/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 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:13:20 Z en /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-30-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-30-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Steve Price - Former Warriors Captain  Phil Waugh - CEO of Rugby Australia LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:58:08 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-price-on-backing-james-fisher-harris-to-be-the-new-warriors-captain/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-price-on-backing-james-fisher-harris-to-be-the-new-warriors-captain/ Setting the standards will be crucial for the next Warriors captain, according to a former skipper of the NRL club. The Warriors are after a new captain following the retirement of Tohu Harris earlier this month.  Steve Price believes James Fisher-Harris will be the new leader due to the respect he commands on and off the field.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:47:25 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/phil-waugh-rugby-australia-ceo-on-sydney-hosting-the-rwc-final-in-2027/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/phil-waugh-rugby-australia-ceo-on-sydney-hosting-the-rwc-final-in-2027/ Australia's host cities for the expanded 24-team Rugby World Cup in 2027 have been announced. Sydney's Olympic Stadium will host the final AND the two semi-finals, plus two of the quarter-finals. Brisbane will host the other two quarters, but Melbourne is the big loser...hosting only nine matches, including two of the 'Round of 16' showdowns. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:47:16 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-29-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-29-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Colin Smith - Sports television rights expert - NRL bosses will put their Australian broadcast rights up for grabs this year in a move that could spark interest from foreign streaming services. The sport's current deal with Fox Sports and Channel Nine across the ditch ends after the 2026 season. The Daily Telegraph reports the likes of Netflix and Prime Video could be interested. LISTEN ABOVE   Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:07:42 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-smith-is-the-nrl-headed-to-netflix-or-dazn-streaming-platforms/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-smith-is-the-nrl-headed-to-netflix-or-dazn-streaming-platforms/ NRL bosses will put their Australian broadcast rights up for grabs this year in a move that could spark interest from foreign streaming services. Colin Smith is a sports television rights expert and joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the situation.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:02:39 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-28-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-28-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Sir Gordon Tietjens - Former All Blacks Sevens Coach - On their shock loss at the Perth event.  Talkback  Melie Kerr - On being named ICC women's cricketer of the year.  LISTEN ABOVE   Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:02:45 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/melie-kerr-on-bring-named-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/melie-kerr-on-bring-named-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year/ Melie Kerr is touting the resilience of the White Ferns after becoming the first New Zealander to be named the ICC's cricketer of the year. The allrounder has also won the women's T20 international best player award following her efforts in helping the Ferns win the World Cup, in which she was named player of the tournament. But Kerr says she doesn't play for awards, and the real highlight is the memories she created with her teammates. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:02:22 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-gordon-tietjens-on-the-all-blacks-sevens-shock-loss-to-uruguay/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sir-gordon-tietjens-on-the-all-blacks-sevens-shock-loss-to-uruguay/ The All Blacks Sevens' most successful coach is pointing to the disestablishment of domestic tournaments after the shock loss to Uruguay at the Perth World Series event. Sir Gordon Tietjens believes while the smaller nations are investing more into the rugby's shorter format, New Zealand have a clear issue with depth. Tietjens says the Condor Sevens - for secondary school players - is the only remaining tournament of any standing. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:02:14 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-january-27-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-january-27-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Tennis commentator Seb Lavie recapping the Australian Open. Interim Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne ahead of their upcoming matches against Costa Rica. Piney's Power Rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:50:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-mayne-interim-football-ferns-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-upcoming-matches-against-costa-rica/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michael-mayne-interim-football-ferns-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-upcoming-matches-against-costa-rica/ The Football Ferns are set to make their grand return to the field for the 2025 season. They're gearing up to play a two-game series against Costa Rica next month. Interim Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:47:31 