/on-air/sportstalk/rss 九一星空无限 SPORTSTALK WITH D’ARCY WALDEGRAVE7pm–8pm weekdays 九一星空无限talk ZB’s daily sports showdown. D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:01:50 Z en /on-air/sportstalk/audio/fletcher-anderson-former-crusader-signs-on-with-welsh-club-scarlets/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/fletcher-anderson-former-crusader-signs-on-with-welsh-club-scarlets/ Another promising NZ rugby product has decided to look overseas for further rugby opportunities. Fletcher Anderson is a loose forward who has featured for the Crusaders and was recently named the man of the year, player of the year and defender of the year at the annual Tasman Mako awards. He has signed for the Welsh Club Scarlets, who play in the United Rugby Championship, and he joined Sportstalk to discuss the move. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:56:32 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-innes-former-all-black-on-the-future-of-new-zealands-rugby-pathways-for-secondary-schools/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-innes-former-all-black-on-the-future-of-new-zealands-rugby-pathways-for-secondary-schools/ Questions have been asked of the New Zealand secondary schools' rugby pathways after conceding 136 points over two games and suffering consecutive losses to the Australian U18 side.  The Australian players spend years playing together, going through and going through Super Rugby stages, whereas New Zealand has significantly less for young players Former All Black and current rugby player agent Craig Innes discussed the issues impacting the current pathways. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:52:54 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-fernando-cricket-writer-ahead-of-the-white-ferns-clash-against-sri-lanka/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-fernando-cricket-writer-ahead-of-the-white-ferns-clash-against-sri-lanka/ The White Ferns performed well to get their tournament back on Friday night, picking up their first win of the Women's ODI World Cup against Bangladesh. Tonight, they face another stern challenge taking on Sri Lanka at home in Colombo. Andrew Fernando is a cricket writer for ESPN cricinfo and he caught up with D'Arcy to talk about the game coming up tonight. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:18:25 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/margie-foster-former-silver-fern-on-the-latest-with-the-dame-noeline-taurua-saga/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/margie-foster-former-silver-fern-on-the-latest-with-the-dame-noeline-taurua-saga/ The Silver Ferns coaching saga seems to be never ending. Earlier today, it was announced that Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata was resigning from the role in the aftermath of the suspension of Dame Noeline Taurua and in a long Facebook post questioned whether any New Zealand sporting coach was safe. Former Silver Fern Margie Foster shared the post in support and announced that she would no longer be involved tossing the coin at the upcoming Constellation Cup series against Australia.  D'Arcy spoke with Margie to hear her thoughts on whether New Zealand sporting coaches should be on notice.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:11:45 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-all-whites-lose-to-poland-white-ferns-bounce-back-and-matt-payne-dominates-the-bathurst-1000/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-all-whites-lose-to-poland-white-ferns-bounce-back-and-matt-payne-dominates-the-bathurst-1000/ 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 All Whites' latest loss, the White Ferns beating out Bangladesh and Kiwi Matt Payne dominating the Bathurst 1000. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:34:23 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-october-13-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-october-13-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson on Matt Payne dominating the Bathurst 1000. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen on the team selections ahead of the Grand Slam tour. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:30:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/scott-hansen-all-blacks-assistant-coach-on-the-squad-picks-ahead-of-the-grand-slam-tour/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/scott-hansen-all-blacks-assistant-coach-on-the-squad-picks-ahead-of-the-grand-slam-tour/ All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour. There's just one new cap in prop Tevita Mafileo and only one player - hooker George Bell - didn't appear in the Rugby Championship squad. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:26:18 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/eric-thompson-motorsport-correspondent-on-matt-payne-dominating-the-bathurst-1000/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/eric-thompson-motorsport-correspondent-on-matt-payne-dominating-the-bathurst-1000/ Matt Payne has become King of the Mountain in a wet weather shemozzle at the Bathurst 1000. He has joined the high-octane New Zealand pantheon of Jim and Steven Richards, Greg Murphy, Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin. The 23-year-old and his co-driver Garth Tander climbed from 18th to take the title in minimal visibility, sneaking into the lead for the first time when James Golding and Cooper Murray collided with a couple of laps remaining. Motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:22:15 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-mcmillan-white-ferns-head-coach-ahead-of-the-sides-next-match/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-mcmillan-white-ferns-head-coach-ahead-of-the-sides-next-match/ The White Ferns have struggled to fire throughout the first two matches of the women's ODI World Cup, falling short against Australia and South Africa.  