It's been a historic day for basketball in New Zealand. 

After a NCAA national championship winning campaign with UCLA, Kiwi Charlisse Leger-Walker was drafted 18th overall in the 2026 WNBA draft.

She becomes the first Kiwi to be drafted to the league and the second to play in the WNBA after Megan Compain, who played in the inaugural 1997 season.

Megan Compain joined Elliott to discuss further.

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It's been a historic day for basketball in New Zealand.&nbsp;
After a NCAA national championship winning campaign with UCLA, Kiwi Charlisse Leger-Walker was drafted 18th overall in the 2026 WNBA draft.
She becomes the first Kiwi to be drafted to the league and the second to play in the WNBA after Megan Compain, who played in the inaugural 1997 season.
Megan Compain joined Elliott to discuss further.
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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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Megan Compain: NZ's first WNBA player on Charlisse Leger-Walker getting selected for WNBA draft

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A day of tinkering for Supercars teams after unloading their shipping containers for this weekend's maiden event in Christchurch.

Vehicles and surrounding infrastructure were shipped across the Cook Strait on Sunday, after racing was canned in Taupo due to the cyclone.

Former Supercars driver Greg Murphy joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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A day of tinkering for Supercars teams after unloading their shipping containers for this weekend's maiden event in Christchurch.
Vehicles and surrounding infrastructure were shipped across the Cook Strait on Sunday, after racing was canned in Taupo due to the cyclone.
Former Supercars driver Greg Murphy joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Greg Murphy: former Supercars driver previews Christchurch racing event

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Yesterday afternoon, it was announced that Auckland Rugby and Cricket will be moving away from Eden Park being the home of their respected provinces.

Auckland Cricket has found a new home at Colin Maiden Park and will be getting a $10 million upgrade to boot.

Auckland Rugby, however, is now in the process of finding where their new home will be.

Brent Metson is the chairman of Auckland Rugby and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Yesterday afternoon, it was announced that Auckland Rugby and Cricket will be moving away from Eden Park being the home of their respected provinces.
Auckland Cricket has found a new home at Colin Maiden Park and will be getting a $10 million upgrade to boot.
Auckland Rugby, however, is now in the process of finding where their new home will be.
Brent Metson is the chairman of Auckland Rugby and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Brent Metson: Auckland Rugby chairman on Auckland Rugby looking to move away from Eden Park

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Exciting news out of the Warriors camp today, as lock Erin Clark has resigned with the club through to the end of the 2029 NRL season. 

Clark joined Elliott to discuss further.

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Exciting news out of the Warriors camp today, as lock Erin Clark has resigned with the club through to the end of the 2029 NRL season.&nbsp;
Clark joined Elliott to discuss further.
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Erin Clark: Warriors lock on signing on until the end of the 2029 NRL season

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/929e5707-84a3-4747-84e1-b42d008a1387/transcript

Megan Compain: NZ's first WNBA player on Charlisse Leger-Walker getting selected for WNBA draft

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