Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 7 October 2024, we review the All Blacks named for the end of year Northern Tour. All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison joins Piney to confirm the team named to travel to Northern Hemisphere to take on England, Ireland, France and Italy for the 2024 Northern Tour. Piney then reviews the team with Newstalk ZB sport journalist Elijah Fa'afiu. The pair also discu...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th October 2024, Aussie First five James O'Connor has signed on for the Crusaders for the 2025 Super Rugby season. Crusaders assistant James Marshall joins the podcast to discuss what he expects from the former Wallaby. Piney offers his thoughts on the toxic behaviour from the sidelines of kids sport. Plus, the lads are back in the chamber t...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd October 2024, Kiwi middleweight Andrei Mikhailovich is just two days away from fighting for the IBF Middleweight World title against Janibek Alimkhanuly. He joins the podcast to discuss how his preparations have gone D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the return to the cricket oval for Lou Vincent. Plus, All Blacks in the NPC, and the struggle...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday October 2 2024- Tim Southee has relinquished his test captaincy with the Black Caps. The senior seamer has pulled the pin after four consecutive defeats, saying that it’s best for the team. Former coach and player John Bracewell makes an appearance to discuss Tim’s decision.   The NRL put their glad rags on tonight to celebrate anot...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday October 1 2024 - three home games in four? Football is coming home, with all due respect to England of course. The road to the next FIFA World Cup is starting and Darren Bazeley, All Whites gaffer, joins us to discuss his team for the next two fixtures for his side, one game being part of the OFC qualifiers, the other a friendly, before two more OFC...

After a fourth straight test defeat, the Black Caps now face a three-match series in India. Award-winning journalist Dylan Cleaver joins Piney to discuss what needs to change for the results to turn. Adam Cooper pops into The Chamber to discuss the All Blacks, Silver Ferns and Black Caps. And should Sam Cane and TJ Perenara be on the plane for the All Blacks' end of year tour? Get 'Sports Fix' eve...

Liam Lawson is finally a full-time Formula One pilot. 30 year F1 veteran Bob McMurray talks to us about the process, the potential, the pitfalls and the promise Liam has shown right from the start. After fighting his way from the bottom of the pile, how will he cope in the rarefied air of the world’s premier motorsport category?   D’Arcy gets his fire suit and helmet on to cheer Liams success...

On the Sports Fix podcast for Thursday September 26, 2024, Razor's named his All Blacks team for Bledisloe 2 - our Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins us to break down the main talking points. D'Arcy and Piney also discuss the match day squad, including an eye-catching change at first-five. And what's the latest on Liam Lawson's prospects for a Formula One seat in 2025? Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday25 September 2024 Black Cap quick Will O’Rourke joins the pod to talk of his rise and rise in international cricket. After only 3 tests, the lofty paceman has collected 19 wickets at 15.5. His latest effort in Galle showed again why he is a prospect we should be rightly excited by. Christchurch is attracting sports teams like bees to honey. Their n...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday September 24, 2024 -fresh All Black Sam Darry joins the podcast to talk his gradual improvement in a role he surprised many by securing. 5 tests - 2 starts and 3 off the bench. Where can he improve? Does he feel like he belongs, how does he deal with criticism - and what on earth is going on in the last quarter of these tests? D’Arcy wades in where...

Another poor final 20 minutes for the All Blacks has triggered calls for the All Blacks coaches to rethink selections for the second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington this weekend. New Zealand Herald rugby correspondent Liam Napier joins Adam to discuss the likelihood of Damian McKenzie being dropped from the starting side. Nick Bewley joins The Chamber to discuss Lydia Ko's continued form and some...

One day out from Scott Robertson's first Bledisloe Cup test as All Blacks head coach, Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson analyses the match, while D'Arcy and Piney kick it around in The Chamber as well Which sports should feature at a scaled-back Commonwealth Games? And moves to curb swearing in Formula One, what's this all about? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 19 September 2024, we catch up with our man on the ground in Sydney town, Elliott Smith. He’s got the Bledisloe Cup game 1 call at 5:45 on Saturday afternoon. The All Blacks team is out, what does Elliott make of the selection? Only minor adjustments - a very predictable line up, yes? D’Arcy bloviates over the next big thing in NZ cr...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday September 18, 2024, the Universe Boss is on his way to NZ for the Black Clash. The West Indian cricketing superstar talks to the Fix about his All Black desires, busts out an average haka and tells us about the start of his career. Swashbuckling from the get-go? The whole interview can be found at newstalkzb.co.nz D’Arcy expresses his views on the...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 17 September 2024, NZ Herald rugby scribe Gregor Paul looks to the possibility of New Zealand fans becoming tolerant of All Black losses. Since the dreaded covid era, AB results have left little to be desired with some poor results including losing series at home against former easy beats. Are we more accepting of change? D’Arcy speaks of the import...

Scotland's government is on the cusp of agreeing for Glasgow to host a scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games; NZ Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol joins Piney to discuss what this means for our top athletes. Elijah Fa'afiu pops into The Chamber to discuss the Black Ferns' loss to England, the NRL finals and Tasman's successful defence of the Ranfurly Shield. And all the big sports stories from aroun...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Thursday 12 September 2024, Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge discusses the new 11-team format for Super Rugby 2025, including a refreshed six-team finals format.   Piney looks at the farcical Football Ferns coaching situation with Jitka Klimkova finally leaving her post. But why won't NZ Football provide any detail?   And the boys chat through both of these issues i...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 12 September 2024, Performance Mindset Coach Gary Hermannson talks about the Black Ferns hugging it out with King Charles - why are the Black Ferns so good at showing their personalities? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the latest transgender in sport guidelines. Plus, the lads joins the panel to discuss a number of key All Black...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 11 September 2024 - General Manager of TVNZ Sport Melodie Robinson talks about the Breakers returning to free to air television and what it means for the wider landscape. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why you shouldn't sleep on New Zealand's latest UFC signing. Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to our discuss t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 10 September 2024 - White Ferns All-Rounder Melie Kerr talks about the squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup - and why the public struggle to critic their performances. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the NRL always delivers on the drama. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the Blackcaps...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 9th September 2024, the Tasman Mako have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history. Tasman Rugby CEO Steve Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss what that means for the region. Piney offers his thoughts on the log of wood, and how important it is to rugby in New Zealand. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the All Blacks' loss to Sout...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 6th September 2024, American gatekeeper Tommy Karpency has taken the place of Blake Caparello as David Nyika's opponent in his upcoming fight. D'Arcy catches up with David to discuss his disrupted prep for the fight   D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the altercation between a member of the public and Israel Adesanya, why it might not be the smartest move to tr...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5th September 2024, the All Blacks are looking to bounce back after a first test defeat to the Springboks at Ellis Park. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins the podcast to discuss who might make the team for the Cape Town test. D'Arcy is full of excitement for what is shaping to be a busy schedule of test cricket for the Black Caps. Plus, Liam Napier joins...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 4 September 2024 - former All Black Josh Kronfeld talks about the possible return of tours between South Africa and New Zealand - will they strengthen the All Blacks and what will happen to the Rugby Championship? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why Christchurch shouldn't host the Commonwealth Games. Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex P...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 3 September 2024 - Former Springbok Kevin Putt talks about South Africa's decision to apologise for their 'disruption' of the All-Blacks haka - was it necessary? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on some positives that can be drawn from the NPC crowds. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sport News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the latest additions t...