With their third game coming up tomorrow night against Bangladesh, they will know how important a win will be in order to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament. D'Arcy spoke with White Ferns head coach Craig McMillan to reflect on the opening two matches of the World Cup and look ahead to tomorrow night.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:32:12 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/paul-galland-crusaders-academy-head-on-the-backup-plans-for-young-rugby-stars-who-dont-go-pro/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/paul-galland-crusaders-academy-head-on-the-backup-plans-for-young-rugby-stars-who-dont-go-pro/ Key figures involved in rugby have expressed concerns that kids coming through professional rugby pathways don't always have a plan B if playing professionally doesn't work out. In this world, it is increasingly important that young kids are developing skills for success in the world as the number of players getting professional contracts is a small fraction of the kids who play the sport. Paul Galland is the head of the Crusaders academy, they have a huge emphasis on helping their academy players develop skills outside of rugby and let them know that players know that there is a life outside of rugby. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:29:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/ryan-wood-kiwi-racer-ahead-of-the-bathurst-1000/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/ryan-wood-kiwi-racer-ahead-of-the-bathurst-1000/ The Bathurst 1000 is next up in the V8 Supercars championship, and is set to begin at 1.45pm on Sunday afternoon.  The 161 lap race at Mount Panorama is one of the great races in the world and New Zealand's own Ryan Wood is taking it on for the very first time.   D'Arcy caught up with Ryan ahead of the weekend's action to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:43:17 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rob-nichol-nz-rugby-players-association-head-on-the-latest-with-the-r360-saga/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rob-nichol-nz-rugby-players-association-head-on-the-latest-with-the-r360-saga/ The international unions of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Italy, England, Ireland and Scotland have banded together against the proposed R360 competition, stating that any player that signs to play in the new competition will forfeit their right to compete internationally for their country. This is despite R360 officials stating that all competitors will be available for international test windows throughout the competitions seasons. D'Arcy spoke with the head of the NZ Rugby Players association, Rob Nichol, to find out the latest. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:37:19 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/charnze-nicoll-klokstad-warriors-fullback-on-making-the-cut-for-the-pacific-championship/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/charnze-nicoll-klokstad-warriors-fullback-on-making-the-cut-for-the-pacific-championship/ The Pacific Championship is less than two weeks away and Kiwis coach Stacey Jones has named his 21-strong side that are set to take on Tonga and Samoa. Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, was amongst the named players, and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the side ahead of the competition. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:38:52 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvette-mccausland-durie-silver-ferns-interim-coach-on-leading-the-side-in-the-constellation-cup-and-northern-tour/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvette-mccausland-durie-silver-ferns-interim-coach-on-leading-the-side-in-the-constellation-cup-and-northern-tour/ The Netball NZ saga continues, as it was revealed Dame Noeline would not be resuming charge of the Silver Ferns for the upcoming Constellation Cup and that Yvette McCausland-Durie would once again be serving as the interim coach of the Ferns for the series. D'Arcy spoke with Yvette to discuss what she knows around what's going on, and how she is planning on leading and uniting the group heading into the Constellation Cup. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:32:55 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-the-dame-noeline-saga-drags-on-the-chappell-hadlee-series-leaves-fans-disappointed-and-the-brisbane-broncos-are-nrl-champions/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-the-dame-noeline-saga-drags-on-the-chappell-hadlee-series-leaves-fans-disappointed-and-the-brisbane-broncos-are-nrl-champions/ 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 Auckland's disappointing season, the All Blacks picking up their 7th win, the NSW Cup Warriors' utter domination and more! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:55:13 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-october-6-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-october-6-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All Black centre Frank Bunce on Quinn Tupaea's standout performance. NSW Cup Warriors coach David Tangata-Toa on the dominant 2025 season. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:53:13 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/david-tangata-toa-warriors-reserve-grade-coach-on-the-warriors-nsw-cup-success/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/david-tangata-toa-warriors-reserve-grade-coach-on-the-warriors-nsw-cup-success/ The NSW Warriors side capped off a dominant season in strong fashion, defeating the Burleigh Bears 50-20 to win the state championship for the first time in their history. The win capped off the season where they won 24 games and lost only 3.  