Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Big news in the football world - it was announced that both New Zealand A-League franchises would no longer be playing in the Australia Cup starting in this year's edition of the tournament. Upon hearing the news, D'Arcy spoke to Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker to hear his thoughts on being removed from the competition and what it means for his preseason preparation moving forward.  LISTEN ABOVE...

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on what the new All Blacks coaching setup needs to look like. Talkback - Is NZR using the right process to pick their new coaching setup? Black Caps bowler Matt Henry ahead of the fourth T20 against India. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Fair to say the Black Caps' T20 series against India is not going well. India have won all three matches so far, clinching the five-game series. Game 4 takes place overnight our time, and Black Caps bowler Matt Henry spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One NZ Herald rugby writer has an idea for how to create a new golden age in All Blacks coaching. It involves Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie and Ian Foster. Gregor Paul explained his proposal to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aryna Sabalenka has scorched her way into the Australian Open semifinals. The world number one beat Iva Jovic in straight sets. The Rod Laver Arena roof remained partially open as the temperatures continued to rise to an expected high of 45 degrees. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby insists it won't have to try to lure back coaches it wants to apply for the vacant All Blacks role. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement states candidates need experience internationally and must be a New Zealander. Former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan says there's plenty of good talent available to NZR - but it's hard to get a new coach at this point in the Wor...

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: NZR's Steve Lancaster on the selection process for a new All Blacks coach. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Black Caps' recent loss, the two teams set to head to the Super Bowl and Auckland FC losing points. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby is determined to nail an expedited process, as they open applications for All Blacks head coach. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement states candidates need experience internationally and must be a New Zealander. Interim chief executive Steve Lancaster joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite everything that has been coming out and the comments being made around Scott Robertson parting ways with the All Blacks, we are yet to hear from the players association and get some insight into what the processes were for the players throughout the review process.  Rob Nichol is the CEO of the New Zealand Rugby Players Association and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on what ha...

After the shock news dropped last week that Scott Robertson would be leaving his role as the head coach of the All Blacks, questions were asked around who would step up and replace him. The most obvious choice for many was Jamie Joseph. Joseph has spent time coaching in New Zealand with the Highlanders, leading them to their first and only title in 2015 as well as coaching the Japan national side...

The Black Caps' build up to next month's T20 World Cup continues later tonight when they take on India in the first match of a five-game T20 series against the number 1 ranked side in the world.  Rob Walter is the head coach of the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long time between drinks for New Zealand rally champion Hayden Paddon, who is making his return to the World Rally Championship for the first time in 8 years. He is currently preparing for the season opener at Monte Carlo, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Thursday, Scott Robertson left the All Blacks head coaching role only two years into his four year contract into the next World Cup.  Ant Strachan is a former All Black and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the saga, whether he thinks it happened overnight or was a slow burn - and what effect that it this will have on the players.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about Ally Wollaston's cycling victories, Sam Ruthe setting records and the Black Foils' SailGP crash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pioneering moment for the Black Caps at Indore. New Zealand have completed a first one-day international cricket series victory in eight attempts away against India across 37 years, winning the decider by 41 runs. Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late blooming New Zealand spinner Jayden Lennox has been praised for his mental strength on debut in India. The 31-year-old played in both Black Caps victories during the historic 2-1 series win over the world's top-ranked one-day side. Jayden Lennox joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitney Hansen, daughter of former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen, was named as the new Black Ferns head coach.  In her first year she will oversee 11 tests and a historic British & Irish Lions Series in 2027. "She knows what she wants to do and when she wants to do it and, you know, I think it's important that your kids make their own decisions about where they want to go and what the...

Drama and a technical issue in the Ashes yesterday, with Alex Carey scoring a welcomed century as Australia ended the day at 326-8, but he should've been out when he was on 72. England used a review on a caught behind as they thought they heard a sound - the microphones on the stumps showed a clear noise but was shown on the replay as happening before the ball passed the bat resulting in a not out...

A huge day for the Black Caps as they opted to bat first in the third and final cricket test match against the West Indies at the Bay Oval today. Tom Latham and Devon Conway put on an absolute clinic registering the second highest opening wicket partnership in Black Caps history at 323 - before Latham was dismissed.  Conway and night watchman Jacob Duffy saw out the day with New Zealand in co...

It was announced this morning that the CEO of Netball New Zealand Jennie Wyllie had resigned from the role effective immediately. It has been a turbulent year for the organisation, from the troubles with a broadcast deal to the recent Dame Noeline Taurua coaching situation.  Gary Dawson, the team relationship manager for the Waikato Magic, joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See...

Earlier today, the Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway a new karting facility at Colin Dale Park was opened. The opening event drew several of New Zealand's most decorated motorsport figures. D'Arcy went down and ran into New Zealand Indycar driver Scott Dixon.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third and final test match of the summer of cricket begins tomorrow with the Black Caps taking on the West Indies. The Black Caps will be hoping to end the test summer with a win and to win the series they currently lead 1-0.  Zac Foulkes is a bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to talk about the upcoming test match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The discussion around the Mana Pasifika NRL bid has picked up again after iconic New Zealand-Pacific hip hop artist King Kapisi has been reported as one of the key figures behind it. The NRL currently has 17 teams - with the Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs slated to join over the next few years. It has been said the NRL wants to reach 20 teams. Geoff Brown is the bid leader of Mana Pasifika, and he joi...

Three big golfing events are coming to New Zealand in consecutive weeks in 2026. The NZ PGA championship in Paraparaumu will happen between the 19 and 22nd of February, followed by the NZ Open in Queenstown between the 26th of February and March 1st. It was announced today that the ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia championship will be getting played in Auckland the following week between the 5th and 8...