



Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chairman on the T20 open letter
Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared. The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering…

Elliot Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator chats Rugby World Cup pools
Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs. The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's …

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sport reader on Black Caps improved performance on day two of test
The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies. After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167. The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day…

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sport Newsreader on day one of Black Caps v West Indies
The first day of the cricket test match between the Black Caps and the West Indies has concluded. The Black Caps currently sit at 231/9 after being put into bat first. Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB Sport Newsreader is at the ground and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the first days play. LISTEN ABO…

Shane Watson: former Aussie cricket all-rounder speaks ahead of Black Clash
Former Aussie cricket all-rounder Shane Watson is the latest big name to sign on with the upcoming Black Clash. He joined D'Arcy to reveal why he's signed on with Team Rugby. LISTEN ABOVE

Ryan Archibald: New Zealand Olympic Committee Team Services Director on Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games
Earlier today, it was confirmed that Ahmedabad will be the hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It was also said that the New Zealand Olympic Committee will be pursuing a bid to bring the 2034 Games to New Zealand. New Zealand Olympic Committee Team Services Director Ryan Archibald joined D'Arcy…

Ryan Wood: V8 Supercars driver ahead of the grand final weekend
This weekend, racing fans can look forward to the V8 Supercars grand final. The season will wrap up in Adelaide, and fans are promised plenty of action. V8 Supercars driver Ryan Wood joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE

John Bracewell: former Black Cap ahead of the T20 Cricket World Cup
New Zealand's pool for the T20 Cricket World Cup was announced today, with the Kiwis facing off against South Africa, Afghanistan, the UAE and Canada. But with the T20 World Cup taking place every two years, the World Test Championship taking place every two years and the ODI World Cup happening e…

Sam Mennenga: Tall Blacks power forward ahead of the team's first clash of the World Cup cycle
The Breakers are throwing good vibes the Tall Blacks' way heading into the FIBA international window. New Zealand confronts Australia in back-to-back 2027 World Cup qualifiers over the next week - in Hobart and Wellington. Tall Blacks power forward Sam Mennenga joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN A…

Todd Blackadder: former All Black on the state of international rugby following the northern tours
The 2025 rugby season has officially ended, with the northern tours wrapping up over the weekend. The All Blacks capped the year off with a 52-26 win over Wales, the Wallabies lost a record 10th test match in the calendar year to France 48-33, the Springboks got over the Irish 24-13, despite getti…