Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

On the show: Warriors coach Nathan Brown and Mainland Tactix player Te Paea Selby-Rickit, plus talkback on Ronnie O'Sullivan's record-tying 7th snooker championship. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors coach Nathan Brown joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his side's last-gasp golden point win over the Canberra Raiders, courtesy of a Shaun Johnson field goal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 2nd May 2022  On the show...  - Finlay Christie – The Blues halfback – Looking back at the tight win over the Force  - Your calls  - Looking at yet another Steven Alker win  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues halfback joins the show to discuss their narrow win over the Force, and previews this week's homecoming match against the Rebels.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 29th April 2022 On the show... - Sport today   - Shaun Johnson - Warriors halfback talking the blowout loss to the Melbourne Storm and Chanel Harris-Tavita's injury - Talkback - David Reynolds - V8 Supercars driver ahead of Perth SuperNight LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blues and All Blacks hooker James Parsons joined the show to review the first round of trans-Tasman matches of Super Rugby and what stood out in particular. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blues assistant coach Daniel Halangahu joined the show to discuss the line up for Friday's clash with the Western Force and his expectations on the mass changes to the team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 22nd April 2022 On the show... - Sport today   - James Parsons - former All Black and Blues hooker talking all things Super Rugby - Talkback - Dan Halangahu - Blues assistant coach on about how the team is tracking this year LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 27th April 2022     On the show...     - Jeff Green – Former Breakers coach – On their nightmare season    - Breakers talkback  - Patrick McKendry – NZ Herald boxing writer – On the Fury-Whyte fight and its aftermath  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte has called for a rematch with Tyson Fury after he was finished in the sixth round by the champ this weekend.  Whyte says that Fury only won because of an "illegal push".  NZ Herald boxing writer Patrick McKendry and D'Arcy Waldegrave examine this claim, and the fight as a whole, on Sportstalk.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another nightmare season for the Breakers.  They've finished on the bottom of the NBL table with a historically bad 5 wins to 23 losses.  Former coach Jeff Green talked to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether a return to New Zealand could improve their prospects next season.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 26th April 2022    On the show...    - Warriors talkback    - Nathan Brown – Warriors head coach - On their massive loss to the Storm - Warriors talkback    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ANZAC match to forget for the Warriors.  They lost 70–10 to the Melbourne Storm last night.  To his credit, head coach Nathan Brown took on the unenviable task of explaining to Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave just what went wrong.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorsport commentator Bob McMurray joined the show to preview the upcoming Grand Prix at Imola this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing legend Joseph Parker joined the show to discuss his promise to be the backup fighter for Tyson Fury if Dillian Whyte pulls out on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix stars Louis Fenton and Ben Waine joined the show in studio before their game on Sunday at Eden Park. We chatted about what it's like being back home from Australia and what the morale is like in the team.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 22nd April 2022 On the show... - Sport today  - Louis Fenton and Ben Waine - Wellington Phoenix players ahead of their Eden Park clash with Western Sydney Wanderers - Joseph Parker - boxer on how he's offered to be the back up for Tyson Fury if Dillion Whyte pulls out  - Talkback - Bob McMurray - Motorsport commentator previews the upcoming Imola GP LISTEN AB...

All board the Sportstalk train for the 21st April 2022    On the show...    - Sport today     - Wayne Smith – Black Ferns new coach - On stepping back into the role  - Talkback    - David Tua - On being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new honour for one of the all-time greats of combat sports in New Zealand.  David Tua is flying to the US tomorrow in order to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.  He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about this on Sportstalk.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black ferns have a new head coach.  Wayne Smith, who previously coached the side in 1997 has stepped into the role recently vacated by Glenn Moore.  He caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about his new role.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All board the Sportstalk train for the 20th April 2022   On the show...   - Sport today    - Bryce Lawrence – NZ Rugby high-performance referee manager - On red cards and player criticism of referees  - Talkback   - Greer Sinclair - ANZ Premiership netballer - On how she wound up playing three ANZ Premiership games for three different teams in three different positions in one season  LISTEN ABOVE...

In the professional era, it's not unusual for players to change teams every now and again.  But this netballer has taken it to a whole new level!  Greer Sinclair has played three matches so far in this season of the ANZ Premiership – for three different sides.  D'Arcy Waldegrave speaks to her about how exactly she's wound up being a Mystic, a Star and a member of the Magic all in the same season. ...

Red cards have been a major talking point in the last few rounds of Super Rugby Pacific – both on and off the field.  Highlanders captain Aaron Smith made no secret of the fact he felt his side was robbed by a couple of contentious calls in their loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday.  So, what do the refs themselves make of this?  D'Arcy Waldegrave speaks to NZ Rugby high-performance manager Bryce L...

All board the Sportstalk train for the 19th April 2022  On the show...  - Sport today   - Nathan Brown – Warriors coach - on the loss to the Roosters and team-naming Tuesday  - Talkback  - Tony Johnson - Sky Sport commentator - Does this flurry of red cards prove that the new Super Rugby rules simply aren't getting through to the players?  - Talkback  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Another flurry of red cards in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.  Crusaders captain Scott Barrett has been suspended for four weeks after his shoulder contacted the jaw of Alex Hodgman during last Friday's loss to the Blues.  Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua and Highlanders lock Josh Dickson have also copped suspensions after being carded during Saturday's game.  So, why have teams still not b...