Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby season
It was a big day in the world of Super Rugby Pacific today, with all 11 franchises confirming their 38-man squads for the 2026 edition of the competition. Jack Mesley is the CEO of Super Rugby Pacific and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the team selections. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jason O'Halloran: former Scotland assistant coach on the strengths and weaknesses of the Scotland side ahead of All Blacks test
The next All Blacks test in the Grand Slam tour is set to take place this weekend - and this time, the Kiwis are going up against Scotland. The Scots will be looking to break the drought, since their first test match in 1905 and in 32 total test matches, they have never beaten the All Blacks. Former Scotland assistant coach Jason O'Halloran joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nicolas Lamperin: ASB Classic tournament director on Venus Williams being confirmed to compete
Venus Williams is returning for a seventh ASB Tennis Classic. The 45-year-old played the US Open in August and joins the likes of Naomi Osaka and Lulu Sun as confirmed entries. Tournament director Nicolas Lamperin joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Greg Peters: New Zealand Rugby League CEO on the Pacific Championships grand final taking place in Australia
The Kiwis v Tonga matchup on Sunday afternoon illustrated to fans of rugby league that the international stage is very much alive and well. The match had 38,000 fans flocking to Eden Park to watch, making it the third most attended international rugby league match in history in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the final - and reveal why this year's final is taking place in Australia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jacob Duffy: Black Caps bowler speaks ahead of West Indies arrival
The spring of cricket continues this week with the West Indies arriving on our shores to play 5 T20's, 3 ODIs and three test matches. Jacob Duffy is a bowler for the Black Caps and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming series. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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