The All Star Panel: Max Verstappen disagrees with Liam Lawson demotion

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has admitted Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen disagrees with their decision to demote teammate Liam Lawson. The four-time drivers championship winner liked an Instagram post by former F1 racer Giedo [gee-ay-doe - hard g] van der Garde defending Lawson af…

Noah Hotham: Crusaders Halfback on Super Rugby match against Moana Pasifika

The Crusaders have been forced into a late change for a second straight week ahead of tonight's Super Rugby match with Moana Pasifika in Christchurch. Captain David Havili has been scratched with an Achilles tendon niggle. Ethan Blackadder will take the captain's armband.  Dallas McLeod will shif…

Mark Chapman: Black Caps cricketer on ODI against Pakistan

The Black Caps will look to continue their momentum in a different format in this morning's first one-day cricket international against Pakistan in Napier. New Zealand are coming off a 4-1 triumph in the T20 series over the same opponent. But batter Mark Chapman says finding success in the three-…

D'Arcy Waldegrave: What a week for Liam Lawson

What a week for Liam Lawson. The kiwi F1 driver has experienced the full force of a truly global sport and not in an uplifting or life affirming manner.  His disconsolate face has been peppering sports pages worldwide as his fall from Formula 1 grace has been intensely documented over 2 short wee…

Jackson Ball: Taranaki Airs player on game against Hawkes Bay

The Taranaki Airs play host to Hawke's Bay Hawks at TSB Stadium in their round three clash.  Sky Broadband Rapid League tips off at 3pm. Sal's NBL game tips off at 4pm. Taranaki guard Jackson Ball joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to reflect on his impressive form on the big stage.  LISTEN ABOVE.

Jim Dolan: Australian Sports Correspondent on Daly Cherry-Evans future, upcoming NRL games, Super Rugby, and cricket's Sheffield Shield final

Daly Cherry-Evans has officially declined Manly's contract extension offer, again confirming he'll depart at the end of the NRL league season. A new two-year deal was tabled to the halfback after he suggested leaving or retiring post-2025. Cherry-Evans will exit as the Sea Eagles' most-capped pla…

Robbie O'Donnell: Northern Districts batter on the Plunket Shield final round today

A chance for former Black Cap Neil Wagner to close the latest chapter on his cricketing career in fairytale fashion. The 64-test seamer's confirmed Northern Districts' final round Plunket Shield match, starting 11am today against Otago in Dunedin, will be his last domestic match in New Zealand. N…

Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on Hurricanes win, Brumbies beat the Highlanders

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is pointing to a contentious scrum penalty as a turning point in their 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies in Canberra. The Australian side is back in the top four after two late tries overturned what could've been a clutch win for the southerners. Joseph…

Rico Bearman: BMX Olympian previews the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships

BMX New Zealand and Invercargill BMX Club are proud to host and present the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships. New Zealand's premier ranking event for BMX racing, to be held on 23 March 2025.  Olympian Rico Bearman joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the event.   LISTEN ABOVE 

Angus Ta'avao: Blues player ahead of their Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders

The Blues are adamant they're making strides forward as they look to resurrect their Super Rugby title defence against the Crusaders at Eden Park tonight.  The 2024 champs sit ninth on the ladder with one win from five games, having lost their last two to the Brumbies and Chiefs by a single point.…