Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

D'Arcy Waldegrave's back in with another night of sports news to weigh in on! Highlights for tonight include: Marilyn Giroux - Sports marketing expert on allowing a Russia tennis player into the ASB Classic draw. Grant Nisbett - Sky Sport Rugby Commentator on the NZ Rugby Awards tonight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

English coach Eddie Jones has officially been sacked from his role. After a poor 2022 record for the team, Eddie Jones was let go with less than a year left til the next Rugby World Cup. NZ Herald sportswriter Liam Napier weighed in on the dismissal and speculated where Scott Robertson sat amongst all this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave's back for another day of sports updates, talkback, and interviews! Highlights for tonight include: Liam Napier - On NZR needing to sign Scott Robertson now! + Eddie Jones getting the sack...  Talkback - On NZR losing Scott Robertson  Mody Maor - NZ Breakers Head Coach on their clash on Thursday night  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's edition of Sportstalk looks at the issue of Transgender inclusion in community sport.  Highlights include: - Ro Edge -Co Founder of Save Women in Sport Australasia  - Talkback   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ro Edge from Save Women's Sport Australasia joined the program to discuss Sport NZ's latest transgender guidelines around community sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Whites Coach Ricki Herbert joined the program to review/preview the latest from Qatar. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of the four Fifa World Cup quarterfinals are set. The Netherlands will take on Argentina and England will play France this weekend. Former All White Noel Barkely spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk about who might be joining them in the top eight. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportstalk is back for another week of big updates! Highlights for tonight include:  Talkback - Sevens series no longer has an NZ stop. Former All White Noel Barkley on the FIFA World Cup matches this morning. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a decent gap it's time for the final race in this years Supercars season. The Valo Adelaide 500 is this weekend. Driver Broc Feeney spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about the race and what it's been like stepping into Jamie Whincup's shoes this year. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's edition of Sportstalk looks back on the life and legacy of Olympic great and charity founder Sir Murray Halberg. Highlights include- Olympic bronze medallist Barry Magee on the death of Sir Murray Halberg Olympic bronze medallist Rod Dixon on Sir Murray V8 Supercars driver Broc Feeney ahead of the last race of the season LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sportstalk tonight we remembered the legend Sir Murray Halberg. The 89-year-old Olympic gold medallist passed away last night. One of his contemporaries is Barry Magee, who spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sportstalk tonight we remembered the legend Sir Murray Halberg. The 89-year-old Olympic gold medallist passed away last night. Rod Dixon was inspired by Sir Murray as a kid to go on to become an Olympic runner himself, he spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Sox have held on and are still in the Softball World Cup. After beating the Philippines last night, they now need to beat Cuba tonight to make it to the Super Six. Jim Kayes gave D’Arcy Waldegrave an update from the ballpark on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first four berths in the FIFA World Cup round of sixteen have been filled. England, the Netherlands, the USA and Spain are all moving on. NZ Herald Premium sport editor Steven Holloway spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about how much further England can get. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's edition of Sportstalk has plenty of interviews, as today was a big one for sports updates! Highlights include:  James Parsons - Former All Black - how do you know when it's the right time to retire? Retirement talkback. Steven Holloway - NZ Herald premium sport editor on the FIFA World Cup. Jim Kayes updates the Softball World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Lydia Ko is number one in the world once again, and word is she's thinking about retiring. Tyson Fury is much older than Lydia Ko, also number one in the world and he looks like he'll never retire. This has caused a great deal of confusion for Sportstalk's D’Arcy Waldegrave, so he spoke to retired All Black James Parsons about how you know when it's time to move on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com...

The Indian cricket team's tour of New Zealand ends tomorrow at Hagley Park. Hopefully it'll end with the third ODI in the series against the Black Caps, but it could just as easily end with the match being rained out! Black Caps bowler Matt Henry spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about playing India at his home ground. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a solid lineup of sports news here tonight, especially now that D'Arcy's back for another week! Highlights include: Kiwi racecar driver Brendon Hartley on his fantastic year Talkback - Which successful kiwi sportspeople fly under the radar more than they deserve? Black Caps fast-medium bowler Matt Henry ahead of tomorrow's match at Hagley Oval LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

It's been a great year for Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley. He's won his third World Endurance Championship and his third 24 hours of Le Mans. He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether he can  pull it off again next year. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New Zealand Rugby development updates, Hannah Porter is the new head of Womens High Performance. Hannah joined Jason Pine to talk  about her journey to the role, and what she hopes to achieve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A University of Waikato Senior Lecturer is leading a study to find a way to get more coaches for disabled athletes.  Dr Rob Townsend talked about his research with Piney on Sportstalk today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA World Cup has delivered us yet another upset. Germany have blown a 1-0 lead over Japan, to go on to lose 2-1. D’Arcy Waldegrave decided the best way to celebrate would be to ask sporting doyen and veteran broadcaster Brendan Telfer where this ranks among the greatest upsets of all time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Sportstalk, we have a solid lineup of updates to share! Highlights for tonight include: Brendan Telfer - talking great upsets of history after Japan beat Germany. Talkback on that subject. Black Caps batsman Devon Conway post the T20 series against India. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again, D’Arcy Waldegrave is having to eat some humble pie on Sportstalk. He was very critical of Devon Conway's performance after the Black Caps loss to India - but Devon managed a very respectable 59 in the draw. D’Arcy had Devon Conway on the show to look over the T20 Series, and offer an apology. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive upset finally has us all actually talking about the football at the Fifa World Cup. Saudi Arabia have beaten Argentina 2-1, Messia and all. Former All White Fred de Jong explained to D’Arcy Waldegrave how on earth this happened. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.