Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Black Caps opener Rachin Ravindra on making the final of the Champions Trophy. Cricket talkback. Chiefs Manawa utility back Tenika Willison ahead fo their match against the Blues women tomorrow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs Manawa are looking to bounce back after a shaky start to the Super Rugby Aupiki season. They dropped their opening game to Matatu, losing by 6 points. Chiefs Manwa utility back (and Black Fern and Sevens Black Fern and former Newcastle Knight )Tenika Willison spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about how they're going to beat the Blues Women - and about how she's managed to code ho...

The Black Caps have secured their ticket to the Champions Trophy final in emphatic fashion. They beat the Proteas by 50 runs in the semifinal and will now face India in the final on Sunday night. Opening batsman Rachin Ravindra spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Peter Lester - America's Cup commentator on the 38th event potentially being hosted in Auckland. Ronnie Hira - Former Black Cap ahead of the team's clash against South Africa. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A return to a happy hunting ground tonight for the Black Caps in cricket's Champions Trophy. New Zealand meet South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore, having beaten the same side there in the Tri-Series last month, as well as hosts Pakistan. Former Black Cap Ronnie Hira joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland is bidding to host the 38th America’s Cup. Talks have occurred with defender Emirates Team New Zealand about bringing the world’s oldest sporting event back home for the next edition. Commentator Peter Lester joined D'Arcy to unpack if this could happen in time for 2027. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are two wins away from getting their hands on the Champions Trophy. They're up against South Africa in the tournament's semifinals tomorrow at 10pm. Head coach Gary Stead spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:   Dave Letele - founder of Buttabean Motivation on whether Indian politician Shama Mohamed crossed the line when she insulted Rohit Sharma. Talkback - Did she? Gary Stead - Black Caps coach ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

An Indian politician has put her foot in it with a mean comment about cricketer Rohit Sharma. Shama Mohamed called the Indian captain 'fat' in a tweet that she quickly deleted. Dave Letele of Buttabean motivation has made a career out of helping himself and others lose weight - so D'Arcy Waldegrave got his thoughts on the whole thing on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NRL commentator Richie Barnett on the Warriors' loss in Vegas. Toa Henderson recapping his Golden Shears victory. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The miles have paid off for most-driven Northland shearer Toa Henderson - who triumphed in Saturday's Golden Shears final. He joined Piney to discuss the win.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors will be hoping what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - as the team faced a thorough defeat to the Raiders. The Canberra side beat the Warriors 30 - 8. NRL commentator Richie Barnett 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:  Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis on Clayton McMillan's departure.  Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood on how his season is going so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver Ryan Wood thinks this season of Supercars will be even better than the last couple of years have been. The Kiwi managed a better finish in the opening round in Sydney this year than he did in Bathurst last year. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big announcement from Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan. At the close of this season, he's leaving the team to take up a job in Ireland. Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  School Sport NZ CEO Mike Summerell on banning Year 14 students from school sport. Talkback on banning Year 14s. Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar ahead of their Vegas clash with the Raiders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are in Vegas! They're opening their NRL season by taking on the Canberra Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Assistant coach Richard Agar spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what the experience has been like and whether the US media are paying any attention. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Sport NZ is looking at whether to ban Year 14 students from participating in school sport. The Maadi Cup has recently clamped down on the practice of keeping a student enrolled for a few extra months after they graduate - just to keep them on the rowing team. School Sport NZ CEO Mike Summerell spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether this ban needs to apply to all sports. LIST...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  Former Sky TV chief executive John Fellet on the report that DAZN is negotiating with NZ Rugby. Talkback - If DAZN took the rugby off Sky, would you switch? Kiwi Indycar driver Scott Dixon ahead of St Petersburg. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Dixon is back in action for his 23rd (!) straight season of Indycar. He's been racing in that competition almost as long as D'Arcy Waldegrave has been employed at Newstalk ZB - and its sister stations! The two veterans had a chat on Sportstalk about what Scott's plan is for this weekend and this season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could be Sky TV's worst nightmare - a major international streamer is reportedly looking at going after the rights to the rugby. The New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul is reporting that  DAZN has entered negotiations with New Zealand Rugby. John Fellet is the former Sky boss - and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what this might mean. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Australian A-League commentator Simon Hill on Auckland FC's reach across the Tasman Injured Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak ahead of the team's season opener in Las Vegas. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are set to open the 2025 NRL season with a high-profile clash against the Canberra Raiders in Las Vegas.  Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been sidelined - but he joined Piney ahead of the big day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are continuing to maintain a hot streak this season - as they take their place at the top of the ladder. The side recently beat the Wellington Phoenix 6-1 in front of a sold-out crowd in Auckland. Australian A-League commentator Simon Hill joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda: Scott Weenink - NZC CEO - On broadcasting rights with Sky TV for 2026 onwards  Liam Napier - Combat Sports Journalist - Joe Parker's IBF title fight this weekend being replaced.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.