Sports Fix

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 3 August, a Silver Medal for our Skiff 49er sailors William McKenzie and Isaac McHardie; Isaac joins Piney to explain how they claimed second place in Paris.   Zoe Hobbs sprints into the semi-finals of the Women's 100 Metres and both Jacko Gill and Tom Walsh are into the men's shot put final, but Sam Tanner faces a repechage in the 1500 metres!...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 2 August, Gold-medal winning doubles sculler Lucy Spoors joins the podcast to relive their dramatic final.   New Zealand's medal tally increases to five, after our Kiwi rower's win one of each colour; Women's Double Sculls - Gold, Men's Four - Silver, Women's Four - Bronze.   Elsewhere, a great start by Ryan Fox in the golf, but frustration for...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 1 August, Kiwi triathlete wins silver in a gripping men's triathlon, which doubles New Zealand's medal tally! A mixed result for our rowers overnight, while our Skiff sailors put themselves into medal contention! 1500m runner Sam Tanner joins Piney to chat about his competition build up, and reflects on his training buddy winning silver in triat...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 31 July, the Black Ferns Sevens win our first medal of the Olympic Games, and it's gold!   We relive that magical moment and Piney assesses the legacy of this team with Black Ferns great, Honey Hireme-Smiler.   The men's triathlon was postponed yesterday because of excessive bacteria levels in the Seine, will we get competition today?   And our...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 30 July, the Black Ferns Sevens storm into the semi-finals with two dominant wins overnight and will play for medals tomorrow.   We recap another impressive day on the water for our skiff sailors William McKenzie and Isaac McHardie who lead the group after 6 races, but disappointment for mountain-biker Sam Gaze.   OlyWhites coach Darren Bazeley...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 29 July, No kiwi medals in Paris, but four rowing crews advance, our women's sevens team make a statement in Rugby Sevens Pool A and Erika Fairweather is into another swimming final, Piney brings the details and analysis.  Kiwi mountain biker, Sammie Maxwell makes her Olympic Games debut and shares what it means to her. Plus, Piney takes us to C...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 28 July, we recap the first full day of action at Paris 2024, including an agonizing fourth place for swimmer Erika Fairweather in the 400m Freestyle Final. Swimming NZ's Olympic lead, Gary Francis joins Piney to discuss the race. In football news, FIFA has come down hard on Canada after drone-gate. And we reflect on solid performances from our...

On Sports Fix Paris 2024 Edition with Jason Pine for 26 July, former NZ Men's Sevens captain DJ Forbes reacts to the shock exit in the quarter final stage of the Olympic Games, going down 14-7 to South Africa.   We recap New Zealand's first outings in men's and women's football, with the OlyWhites beating Guinea 2-1, but the Football Ferns going down to Canada by the same score.   Piney also ponde...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 25 July 2024 - Sports Lawyer Aaron Lloyd talks about what legal ramifications the Canadian Football team could be subject to after another drone was discovered. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the All Blacks playing yet another game in USA. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss the incredible start from the...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 24 July 2024 - Former All White David Chote talks about the 'cheating scandal' that has rocked the Football Ferns Olympic campaign - what should the punishment be for the Canadian team? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the Olympics will be a welcome distraction for the world. Plus, Newstalk ZB Deputy Sports News Director Elliott Smith joins...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 23 July 2024 - Former Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray talks about the controversary surrounding NZOC's selection process and the athletes that are snubbed despite qualifying. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the Warriors will be thankful the Olympics are just around the corner. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson talks about...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 22nd July 2024, Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee reacts to Ardie Savea leaving for Moana Pasifika. One of the biggest player transfers in Super Rugby has been confirmed with Ardie Savea heading to the struggling Moana Pasifika side. Avan Lee joins Piney to give his thoughts on what this does for the competition and how much it moves the needle for both the Hurricanes and M...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th July 2024, NZ Heralds Liam Napier addresses the reports that Ardie Savea could be on the move   The Rumor mill is swirling about Ardie Savea's future. Reports are suggesting that he is about to sign with Moana Pasifika for the next Super Rugby season. Rugby insider Liam Napier discusses what this could mean for Moana Pasifika and how muc...