Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 20 February 2025, South Island Kea CEO David Moffett talks about the One NZ Warriors attempting to halt plans of an expanded New Zealand side into the NRL.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the Black Caps' impressive opening Champions Trophy match against Pakistan.  Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss why the Warrio...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 19 February 2025 - it seems like an age since the Black Caps won the Champions Trophy. Chris Cairns looks back a bit, then forward to tonight’s opening encounter versus Pakistan in their backyard. What are the keys to victory - and who was Chris the most frightened of in the last over of the final back in 2000?  New Zealand Rugby needs naming...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 18th February 2025, the annual sporting gong-fest is on again tonight. The Halberg Awards take centre stage as we celebrate Kiwi sporting excellence and NZ Herald scribe Michael Burgess believes the event needs freshening to take into account the global nature of NZ sports people’s success.   Streakers appeared again over the weekend, letting i...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th of February 2025, Super Rugby Pacific is underway, and it's got off to one of the best starts it's had in years, with high scoring affairs and thrilling matches. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to discuss what made this round so good. Piney went on a trip to AAMI Park in Melbourne over the weekend, he gives his thoughts on the stadium and his...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Friday 14 February 2025 - MLR CEO Nick Benson talks about the start of the season in America, Super Rugby expansion, and the influx of New Zealand players into the competition.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the All-Blacks Sevens conundrum with INEOS.   Plus, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss the sta...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 13 February 2025, NRL Mana Pasifika bid lead Geoff Brown talks about another possible team based in Auckland - will this really get off the ground? And what's up with so many consortiums starting NRL bids?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Joesph Parker's possible fight against Usyk.  Plus, Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith joins...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 12 February 2025, Auckland Blues CEO Andrew Hore talks about their new idea of 'pack the park' ahead of the season opener on Saturday night - are fans keen to watch live rugby again? The answer may be YES!  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on poor old Warren Gatland.  Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to di...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 11 February 2025, NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul runs through the financial details of INEOS pulling out of their sponsorship deal with New Zealand Rugby.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the Black Caps' impressive form before the Champions Trophy.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the H...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th of February 2025, The Philadelphia Eagles have demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, dashing the hopes of the Chiefs becoming the first team to win 3 consecutive Super Bowls. Philadelphia NFL writer Chris Frankling joins the podcast to recap how it all went down. Piney offers his thoughts on the occasion of Super Bowl Sunday and why it's such a...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7th February 2025, retiring Warriors captain Tohu Harris joins the podcast to chat about what led to his decision to retire and to weigh up the options to replace him as Warriors captain.  Piney offers his thoughts on who might take over from Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies.  And the lads are in the chamber to discuss the return of Fan...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 5 February 2025, former All Blacks Captain Buck Shelford talks about the revelations that TJ Perenara blindsided the team with his haka against Italy last year.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on NRL preseason v Super Rugby preseason.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss the Super Rugby injuries t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 4 February 2025, former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw talks about the return of the world renowned multisport 'Godzone' event to New Zealand, and what the Crusaders chances are like under Rob Penny this season.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Super Rugby Pacific's new 'fan' engagement idea.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports news director Cl...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 3rd of February 2025, the NFL has announced it will be bringing 3 regular season NFL games to the MCG in 2026. Russell McConnochie is the GM of American Football NZ, and he joins the podcast to discuss the growth of the sport in New Zealand and what this means for fans down under. Piney offers his thoughts on Chris Wood's sublime form in the Premier League and whe...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 31st January 2025, Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon as faces off against Nassourdine Imavov. Fellow kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker discusses that fight along with his own upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Piney offers his thoughts on Auckland FC's knack of scoring late goals. Plus, the lads are in the chamber to discuss Moana...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 30 January 2025, former Warriors Captain Steve Price talks about his pick to take over from Tohu Harris, and what it takes to be a successful captain.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why Dame Sophie Pascoe is a hero for Paralympics in New Zealand.  Plus, the lads jump into the panel to discuss Dame Lisa Carrington's po...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 29 January 2025, sports television rights consultant Colin Smith talks about the possibility of Netflix or DAZN picking up the NRL rights from 2027 onwards - and what that means for Sky TV. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why we need to celebrate Melie Kerr's success on the global stage.  Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell j...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 28 January 2025, former All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens talks about the team's historic loss to Uruguay at the Perth SVNS over the weekend - should we be surprised?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why we need to stop talking about Eden Park.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports journalist Natham Limm joins the panel to discuss the ou...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 27 January 2025, former tennis professional and now coach and analyst Sebastain Lavie breaks down Jannik Sinner's impressive win over Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final at the Australian Tennis Open. Elijah Fa'afiu jumps into The Chamber to discuss the continued rise of Auckland FC and the demise of the Breakers.  And Piney wonders why the Pho...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 23 January 2025, former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns talks about the future of the 'Super Smash' competition, and why it needs to join Australia's 'Big Bash'.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why Auckland FC are saving football for him.  Plus, the lads jump into the panel to discuss yet more drama between the jo...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 23 January 2025, former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns talks about the future of the 'Super Smash' competition, and why it needs to join Australia's 'Big Bash'.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why Auckland FC are saving football for him.  Plus, the lads jump into the panel to discuss yet more drama between the jo...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 22 January 2025, New Zealand tennis superstar Erin Routliffe talks about her incredible run in the world of doubles - make two semi-finals at the Australian Open.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the Super Smash needs to change and join the Big Bash.  Plus, NZ Herald rugby writer Phil Gifford joins the panel to discuss the future...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 21 January 2025, former New Zealand professional tennis player David Mustard talks about yet more controversy for Novak Djokovic - why is he so polarising and will he go down as a great?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why tennis needs to embrace the hostilities of the crowd.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joins t...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 20 January 2025, Piney recaps his weekend at the New Zealand SailGP in Auckland. Event promoter Dean Lonergan joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the investment in exciting events, for the vibe of big cities. Newstalk ZB sport journalist Elijah Fa'afiu is in the Chamber to talk about Auckland FC"s return to form and the boisterous crowds at the Australi...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th December 2024, Liam Lawson has replaced Sergio Perez as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2025 F1 season. He joined D'Arcy to discuss his journey to the top.  Piny offers his thoughts on the excitement of the World Darts Championships.  Plus, the lads are in the chamber to discuss how Auckland FC will bounce back from their dra...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 19 December 2024, newly minted Black Caps ODI/T20 Captain Mitch Santner talks about his call up to the top role.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on what's next for Liam Lawson now that Sergio Perez has stood down.  Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss whether or not we should play sport on Christmas Day?  Ge...