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/seb-lavie-tennis-commentator-recaps-the-australian-open/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/seb-lavie-tennis-commentator-recaps-the-australian-open/ Grand slam title number three for Jannik Sinner, with his repeat success at the Australian tennis Open. He's won in straight sets over Alexander Zverev. Tennis commentator Seb Lavie joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:35:53 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/dave-worsley-on-novak-djokovic-retiring-from-the-australian-open-semi-final/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/dave-worsley-on-novak-djokovic-retiring-from-the-australian-open-semi-final/ A shock withdrawal at the Australian Open for ten-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Serb great sensationally withdrew after losing a marathon first set of his semifinal against second seed Alexander Zverev, in a tiebreak. Meanwhile, the reigning men's champion faces a tricky match-up in his semifinal tonight. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:28:39 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/matt-walsh-hed-be-the-highest-paid-player-in-breakers-history-on-re-signing-parker-jackson-cartwright/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/matt-walsh-hed-be-the-highest-paid-player-in-breakers-history-on-re-signing-parker-jackson-cartwright/ Breakers owner Matt Walsh is prioritising re-signing guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright in the NBL offseason. The playmaker opted to return to Auckland this season - only the fifth import in the club's history to stay on for another NBL campaign. Walsh is willing to fork out plenty of money to get PJC to extend his tenure. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:25:41 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-23-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-23-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Chris Cairns - Former Blackcap on wanting Super Smash sides in the Australian Big Bash.  Talkback  Terry McFlynn - Auckland FC Director of Football on their incredible draw against Adelaide United.  LISTEN ABOVE   Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:56:13 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/terry-mcflynn-on-auckland-fcs-incredible-draw-against-adelaide-united/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/terry-mcflynn-on-auckland-fcs-incredible-draw-against-adelaide-united/ Auckland FC have rescued a point in the 10th minute of added time for a 2-all away A-League draw against leaders Adelaide United. Auckland sub Logan Rogerson headed home in the death throes of added time for a competition point. Adelaide remain top of the league by a point from Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:41:14 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-i-find-it-astounding-that-theyre-arent-nz-teams-in-the-big-bash/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/chris-cairns-i-find-it-astounding-that-theyre-arent-nz-teams-in-the-big-bash/ Black Caps great Chris Cairns says he would love for two New Zealand franchises to enter Australia's Big Bash League  The 54-year-old believes the move would raise the quality of the T20 tournament and generate more rivalry and interest. Cairns highlights the success of other sporting codes involved in trans-Tasman competition...and feels cricket is lagging behind.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:56:54 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-22-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-22-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Colin Mansbridge - Crusaders CEO - On Richie Mo'unga not returning to the All Blacks  Talkback  Erin Routliffe - Kiwi tennis superstar on her Australian Open Semi-Finals.  LISTEN ABOVE   Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:11:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/erin-routliffe-on-aiming-for-an-australian-open-double-double/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/erin-routliffe-on-aiming-for-an-australian-open-double-double/ Kiwi tennis doubles specialist Erin Routliffe is confident she's at peak fitness for this evening's mixed doubles semi-final at the Australian Open, despite a demanding schedule. The 29-year-old says it's been physically fine making the final four in both the mixed and women's doubles - with fellow Kiwi Michael Venus and Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski - she just has to remember which side of the court she's supposed to be on! LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:09:38 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-mansbridge-on-richie-mounga-ruling-out-a-return-to-the-all-blacks/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/colin-mansbridge-on-richie-mounga-ruling-out-a-return-to-the-all-blacks/ An early return to New Zealand is highly unlikely for 56-test All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga. The 30-year-old's agent Cam McIntyre has confirmed his Japanese club and New Zealand Rugby were in talks to forgo the final year of his three-year contract. But those discussions have stalled and - despite All Blacks coach Scott Robertson being keen to have his Crusaders' talisman back this July - the earliest Mo'unga could return to the All Blacks would be the middle of next year. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:07:40 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-21-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-january-21-2025/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: David Mustard - Former New Zealand Professional Tennis player  Talkback  Robbie Koenig - Australian Open Lead Commentator  LISTEN ABOVE   Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:05:14 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/robbie-koenig-australian-open-lead-commentator-on-djokovic-v-alcaraz/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/robbie-koenig-australian-open-lead-commentator-on-djokovic-v-alcaraz/ Novak Djokovic has set up a Australian Open quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz but also has the host broadcaster in his sights, demanding an apology. It comes after Channel Nine broadcaster Tony Jones mocked Serbian fans on Australian TV on Friday night as well as Djokovic, calling him "over-rated" and a "has-been". Australian Open 'Lead Commentator' Robbie Koenig joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:22:27 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/david-mustard-on-why-novak-djokovic-continues-to-polarise-fans-around-the-world/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/david-mustard-on-why-novak-djokovic-continues-to-polarise-fans-around-the-world/ TV presenter Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after mocking him and Serbian fans at the Australian Open. It resulted in Djokovic boycotting an on-court interview following last night's win over Jiri Lehecka [yizzy la-hetch-ka]. Speaking on Channel Nine, Jones says he's reached out to Djokovic and his camp to apologise for making comments he considered to be banter. Former New Zealand Professional David Mustard joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss Novak's controversy.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:22:16 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-january-20-2025/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-january-20-2025/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:  Dean Lonergan - Promoter explains why SailGP Auckland needs to continue. Talkback - do we need to make sure SailGP stays in New Zealand? Piney's power rankings!  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:46:59 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/dean-lonergan-event-promoter-explains-why-sailgp-auckland-needs-to-continue/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/dean-lonergan-event-promoter-explains-why-sailgp-auckland-needs-to-continue/ Discussions have begun about future events after SailGP brought Kiwi fans to Auckland's waterfront in droves. Over 25,000 spectators turned up for yesterday and Saturday's regattas. Promoter Dean Lonergan joined Piney to explain why New Zealand needs to keep up the momentum. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:43:14 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-19-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-19-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: Mitch McCarron - NZ Breaker Co-Captain  Talkback  Mitchell Santner - Blackcaps new white ball captain  LISTEN ABOVE   Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:21:21 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mitchell-santner-on-becoming-the-blackcaps-white-ball-captain/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mitchell-santner-on-becoming-the-blackcaps-white-ball-captain/ New Black Caps white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has issued a mission statement on how he intends to lead the team. The 32-year-old's been anointed as Kane Williamson's successor and is keen to to bring a similarly calm dressing room presence.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:43:52 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mitch-mccarron-on-the-breakers-playing-on-christmas-day/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mitch-mccarron-on-the-breakers-playing-on-christmas-day/ No panic from the Breakers amid a six-game losing streak in the NBL, heading into tomorrow night's game against the Sydney Kings at Spark Arena. The New Zealand club have suffered double-digit margin defeats in their current stretch, which has seen them fall from the top of the table to second-to-last. Guard Mitch McCarron says the Breakers remain calm. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:43:38 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-18-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-18-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  New Zealand Esports CEO Jonathan Jansen calls out HPSNZ for leaving them out of funding boost. Talkback  Michaela Blyde on making the switch to the Warriors for the next NRLW season. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:49:28 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michaela-blyde-black-ferns-sevens-star-on-switching-to-the-warriors-for-next-nrl-w-season/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/michaela-blyde-black-ferns-sevens-star-on-switching-to-the-warriors-for-next-nrl-w-season/ League convert Michaela Blyde has revealed her switch involved intense discussions with New Zealand Rugby. Blyde is committed to the Black Ferns Sevens until May, when she'll join the Warriors for next year's NRL-W season. She joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the big move. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:38:37 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jonathan-jansen-new-zealand-esports-ceo-on-esports-losing-out-on-funding-from-high-performance-sport/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/jonathan-jansen-new-zealand-esports-ceo-on-esports-losing-out-on-funding-from-high-performance-sport/ Esports New Zealand is challenging High Performance Sport's decision to leave them out of additional funding. HPSNZ will invest over $160 million into various Kiwi sporting organisations over the next four years - and esports has been left out.  