The All Blacks are set to contest for their first Grand Slam in 15 years with the first game kicking off this Sunday morning when they take on Ireland in Chicago.

Tana Umaga was the captain when they completed a successful Grand Slam tour in 2005, and he caught up with D'Arcy to look ahead to this year's tour and what odds he gives this All Blacks team to complete it once again.

LISTEN ABOVE

The All Blacks are set to contest for their first Grand Slam in 15 years with the first game kicking off this Sunday morning when they take on Ireland in Chicago.
Tana Umaga was the captain when they completed a successful Grand Slam tour in 2005, and he caught up with D'Arcy to look ahead to this year's tour and what odds he gives this All Blacks team to complete it once again.
LISTEN ABOVE

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.

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Tana Umaga: former All Black ahead of the All Blacks v Ireland clash

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/09192bb4-dabe-436e-b88e-b38500785195/transcript

Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility laws would be loosening, allowing players who represent Tier One nations such as the Kiwis and England to play Origin.

This has prompted some New Zealand-based players to say they want to give Origin a go.

Greg Peters is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

LISTEN ABOVE

Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility laws would be loosening, allowing players who represent Tier One nations such as the Kiwis and England to play Origin.
This has prompted some New Zealand-based players to say they want to give Origin a go.
Greg Peters is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on what the State of Origin eligibility laws mean for NZ players

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/a3f49865-62a1-4faf-b48f-b3f6007d1317/transcript

Following a tumultuous year at Netball New Zealand, board chair Matt Whineray stepped down alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples.

Some of the issues that they faced included the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua - who has since been reinstated.

Suzanne McFadden is the founding editor of LockerRoom and she joined D'Arcy to explain where the sporting body goes from here.

LISTEN ABOVE

Following a tumultuous year at Netball New Zealand, board chair Matt Whineray stepped down alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples.
Some of the issues that they faced included the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua - who has since been reinstated.
Suzanne McFadden is the founding editor of LockerRoom and she joined D'Arcy to explain where the sporting body goes from here.
LISTEN ABOVE

Suzanne McFadden: LockerRoom founding editor on how Netball NZ can move forward following high-profile resignations

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2424b1e8-32d9-4c49-b7f7-b3f6007ba81e/transcript

Disappointment in Australia, as the side lost out at the T20 cricket World Cup in Chennai.

Australia have been knocked out of the tournament with a pool game to play after the Zimbabwe-Ireland match was abandoned due to rain in Kandy.

Cricket commentator Mark Howard joined D'Arcy to explain further.

LISTEN ABOVE

Disappointment in Australia, as the side lost out at the T20 cricket World Cup in Chennai.
Australia have been knocked out of the tournament with a pool game to play after the Zimbabwe-Ireland match was abandoned due to rain in Kandy.
Cricket commentator Mark Howard joined D'Arcy to explain further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Mark Howard: cricket commentator on Australia being knocked out of the T20 World Cup

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/817183af-52db-4f3d-804a-b3f5007ef7a8/transcript

Tana Umaga: former All Black ahead of the All Blacks v Ireland clash

In 1 playlist(s)

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips