Barrie Tomlinson: On Liam Lawson can have success at the Chinese Grand Prix

Liam Lawson's confident Red Bull Racing's powerbrokers are doing everything they can to help him have an improved second weekend of the new Formula One season. The New Zealand driver struggled across the three days at the season-opener in Melbourne, and crashed out after rain arrived in the final …

Erin Clark: On the Roosters winning their past eight games against the Warriors

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's revealed he's been talking with Shaun Johnson about the extra spotlight which comes with wearing the number seven jersey. The Australian silenced Las Vegas critics with an improved performance in the NRL win over Manly, and will steer the side again against the Roo…

Sophie Devine: On her return to International cricket following mental health break

An eight-wicket thrashing for the White Ferns from Australia, in today's Twenty20 cricket series-opener in Auckland. The New Zealand women made 137 for two, with returning allrounder Amelia Kerr hitting an unbeaten half century. But the Aussies cantered to the target in 13 and a half overs, finis…

Joe Bell: All Whites inches away from spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026

The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted. World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji in Wellington to contest next Monday's final in Auckland, against Tahiti or New Caledonia. All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says it ma…

Dr John Mayhew: Former All Blacks team doctor on chiefs medical doctor interfering with play

The Chiefs have been fined after a member of their medical team interfered with play by kicking the ball away.  The staff member booted the ball after two Blues tries on Saturday night. In addition to the fine, the Chiefs are getting sanctioned from Super Rugby officials.  Former All Blacks team…

Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 19 2025

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:  NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman on the new proposal for a stadium at Western Springs. Stadium talkback. Newstalk ZB sport reporter Elijah Fa'afiu previews Sam Ruthe's four-minute mile attem…

Elijah Fa'afiu: NZ Herald sports reporter on Sam Ruthe's bid to set a running record

Kiwi running phenom Sam Ruthe is out to set a world record. The 15-year-old wants to become the youngest person to ever run a sub-four minute mile. He's having a crack at Mt Smart tonight, and Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elijah Fa'afiu is there.  Elijah spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. …

Bernard Orsman: NZ Herald Auckland reporter on whether Auckland needs a new stadium

Another stadium proposal for Auckland has hit the headlines today. Nick Mowbray, Ali Williams and Mark Foley want to build a new 12000-seat stadium at Western Springs. NZ Herald Auckland reporter Bernard Orsman spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about whether this idea has a snowball's chan…

Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 18 2025

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Razor's recent u-turn. Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi on the Black Cap's triumph over Pakistan. LISTEN ABOVE

Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Scott Robertson's selection u-turn

An apparent u-turn from the All Blacks head coach. Last year, Scott 'Razor' Robertson was talking about wanting the ability to select All Blacks who are playing in overseas competitions. But now, he's told the Rugby Direct podcast that he's actually fine with the way things currently work. So wh…