Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

A big weekend for rally fans from around the country. The WRC returned to our shores for the first time in a decade, and by all accounts the event was a great success. Rally bible-on-legs Chris Grant was grinning ear-to-ear when he chatted to D'Arcy Waldegrave about it on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it weird that the Kiwis squad for the Rugby league World Cup only has one Warrior in it? Despite the fact that the club is based in Auckland (most of the time, pandemics aside), only Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is suiting up to represent New Zealand. Bluey McClennan has coached both the Kiwis and the Warriors, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the squad on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnys...

Highlights for today's show include: Former Kiwis and Warriors coach Bluey McClennan on the relatively Warriors-free Kiwis squad. Should we be surprised to see only one Warrior in the Kiwis? Rally NZ results co-ordinator Chris Grant on the successful return of the WRC to NZ. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to White Ferns all-rounder Maddy Green on taking the lead in the T20 series against the West Indies. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner is keen to fill the stands for the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup, with less than a week to go til kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we have: Kiwis selections, Ryan Fox, and Black Ferns talkback discussion Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner keen to fill the stands for the 2022 Rugby World Cup White Ferns all-rounder Maddy Green on taking the lead in the T20 series against the West Indies LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Sportstalk: Today was Willie Los'e's funeral, and it was held at Eden Park. Plenty of ZB staff turned up, and it was a positive experience. Plus rugby updates, and Leon MacDonald joins us for an interview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Waddle joins us from the Basin Reserve to talk about rights and wrongs in cricket and notable Mankading incidents he's commentated on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us here for tonight's sports updates! Highlights include cricket discussion and Brian Waddle interview! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode nine of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to Swedish rally driver Oliver Solberg. Solberg was destined to make a living from behind the steering wheel of a car. Son of former World Rally Champion Petter Solberg and nephew to rally driver Henning Solberg, the 21-year-old has plenty of knowledge to call upon as he winds his way around the roads o...

In episode eight of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to rally driver and motorsport enthusiast Andrew Hawkeswood. Hawkeswood is a former New Zealand rally champion and is the man behind one of the most exciting stretches of gravel road in the country - Jack's Ridge. The 6.5km stretch of road will host a special stage at the 2022 Repco Rally of New Zealan...

In episode seven of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to Welsh rally driver Elfyn Evans.  After narrowly missing out on clinching the world title in 2020, the 32-year-old from Dolgellau in Wales is once again taking on the championship battle at the wheel of a Yaris WRC with the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team. He's in New Zealand for the very first...

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 23rd of September 2022  - Sport today - Joseph Parker - NZ Heavyweight boxer - Ahead of his fight against Joe Joyce this weekend...  - Talkback    - Matt Russell - Fox Sports League Commentator - Previewing this weekend's NRL finals...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our man out of Fox Sports joined the program to preview this weekend's preliminary finals.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In episode six of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to versatile motorsport champion Shane van Gisbergen.  From smooth race tracks to rough gravel roads, Shane van Gisbergen is obsessed with racing cars. Fast! Success has followed him no matter the size of the engine under the hood and the New Zealand leg of the World Rally Championship is just another ch...

In episode five of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to one of WRC's all time-greats, Sébastien Ogier.  Determined, ruthless and tactically shrewd, Ogier has won eight world titles, including six in a row from 2013 to 2018, with three different manufacturers. He took his final crown in 2021 before stepping back from racing full-time. Under the Helmet: Ral...

Today on the show, we have: Newstalk ZB netball reporter Kate Wells - live update on the second Taini Jamison cup match. Rugby direct in studio - Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith and NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Dann on the All Blacks side named today. Former All White Bobby Almond on tonight's match against the socceroos. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are playing the Socceroos for the first time in 400 years. Ok fine, it's actually been eleven years since the last clash between the two sides, but it's certainly felt like an eternity for fans hungry for some trans-Tasman competition. Former All White Bobby Almond spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about just how big a deal this is for football in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE  ...

The Sunshine Girls were able to field a team, but only just, for their first match against the Silver Ferns. Jamica's roster issues showed on the scoreboard, with New Zealand comfortably winning 70 goals to 45. Newstalk ZB netball reporter Kate Wells headed down to the Pulman arena to catch the second test and spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave, on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made wholesale changes to his team ahead of the final Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies. Sam Cane's out injured, Sam Whitelock's the captain and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is on the bench. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Dann and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy Waldegrave in studio for a special edition of Rugby Direct to try and make sense of...

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 21st of September 2022  - Sport today - Kate Wells - Newstalk ZB Netball Commentator - Update from Event Finder Stadium ahead of Silver Ferns v Jamaica...  Peter Fitzsimons - Former Wallaby and Journalist - On Darcy Swain's punishment  - Talkback    - Kevin Barry - Joseph Parker's former trainer - Previewing his World Heavyweight Championship fight against J...

Former Wallaby Peter Fitzsimons joined the program to discuss Darcy Swain's judiciary hearing and what his punishment should be?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joesph Parker's former trainer Kevin Barry joined the program to preview his upcoming fight against Joe Joyce. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode four of Under the Helmet: Rally. Join Newstalk ZB host D'Arcy Waldegrave as he talks to Belgium rally ace Thierry Neuville. Neuville is one of the most experienced drivers on the WRC circuit and has the unfortunate record of finishing second on four consecutive occasions!  Under the Helmet: Rally thanks to Spark Sport - WRC Lives Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...