New Zealand Esports CEO joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:35:15 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-17-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-17-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Gary Stead - Blackcaps Head Coach  Talkback  James O'Connor - Crusaders First Five  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:10:07 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gary-stead-on-how-tim-southee-will-be-remembered/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/gary-stead-on-how-tim-southee-will-be-remembered/ New Zealand have farewelled Tim Southee with a 423-run win over England in the third and final cricket test at Hamilton, despite losing the series 2-1. The 36-year-old pace bowler has completed a 16-year 107-test career in which he took 391 wickets at an average of 30.26, including two in this fixture. Mitchell Santner's return to the XI on his Seddon Park home ground saw him earn player-of-the-match for notching 125 runs with the bat and delivering figures of seven for 92 with the ball. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:04:45 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/james-oconnor-on-wanting-to-help-turn-the-crusaders-around/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/james-oconnor-on-wanting-to-help-turn-the-crusaders-around/ A return to a Kiwi Christmas of sorts for new Crusader James O'Connor. The former Wallabies playmaker has called Christchurch home for a month since his Super Rugby move from the Queensland Reds. O'Connor's parents are from Rotorua and Cambridge - he grew up in Te Atatu in Auckland's west before moving across the ditch. O'Connor says he's looking forward to a bit of down time at a well known Canterbury holiday spot. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:03:49 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-december-16-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-december-16-2024/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Andrew Alderson with a live cross from the final six overs of Day 3 at the cricket. Talkback - why didn't the Black Caps declare? Hayden Wilde - Olympic silver medallist triathlete on finishing second at the Taupo IronMan 70.3. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:04:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/hayden-wilde-olympic-silver-medallist-on-coming-second-in-taupo-ironman-703/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/hayden-wilde-olympic-silver-medallist-on-coming-second-in-taupo-ironman-703/ Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde has managed to get second place in yet another race! He put in a solid performance at the Taupo IronMan 70.3 - a longer distance than an Olympic triathlon - but he finished behind Belgian winner Jelle Geens. Hayden Wilde spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:47 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-alderson-nzme-cricket-commentator-on-the-black-caps-v-england-test/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/andrew-alderson-nzme-cricket-commentator-on-the-black-caps-v-england-test/ The Black Caps have set England a nigh unchaseable target on day three of the dead rubber test in Hamilton. New Zealand were all out for 453, leaving England a mountain of 658 to climb if they want a series sweep. Andrew Alderson was at Seddon Park for 九一星空无限talk ZB, he spoke to Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:57:18 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-13-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-13-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Ken Rutherford - Former Black Caps captain on the third England test and Southee's retirement.  Steve Corica - Auckland FC Head Coach on their upcoming match against Melbourne City. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:33:00 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-12-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-12-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Cameron George - Warriors CEO on the announcement of a Papua New Guinea-based NRL team. Talkback on that very same topic. Steve Price - Former Warrior who played in Port Moresby on the news. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:04:42 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-price-former-warrior-on-papua-new-guinea-getting-nrl-side/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/steve-price-former-warrior-on-papua-new-guinea-getting-nrl-side/ "I never felt unsafe in Papua New Guinea... but it is very different." Former Bulldog and Warrior Steve Price has some first-hand insight into today's PNG NRL news. He actually played some rugby league there in the late noughties. He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what that was like, and how he thinks the new expansion side will go. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:53 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cameron-george-warriors-ceo-on-papua-new-guinea-getting-an-nrl-side/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/cameron-george-warriors-ceo-on-papua-new-guinea-getting-an-nrl-side/ Papua New Guinea is officially going to get an NRL side. The Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have announced that a Port Moresby-based club will join the competition in 2028. So how does the Warriors boss feel about sending his players to PNG for away games? Cameron George spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:55:48 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-11-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-11-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Warren Lees on the future of Gary Stead in the top role  Sam Mennenga on the Breakers looking to bounce back against Tasmania.