Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Boxer Joseph Parker insists he has no problem with the man dubbed the most avoided fighter in the heavyweight division becoming his new opponent for his fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The New Zealander will now face 21-and-one Congolese fighter Martin Bakole in Riyadh – after the withdrawal of British IBF champion Daniel Dubois due to illness. Parker's told boxing outlet IFL TV he and his team t...

Sky have signed a six-year deal to the home international television rights to cricket from the 2026-27 season. Access arrangements for the domestic Super Smash competition will be released separately. TVNZ will retain its incumbent broadcasting arrangements until the end of next summer. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap todays sporting news - On the agenda: David Moffett - CEO of the South Island Kea NRL Bid  Joe Parker - Heavyweight Boxer - Ahead of his IBF title fight this weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Plans for a step up in intensity for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker when he challenges IBF champion Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Kiwi-Samoan will look to become a two-time world champion, after capturing the WBO title back in 2016. Parker says he'll need to play it smart against Dubois. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news - On today's agenda: Former Black Cap Chris Cairns previews the Champions Trophy. NZME Super Rugby Fantasy maestro Christopher Reive explains why you probably picked the wrong players for the first week of the comp. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a week into Super Rugby Fantasy and poor old D'Arcy Waldegrave still hasn't quite got his head around the optimal way to build his team. Luckily he called NZME Super Rugby fantasy maestro Christopher Reive into the studio to explain who the best-performing players were in the first week of the competition. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have another chance to win a major international competition. The Champions Trophy gets underway tonight at 10pm. The last time New Zealand won this particular gong was back in 2000. Chris Cairns was on that team, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news - On today's agenda: Michael Burgess - NZ Herald sports writer on changes needed to the Halberg Awards. Nathan Limm - ZB sports writer live from the Red Carpet at the awards. 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: Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley recapping the start of the season. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five teams have enjoyed a more comfortable Sunday than others after Super Rugby's opening round. The Chiefs, Crusaders, Force, Waratahs and Brumbies recorded victories, leaving the Blues, Hurricanes, Drua, Highlanders and Moana Pasifika winless - the Reds sat the week out. CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to recap the start to the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Sir Gordon Tietjens Nic Benson - Major League Rugby CEO  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for Sky TV and their rugby fan subscribers. The New Zealand broadcaster will be showing one live American Major League Rugby game a week, when the eighth season kicks off this weekend. The other games each round will be available to watch online but not shown live. MLR chief executive Nick Benson says they're excited about the partnership. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Sir Gordon Tietjens joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the issue surrounding INEOS and the All Blacks Sevens sponsorship deal.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Geoff Brown - Mana Pasifika NRL Lead  Mike Hesson - Former Blackcaps Head Coach  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blackcaps Coach Mike Hesson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the Blackcaps upcoming tri-series final against Pakistan.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Zealand and Samoa league rep Frank Pritchard thinks the international game would benefit from the next NRL expansion team being a blend of Maori and Pacific Islanders. Mana Pasifika is banking on fan support and playing depth to spearhead its bid to secure an NRL licence for an expanded 20-team comp in 2032. Pritchard says the recent rise of Tonga, Samoa and Fiji in the international pe...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Andrew Hore - Blues CEO - On their 'Pack the Park' season opener  Sean Maloney - Stan Sport Lead Rugby Commentator - On the Australia teams challenging for Super Rugby supremacy.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Sport Commentator Sean Maloney joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Super Rugby season from an Australian perspective. Can a stacked Reds and Waratahs side challenge for a title?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for the Blues in one of five changes from last year's grand final win over the Chiefs for the rematch at Eden Park. Taufa Funaki pushes former All Blacks halfback Finlay Christie to the bench. Blues CEO Andrew Hore joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk about their 'Pack the Park' idea, ahead of the season opener at Eden Park. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/list...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Gregor Paul - NZ Herald Rugby Writer - On NZR entering a legal battle with sponsors INEOS  Ben Goodale - Sports Marketing Expert - Why did NZR bring INEOS on board in the first place?  Ben Maller- Fox Sports Radio Host Los Angeles - On Luke Doncic suiting up for the LA Lakers.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against INEOS - believing the petrochemical company has breached its sponsorship deal. London's Telegraph reports INEOS failed to pay the first instalment of 2025 to New Zealand Rugby - at the halfway point of a six year deal to sponsor the Teams in Black, including the All Blacks. A statement released by NZR says they view the non-payment as INEOS exiti...

A successful debut as a Los Angeles Laker for Luka Doncic.  The Lakers cruised to a 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz at home, with Doncic putting up 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 24 minutes of action. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby feel they're well-placed financially - despite needing to take legal action against one of their major sponsors. The national body's launched proceedings against petrochemical company INEOS for breaching a deal worth around $8 million a year. NZR views INEOS' non-payment of the first instalment of 2025 as confirmation they've exited the six-year agreement early. In response to fu...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NFL writer Chris Franklin recaps Super Bowl LIX Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.