Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Sports broadcasting expert Colin Smith joined the show to discuss yet another price hike from Sky Television.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: Nicki Nicol - New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO - On the Gold Coast pulling their bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Talkback - Are the Comm Games still relevant - should we bother saving them? Daryl Mitchell - New Zealand Blackcaps All-Rounder - On the 2nd test in Dhaka  LISTEN AB...

Blackcaps All-Rounder Daryl Mitchell joined the show, ahead of the opening day of the second test match in Dhaka.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol joined the show, to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Commonwealth Games.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own Jason Pine fills in to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:  Rugby commentator Tony Johnson discussing the return of Beauden Barrett. Newly appointed Director of Football for the new Auckland A-League side, Terry McFlynn on his plans for the club. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran A-League player and administrator Terry McFlynn has been appointed Director of Football for the new Auckland franchise. The former Sydney FC captain will oversee the club's player and coach recruitment, and control football operations and sports science. McFlynn joined Piney to discuss his plans for the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the signature of a big name- as Beauden Barrett plans to re-sign for four more years. The first five-fullback is playing in Japan for the Toyota Verblitz in the first part of next year, but will be eligible for All Blacks selection. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Golfer Ryan Fox joined the show, to reflect on his incredible season on tour.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailing Professor Mark Orams joined the show, as we discuss the issue of the America's Cup sailing off-shore. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: John Bracewell- former New Zealand cricket coach calls for Lou Vincent's life ban to be rescinded and for the ECB to allow him to participate in the game again. Talkback - should he have his life ban removed? Is the punishment still justified? Sports betting has never been bigger......

Former team New Zealand Skipper Brad Butterworth joined the show, as we preview the opening races of the Jeddah regatta in Saudi Arabia. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blackcaps Coach John Bracewell joined the show, to discuss his call to lift Lou Vincent's life ban from 'all forms of cricket'.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: Simon Porter - Managing Director of Halo Sports Management - On players wanting to relax NZR's eligibility rules in order to play overseas, and still be selected for the All Blacks.  Talkback - Do we need to change the eligibility rules within NZR?  Jerome Pampellone - On his upcomin...

Kiwi light-heavyweight Jerome Pampellone joined the show, to discuss his upcoming bout against Rogelio Medina this Saturday.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halo Sports Managing Director Simon Porter joined the show. As we discuss the issue of eligibility laws within New Zealand Rugby.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: Scott Robertson - New All Blacks Head Coach in his first radio interview.  Talkback - Have we put Razor on too much of a pedestal? Does he have any room to fail?  Andrew Alderson - NZME Cricket Commentator, giving up an update on Day 1 of the first test between New Zealand and Bangla...

All Blacks coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson is under no illusion about the pressures he faces in his new job. While Robertson is the most successful Super Rugby coach of all time, having hoisted a record seventh consecutive title with the Crusaders, he knows the extra stakes within international rugby. Scott Robertson joined the D'Arcy on Sportstalk for his first radio interview since taking the All...

A-League commentator Ben Homer joins Piney to recap the successful season both Wellington Phoenix teams pulled off after the fact. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joins Piney to discuss the proposed changes to NZ Rugby's governance structure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney returns to fill in for D'Arcy on Sportstalk! Highlights for tonight include:  Black Caps captain Tim Southee ahead of the test series against Bangladesh. Gregor Paul on the potential change in governance structure in NZR. A-League commentator Ben Homer on the success of both Wellington Phoenix teams this season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge joined the show. As we discuss the issue of Super Rugby teams heading off-shore for their pre-season matches. Are they deserting the regions and not addressing the attendance problems at home? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: Ken Rutherford - former New Zealand Black Caps captain on the ICC deciding to trial a 'shot clock' designed to speed up the pace of play in ODI cricket. Ken believes something needs to be done ASAP and doesn't have an issue with imposing five run penalty. Talkback - should the ICC be...

SVG joined the the show, to discuss his chances of snatching the Supercars title this weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blackcaps Captain Ken Rutherford joined the show, as we dive into the issue of the ICC's new 'shot clock' initiative, in an attempt to speed the game up.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Chris Steele - Sailing Commentator and Analyst - On the Sail GP being axed from Auckland for the 2024 event. Talkback - Do you care if rugby dies out in Australia?  Nick Sautner- Eden Park CEO - On Bill Foley's plan to build a brand new waterfront stadium.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f...