It's a behind-the-scenes code switch!

Daryl Gibson is best known as a former All Black, but he's just landed a new job as chief high performance officer at New Zealand Cricket.

He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what he wants to bring to the role.

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It's a behind-the-scenes code switch!
Daryl Gibson is best known as a former All Black, but he's just landed a new job as chief high performance officer at New Zealand Cricket.
He spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk about what he wants to bring to the role.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Daryl Gibson: former All Black on his new role within New Zealand Cricket

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:

Kevin Hickland from Auckland Marist Rugby Club on why they're ditching junior fees.

Talkback - Are fees the biggest barrier to kids playing sport?

Wyatt Crockett on imminently losing the record for most Super Rugby appearances to James Slipper.

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:
Kevin Hickland from Auckland Marist Rugby Club on why they're ditching junior fees.
Talkback - Are fees the biggest barrier to kids playing sport?
Wyatt Crockett on imminently losing the record for most Super Rugby appearances to James Slipper.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 19, 2026

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James Slipper of the ACT Brumbies is about to make Super Rugby history.

When he takes the field against the Chiefs on Friday it'll be his 203rd Super Rugby appearance - the most ever by any player.

Wyatt Crockett was (and still is for a little longer) the record-holder with 202 Super Rugby matches under his belt, so Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave decided to get Wyatt on the phone and see how many 'Slipper' puns he could work into one interview...

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James Slipper of the ACT Brumbies is about to make Super Rugby history.
When he takes the field against the Chiefs on Friday it'll be his 203rd Super Rugby appearance - the most ever by any player.
Wyatt Crockett was (and still is for a little longer) the record-holder with 202 Super Rugby matches under his belt, so Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave decided to get Wyatt on the phone and see how many 'Slipper' puns he could work into one interview...
LISTEN ABOVE

Wyatt Crockett: former Crusaders prop on James Slipper beating his Super Rugby appearance record

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Rugby clubs around the country are scrapping fees for juniors in a bid to get more kids playing sport.

Counties Manukau has been doing this since 2024 - and one Auckland club is following suit.

Auckland Marist's Kevin Hickland spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

LISTEN ABOVE

Rugby clubs around the country are scrapping fees for juniors in a bid to get more kids playing sport.
Counties Manukau has been doing this since 2024 - and one Auckland club is following suit.
Auckland Marist's Kevin Hickland spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

Kevin Hickland: Marist Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club spokesperson on the increase in rugby clubs scrapping fees for juniors

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Daryl Gibson: former All Black on his new role within New Zealand Cricket

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