A huge sporting festival kicks off in Rotorua tomorrow, Crankworx.

The festival covers a wide range of different mountain biking disciplines, and it is set to bring 700 competitors and 10,000 supporters.

Kye A'Hern is a downhill mountain biker who will be competing at the event, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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A huge sporting festival kicks off in Rotorua tomorrow, Crankworx.
The festival covers a wide range of different mountain biking disciplines, and it is set to bring 700 competitors and 10,000 supporters.
Kye A'Hern is a downhill mountain biker who will be competing at the event, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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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.

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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Kye A'Hern: Australian mountain biker speaks ahead of Crankworx Rotorua 2026

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It's a quick turnaround for the Black Caps following the T20 World Cup as they are set to begin a five match T20 series against South Africa, which gets underway on Sunday. 

There have been significant team changes with 8 players from the side beaten in the final rested and the potential for three debuts.

Zak Foulkes was named in the side for the series and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It's a quick turnaround for the Black Caps following the T20 World Cup as they are set to begin a five match T20 series against South Africa, which gets underway on Sunday.&nbsp;
There have been significant team changes with 8 players from the side beaten in the final rested and the potential for three debuts.
Zak Foulkes was named in the side for the series and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Zak Foulkes: Black Cap speaks ahead of South Africa series

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The Crusaders have gotten off to a rough start for the 2026 Super Rugby season - following their loss to the Blues over the weekend.

It was reported that tempers flared at a training session today and that Crusaders players Kershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker got into a brawl.

Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to refute the claims of punches and set the record straight. 

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The Crusaders have gotten off to a rough start for the 2026 Super Rugby season - following their loss to the Blues over the weekend.
It was reported that tempers flared at a training session today and that Crusaders players Kershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker got into a brawl.
Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to refute the claims of punches and set the record straight.&nbsp;
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Rob Penney: Crusaders coach addresses training altercation rumours

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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:

Former Black Cap Scott Styris on the side losing to India in the T20 World Cup final.

Central Districts bowler Brett Randell on his cricket hat-trick.

Triathlon NZ CEO Pete de Wet on the hunt for the next generation of para-triathletes.

Piney's power rankings!

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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Former Black Cap Scott Styris on the side losing to India in the T20 World Cup final.
Central Districts bowler Brett Randell on his cricket hat-trick.
Triathlon NZ CEO Pete de Wet on the hunt for the next generation of para-triathletes.
Piney's power rankings!
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Full Show: Sportstalk with Jason Pine - March 09, 2026

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Kye A'Hern: Australian mountain biker speaks ahead of Crankworx Rotorua 2026

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