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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine 18 July 2025, Wallabies legend Drew Mitchell dishes on an under-strength Aussie line-up's chances of creating upset against the Lions tomorrow night. In The Chamber, Elliott and Piney consider what success will look and feel like for the All Blacks' final test, and what it means for the Wellington Phoenix to be hosting Wrexham AFC. Plus, Piney offers...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 17 July 2025, leading player agent Simon Porter joins the podcast to discuss whether R360 has moved into the realm of being an active proposition now players are being engaged. Elliott considers how well the R360 concept could shake up local Kiwi competitions. And in the Chamber, Jason and Elliott discuss changes to the All Blacks squad. Will sev...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 16 July 2025, former All Black Mils Muliaina joins the podcast to discuss what selections he'd like to see for this weekend's test. Should Razor use this French side as an opportunity to experiment or is consistency key to future All Blacks performances? Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson offers his thoughts on whether to shake or stick in The Chamber...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine 15 July 2025, the Blues are weighing up whether to continue playing at Eden Park or find a new home ground for the 2026 season. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joins the podcast to share his concerns and discuss the stadium's strong case for delivering the best fan experience. Piney considers what triggers sporting organisations should consider when encouraging attendance...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 14 July 2025, The All Blacks delivered a far more convincing win over the French on the weekend. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson runs his eye over the performance and the things that stood out to him Piney speculates on who may be named for the third test of the series. Plus, Clay Wilson joins the Chamber to recap an impressive Warriors win Get 'Sports Fix' every w...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 11 July 2025, Black Fern Jorja Miller joins the podcast to discuss this weekend's match against the Wallaroos and making her mark on 15s.  In The Chamber, Piney and Elliott discuss a late change to the All Black starting 15 with Caleb Clarke now out for this weekend due to injury.  Plus, from a Wellingtonian's point of view, what can...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith & Jason Pine for 10 July 2025, Herald motorsport writer Eric Thompson joins the podcast to discuss longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's sudden sacking after 20 years on the team. Elliott ponders how Queensland can ever again claim the underdog tag in State of Origin. And in The Chamber, Piney & Elliott discuss the team unveiled for this weeke...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 9 July 2025, former NRL and State of Origin hard-man Aaron Woods joins the podcast to preview State of Origin Game 3. Woods believes the game will be won up front (and by NSW). He also shares how Laurie Daley has changed his coaching philosophy, second time around. NZ Herald sport journalist Alex Powell is in the Chamber to discuss Kane Williamson's cricket fut...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 8 July 2025, Black Caps uncapped paceman Matt Fisher joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and his surprise selection in the test team. He shares how his childhood dream came true! Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm is in the Chamber to discuss All Blacks captain Scott Barrett being ruled out for the remainder of the French series wit...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 7th July 2025, The All Blacks struggled to a win against France in their opening test of the year. Piney catches up with All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard to recap the match and discuss their box kick strategy, which has come under a lot of scrutiny. Piney makes the case for Dunedin to have test rugby every year. Plus, the People's Chamber returns with Elijah Fa'afi...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 4 July 2025, Māori All Blacks halfback Sam Nock joins the podcast to discuss playing on home soil again when the team takes the field against Scotland in Whangarei tomorrow. In The Chamber, Piney and Elliott discuss Razor's first assignment of the year as the All Blacks take on an understrength French side. How much rusty-ness should be expecte...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 3 July 2025, rugby writer for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier, joins the podcast to discuss his initial reaction to the All Blacks squad named for this weekend's test match, which picks were most surprising and throws in his prediction for how the game will go. Elliott discusses the change in thinking this team naming signals from the All B...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 2 July 2025, former international referee Vinny Munro joins the podcast to discuss what we can expect from the on-field referees and what involvement the TMO will have in this weekend's All Blacks test match. Munro shares his thoughts and how the All Blacks should adapt to the new rule interpretations that come in to play for the international test period. News...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 1 July 2025, former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains joins the podcast to discuss the balance of fielding the best Super Rugby teams possible, while protecting key players for the All Blacks. And should players be allowed to take the field when carrying injuries? Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm is in The Chamber to discuss Luke Metcalf's season ending inj...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 30th June 2025, Liam Lawson has impressed with a 6th place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix. He was the best performing Red Bull driver in their home Grand Prix and is looking to continue his improvement. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joins the podcast to discuss Liam's drive. Piney struggles to contain his excitement for the first All Blacks test week of 2025....

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 27 June 2025, off-contract Blackcap Ish Sodhi joins the podcast to discuss his desire to sign a new central contract with NZ Cricket, but in the meantime he has been selected by new coach Rob Walter to head to Africa to take part in the T20 Tri Series. Piney discusses special club rugby rivalries that take place up and down the country includ...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26th June 2025, Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union have taken the drastic step of cancelling all of their club rugby games this weekend after a referee was abused last week. College Sport Wellington have followed suit by deferring all Kapiti Coast Secondary School Rugby games this weekend. Executive Director of College Sport Wellington, B...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 25 2025, the Black Caps' home schedule is out. It’s very spring-centric, very T20 driven and not particularly ‘26 based. Hmmm. To discuss that and an actual 3 test series, D’Arc has a yarn to 50 foot tall pacemen Kyle Jamieson.  The Supercars are in NZ next year for a double header. From Taupo in the north to Christchurch in the south, i...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for June 24 2025, D'Arcy talks to NZ Herald sportswriter Liam Napier about the strange makeup of Scott Robertson's newly announced 35-man All Blacks squad - with only two wingers? D'Arcy shoots off at the mouth about the Crusaders and Occam's razor. And in The Chamber, NZ Herald sportswriter Alex Powell talks the latest with the All Blacks and the Warriors. Get...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 23rd June 2025, Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad for 2025. To go over the selections, we're joined by All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan. Piney remarks on the difficulty of having to leave worthy players out of the All Blacks side. Plus, Nathan Limm joins the chamber to discuss what went wrong for the Warriors against a depleted Panther side....

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th June 2025, The Super Rugby final is upon us as the Crusaders host the Chiefs. Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty joins the podcast to discuss how they intend on getting back to the winners circle. D'Arcy discovers the secret sauce to keeping Super Rugby exciting. And the lads are in the chamber to discuss whether the Warriors can cont...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 18 2025, Colin Mansbridge has ejected the Mooloo cowbell from Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific final. The Crusaders CEO has caused a ruckus by banning the bovine necklace accessory from the Apollo Projects Shack. He joins us to explain why. D’Arcy moans about the French side touring in July. As predicted, it’s low on quality because...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday June 17, 2025 Jack Mesley is the CEO of Super Rugby Pacific and he’s overseen arguably the best version of Super Rugby over the last decade. Why? What’s worked? What hasn’t? What next? A few days out from the big dance, Jack reflects. D’Arcy eats humble pie, crow, whatever. He got it wrong around the World Test Championship final and says he’s sorry...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16 June 2025, former Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall joins the podcast to talk about the Crusaders' unbeaten Super Rugby finals record and if it adds extra pressure to the side ahead of this weekend's final. Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith is in the Chamber to discuss The Super Rugby Grand Final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. Elliott shares his early th...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 13th June 2025, Kiwi endurance racing driver Brendon Hartley joins the podcast today as he prepares for 24 hours at Le Mans. Piney reflects on Michael Campbells US Open win 20 years on. And the lads are in the chamber to preview Super Rugby's semi finals. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcas...