Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joined the show. As we discuss Bill Foley's idea of building a brand new waterfront stadium, in downtown Auckland.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailing Commentator and Analyst Chris Steele joined show. As we discuss Sail GP's decision, to pull out of the 2024 Auckland event.  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: Hamish McLennan - Former Chairman of Rugby Australia - On being brutally axed from the top job over the weekend.  Talkback - Do you care if rugby dies out in Australia?  Bill Foley - American Billionaire and A-league Club Owner - On building a waterfront stadium in Auckland to house his new team... ...

American Billionaire Bill Foley joined the show. As we discuss the official 'inking' of his new Auckland-based A-League club, set to launch in 2024.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rugby Australia Chairman, Hamish McLennan joined the program. He gives us an exclusive look into his high-profile departure and what the future holds for the game.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 192-run fourth-wicket stand between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne secured Australia a sixth Cricket World Cup victory. They chased 241 to beat India by six wickets with seven overs to spare in Ahmedabad. Australian sports reporter Mark Howard recaps the event with Elliott Smith. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week is over and D'Arcy Waldegrave is here to wrap the sport that came with it. Highlights from tonight include:  Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson on whether our team is too nice Talkback - Are kiwi sportspeople too nice for the games? Breaker Finn Delany on their win over the JackJumpers in Tasmania  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers have brought their downward slide to an abrupt halt. After a series of losses they've overcome the odds to beat the JackJumpers in Tasmania. Breakers forward Finn Delany spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about how they did it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Aussie cricketer Simon O'Donnell says the Black Caps are too nice. Specifically, he's not sure why they were helping Virat Kohli out with his cramp in between him hitting them all over the park. But former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson doesn't think there's anything wrong with the way the team conducted themselves, telling D'Arcy Waldegrave why he thinks so. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

The Black Caps are out of the Cricket World Cup. They seemed within spitting distance of India at times, but ultimately came up short in the semifinal. Batting coach Luke Ronchi spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has lined up his next opponent, and it's quite the big name! Former world champion Deontay Wilder will be takin on our own former champion in Riyadh this December Promoter David Higgins spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about the fight, and whether he had any hesitancy about participating in a Saudia event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi on their elimination from the World Cup. Cricket talkback. Joseph Parker's promoter David Higgins on Joe's next big fight, including the thorny Saudi Arabia question. 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: Black Cap Mitch Santner ahead of the Cricket World Cup semifinals. Cricket talkback, our chances and India's pitch shenanigans. Jonathan Thurston on joining Team Cricket for the T20 Black Clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Cricket has once again demonstrated that non-cricketers are totally welcome in its lineup for the T20 Black Clash. Johnathan Thurston (famously a rugby league player) will be padding up for the exhibition match against Team Rugby. And good for him! He talked to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about how excited he is to be playing on the same cricket team as Daniel Vettori. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

It's a good thing NZ loves an underdog story, because the Black Caps are really not betting favourites to win their semifinal against India at the Cricket World Cup. One man who isn't phased by that is Black Cap Mitchell 'Flatline' Santner, he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about why the team is still confident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap the sports highlights of the day! Tonight includes: NZ Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster on their new participation stats and extending the low tackle trial. Talkback - what would it take to lift rugby participation in NZ? Kiwi golfer Ben Campbell off the back of his big win at the Hong Kong Open. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

New Zealand Rugby say that participation rates at the community level are bouncing back. Participation in club rugby was up 7 percent overall and participation by women and girls was up 20 percent over last year. NZ Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week for kiwi golfer Ben Campbell! He's nudged past British open champion Cameron Smith to win the Hong Kong Open. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps' World Cup hopes are still alive, but they now face their toughest test yet. They're up against the home side - India -in the semi-finals. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith thinks they're rank outsiders to win, so he got cricket commentator Bryan Waddle on the show to bring in a bit of optimism. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Sportstalk, ZB's Elliot Smith recaps a full day in the world of sports! Highlight for tonight include:  On the Front Foot host Bryan Waddle on why he thinks the Black Caps can beat India. Talkback - can The Black Caps win? Warriors CEO Cameron George on the team's 2024 draw. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to the studio to weigh in on a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Dr John Mayhew - On World Rugby mandating new micro-chipped mouth guards.  Talkback on that subject. Mark Howard - Fox Sports Commentator - On Glenn Maxwell's incredible 200  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr John Mayhew joined the show to discuss the latest concussion mandates from World Rugby. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports Commentator Mark Howard joined the show, to discuss Glenn Maxwell's match winning performance against Afghanistan.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Nothing was gonna beat Without A Fight given that performance today". The seven-year-old gelding wasn't the favourite to win the Melbourne Cup, but TAB Trackside TV's Aidan Rodley clearly thinks he was a deserving champion. He caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk post-race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cricket World Cup has produced a scandal that some have put on par with the Underarm Bowling Incident. Sri Lanka's Angelo Matthews was dismissed before facing a delivery after his helmet broke and Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan successfully appealed for a timeout. So does this confirm that the 'Spirit of Cricket' is long dead? Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave put that question to former Blac...