Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

About Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

Publisher

Newstalk ZB

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Aug 2018

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

2,792 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Clark Laidlaw: Hurricanes head coach on the All Blacks' upcoming test match against Scotland

   All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is unlikely to stray too far from expectations when he names his side overnight for the test against Scotland. The Kiwi side will be named tomorrow morning, and anticipation is growing. Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   5 Nov 2026

   John Bracewell: former Black Cap on how the Kiwi side can improve ahead of Saturday's match

   The Black Caps struggled with both bat and ball in the opening game of their five-match ODI series against India at Eden Park as the visitors ran out five wicket victors in the rain-soaked match. New Zealand really struggled with the bat as they were bundled out for 185, and with Virat Kohli in the batting lineup it was never going to be enough. Former Black Cap John Bracewell joined D'Arcy to discuss what went wrong - and how the Kiwi side can improve ahead of Saturday's match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Michael Lamonato: FIA-accredited journalist weighs in on Liam Lawson's future

   Liam Lawson turned his luck around and achieved a career-best performance in the Mexican Grand Prix, and it's sparked speculation about his future. Despite this, discussions around him retaining his Racing Bulls seat continue to ramp up, leaving experts scratching their heads. FIA-accredited journalist Michael Lamonato joined D'Arcy to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Belinda Edwards
• Matt Fisher
• Cam Roigard
• Ron Griffiths
• Du'Plessis Kirifi

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,631,690

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

76

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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