/on-air/sportstalk/audio/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:48:57 Z en /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sam-cosgrove-former-english-footballer-on-new-role-with-auckland-fc/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sam-cosgrove-former-english-footballer-on-new-role-with-auckland-fc/ Auckland FC have continued to add to their roster this transfer window, this time adding a new attacking threat to the roster in the English Sam Cosgrove.  D'Arcy had a chat with Sam to talk about the transfer, what skillset he is going to bring Auckland FC, how Chris Wood has revitalised the older style of striker and what made him want to make the move across the world.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:29:25 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gregor-paul-nz-herald-rugby-writer-on-the-all-blacks-claiming-world-rugbys-number-one-spot/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gregor-paul-nz-herald-rugby-writer-on-the-all-blacks-claiming-world-rugbys-number-one-spot/ After the Springboks shock loss to the Wallabies the All Blacks shot back up to the number 1 ranked international rugby side in the world, a title they haven't held since November 2021. But what does this even mean? Should we even care? D'Arcy Waldegrave caught up with NZ Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul to ask these questions and what implications the rankings have on the Rugby World Cup seeding process. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:25:29 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/oli-sail-former-wellington-phoenix-goalkeeper-on-signing-on-with-auckland-fc/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/oli-sail-former-wellington-phoenix-goalkeeper-on-signing-on-with-auckland-fc/ Auckland FC have made another signing in this transfer window. This time, it's ex-Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Oli Sail, who returns home in a bid to reclaim his place as the All Whites' goalkeeper before next year's FIFA World Cup.  D'Arcy caught up with Oli to discuss how the move took place. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:26:49 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-dowd-former-blues-and-all-black-prop-on-the-blues-moving-some-matches-to-mt-smart/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-dowd-former-blues-and-all-black-prop-on-the-blues-moving-some-matches-to-mt-smart/ The Blues are looking to join fellow Auckland based teams the Warriors and Auckland FC in hosting fixtures at Mount Smart Stadium in 2026, with as many as two of their home fixtures been held at the ground.  The Blues have looked for feedback from fans to see if they would still come and watch matches if they were hosted there, as opposed to their spiritual home Eden Park.  D'Arcy spoke with former Blues and All Black prop Craig Dowd about the incoming change. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:19:04 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-blues-potentially-moving-some-games-to-mt-smart/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-blues-potentially-moving-some-games-to-mt-smart/ The Blues are poised to head across town to Mount Smart for two Super Rugby games next year. The New Zealand Herald reports the Blues are still planning to play most of their games at their usual Eden Park base, but are looking closely across town. NZ Herald sports journalist Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:13:52 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-luke-littlers-weekend-win-the-all-blacks-victory-over-argentina-and-jasons-tab-story/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-luke-littlers-weekend-win-the-all-blacks-victory-over-argentina-and-jasons-tab-story/ 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 Luke Littler's weekend win, the All Blacks' victory over Argentina and Jason's TAB story. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:17:13 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-18-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-18-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Wallaby Stirling Mortlock on the team's victory over the Springboks. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:11:05 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/stirling-mortlock-former-wallaby-on-the-teams-victory-over-south-africa/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/stirling-mortlock-former-wallaby-on-the-teams-victory-over-south-africa/ The Wallabies expect a 'Boks backlash to be in the forecast after their stunning victory in Johannesburg. Australia have come back from 22 points down to pull off an unlikely victory with 38 unanswered points. The two sides meet again in Cape Town next week - and former Wallaby Stirling Mortlock joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:08:15 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/tanner-stowers-smith-warriors-rookie-previews-the-clash-against-the-dragons/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/tanner-stowers-smith-warriors-rookie-previews-the-clash-against-the-dragons/ We’re well and truly in the business end of the NRL season and the Warriors have found themselves outside of the top 8 for the first time since round 6.   It sets up a must-win scenario for tonight’s match against the Dragons if they’re to keep their top 4 hopes alive.  Warriors Rookie Tanner Stowers-Smith spoke with D’Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the big game to discuss the importance of this fixture and touch on how he hopes to elevate his game.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:42:00 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/finlay-christie-all-blacks-halfback-on-the-argentina-clash-being-named-as-a-reserve/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/finlay-christie-all-blacks-halfback-on-the-argentina-clash-being-named-as-a-reserve/ Finlay Christie is in line for his first test match in 13 months after being named on the All Blacks reserves for Sunday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba.  He's been preferred to uncapped Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston as deputy to Cortez Ratima.  Captain Scott Barrett bolsters the second row after sitting out the final two tests against France with a calf injury.  