Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 2nd September 2024, Scott McLaughlin and Scott Dixon have finished 1st and 2nd in a triumphant day for Kiwis at IndyCar Milwaukee. Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joins the podcast to discuss the success of the two Scotts. Piney offers his thoughts on how the All Blacks can use their bench better after a disappointing performance from the reserves at Ellis Park. P...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 30th August 2024, SuperSport rugby commentator Matt Pearce offers his thoughts on the upcoming All Blacks v Springboks test Jason Pine can hardly contain his excitement for the Sunday Morning test match as he reminisces on past Ellis Park tests Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss Sophie Devine stepping down as the White Ferns T20 Captain and what...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 29 August 2024 - NZ Herald Rugby Writer Liam Napier previews the heavyweight test match between the All Blacks and South Africa - does NZ have any chance in such a hostile environment? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on this weekend's F1 showdown. Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss whether New Zealand should dip their toes int...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 28 August 2024 - Peach Boxing's Issac Peach talks about Jerome Pampellone's IBF title eliminator in Sydney tonight, plus the rise of combat sports in New Zealand. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on NZR's massive payout to former coach Leon MacDonald. Plus, one NZ Herald Sports Online Editor joins the panel to discuss whether the Paralympics shoul...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 27 August, f ormer Warrior and Fox Sport NRL commentator Brent Tate wades into the bunker wreckage after another weekend of high tackle overreach as the result of Stephen Crichton’s hit of Roger Tuivasa-Scheck. Is the Bunker on shaky ground?   D’Arcy puts the ‘24 women’s GOAT contest into context. How phenomenally ridiculous is it to compare sportin...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 26th August 2024, Lydia Ko's golden European summer continues, with her third major win of her career. Her former coach Guy Wilson joins the podcast to discuss Lydia's golden run. Piney offers his thoughts on the America's Cup, and the impact of it being held in Barcelona will have on our interest levels over here in New Zealand. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the pan...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 23rd August 2024, GM of Professional rugby in NZ Chris Lendrum explains why Leon MacDonald chose to leave the All Blacks coaching team The Leon MacDonald news came as a shock to all, including Jason Pine who offered his thoughts on what occurred. Plus, it's Shaun Johnsons last hurrah at Mount Smart, Piney and D'Arcy discuss Shaun's legacy, an...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 23rd August 2024, GM of Professional rugby in NZ Chris Lendrum explains why Leon MacDonald chose to leave the All Blacks coaching team. The Leon MacDonald news came as a shock to all, including Jason Pine who offered his thoughts on what occurred. Plus, it's Shaun Johnsons last hurrah at Mount Smart, Piney and D'Arcy discuss Shaun's legacy, a...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 22 August 2024, NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul talks about the shock departure of Leon MacDonald from his All Blacks coaching role - what's gone wrong? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Shaun Johnson's last game at Mt Smart Stadium. Plus, Piney and D'Arcy join the panel to discuss the All Blacks coaching drama in depth. Get 'Sp...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 21 August 2024 - CEO of USADA Travis Tygart talks about the clearing of Jannik Sinner over failed drug tests - will people believe the outcome? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the possibility of the All Blacks returning to the 'Sevens' circuit. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Bonnie Jansen joins the panel to discuss more drama out of the C...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 20 August 2024 - Former Team New Zealand Director, Jim Farmer KC, talks about why people remain 'dismayed' with the Americas Cup being raced in Barcelona - have New Zealanders finally fallen out of love with Team NZ? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on what's next for Israel Adesanya. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the pane...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 19th August 2024, NZ Herald combat sports expert Chris Reive offers his thoughts on UFC 305. It was shaping up to be a great day for Kiwis in the octagon at UFC 305 with Dan Hooker and Kai Kara France both picking up impressive wins. But Dricus Du Plessis played spoiler when he beat Israel Adesanya by submission in the 4th round to remain the UFC Middleweight cham...