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:53:21 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sam-mennenga-on-the-breakers-looking-to-topple-the-jackjumpers-are-losing-four-straight/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/sam-mennenga-on-the-breakers-looking-to-topple-the-jackjumpers-are-losing-four-straight/ No complaints from Breakers centre Sam Mennenga over the team's NBL schedule, as they return to Auckland for their clash against the Tasmania JackJumpers on the North Shore. It's the club's first game back in Auckland since November 2nd, after a five-game stretch in Australia, followed by games in Christchurch and Wellington in the last round. But Mennenga says there's no point in making excuses. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:31:39 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/warren-lees-on-the-future-of-gary-stead-in-the-top-role/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/warren-lees-on-the-future-of-gary-stead-in-the-top-role/ New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead has been asked if he'll continue mentoring the national side beyond his current contract, which ends after the World Test Championship wraps in June. Stead's had unprecedented success from more than six years in charge, winning the World Test Championship, beating India in a series away and reaching 50-over and 20-over World Cup finals.  However, the team have lost consecutive test series at home to Australia and England, and missed this year's T20 World Cup play-offs. LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:50:10 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/will-brown-on-winning-the-2024-repco-supercars-championship-and-nz-return/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/will-brown-on-winning-the-2024-repco-supercars-championship-and-nz-return/ A boost for next season's Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, with Supercars champion Will Brown confirmed to take part. He'll compete in three of the five events in 2025 - the Taupo, Hampton Downs and Highlands circuits owned by Tony Quinn. Brown says he was unable to squeeze all the weekends into his schedule. LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:44:03 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/janine-mccook-long-time-greyhound-owner-on-the-government-shutdown/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/janine-mccook-long-time-greyhound-owner-on-the-government-shutdown/ Killing retired racing greyhounds is now banned - after Parliament's unanimously passed a law - in less than two hours.  The Bill - read under urgency - will protect nearly three-thousand dogs needing re-homing, as the Government shutters the industry. A rapid-fire string of speeches included many addresses from MPs on their own pet dogs.  That includes Labour MP and former racing minister Kieran McAnulty. He adopted a greyhound - and is urging Kiwis to do the same.  He says greyhounds are the most gentle, loving and caring animal anyone could imagine - and the best pet you could hope for.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:59:51 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-december-9-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-jason-pine-december-9-2024/ Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Caps opener Bryan Young on who should replace Devon Conway in the next test. Talkback - is Will Young the man for the job? Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:27:23 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/bryan-young-former-black-caps-opener-ahead-of-the-teams-third-test-against-england/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/bryan-young-former-black-caps-opener-ahead-of-the-teams-third-test-against-england/ The Black Caps have got themselves a bit of a decision to make. Devon Conway isn't available to play the third test against England, so Will Young will likely be named in the XI. But should he open the batting? Former Black Caps opener Bryan Young shared his opinion with Jason Pine on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:24:14 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-6-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-6-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap this week's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include:  Andrew Alderson on Day 1 of the 2nd Black Caps test against England Debbie Hockley on being inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame Motorsport commentator Bob McMurray previewing the Abu Dhabi GP and reviewing the crazy F1 season LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:07:00 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-5-2024/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/full-show-sportstalk-with-darcy-waldegrave-december-5-2024/ D’Arcy Waldegrave is back to round up today's sporting news. Highlights for tonight include: David Chote - former All White on the success of Auckland FC. Talkback - how has Auckland FC stayed so successful? Mike Hesson - former Black Caps head coach on the side named to play England in the second test. Mark Howard - Fox Sports cricket commentator previews the India-Australia cricket test.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:48:38 Z /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mike-hesson-why-the-blackcaps-wont-play-a-specialist-spinner-for-second-test/ /on-air/sportstalk/audio/mike-hesson-why-the-blackcaps-wont-play-a-specialist-spinner-for-second-test/ New Zealand and England have opted for the same XIs in the second cricket test starting tomorrow at Wellington's Basin Reserve. The Black Caps have decided against including spinner Mitchell Santner. Australian tweaker Nathan Lyon took 10 wickets in their win over New Zealand at the venue in March. However, in Auckland's win over Wellington last month - the sole Plunket Shield match at the venue this season - only three of the 40 wickets came via turn. LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:12:13 Z