Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

The Black Caps are off to basically the best start possible at the T20 World Cup. They sent hosts Australia packing in the opening match and are now at the top of the table ahead of their second match against Afghanistan. Fast-bowler Lockie Ferguson celebrated with D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Breakers are off to a great start for the season. They've won three of their first four matches and sit third on the table ahead of their home game against southeast Melbourne tomorrow night. So it's probably very frustrating for captain Tom Abercrombie that he has to watch from the side-line while he recovers from an eye injury he took in the preseason. At least it meant he had ti...

We have another worrying exodus of rugby stars - or at least, we're about to have one. Reiko Ioane, Ardie Savea, Brodie Retallick and several other top-flight players have indicated they'll head overseas after the Rugby World Cup. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what this could mean. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we have plenty of sports updates to share with you tonight! The highlights include: Liam Napier - NZ Herald rugby writer on growing number of All Blacks set to depart the country after the next World Cup. All Blacks sabbatical talkback. NZ Breakers captain on the season so far and how his eye is going. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of the NPC season is always an emotional time for rugby tragics, but this particular final will be particularly tear-jerking for one man in red-and-black. Former All Black George Bridge will be suiting up for Canterbury for the final time before jetting off to continue his career in Europe. He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk - listen in to find out what significant trait he and D’...

Today on the show, we've got D'Arcy Waldegrave back in to give us the highlights! We bring you the following: George Bridge - Former All Black on his final NPC match in New Zealand before he heads to Europe. Rugby talkback - do we need to try harder to retain our players? Also Gregor Paul's idea of NZR buying Wasps. Silver Ferns assistant coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson ahead of the Constellation Cu...

Weekend Sport's Jason Pine is subbing in for D'Arcy tonight, but we'll still have an amazing show for you to check out! Highlights include: Talkback -  Black Ferns reaction, is Ufuk Talay really in the mix for All WHites coach? Talkback - NPC final. Auckland Rugby League CEO Rebecca Russell on their dire participation numbers and how they're going to turn them around. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

It's Rugby League World Cup time, so it's a bit of a shame that the grassroots game of rugby league is suffering badly back here in New Zealand. The region with the best participation is Auckland, but even their interest in joining or playing for a club is steadily declining. Auckland Rugby League CEO Rebecca Russell is looking at what she can do about that, and she spoke to Jason Pine on Sportsta...

A winning start for the Black Ferns, but they can't afford to rest on their laurels. Having beaten Australia last weekend, their next pool match in the World Cup is against Wales this Sunday. Assistant coach Wes Clarke spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, our highlights include: Black Ferns assistant coach Wes Clarke ahead of their match against Wales in the World Cup this weekend. Talkback - Has this World Cup got you more excited to watch women's rugby and if not, why not? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disappointing loss for our men's netball side They've gone down to their Australian counterparts 64-48 in tonight's Constellation Cup curtain-raiser. Captain Kruze Tangira spoke to D'arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about where they need to improve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Sportstalk, we feature the following highlights: Former NZ U20 football coach Chris Milicich on Danny Hay's departure from the All Whites Danny Hay talkback NZ men's netball captain Kruze Tangira on their loss to the Aussies LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Whites coach Danny Hay will part ways with the team when his contract finishes at the end of the month. Danny was invited by New Zealand football to reapply for the position, but they opened it up to other applicants too. Former NZ under-20s coach Chris Milicich spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether this was the right move. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Simon Child is suiting up for the Black Sticks once again. After injuries and a pandemic sidelined him for the last six years he's back in the squad for January's World Champs. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about his comeback on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps coach asked for improvements from his side and it looks like he got them. The team have beaten Pakistan by 9 wickets in Christchurch. Spin bowler Ish Sodhi celebrated with D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we feature the following:  Ish Sodhi on the win over Pakistan today Cricket/Spark Sport talkback Black Stick Simon Child on making a comeback after six years away from the game LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues coach is taking the helm of the All Blacks XV that will play Ireland A and the Barbarians on the upcoming Northern Tour. He spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk about how you coach a side that was picked for you by the All Blacks selectors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, Jason Pine brings you a solid hour of interviews and discussion! Highlights include: Leon MacDonald All Blacks XV coach on the team that's been named for him All Blacks/All Blacks XV tour selection talkback Black Ferns talkback LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try Time is a brand new segment here on Sportstalk where we tell you everything you need to know about the game of rugby thanks to chemist warehouse. This week it's all about the Women's World Cup. Stacey Fluhler has won an Olympic gold medal with the Black Ferns sevens and was part of the fifteens squad that won the 2017 World Cup. She's starting at centre on Saturday and from the sounds of her c...

Today on the show, highlights include: V8 legend Greg Murphy - last year of Holden at Bathurst Ford vs Holden talkback Try Time rugby segment - Black Ferns centre Stacey Fluhler ahead of the World Cup  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The red lion is about to contest Bathurst for the final time. It's the last edition of the iconic race that will feature the Holden brand, with Chevrolet Camaros coming in to take on Ford from next year. Greg Murphy has won at Mount Panorama behind the wheel of a Holden four times. He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The women's Rugby World Cup is on our doorstep, literally and figuratively. The Black Ferns have their first match as part of a triple-header at Eden Park on Saturday Former captain Les Elder is part of Spark Sport's commentary team for the tournament, she spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ravages of rugby have been laid out in a new British study that found former internationals were up to 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease than the general population. The study of 412 male ex-players, largely from the amateur era, were compared with that of the general public. The risk of any neurodegenerative disease was 2.5 times higher than non-rugby players. Dr Helen Mur...

Today on the show, we have: Dr Helen Murray, research fellow at the University of Auckland's Centre for Brain Research on the new study into the effects of playing rugby on brain issues. Former Black Ferns captain Les Elder on the start of the World Cup this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he wraps up a successful Rally of New Zealand with Chris Grant. Under the Helmet: Rally thanks to Spark Sport - WRC Lives Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.