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 16th August 2024, Marcus Wheelhouse discusses the rumors about LIV Golf looking to come to Christchurch Rumors have been swirling that LIV Golf officials have scouted Christchurch Golf Club for a potential stop on the Tour. Golf coach Marcus Wheelhouse joins the podcast to discuss what this could mean for golf in New Zealand Plus, Grace Nweke...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 15th August 2024, Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains discusses the side named to face Argentina this weekend. Changes have been brought in to the All Blacks side that lost to Argentina last week. Laurie Mains offers his thoughts on the changes - and also some players that have kept their spots after underwhelming in Wellington. Plus, D'Arcy...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday August 14, NZ Herald scribe Gregor Paul looks at possible changes for tomorrow's test team naming. Is Razor under the pump and what will his reaction be ahead of a huge fixture at Eden Park? Will the axe fall on TJ Perenara? D'Arcy speaks of the continued Olympic cyber harassment of Algerian boxer Imane Khalif which has resulted in a lawsuit. And...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 13 August 2024 - All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland talks about what went wrong in Wellington both on and off the field. What drove such a poor crowd for our most popular sporting brand? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the Commonwealth Games may be returning. Plus, NZ Herald Rugby Writer Phil Gifford joined the panel to discuss a surpr...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 12 August, the curtain comes down on the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with track cyclists Ellesse Andrews and Ally Wollaston claiming our 19th and 20th medals, respectively.  There's a new Olympic Games record in the Women's Marathon as the final medal table is confirmed. Our commentators discuss some of their favourite moments from Paris 2024 and w...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 11 August, we wrap a historic three-gold day for New Zealand in Paris! Lydia Ko and Hamish Kerr join Piney on the podcast to celebrate their success and Dame Lisa Carrington elevates herself further into our sporting stratosphere with an astonishing eighth Olympic Games gold medal. Plus our cyclists stay in contention for more medals on the fina...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 10 August, we celebrate more gold for New Zealand on Day 14, with paddlers Dame Lisa Carrington and Alicia Hoskin dominating the field in the K2-500m kayak!   Maddi Wesche joins Piney to reflect on throwing a personal best to win silver in the Women's Shot Put.   Plus, we discuss Lydia Ko, who is joint leader heading in to round 4 of the golf an...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 9 August, double gold on day 13 for New Zealand with victory for Ellesse Andrews at the velodrome in the Keirin and our K4-500m women's kayakers; team members Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan join Piney to celebrate! There's bronze too for Nacra sailors Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson who also join the podcast to reflect on Paris 2024. Plus Lydia...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 8 August, history for our track cycling team with a first ever Olympic Games medal in team pursuit; a silver for our women!   Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher remain on track for a K1 500m showdown.   Hamish Kerr overcomes some nervy moments to reach the high jump final, while three kiwis take part in the women's pole vault decider.   And C...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 7 August, thrilling action in the 1500 metres with a men's final for the ages, and Kiwi Maia Ramsden reaching the women's semi-finals.   Piney is joined by 1984 Olympian and 1500 metre finalist in Los Angeles, Tony Rogers to analyse both races.   Meantime, our women's track cyclists and kayakers stand out, but it's embarrassment for a pair of Ne...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 6 August, Kiwi kayaker Finn Butcher joins the podcast to unpack the magnificent race that put him on top of the podium in Paris.   There's also a silver to celebrate on the first night of track cycling for the Women's Team Sprint.   All three kiwis make the women's pole vault final, there's mayhem in the triathlon, and a world record at Stade de...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 5 August, it's a 100-metre final for the ages at Stade de France, with USA's Noah Lyles winning gold by an incredible five-thousandths of a second! New Zealand kayakers Finn Butcher and Luuka Jones advance in the kayak cross and our kiwi sailors stay in medal contention off the coast of Marseilles. And coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins Piney t...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 4 August, Emma Twigg joins Piney to re-live a fantastic battle with Dutch rower Karolien Florijn in the Women's Single Sculls Final which ended with the kiwi veteran taking Silver! A near-miss in the sailing with windsurfer Josh Armit placing fourth. Heartbreak for Tom Walsh, as injury wrecks his chances in the men's shot put. And Lydia Ko joins...