D’Arcy Waldegrave caught up with Christie for a chat about what it means to be reselected, the expectations surrounding his role, and how he’s lifted his game during the Super Rugby season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:32:00 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/luke-humphries-former-darts-world-champion-ahead-of-the-2025-new-zealand-darts-masters/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/luke-humphries-former-darts-world-champion-ahead-of-the-2025-new-zealand-darts-masters/ This weekend, some of the biggest stars of the darts world descend on Spark Area for the 2025 New Zealand Darts Masters. It is the first time Auckland has hosted the event since 2018, with Hamilton hosting the event the past 3 years. Luke Humphries, the current world number one in darts caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the upcoming weekend event. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:44:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kate-heffernan-silver-ferns-midcourter-on-her-bid-to-move-on-to-the-adelaide-thunderbirds/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kate-heffernan-silver-ferns-midcourter-on-her-bid-to-move-on-to-the-adelaide-thunderbirds/ Silver Ferns are continuing to leave the ANZ Premiership and head across the ditch. The latest being Kate Heffernan, with the Silver Ferns midcourter calling time on her career with the Southern Steel to sign with the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Super Netball competition.  Fresh off the announcement of her move across the Tasman, Kate caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss her reason for moving - and what makes playing over in Australia appealing. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:37:30 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chryss-viliko-black-ferns-prop-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-in-britain/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chryss-viliko-black-ferns-prop-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-in-britain/ Today the Black Ferns left Aotearoa to head over to Britain as they look to win a third consecutive Rugby World Cup title. Black Ferns prop Chryss Viliko caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to explain the joys of flying across the world and to preview the tournament. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:54:59 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gordon-noble-campbell-amateur-sports-association-chairman-on-the-shortage-of-volunteer-coaches-and-administrators/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gordon-noble-campbell-amateur-sports-association-chairman-on-the-shortage-of-volunteer-coaches-and-administrators/ Grassroots sports clubs around New Zealand are operating with notably fewer volunteer coaches and administrators this year. In the last five years, the average number of volunteers has fallen more than 40 percent. Amateur Sports Association Chairman Gordon Noble-Campbell joins D'Arcy to discuss why less people are donating time to the country's 7000 community sports clubs, the importance of volunteers to grassroots sports' survival and what strategy the association has to get more people involved. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:50:59 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kelly-jackson-silver-ferns-defender-on-her-move-to-the-queensland-firebirds/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/kelly-jackson-silver-ferns-defender-on-her-move-to-the-queensland-firebirds/ It was announced today that Silver Ferns and Central Pulse defender Kelly Jackson will play in the Australian Super Netball league, joining the Queensland Firebirds.  The 2022 ANZ Championship player of the year was granted an exemption to continue to play for the Silver Ferns, despite playing across the Tasman. She followed in the footsteps of Grace Nweke, who was also named in the most recent Silver Ferns squad even though she played for the New South Wales Swift this past season.  D'Arcy Waldegrave spoke with Jackson about the process of gaining an exemption to continue playing for the Silver Ferns, reasons for wanting to make the move over to Queensland and how involved she wants to be throughout the 2025 international window. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:24:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-steele-sailing-analyst-on-what-the-new-protocols-mean-for-the-americas-cup-going-forward/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-steele-sailing-analyst-on-what-the-new-protocols-mean-for-the-americas-cup-going-forward/ The America's Cup protocol has changed drastically ahead of the 38th instalment in Naples in 2027. These changes include the establishment of the Americas Cup Partnership, reducing the crew from 8-5 people one of which must be a woman as well as seeing the return of guest racers, batteries replacing manual power and the introduction of a cost cap. Sailing analyst Chris Steele caught up with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the changes and what it means going forward for sailing's biggest race. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:21:33 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-12-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-12-2025/ D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Sailing analyst Chris Steele on the new changes to the America's Cup ahead of the 2027 event in Naples. Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jackson on her move to join the Queensland Firebirds following Netball NZ's new ruling.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:17:44 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-11-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-11-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Grace Nweke on the news that she can play for the Silver Ferns again. Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley on Super Round coming to Christchurch next year. Piney's Power Rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:46:23 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-warriors-women-secure-another-win-tall-blacks-go-unbeaten-at-fiba-asia-cup-and-hayden-wilde-makes-a-comeback/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-warriors-women-secure-another-win-tall-blacks-go-unbeaten-at-fiba-asia-cup-and-hayden-wilde-makes-a-comeback/ 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 Warriors Women's latest win, the Tall Blacks' performance at the FIBA Asia Cup and Hayden Wilde's recent comeback. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:36:06 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-pacific-ceo-on-the-new-te-kaha-stadium-hosting-super-round-2026/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-pacific-ceo-on-the-new-te-kaha-stadium-hosting-super-round-2026/ Christchurch's new stadium is set for quite the opening event! Four days after Te Kaha's scheduled opening, it'll host five Super Rugby matches for the 'Super Round'. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:32:20 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/grace-nweke-former-silver-ferns-player-on-her-return-to-the-team/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/grace-nweke-former-silver-ferns-player-on-her-return-to-the-team/ Netball NZ have caved and allowed Grace Nweke to play for the Silver Ferns again. Grace lost her eligibility when she headed over the Tasman to play for the NSW Swifts, but Netball NZ have decided to give it back. Grace spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:28:34 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/todd-blackadder-former-crusaders-coach-on-richie-moungas-return-to-nz/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/todd-blackadder-former-crusaders-coach-on-richie-moungas-return-to-nz/ "I think he's gonna come back and have a massive impact." Nobody is more up-to-date with Richie Mo'unga's form than Todd Blackadder. Todd's been coaching Richie for the last two years at Toshiba, and he spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave about Richie's impending return to NZ. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:44:49 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mark-robinson-nz-rugby-ceo-on-richie-moungas-return-to-new-zealand/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mark-robinson-nz-rugby-ceo-on-richie-moungas-return-to-new-zealand/ Big news today! It has been annouced that Richie Mo'unga has resigned with NZ Rugby starting mid 2026 and going through to the end of the 2027 World Cup. Mo'unga will come back into the red and black playing for Canterbury throughout the 2026 NPC season before looking to represent the All Blacks in the latter stages of the season. 2027 will kick off with a return to the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific before pushing for World Cup selection.  Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave about the agreements between NZ Rugby and Mo'unga, conversations with Scott Robinson and the potential for a tense first five battle during Super Rugby in 2027. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:40:03 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-7-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-7-2025/ D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson on Richie Mo'unga re-signing. Richie Mo'unga talkback. Richie Mo'unga's coach for the last two years Todd Blackadder.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:37:03 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pete-de-wet-tri-nz-ceo-on-tauranga-scoring-world-triathlon-championship-series-grand-final/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pete-de-wet-tri-nz-ceo-on-tauranga-scoring-world-triathlon-championship-series-grand-final/ Triathlon New Zealand's claimed hosting rights for pinnacle events in Tauranga over the next three years. These events are a World Triathlon Cup in 2026, a World Triathlon Championship Series race in 2027, and the World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final in 2028. Tri NZ CEO Pete De Wet spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the path to getting selected as the hosts, the challenges when hosting an event of this magnitude and the effect hosting the World Championships will have on the sport in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:46:19 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/hamish-mclennan-former-rugby-australia-chair-on-the-organisation-abolishing-giteaus-law/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/hamish-mclennan-former-rugby-australia-chair-on-the-organisation-abolishing-giteaus-law/ Rugby Australia have decided to do away with 'Giteau's Law'. This rule restricted how many overseas based players could be selected for the Wallabies. This change allows the coaches to select overseas players who spent much of their careers in Australia in the national side going forward.  Hamish McLennan, former chairman of Rugby Australia spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss this rule change and the benefits this brings to Australian rugby. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:42:10 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-5-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-august-5-2025/ D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: Former Warrior Motu Tony on the loss to the Dolphins. Warriors talkback. Sir Graham Lowe on why he wants an Origin game in Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:46:55 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-graham-lowe-former-a-league-coach-on-whether-the-state-of-origin-needs-to-come-to-nz/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-graham-lowe-former-a-league-coach-on-whether-the-state-of-origin-needs-to-come-to-nz/ State of Origin... in Christchurch? Sir Graham Lowe thinks the NRL should hold an Origin match in the Garden City once Te Kaha opens. He made his case to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:43:43 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/motu-tony-former-warriors-on-the-side-losing-to-the-dolphins-over-the-weekend/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/motu-tony-former-warriors-on-the-side-losing-to-the-dolphins-over-the-weekend/ It was an important match for the Warriors - and they lost. The team went down to the Dolphins 20-18 on the weekend, and now they face a tough match against the Bulldogs. Former Warrior Motu Tony spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about why he still has hope for the team. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:39:54 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-4-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-august-4-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen on the squad they've named for the Rugby Championship. Talkback - All Blacks squad announcement. Kyren Taumoefolau on moving to the Chiefs from Moana Pasifika. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:52:45 Z