David Tangata-Toa is the coach of the reserve grade side and he spoke with Piney to reflect on the brilliant season they had. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:37:25 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/frank-bunce-former-all-black-on-the-all-blacks-defeating-the-aussies-in-perth/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/frank-bunce-former-all-black-on-the-all-blacks-defeating-the-aussies-in-perth/ The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth on Saturday night, registering back to back wins in the Rugby Championship for the first time in 2025. Of the 23 who played Quinn Tupaea was a real standout, scoring a double in his first hit out at the centre position for the All Blacks. Frank Bunce is a former All Black centre, Piney caught up with him to discuss Tupaea's performance and the similarities and differences between 12 and 13. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:32:36 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-rugby-editor-on-the-team-changes-revealed-ahead-of-all-blacks-v-australia-match/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-rugby-editor-on-the-team-changes-revealed-ahead-of-all-blacks-v-australia-match/ We have reached the final round of the Rugby Championship, with the All Blacks side named earlier tonight to take on the Wallabies in Perth. ZB's own Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy to discuss the changes ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:34:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/tim-robinson-black-cap-talks-maiden-t20i-performance/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/tim-robinson-black-cap-talks-maiden-t20i-performance/ The New Zealand spring of cricket got underway last night with game one of the Chappell-Hadlee series between the Black Caps and Australia. The Black Caps were under all sorts of pressure early, slumping to 6-3 within two overs - until Tim Robinson stood up and pushed the Black Caps to a competitive total of 181-6. Despite the Kiwi side falling short, Tim Robinson joined D'Arcy to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:30:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gregor-paul-nz-herald-rugby-analyst-on-the-all-blacks-schools-record-defeat-and-the-questions-it-raises-over-rugby-pathways/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gregor-paul-nz-herald-rugby-analyst-on-the-all-blacks-schools-record-defeat-and-the-questions-it-raises-over-rugby-pathways/ Over the weekend, the New Zealand schools' side suffered a record breaking loss to the Australia U18's falling 81-48. It is a loss that has sparked conversation around rugby pathways in New Zealand and whether that is having a ripple effect on the All Blacks as test sides around the world begin to close the gap on the Kiwi side New Zealand Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul wrote a piece on this issue, and spoke with D'Arcy to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:31:59 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/amelia-kerr-white-ferns-all-rounder-ahead-of-the-teams-upcoming-clash-against-australia/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/amelia-kerr-white-ferns-all-rounder-ahead-of-the-teams-upcoming-clash-against-australia/ Last night, the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup kicked off, being hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The White Ferns will be looking to build on their showing last year in the 2024 T20 World Cup and win the World Cup in the 50-over format, something they haven't done since 2000.  D'Arcy caught up with White Ferns all rounder Amelia Kerr to preview the big match against Australia tonight. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:25:40 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jamie-joseph-all-blacks-xv-coach-on-his-appointment-to-the-role/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jamie-joseph-all-blacks-xv-coach-on-his-appointment-to-the-role/ Jamie Joseph is the new coach of the All Blacks XV. He succeeds Clayton McMillan and will retain the existing assistant group of Jamie Mackintosh, David Hill and Cory Jane. He joined Nick to discuss what he plans to bring to the role.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 30 Sept 2025 07:40:39 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-former-black-cap-on-the-big-bash-potentially-moving-into-new-zealand/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-former-black-cap-on-the-big-bash-potentially-moving-into-new-zealand/ It has been reported that NZ Cricket and Cricket Australia have been in talks over the past 12 months around the possibility of a New Zealand team's inclusion in the Big Bash by 2028 Upon hearing the news, Nick spoke with former Black Cap and ODI captain Chris Cairns to hear his thoughts on the possible expansion.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 30 Sept 2025 07:36:40 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-silver-ferns-ask-for-tauruas-return-springboks-top-rugby-championship-and-niamh-fisher-black-makes-history/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-silver-ferns-ask-for-tauruas-return-springboks-top-rugby-championship-and-niamh-fisher-black-makes-history/ 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 Silver Ferns calling for Dame Noels to return, the Springboks winning the Rugby Championship and more!  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 29 Sept 2025 07:33:20 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-september-28-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-september-28-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering on the calls for  Dame Noeline Taurua to return. Eroni Clarke on his surprise national anthem performance and how he kept it a secret from his son. Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 29 Sept 2025 07:28:47 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/eroni-clarke-former-all-black-opens-up-about-surprise-national-anthem-performance/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/eroni-clarke-former-all-black-opens-up-about-surprise-national-anthem-performance/ All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke was overcome with emotion after his father Eroni delivered a surprise performance of the national anthem ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia. The All Blacks went onto win the match 33-24, and Clarke said he had no clue his dad was set to sing. Eroni Clarke himself joined Piney to open up about the surprise performance. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 29 Sept 2025 07:24:52 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvonne-willering-former-silver-ferns-coach-on-the-calls-for-dame-noeline-taurua-to-return/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvonne-willering-former-silver-ferns-coach-on-the-calls-for-dame-noeline-taurua-to-return/ The Silver Ferns' 3-nil series win over South Africa has been eclipsed by a call from shooter Grace Nweke for Dame Noeline Taurua to return as coach. Taurua had been stood down for the series due to an ongoing internal review. Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 29 Sept 2025 07:20:21 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/christy-doran-rugby-writer-for-the-roar-on-the-wallabies-side-named-to-face-the-all-blacks/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/christy-doran-rugby-writer-for-the-roar-on-the-wallabies-side-named-to-face-the-all-blacks/ The All Blacks are only half of the equation - and the Wallabies also named their 23 to attempt to end the 31 year unbeaten streak the All Blacks have at Eden Park.  D'Arcy spoke with the rugby editor and scribe of The Roar across the ditch, Christy Doran, to discuss the side the Wallabies have named ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup test.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 25 Sept 2025 08:21:44 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-dowd-former-all-black-ahead-of-the-wallabies-v-all-blacks-clash/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/craig-dowd-former-all-black-ahead-of-the-wallabies-v-all-blacks-clash/ The All Blacks are two days away from defending the Eden Park fortress again in 2025 as they take on the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test.  Scott Barrett has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury meaning Ardie Savea takes over the captaincy, Cam Roigard, Codie Taylor, Fabian Holland and Caleb Clarke all return to the starting side and Patrick Tuipolotu and Cortez Ratima return to the bench having recovered for their injuries. D'Arcy caught up with former All Black prop Craig Dowd to discuss the team named. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 25 Sept 2025 08:17:31 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-devine-former-all-black-on-the-launch-of-the-nurochek-headset/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-devine-former-all-black-on-the-launch-of-the-nurochek-headset/ New Zealand will have first use of a groundbreaking device that’s set to revolutionise concussion diagnosis for rugby players in the country. The world’s first portable brain scanner - known as the Nurochek headset - will allow head injuries to be detected in just two minutes. Steve Devine is a former Blues and All Black halfback that had his career cut short in 2007 because of too many head injuries - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the technology.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 24 Sept 2025 08:34:02 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-slack-former-wallabies-captain-speaks-ahead-of-upcoming-all-blacks-v-australia-clash/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-slack-former-wallabies-captain-speaks-ahead-of-upcoming-all-blacks-v-australia-clash/ The All Blacks are set to faces off against the Wallabies this weekend and it's been a long times since the Aussies won on New Zealand soil. Andrew Slack was the Wallabies captain for the last time the team beat out the All Blacks at Eden Park in 1986. He caught up with D'Arcy to discuss how rugby is going in Australia at the moment ahead of this massive test match. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 24 Sept 2025 08:28:47 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-rugby-editor-speaks-ahead-of-all-blacks-v-australia-clash/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/elliott-smith-newstalk-zb-rugby-editor-speaks-ahead-of-all-blacks-v-australia-clash/ Another Eden Park test has come around, with the All Blacks facing another challenger to the 31-year undefeated streak - this time it's the Wallabies who look to take the fortress. They're looking a much-improved side this year, having shared wins with both the Springboks in South Africa and Argentina at home. D'Arcy spoke with ZB's own Elliot Smith, who speculated ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 23 Sept 2025 08:00:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rebecca-rolls-sport-integrity-commission-ceo-reveals-how-we-can-protect-kiwi-athletes-from-offshore-gamblers/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rebecca-rolls-sport-integrity-commission-ceo-reveals-how-we-can-protect-kiwi-athletes-from-offshore-gamblers/ More and more Kiwi footballers are being targeted by match fixers, and it's prompted concern across the industry. It tends to begin like 'grooming', where the athletes will be approached with an offer of sponsorship, a trial with a club or even something as small as a pair of boots. With the problem starting to increase, D'Arcy spoke with Sport Integrity Commission CEO Rebecca Rolls to discuss how we can protect our athletes. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 23 Sept 2025 07:53:27 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-september-22-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-september-22-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Toyota Racing series founder Barrie Thomlinson on Liam Lawson's  fifth place effort in Azerbaijan. Athletics NZ CEO Cam Mitchell on New Zealand's performance at the World Athletics Champs in Tokyo Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 22 Sept 2025 08:28:05 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-black-ferns-miss-world-cup-lawson-sees-best-f1-result-and-silver-ferns-beat-south-africa/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-black-ferns-miss-world-cup-lawson-sees-best-f1-result-and-silver-ferns-beat-south-africa/ 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 Ferns' defeat, the Silver Ferns' recent victory and Liam Lawson seeing another personal best. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 22 Sept 2025 08:24:05 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cam-mitchell-athletics-nz-ceo-on-new-zealands-performance-at-the-world-athletics-championships/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cam-mitchell-athletics-nz-ceo-on-new-zealands-performance-at-the-world-athletics-championships/ New Zealand has completed a best-ever finish at the World Athletics Championships in Japan, ending up fifth-equal on the medal table with two golds and a bronze. Athletics NZ CEO Cam Mitchell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 22 Sept 2025 08:19:21 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/barrie-thomlinson-toyota-racing-series-founder-on-liam-lawson-claiming-another-career-best-accomplishment/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/barrie-thomlinson-toyota-racing-series-founder-on-liam-lawson-claiming-another-career-best-accomplishment/ Liam Lawson doesn't know if his fifth place effort in Azerbaijan will help him retain a spot in Formula One beyond this season. The career best result - on the back of a stellar third in qualifying - comes as reports swirl about the three unconfirmed Red Bull seats for next year. Toyota Racing series founder Barrie Thomlinson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 22 Sept 2025 08:16:05 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rob-loe-breakers-centre-speaks-ahead-of-upcoming-nbl-season/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/rob-loe-breakers-centre-speaks-ahead-of-upcoming-nbl-season/ The New Zealand Breakers get their 2025/26 NBL season underway this Friday night when they take on the Brisbane Bullets at Spark Arena.  Ron Loe is the centre for the Breakers, and he caught up with D'Arcy ahead of the season opener to preview the side. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 18 Sept 2025 08:31:34 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-mansbridge-crusaders-ceo-addresses-ticket-price-increase-outrage/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-mansbridge-crusaders-ceo-addresses-ticket-price-increase-outrage/ The season ticket prices for the Crusaders 2026 Super Rugby campaign have been announced, with four of the seven home matches being played at the new One NZ Stadium once the construction has been completed People aren't happy though as some ticket prices have raised 40 percent, despite the first three games still being played at Apollo Projects Stadium. D'Arcy spoke with Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge to discuss the price hikes and the different membership packages on offer. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 18 Sept 2025 08:26:26 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-bracewell-black-cap-speaks-following-chappell-hadlee-squad-announcement/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-bracewell-black-cap-speaks-following-chappell-hadlee-squad-announcement/ Today, the Black Caps named their squad for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20I series against Australia that gets underway on October 1st. Regular short form captain Mitch Santner was unable to reach match fitness before the series began so Michael Bracewell has been named the captain of the side who will compete in three T20 internationals at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. D'Arcy spoke with Michael after the squad naming to talk about the series. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 17 Sept 2025 08:44:51 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cam-roigard-all-black-speaks-ahead-of-npc-clash/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cam-roigard-all-black-speaks-ahead-of-npc-clash/ Off the back of the record defeat to the Springboks on Saturday night the All Blacks have released 13 players to the NPC to have a hit out before the first Bledisloe test at Eden Park next Saturday night. Amongst the group of players named is a significant returnee, Cam Roigard has been cleared to play and will be coming off the bench for Counties Manukau when they play Auckland on Saturday afternoon. D'Arcy caught up with Cam to discuss how he's gone with his recovery and get his thoughts on All Blacks players returning to the NPC after the loss on Saturday night.