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for the 18th of July 2024, former All Black halfback and broadcaster Justin Marshall looks at the oddly inexperienced 9 combo for the Fijian test in the USA and the relative inexperience of a very green bench. How will Scott Robertson approach the bench, deal with the Fijians and is it US propaganda or real rugby? Plus, D'Arcy and Piney discuss t...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 17 July 2024, New Zealand Chef de Mission Nigel Avery shares the final preparations ahead of the Olympic Games, which get underway in Paris next week. Plus, Elliott speaks to Newstalk ZB News Director Clay Wilson about what success looks like for the 195-strong NZ team heading to Paris, tonight's deciding State of Origin clash and Gareth Southgate's tenure of 8...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 16 July 2024, we pay tribute to All Black #938 Norm Hewitt, who passed away today aged 55. Elliott chats to Black Ferns captain Kennedy Simon following her historic contract extension until 2028. She shares her passion for the black jersey and where she wants to see the team in the coming years. Plus, Elliott speaks to Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm a...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 15th July 2024, Football Journalist James Dodd reacts to England's Euros final loss. Spain has won the Euros, meaning England's 58-year trophy drought will continue. James Dodd joins the podcast to discuss why England can't get it done in the big tournaments and what the future holds for Gareth Southgate Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to discuss th...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 12th July 2024, Bryn Hall offers his thoughts on the second All Blacks test against England at Eden Park. The All Blacks and England have made just the one change each from the first test. For the All Blacks they've brought Cortez Ratima into the team and Finlay Christie will wear the number 9 jersey in place of the injured TJ Perenara. Forme...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 11 July 2024, All Blacks Flanker Dalton Papalii talks about the team named to play England in the 2nd test match at Eden Park - Is the legacy of the hallowed turf weighing on their minds? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why you should be getting behind Andrei Mikhailovich. Plus, Piney joins the panel to discuss the real possibili...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 10 July 2024 - Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker talks about the A-League side signing a five year deal with Go Media Mt Smart Stadium - will we have a repeat of the Football Kingz FC? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why we should celebrate the Lulu Sun for a long time to come. Plus, NZ Herald Rugby Writer Liam Napier joins the panel to discuss the...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 9 July 2024 - Former Rugby League referee Bill Harrigan talks about the open apology from the NRL around not awarding a penalty to Te Maire Martin - should the Warriors just accept it and move on? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why Damien McKenzie should drop the 'cheeky' smile before his goaling kicking. Plus, one Newstalk ZB sports journalist...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 8th July 2024, Belinda Cordwell analyzes Lulu Sun's dream run at Wimbledon. Lulu Sun has become the first Kiwi since Belinda Cordwell to make the quarter finals at a major, after beating UK's Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon. Belinda joins the podcast to discuss how big of a result this is for Lulu. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to discuss the All Black...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5th July 2024, Mark Robinson discusses the first test of the year. The All Blacks are preparing for their first test under Scott 'Razor' Robertson. NZR CEO Mark Robinson joins the podcast to discuss the expectations for the season and how Razor might differ to Ian Foster as a leader. Plus, Piney joins D'Arcy from All Blacks training to discus...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th July 2024, Mils Muliaina discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the All Blacks side set to face England in the first test under Scott Robertson. Also, D'Arcy tries to work out if its all doom and gloom for the White Ferns after another series defeat to the English. Plus, Piney joins D'Arcy to discuss the Tall Blacks chances on qualifyi...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3 July 2024, BBC Sport's rugby union correspondent and commentator Chris Jones gives us an insight into the English team set to take on the All Blacks. He addresses the change in style from the "white orcs on steroids" referring to the English forward pack. Plus, D'Arcy chats to Newstalk ZB's Sport News Director, Clay Wilson on who Scott Roberston selects f...