Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

The Black Caps have set England a nigh unchaseable target on day three of the dead rubber test in Hamilton. New Zealand were all out for 453, leaving England a mountain of 658 to climb if they want a series sweep. Andrew Alderson was at Seddon Park for Newstalk ZB, he spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Ken Rutherford - Former Black Caps captain on the third England test and Southee's retirement.  Steve Corica - Auckland FC Head Coach on their upcoming match against Melbourne City. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Cameron George - Warriors CEO on the announcement of a Papua New Guinea-based NRL team. Talkback on that very same topic. Steve Price - Former Warrior who played in Port Moresby on the news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I never felt unsafe in Papua New Guinea... but it is very different." Former Bulldog and Warrior Steve Price has some first-hand insight into today's PNG NRL news. He actually played some rugby league there in the late noughties. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what that was like, and how he thinks the new expansion side will go. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Papua New Guinea is officially going to get an NRL side. The Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have announced that a Port Moresby-based club will join the competition in 2028. So how does the Warriors boss feel about sending his players to PNG for away games? Cameron George 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. Highlights for tonight include:  Warren Lees on the future of Gary Stead in the top role  Sam Mennenga on the Breakers looking to bounce back against Tasmania.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No complaints from Breakers centre Sam Mennenga over the team's NBL schedule, as they return to Auckland for their clash against the Tasmania JackJumpers on the North Shore. It's the club's first game back in Auckland since November 2nd, after a five-game stretch in Australia, followed by games in Christchurch and Wellington in the last round. But Mennenga says there's no point in making excuses....

New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead has been asked if he'll continue mentoring the national side beyond his current contract, which ends after the World Test Championship wraps in June. Stead's had unprecedented success from more than six years in charge, winning the World Test Championship, beating India in a series away and reaching 50-over and 20-over World Cup finals.  However, the team...

A boost for next season's Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, with Supercars champion Will Brown confirmed to take part. He'll compete in three of the five events in 2025 - the Taupo, Hampton Downs and Highlands circuits owned by Tony Quinn. Brown says he was unable to squeeze all the weekends into his schedule. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Killing retired racing greyhounds is now banned - after Parliament's unanimously passed a law - in less than two hours.  The Bill - read under urgency - will protect nearly three-thousand dogs needing re-homing, as the Government shutters the industry. A rapid-fire string of speeches included many addresses from MPs on their own pet dogs.  That includes Labour MP and former racing minist...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Caps opener Bryan Young on who should replace Devon Conway in the next test. Talkback - is Will Young the man for the job? Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have got themselves a bit of a decision to make. Devon Conway isn't available to play the third test against England, so Will Young will likely be named in the XI. But should he open the batting? Former Black Caps opener Bryan Young shared his opinion with Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Andrew Alderson on Day 1 of the 2nd Black Caps test against England Debbie Hockley on being inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame Motorsport commentator Bob McMurray previewing the Abu Dhabi GP and reviewing the crazy F1 season LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: David Chote - former All White on the success of Auckland FC. Talkback - how has Auckland FC stayed so successful? Mike Hesson - former Black Caps head coach on the side named to play England in the second test. Mark Howard - Fox Sports cricket commentator previews the India-Australia cricket test.  L...

Squad depth is being pinpointed as a key reason for Auckland FC's flying start to life in football's A-League. The Black Knights have won their first five games without conceding a goal to sit at the top of the table. Former All White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to explain the success behind the start up club.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paceman Scott Boland has been recalled to Australia's playing XI for the first time in 18 months. Captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Boland's inclusion for his first test since July last year, replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood for the second test against India in Adelaide starting tomorrow. Allrounder Mitch Marsh will play, and is available to bowl, despite suffering soreness in the aftermath of...

New Zealand and England have opted for the same XIs in the second cricket test starting tomorrow at Wellington's Basin Reserve. The Black Caps have decided against including spinner Mitchell Santner. Australian tweaker Nathan Lyon took 10 wickets in their win over New Zealand at the venue in March. However, in Auckland's win over Wellington last month - the sole Plunket Shield match at the venue t...

D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up this today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Greg Barclay - Former ICC Chairman  Talkback - Should the Blackcaps have been docked points by the ICC?  Joe Parker - On his upcoming world title bout.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Parker is determined to become a two-time heavyweight world champion after locking in another world title fight.  He will face IBF belt holder Daniel Dubious on February 22 in Saudi Arabia.  Parker says if he wins the belt, he plans to cherish and appreciate the mantle of being a world champion.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram is questioning the logic behind the ICC's sanctioning of the New Zealand and England cricket teams for their slow over rate in the opening test in Christchurch. Both teams have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee and docked three World Test Championship points, which further dampens the Black Caps' odds of making the final. Oram explains why it doesn't mak...

D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up this today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Chris Cairns - Former Blackcap  Talkback - Tim Southee's final two tests - should he play on form or sentiment?  Nick Becker - Auckland FC CEO - On the Nix derby being a sell out.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key priority has been ticked off for Auckland FC, with this weekend's second New Zealand A-League derby against the Wellington Phoenix at Mt Smart officially a sellout. With the 25-thousand seat capacity reached, the North Bank will open up for families, in the hopes of adding another one-thousand people to the attendance. Auckland FC boss Nick Becker is thrilled with the numbers. LISTEN ABOVE&n...

Belief from former Black Cap Chris Cairns that Will Young should be playing over Devon Conway in New Zealand's test series against England. The Central Districts batter - who was named player of the series in the historic 3-nil whitewash of India last month - made way for a returning Kane Williamson in the red-ball squad. Cairns says coach Gary Stead made a rare error by axing Young. The second te...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Caps wicket-keeper Reece Young on the importance of having an experienced wicket-keeper. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Black Caps wicket-keeper Reece Young joined Piney to discuss the importance of having an experienced wicket-keeper - and how it can save a test team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.