Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks defended their fortress on Saturday night, defeating the Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park in a strong performance. D'Arcy caught up with former All Blacks coach John Hart to break down what went well and what didn't go so well in the first test, as well as look ahead to game two. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Warriors CEO Cameron George on the NRL scheduling controversy. All Whites midfielder Ryan Thomas on his return to the team. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highly rated midfielder Ryan Thomas is back in the All Whites after an absence of almost six years. The 30-year-old has battled a series of long-term injuries, turning his club career in Europe into a stop-start affair after making a big impact when he first arrived in Holland more than a decade ago. He joined Piney to discuss further. 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 tore apart the 'Phillies Karen' incident and the NRL kickoff timing, and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors boss Cameron George's calling the scheduling for their week one finals match a missed opportunity from the NRL. He's confirmed they asked officials for their home clash against the Panthers to be kept away from the Saturday night timeslot - to avoid a clash with the All Blacks test against South Africa. Cameron George joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are set to face off against the Springboks at Eden Park this coming weekend, and the South African side have outlined their squad. Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff was a part of the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup winning sides and had his fair share of matchups with the All Blacks playing them 15 times, the most of any nation during his international career. He joined D'Arcy to give his take ahead of the big game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks and the Springboks are set to face off this weekend at Eden Park, and excitement is getting stronger. Coach Scott Robertson unveiled his squad selections earlier today - and the Springboks outlined their team picks. Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 edition of the Black Clash was officially annouced today, taking place on the 17th of January 2026 at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. Pairing with this announcement was the naming of the Team Rugby wildcard for the event, former Australian international cricketer Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey. D'Arcy caught up with Mr Cricket ahead of the announcement to discuss what excites him about the Black Clash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow a big announcement beckons, as the All Blacks squad to take on the Springboks will be named and those 23 men will be tasked with defending the ultimate record at Eden Park. D'Arcy spoke with James Parsons, ex-All Black and Blues captain and current Sky Sport broadcaster to break down the match up and talk possible selections ahead of the big game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are getting towards the business end of the 145th edition of the US Open, with the singles round of 16 match ups happening earlier today. As the finals start to heat up, D'Arcy caught up with tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel to get the rundown of what's been happening and who's looking good as the tournament draws to a close. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, the All Blacks are set to face off against one of their greatest rivals. The Kiwi side are taking on South Africa at Eden Park on Saturday night, putting their 31 year and 50 match unbeaten streak on the line. To kick off the week of rugby D'Arcy spoke to 2011 Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Graham Henry to get his thoughts on the importance of the Eden Park record and the effect it has on the players and coaches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Southland Stags assistant coach Scott Eade on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield. NZ Herald Rugby Writer Liam Napier on the injury crisis impacting the All Blacks. Wellington Phoenix CEO David Dome on the team's omission from the inaugural OFC Professional League. Piney's Power Rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee 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 Auckland FC's loss to Heidelberg United, the Canberra Raiders winning big and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe making sports history. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix say they are considering a judicial review after the club was denied a place in the new Oceania Professional League. The venture, which is being backed by millions of dollars from FIFA, is set to kickoff in January and run until May, with Auckland FC and Christchurch United filling the two available spots. Wellington Phoenix CEO David Dome joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leicester Fainga'anuku is back in the All Blacks after the NZR board ticked off his eligibility early. The powerful Tasman back has been called in for NPC teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai, who is out for three months with a broken arm. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ranfurly Shield will spend the first week of September in Southland. The Stags have ended Waikato's eight-day reign after a 25-10 triumph in the wet at Hamilton. Southland Stags assistant coach Scott Eade joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2026 was officially announced - and with it came some new changes. The 'Lucky Loser' rule from last season has been modified, with the highest-ranked first round loser sliding to bottom seed for the remainder of the finals. Coming off the announcement earlier today, D'Arcy spoke with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to give us a rundown of all the latest news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks appear to have been suffering from a bit of a discipline crisis, having conceded 5 yellow cards through the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship. Since the beginning of 2024, they have conceded 17 yellow cards - and with the monster clash against the Springboks just over a week away the All Blacks will need to figure out a way forward. D'Arcy caught up with Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson to talk about the issue and ways the All Blacks could look to rectify it heading into the biggest game of the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Zealand Māori All Blacks, Highlanders and Tasman flanker Shane Christie has died, aged 39. Christie was forced to retire from professional rugby in 2017 after a string of concussions - and since became a spoken advocate on the subject, offering to donate his brain to help contribute to the research. D'Arcy spoke with professor of neuroscience at AUT, Doug King, about Christie's death - as well as the research on the impact of head injuries. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 NASCAR season is well under way and Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has qualified for the NASCAR playoff series. He has already tied up the Rookie of the Year award and won four races. D'Arcy caught up with Shane to discuss how his rookie season has been going so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA World Cup broadcast rights are on the move. TVNZ have picked up the exclusive rights for the 2026 edition of the tournament, with All Whites matches and select fixtures free to air. However, in order to watch all 104 games across the tournament, consumers will need to purchase an event pass on TVNZ+, a first-time offer for the broadcaster. D'Arcy spoke to current NZ Golf CEO and former Spark Sport CEO Jeff Latch to ask if TVNZ can make this work, what this could mean for the future of TVNZ and what he thinks they may have paid for these rights. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti on Argentina beating out the All Blacks Piney's Power Rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee 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 Warriors keeping their Top 4 hopes alive, the Ranfurly Shield returning to Waikato and the All Blacks' disappointment in Buenos Aires. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's disappointment for Kiwi fans - but great news for Argentinian fans after Los Pumas beat out the All Blacks last weekend. The All Blacks were beaten 29-23 in their Rugby Championship match in Buenos Aires. Argentinian rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies are on a major high, having beaten the Springboks in Johannesburg for the first time in 62 years. The Springboks recently unveiled that they will be making 10 changes to the side that tasted defeat - but the Wallabies will be looking to complete the sweep in South Africa. D'Arcy caught up with Christy Doran, a rugby editor at the Roar in Australia to discuss the changes to both sides, and what fans can look forward to ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study recently came out that said girls in New Zealand are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys by the age of 14. The research revealed that 95 percent of girls aged 11-17 aren't active enough and by the age of 17, they spend 28 percent less time being active then boys. D'Arcy spoke to clinical psychologist Dom Vettise to break the study down, and discuss the reasons why this may be happening. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee 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 Luke Littler's weekend win, the All Blacks' victory over Argentina and Jason's TAB story. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.