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Newstalk ZB’s daily sports showdown.
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.
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'A good decision': Sir Steve Hansen on Richie Mo'unga returning to the All Blacks
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Warriors v Broncos: Kiwi side names team ahead of clash
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'Rejuvenation': NZ Herald rugby expert on the impact of the All Blacks v Sharks clash
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Piney's Power Rankings: Canterbury reclaims Ranfurly Shield and Warriors hold their own against Panthers
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'Don't think it would make sense': Former All Black on Richie Mo’unga replacing Billy Proctor
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New Breakers coach speaks ahead of NBL season
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Former Springboks captain speaks ahead of Greatest Rivalry tour
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Jackson Ford to re-sign with Warriors for a further two seasons
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Du'Plessis Kirifi on switching positions for Wellington NPC clash
Flanker Du’Plessis Kirifi is making a shock NPC switch to the number 12 jersey for Wellington against Auckland on Saturday through necessity, not choice. Wellington...
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NPC: Wellington Lions coach on Du’Plessis Kirifi being named for weekend clash
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Andrew Pragnell to step down as New Zealand Football CEO
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Warriors v Panthers: Can the Kiwi side keep the streak going?
The Warriors bounced back from their disappointing defeat to the Bulldogs on Saturday night with a resounding 42-6 victory over the Gold Coast Titans. They return...
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Piney's Power Rankings: The Commonwealth Games are done and Dame Noeline Taurua’s redemption arc is complete
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Explained: How many Kiwis will be headed to South Africa for the All Blacks?
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'Really proud': NZ Chef de Mission on the end of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games are now complete, barring the closing ceremony. New Zealand have finished sixth on the medal table with 10 gold, 14 silver and 12 bronze. In...
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Lewis Clareburt talks Commonwealth Games swimming success
The Commonwealth Games have provided plenty of high stakes action over the last week - and the pool is the place where the New Zealand team has seen the most success. Lewis...
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2degrees announces new partnership with NZ Rugby
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2026 NPC season: What can fans expect this year?
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Revealed: Which racetracks are set for closure?
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Warriors unveil squad ahead of Titans clash
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Piney's Power Rankings: Glasgow Commonwealth Games get under way and the Warriors lose their slot
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'Balance': All Blacks assistant coach on the squad picked for the South Africa tour
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NPC 2026: What can fans expect this season?
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Can the ANZ Premiership be saved?
Things are not looking good for the ANZ Premiership. There's no news about next year's competition, contracts aren't being renewed, and players are questioning what's...
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Black Caps celebrating 3-2 series victory over the West Indies
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ANZ Premiership: Leaked email reveals staff contracts can't be extended for now
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NZ Herald Rugby Analyst breaks down the All Blacks start to the 2026 season
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