Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

On the show today: Former All Black captain Murray Mexted, Warriors interim head coach Stacey Jones, plus your calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Word is that All Blacks’ coach Ian Foster had a meeting with New Zealand Rugby bosses today. While Foster's job prospects looked in jeopardy last week, the win over the Springboks at Ellis Park may have saved him. Former All Blacks’ captain Murray Mexted spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about the win and what it should mean for Foster's role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Some good news for the Warriors in their quest to avoid the wooden spoon. With the win over the Bulldogs at Mount Smart, the team won't finish in last place if they win at least one of their remaining games. Interim head coach Stacey Jones has made no changes to the team ahead of Friday’s match against the Cowboys; he explained his reasoning to D’Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

The All Blacks face a mammoth task in South Africa this weekend. They have to try and snap their losing streak in front of a hostile crowd at Ellis Park and jobs may be on the line if they fail. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul is in Johannesburg, he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a bit sick of watching the All Blacks lose, well never fear, we have another team in action overseas as well. The Black Caps have got their tour of the West Indies off to a winning start in the first of three T20s. After the match, opening batter Devon Conway spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors were absolutely flogged over the weekend. They're now in the uneviable position of having to work hard to avoid the wooden spoon. Interim coach Stacey Jones spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about how he's planning to turn things around against the bulldogs at Mt Smart this Friday.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the new normal of international rugby. Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens says after years of dominance, All Blacks fans might have to accept that their team is no longer the best in the world and it could be years before they are again. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonight's show D'Arcy Waldegrave talks about the All Blacks and Warriors unfortunate results over the weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 5th of August 2022  - Sport today - Gregor Paul - On his exclusive about Ian Foster being told to resign. - Martin Tyler - Voice of English football and EPL Commentator on the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of English football joined the program to preview the upcoming season.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Lancaster, the General Manager of Community Rugby at NZR joined the program, to discuss the new competition format for this years NPC.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef de Mission for the Commonwealth Games, Nigel Avery joined the program to reflect on NZ's incredible medal haul so far. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our golden man, Hamish Kerr joined the program to reflect on his gold medal in the high jump.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 4th of August 2022  - Sport today - Liam Napier - On the ground in South Africa ahead of the test...  - Nigel Avery - Chef De Mission on 10 medals in one day...  - Hamish Kerr - On winning gold in the Commonwealth Games High Jump  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald Rugby Writer Liam Napier joined us from on the ground in South Africa to preview this weekend's test match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 3rd of August 2022  - Sport today - Graeme Agars - On Tiger Woods turning down $1 Billion to play in the LIV Golf Tour.  - Kate Well - NZME  Journalist - Comm Games Day 6 Preview  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golfing journalist Graeme Agars joined the program to discuss Tiger Wood's jaw-dropping offer from the LIV Golf Tournament.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All aboard the Sportstalk train for the 2nd of August 2022  - Sport today - Joel Stransky - Fomer World Cup winning Springbok (1995) - On the All Blacks chances against South Africa this Sunday morning...  - Jason Pine - NZME Commentator - Comm Games Day 5 Preview  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1995 World Cup winner Joel Stransky joined the program to discuss the All Blacks chances against a physically demanding Springboks side.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Sportstalk, Jason Pine was joined by former swimmer Moss Burmester, former bowls coach Dave Edwards and Kate Wells from Birmgham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt is New Zealand’s golden boy at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Less than 24 hours after winning gold in the 400m individual medley, he was a late entry in the 200m butterfly and he went and won that too. Moss Burmester won gold in the 200m butterfly in 2006 and he spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk about why New Zealand’s had so much success in that particular event LISTEN...

"To win any credibility back with the New Zealand public he has to come back with two wins" Former All Black Craig Dowd isn't mincing words when it comes to what Ian Foster needs to pull off in the Republic of South Africa. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about that and Razor Robertson's comments on being open to offers on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on for the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. And New Zealand could be in line for a few medals from Track and Field. Pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart is rearing to make a comeback after failing to qualify for the Olympics, she spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Commonwealth Games still a big deal? While moments such as Dick Tayler's gold in the 10,000m in 1974 have entered the kiwi sporting pantheon, questions often arise every four years around whether the Games are now simply playing second fiddle to the Olympics. Sporting doyen Keith Quinn attended ten Commonwealth Games over the course of his career, he spoke to Jason Pine on SPortstalk about...

An historic day for the Tall Blacks. Our national men's basketball team have placed third in the FIBA Asia Cup - the first podium appearance in their history. Coach Pero Cameron took some time out from celebrating to speak to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABVOE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.