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SPORTSTALK WITH D’ARCY WALDEGRAVE
7pm–8pm weekdays
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport.
He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan.
Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.
His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show.
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 24 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier on the All Blacks selection. Talkback...
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Du'Plessis Kirifi talks first proper All Blacks call-up
Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has finally got his first proper All Blacks call-up. He was injury cover five years ago but is still uncapped, and this time...
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Rugby expert reacts to All Blacks selections for the clash against France
Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave has decided to kick his work week off by picking apart the All Blacks selections for the series against France The 35-man squad was...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - June 23, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan on the new 35-man All Blacks squad...
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All Blacks squad: 35-man side gearing up for France clash
The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis...
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'There's a lot to do': Du'Plessis Kirifi on making the cut for the All Blacks
"It's always an honour." Du'Plessis Kirifi is among the five new names called up as part of the 35-man All Blacks squad set to face France - and he's feeling excited. He...
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Piney's Power Rankings: Steven Alker, The Oklahoma City Thunder and the British and Irish Lions
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 Steven Alker's...
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Super Rugby final: What can fans expect ahead of this weekend's clash?
Here at Sportstalk, we're all swept up in Super Rugby fever! After we hashed out the issue with the cowbells yesterday, we thought we'd better do at least one preview...
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Black Sticks gearing up for Nations Cup semifinal
The Black Sticks Men are off to a flying start at the Nations Cup in Malaysia. They've won three straight games and are now getting ready for the semi-final against...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 19 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty ahead of the Super Rugby final. Talkback...
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What can fans expect ahead of Origin 2?
It's one of former Queensland Maroon Steve Price's favourite days of the year! State of Origin 2 is tonight! (Steve's other favourite days of the year are Origin...
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Explained: How did the Crusaders v Chiefs cowbell feud get started?
Officials have rung the bell on cowbells at Christchurch and banned them ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs this Saturday. The...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 18 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis on who...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 17 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley on the successful season. Talkback - How...
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Sophie Devine reveals whether she's retiring from ODI cricket
Sophie Devine has today revealed that she is not going to sign a new central contract with New Zealand Cricket. So does this mean the end of the line? D'Arcy Waldegrave...
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Super Rugby CEO unpacks 'successful' 2025 season
What a season of Super Rugby it has been! CEO Jack Mesley has been determined to improve the competition in the eyes of fans, and D'Arcy Waldegrave reckons he's...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - June 16, 2025
Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall on the pressure (or not) of an...
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Piney's Power Rankings: The Crusaders, Liam Lawson and Jordie Barrett
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 Crusaders bouncing...
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Nico Porteous reveals why he's stepping back from the Olympics
Freestyle skier Nico Porteous has decided to retire at the ripe old age of... 23? He's gonna keep skiing, but will not compete at any future Olympics. He spoke to...
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Crusaders hopeful as side advances to Super Rugby final
The Crusaders go into Saturday's Super Rugby final with about as unblemished a record as you could ask for. They've won 31 home playoff matches over their history...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 13 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Brendon Hartley - Toyota Gazoo Racing Driver Neil Barnes - Taranaki...
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Neil Barnes: On how to make the NPC as successful as Super Rugby?
Matches in rugby's National Provincial Championship are on track to appear on a free-to-air platform. As Sky and New Zealand Rugby near renewal of their broadcast...
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Brendon Hartley: Extended interview with three time Le Mans winner
Gun New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley is expecting a few scary moments in this weekend's Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. Sixty two cars in three different categories...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 12 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Crusaders assistant coach Matt Todd and openside flanker Tom Christie...
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Blues v Crusaders: Blues 'excited' ahead of upcoming clash
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave may be a diehard Crusaders fan, but thankfully he's also a believer in journalistic integrity. So he made sure to also go to the...
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The Panel: Crusaders v Blues speculation
Sportstalk host and native Cantabrian D'Arcy Waldegrave is absolutely fizzing for the Crusaders' home semifinal against the Blues. He's so excited that interviewing...
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - June 11 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Ryan Fox ahead of the US Open. Talkback - is Ryan Fox the consummate...
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Golf NZ head talks industry impact of Ryan Fox
"I can't think of a better ambassador for our sport." The Golf NZ boss says Ryan Fox is working wonders for the game here in New Zealand and influencing kids to...
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Cricket World Test Championship final: What can fans expect?
It's almost time for the cricket World Test Championship. Australia will be taking on South Africa for the mace at Lords. Talksport's Jon Norman is a bit annoyed...
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'Life-changing': Ryan Fox looks back on memorable month
New Zealand's number one golfer is ready to tee off at the US Open. Ryan Fox will be looking to continue the amazing run of form he's had in the last month. He spoke...