Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge on the review that found Rob Penney doesn't need to be given the sack as coach. Talkback - Should Rob Penney be sacked? Olympic gold medallist Georgie Earl (nee Evers-Swindell) on the rowing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're finally at the business end of the Olympic sport that usually wins us all the medals - the rowing! Rowing finals featuring kiwi athletes are coming thick and fast overnight. Athens and Beijing gold medallist rower Georgie Earl (nee Evers-Swindell) spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a season like the Crusaders just had in Super Rugby, it wouldn't exactly be a shock if they sacked the coach.... ...but interestingly, CEO Colin Mansbridge has decided he's not gonna do that. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about why he hasn't given Rob Penney the boot. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Ruby Tui on the Black Ferns Sevens bringing home New Zealand's first medal at the Paris Olympics. TVNZ sports reporter Guy Heveldt on the men's and women's triathlons going ahead, despite concerns about the Seine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The triathletes have taken the plunge at the Olympics and gone for a swim in the dirty Seine. Apparently it's not dirty. The tournament organisers declared the water safe to swim in, so both the men's and women's races went ahead tonight. TVNZ sports reporter Guy Heveldt spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave live from the streets of Paris as it all unfolded. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

New Zealand has its first gold medal at the Olympic games! The Black Ferns Sevens won the final overnight to claim gold in the women's sevens. 2020 gold medallist Ruby Tui was watching from NZ, and she spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Dave Currie - Former Chef de Mission - On the lack of medals at the 2025 Paris Olympics  Talkback  Triathlon New Zealand CEO Pete De Wet  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathlon New Zealand CEO Pete De Wet joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the postponement of the men's event due to water quality.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Chef de Mission Dave Currie joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the concerns around New Zealand's lack of medals at Paris 2024. 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: Canadian sports journo Ben Steiner continuing to follow the fallout from Canada's 'drone gate'. Dylan Schmidt as he prepares to compete on the trampoline these Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Schmidt, the first Kiwi to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, is gearing up for his next round in Paris. He joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's women's football side are still progressing well in the Paris Olympics, despite the impact of their team's drone spying saga. Fifa docked six points from the team, and they were fined 200,000 Swiss francs ($384,000). Canadian sports journalist Ben Steiner joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview all the glitz and glam from the 'Opening Ceremony'. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Sevens Head Coach Sir Gordon Tietjens joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss New Zealand's early exit from the medal chances.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Aaron Lloyd - Sports Integrity Lawyer on 'Done Gate' at the Paris Olympics.  Steve Corica - Auckland FC Head Coach - On their signing of Hiroki Sakai.  Cheree Kinnear - LIVE out of Paris.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corica joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss their latest superstar signing.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport Lawyer Aaron Lloyd joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the new developments in the 'drone gate' scandal at the Paris Olympics.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Ricki Herbert - Former All Whites Coach - On the Canadian Women's Football team spying on the Football Ferns.  Jonathan Jansen - CEO of Esports New Zealand - On the IOC deciding to create an Olympic Esports Games.  Michael Burgess - LIVE out of Paris.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/lis...

Former All Whites Head Coach Ricki Herbert joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the 'drone' scandal surrounding the Football Ferns opening Olympics clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand E-Sports CEO Jonathan Jansen joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the creation of the 2025 ESports Olympic Games in Saudi Arabia.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include:    Eric Murray - Olympic Gold Medallist - On the NZOC selection process ahead of the Paris Games.  Stacey Jones - Warriors Assistant Coach - On their side named to play the Tigers on Friday night.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Olympic Rower Eric Murray joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the ruthless nature of the NZOC selection process - are sports worse off because of it?  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: Rugby commentator Ken Laban discussing the impact of Ardie Savea moving to Moana Pasifika and the potential of more big moves for Moana Pasifika. Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee on the loss of Ardie. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts believe there are plenty of additional benefits to Ardie Savea's move to Moana Pasifika. Rugby commentator Ken Laban joined Piney to discuss the impact of this development. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Absolute bombshell from NZ Herald writer Liam Napier this morning. Ardie Savea is moving from the Hurricanes to Moana Pasifika! Liam spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk abut what we know. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.