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 17 Sept 2025 08:40:05 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvette-mccausland-durie-silver-ferns-interim-coach-speaks-as-taini-jamison-trophy-series-gets-under-way/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvette-mccausland-durie-silver-ferns-interim-coach-speaks-as-taini-jamison-trophy-series-gets-under-way/ Despite all the headlines Netball New Zealand are attracting right now, there is still a Taini Jamison trophy that needs to be played for! Last night the Silver Ferns side to take on the South African Proteas was named ahead of the tournament getting underway on Sunday night. Yvette McCausland-Durie is the interim head coach of the Silver Ferns following the standing down of Dame Noeline Taurua and she caught up with D'Arcy to talk about the squad she's named for the series. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 16 Sept 2025 08:54:27 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/helen-clark-former-prime-minister-on-the-governments-planned-review-into-eden-park/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/helen-clark-former-prime-minister-on-the-governments-planned-review-into-eden-park/ The prospect of Eden Park hosting more events has been met with mixed reactions. The Government's investigating the current settings including the number of events for the Auckland stadium, what days they're held and their duration.  Former Prime Minister Helen Clark doesn't approve, and she joined D'Arcy to make her case. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 16 Sept 2025 08:50:58 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-pumas-bounce-back-broncos-dominate-nrl-finals-and-springboks-make-history-in-wellington/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/pineys-power-rankings-pumas-bounce-back-broncos-dominate-nrl-finals-and-springboks-make-history-in-wellington/ 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 Pumas bouncing back over the Australians, the Broncos winning an all-time NRL finals match and the Springboks dominating in Wellington.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 15 Sept 2025 08:26:36 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/reuben-thorne-former-all-blacks-captain-on-the-teams-loss-to-the-springboks-in-wellington/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/reuben-thorne-former-all-blacks-captain-on-the-teams-loss-to-the-springboks-in-wellington/ Over the weekend the All Blacks suffered a record defeat, going down 43-10 to the Springboks in Wellington while conceding 36 unanswered second half points. Questions are being asked around the leadership of the side - including of captain Scott Barrett around what his role should be.  Piney spoke with former All Black captain Reuben Thorne to hear his thoughts on captaining the All Blacks.   LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 15 Sept 2025 08:19:26 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-gordon-tietjens-former-all-blacks-sevens-coach-on-dame-noeline-taurua-being-stood-down-from-the-silver-ferns/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-gordon-tietjens-former-all-blacks-sevens-coach-on-dame-noeline-taurua-being-stood-down-from-the-silver-ferns/ The Silver Ferns coach saga continues, with little to no information being available around what led to Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down from the national side ahead of the Taini Jamison Trophy kicking off next weekend.  There is a thought that it stemmed from the 'old school' coaching of Noeline Taurua and that power has shifted and now sits with the athletes. D'Arcy caught up with legendary All Blacks sevens and 'old school' coach Sir Gordon Teitjens to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 11 Sept 2025 08:34:19 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mils-muliaina-former-all-black-on-the-team-named-for-the-second-springboks-test/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mils-muliaina-former-all-black-on-the-team-named-for-the-second-springboks-test/ The All Blacks have named their 23 to take on the Springboks in the second test in Wellington on Saturday night.  There have been six changes to the starting 15, however the biggest talking point is the new look back three. Will Jordan has been shifted from fullback to the right wing, making way for Damian Mckenzie to start at fullback. On the left wing Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and former sevens star Leroy Carter is making his debut. D'Arcy spoke with former All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina to talk about these picks. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 11 Sept 2025 08:31:21 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/lea-tahuhu-white-ferns-fast-bowler-on-making-the-squad-for-the-upcoming-womens-odi-cricket-world-cup/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/lea-tahuhu-white-ferns-fast-bowler-on-making-the-squad-for-the-upcoming-womens-odi-cricket-world-cup/ Earlier today, the White Ferns named their 15 strong squad that will head over to India and Sri Lanka for the upcoming Women's ODI Cricket World Cup. Amongst the group was veteran fast bowler Lea Tahuhu who has been selected for her fourth tournament.  D'Arcy caught up with Lea when the team was named to hear all about it.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 10 Sept 2025 08:41:47 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvonne-willering-former-silver-fern-on-dame-noeline-taurua-being-stood-down-by-netball-nz/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/yvonne-willering-former-silver-fern-on-dame-noeline-taurua-being-stood-down-by-netball-nz/ There's been another shock announcement in the world of netball, with Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down for the upcoming Taini Jamison trophy series that kicks off next weekend against the South African Proteas.  D'Arcy spoke with Former Silver Fern player and coach Yvonne Willering to discuss the news. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 10 Sept 2025 08:38:26 Z