa'afiu previews Sam Ruthe's four-minute mile attempt. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi running phenom Sam Ruthe is out to set a world record. The 15-year-old wants to become the youngest person to ever run a sub-four minute mile. He's having a crack at Mt Smart tonight, and Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elijah Fa'afiu is there.  Elijah spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another stadium proposal for Auckland has hit the headlines today. Nick Mowbray, Ali Williams and Mark Foley want to build a new 12000-seat stadium at Western Springs. NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether this idea has a snowball's chance in hell of ever happening. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Razor's recent u-turn. Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi on the Black Cap's triumph over Pakistan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An apparent u-turn from the All Blacks head coach. Last year, Scott 'Razor' Robertson was talking about wanting the ability to select All Blacks who are playing in overseas competitions. But now, he's told the Rugby Direct podcast that he's actually fine with the way things currently work. So what's changed? NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE...

Thankfully for the Black Caps, the rain in Dunedin let up in time for them to beat Pakistan. New Zealand won the shortened fifteen-overs-apiece T20 match by 5 wickets. Batting coach Luke Ronchi joined D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk after the game. 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: Motorsport expert Eric Thompson on Liam Lawson's performance in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson has failed to finish on his Formula One debut for Red Bull at the Australian Grand Prix, spinning out of control with 10 laps to go. His crash occurred after a late rain shower created chaos with the decision to keep him on medium tyres. Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's recorded the 16th-fastest time in the opening practice session of Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.  Lawson's efforts were hampered by two separate red flags, which caused delays to the drivers’ time on track, he also brushed the wall. Teammate and reigning champion Max Verstappen was fifth-fastest. McLaren's Lando Norris topped the timesheets with...

Joseph Parker has every chance to become world heavyweight boxing champion once more, according to his former promoter Dean Lonergan. The World Boxing Organisation has given Ukrainian WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk 30 days to negotiate a bout with Parker. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Jared Lawson - Father of F1 driver Liam Lawson  Ryan Fox - Ahead of 'The Players Championship'  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golfer Ryan Fox is on the search for consistency as he gets set to tee off at The Players Championship in Florida tomorrow morning. The Kiwi has played in three tournaments so far in 2025 - finishing in a tie for 63rd in one, and missing the cut in the other two events. Fox feels his play has been better than his scorecards, but knows the margins are small on the PGA Tour. LISTEN ABOVE  See o...

Liam Lawson's pumped the brakes on the prospect of being judged against four-time world champion Max Verstappen in Formula One this season. The pair are Red Bull team-mates in 2025 after the high profile departure of Sergio Perez. Lawson's been asked if it's a challenge he's ready for. The first Grand Prix of the season is on Sunday in Melbourne. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Mike Hester - NZR Participation and Development Manager  Patrick McKendry - 1News Rugby Writer  Judd Flavell - Tall Blacks Head Coach  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cloud of disappointment hangs over tonight's season-opener in basketball's New Zealand NBL between the Hawkes Bay Hawk's and newcomers the Indian Panthers. The South-Auckland based Panthers are without eight players who either remain overseas for a national team training camp - or are facing visa issues.  To fill the gaps - the side's pulling in an unknown cast of Kiwis on short notice. LIS...

Junior Rugby is potentially in for its biggest shakeup in decades.  Under a new proposal, kids wouldn’t play 15-a-side until they reach high school, playing 10-a-side until year 7 and 13-a-side in year 8.  The changes are aimed at improving enjoyment and confidence levels.  NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager Mike Hester says they want to provide opportunities for kids to con...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Sam Wells - NZ Cricket Selector  Frank Endacott - Former Warriors Head Coach  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bracewell will captain a team lacking on some of the big men's names in New Zealand cricket for the five-match T20 series against Pakistan starting Sunday. There's no Kane Williamson, Bevon Jacobs, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra or Mitchell Santner due to IPL or other commitments.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster's seen no reason to change a losing formula. Webster's named the same squad for their second round NRL match against Manly that was humbled by Canberra in Las Vegas. 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: Craig Kirkwood - Coach of Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner on their joint victory in Dunedin Blair Tuke - Black Foils sailor ahead of SailGP San Francisco Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SailGP is set to hit Los Angles this coming weekend - and the Black Foils are gearing up for the event. Sailor Blair Tuke joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coach of Sam Ruthe has praised the acceleration of his charge's rise from exciting prospect to two-time senior national champion. The 15 year old stunned at the national track and field championships in Dunedin - sharing gold in a dead heat with Olympian Sam Tanner over 1500 metres. Craig Kirkwood mentors both Ruthe and Tanner - and he joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...