Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is heading back to Philadelphia. The Eagles trounced the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was named MVP after scoring three touchdowns in the blowout. NFL writer Chris Franklin joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an unwelcome shock for Warriors fans when the news broke.  In January, captain Tohu Harris informed the team that he would have to retire from NRL permanently due to injury concerns.  He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave about the decision in an exclusive interview, the first he’s had since the announcement.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news, On today's agenda: Sports Insider Trevor McKewen on the four players who opted out of Fantasy Super Rugby  Talkback - How much power should players have over things like whether they can be used for Fantasy Super Rugby? An exclusive interview with Tohu Harris on his retirement from the Warriors LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste...

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Sir Buck Shelford - Former All Blacks Captain  Jack Mesley - Super Rugby CEO  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hoo-ha over TJ Perenara's message before leading the All Blacks final haka last year has erupted again. His speech in te reo before the test against Italy in Turin came after the march to parliament to protest the Treaty Principles bill. The Herald reports many within the All Blacks felt blindsided regarding the politicisation of the issue, with a limited number made aware of the halfback's in...

The Super Rugby season has been launched in Sydney - a venue the Highlanders will return to next Friday to face the new-look Waratahs. It's a change for the southerners too -  now coached by 2015 title winning gaffer Jamie Joseph again. Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the launch and competition ahead.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Dillion Boucher - NZ Basketball Chief Executive Officer - on the new trans-Tasman series being announced against Australia.  Richie McCaw - Former All Blacks Captain - on the return of the 'Godzone' multisport event.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excitement is brewing from former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw over the return of one of the country's top multisport events. The eight-day Godzone trek is back after a two-year hiatus, revived under the Pure Adventure Charitable Trust, led by McCaw. He admits there's a love-hate relationship with the event, having competed four times. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The trans-Tasman rivalry has been renewed on the basketball hardwood. The Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns will take on the Australian Boomers and Opals respectively in a three-game series in May, in what's being billed as the Trans-Tasman Throwdown. The double-headers will be played in Adelaide, the Sunshine Coast and Hamilton. It will be the first time in close to ten years that the New Zealand men ha...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: American Football New Zealand's Russell McConnochie on the NFL bringing games to Australia. NBA reporter Trevor Lane on the shock Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The basketball world is in shock after what's being described as one of the most stunning player trades in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks have sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and landed Anthony Davis in return. NBA reporter Trevor Lane joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host up to three NFL regular season games from October next year, starting with the Los Angeles Rams against the Philadelphia Eagles. American Football NZ's Russell McConnochie joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Debbie Sorensen - Moana Pasifika CEO  Dan Hooker - UFC Lightweight fighter  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim Moana Pasifika boss Debbie Sorensen claims their highest profile Super Rugby recruit has set the tone for the campaign ahead. Sorenson explains All Black Ardie Savea's impact as they seek to make the play-offs for the first time in their fourth season. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Lightweight fight Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker joined D'Arcy to preview his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Steve Price - Former Warriors Captain  Phil Waugh - CEO of Rugby Australia LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Setting the standards will be crucial for the next Warriors captain, according to a former skipper of the NRL club. The Warriors are after a new captain following the retirement of Tohu Harris earlier this month.  Steve Price believes James Fisher-Harris will be the new leader due to the respect he commands on and off the field.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Australia's host cities for the expanded 24-team Rugby World Cup in 2027 have been announced. Sydney's Olympic Stadium will host the final AND the two semi-finals, plus two of the quarter-finals. Brisbane will host the other two quarters, but Melbourne is the big loser...hosting only nine matches, including two of the 'Round of 16' showdowns. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Colin Smith - Sports television rights expert - NRL bosses will put their Australian broadcast rights up for grabs this year in a move that could spark interest from foreign streaming services. The sport's current deal with Fox Sports and Channel Nine across the ditch ends after the 2026 season. The Daily Tel...

NRL bosses will put their Australian broadcast rights up for grabs this year in a move that could spark interest from foreign streaming services. Colin Smith is a sports television rights expert and joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the situation.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Sir Gordon Tietjens - Former All Blacks Sevens Coach - On their shock loss at the Perth event.  Talkback  Melie Kerr - On being named ICC women's cricketer of the year.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melie Kerr is touting the resilience of the White Ferns after becoming the first New Zealander to be named the ICC's cricketer of the year. The allrounder has also won the women's T20 international best player award following her efforts in helping the Ferns win the World Cup, in which she was named player of the tournament. But Kerr says she doesn't play for awards, and the real highlight is the...

The All Blacks Sevens' most successful coach is pointing to the disestablishment of domestic tournaments after the shock loss to Uruguay at the Perth World Series event. Sir Gordon Tietjens believes while the smaller nations are investing more into the rugby's shorter format, New Zealand have a clear issue with depth. Tietjens says the Condor Sevens - for secondary school players - is the only rem...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Tennis commentator Seb Lavie recapping the Australian Open. Interim Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne ahead of their upcoming matches against Costa Rica. Piney's Power Rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Football Ferns are set to make their grand return to the field for the 2025 season. They're gearing up to play a two-game series against Costa Rica next month. Interim Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.