Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 2 July 2024 - Rugby League 'Great' Sir Graham Lowe talks about the possibility of Shaun Johnson heading to the bench for the remainder of the season - has Te Maire Martin outplayed him for the number seven jersey? D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why we're finally hyped again for the All Blacks and test rugby. Plus, New Zealand Herald Online Spor...

On SportsFix for Monday 1 July with Jason Pine, we're inside the All Blacks camp at the start of their first test week of 2024, getting the thoughts of veteran hooker Codie Taylor and new assistant coach Scott Hansen. Have we inadvertently discovered a new first-choice halves pairing for the Warriors, or does Shaun Johnson return as soon as he's 100 percent fit? Piney gives his view. And Nathan Li...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27 June 2024, Former All White and football pundit Fred de Jong joins D'Arcy to pick apart the round of 16 in the Euros. The knockout football is here and the competition really starts. Can England bring it home? Are the hosts going to be too good and what of the French? New Zealand's national sport? Well it isn't rugby according to the soapb...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26 June 2024, Former Queensland origin rep and Kangaroo and Warriors skipper Steve Price tells us how and why Queensland are going to go 2 and O in Melbourne. Can the returning Latrell Mitchell turn the tide for the Blues? D'Arcy brings a long overdue positive story around Auckland sporting infrastructure. Also ZB and Herald journo Bonnie Jansen joins the C...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25 June 2024, former All Blacks coach John Hart takes a look at Razor Ray's first All Black team. He likes that there has been a continuum of selections from the Foster era, backs Finlay Christie to be the first choice half back and he can't quite put his finger on one key selection issue. D'Arcy opines the Warriors' fall from grace - and what now for selec...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 24th June 2024, All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland discusses the first All Blacks squad of 2024. Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks Squad, his assistant Jason Holland joins the podcast to discuss the squad that will take on Japan and Fiji in the coming weeks Plus, Clay Wilson joins Piney to discuss the shocks, the omissions and the bolters from t...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21st June 2024, Tony Johnson previews the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final     It's the eve of the Super Rugby Pacific final with the Chiefs and the Blues both looking to end their title droughts. Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson joins the podcast to give his analysis on where both teams need to target in order to be crowned champions.     P...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th June 2024, the Blues are preparing for a stiff challenge from down the road rivals the Chiefs. Dalton Papali'i joins the podcast to discuss what they're expecting ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final. Also, World Rugby has wound D'Arcy up with yet another change to the officiating protocols, with TMO's being given more power in two upc...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 19 June 2024, New Zealand Cricket Player's Association boss Heath Mills talks about the Kane Williamson contract decision and the structure of global cricket events in the future. D'Arcy comments on the joy of a full house at Eden Park for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final. Plus, one NZ Herald Digital Sports Editor joins the chamber to discuss,...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18 June 2024, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson shares his thoughts on the Black Caps' lacklustre performance and the departure of Trent Boult. Plus, D'Arcy chats to Newstalk ZB's Rugby Editor Elliott Smith to discuss the now sold-out Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Final at Eden Park, the return of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to the Warriors starting line-up to face th...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th June 2024, Josh Kronfeld discusses all of the potential All Black loose forward options   The All Blacks loose forward situation is shaping up to be a real headache for new coach Scott Robertson, with so many players putting their hands up for the first squad of the year. Former All Black loose forward Josh Kronfeld joins the podcast to discuss who he thinks...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 14th June 2024, Matt Giteau give his thoughts on the All Blacks Selection policy.   The Super Rugby Semis are upon us, Wallabies legend Matt Giteau joins the podcast to discuss what might happen in those matches, his return to rugby with the San Diego Legion and the 'Matt Giteau law'.   Plus, Piney and D'Arcy are in the chamber discussing whe...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 13 June 2024, NZRL CEO Greg Peters talks about the possibility of the NRL bringing their premier product to our shores and their plans to ride the 'Wahs' wave. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why on earth the NRL would give up their premier product for us? Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the Blackcaps' horrific performance against...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 12 2024, 4-time World Endurance champion and 3-time Le Mans 24hr victor Brendon Hartley joins us ahead of a much more competitive day long race this weekend. More marques, more racers, more trouble... all go for Le Mans. D'Arcy also comments on the care factor around the money supposedly being generated by the America's Cup in Spain. Plus, Ne...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 11 June 2024, Former Warrior Sione Faumuina talks about the clubs selection headache with the return of Shaun Johnson this weekend - should they pick based on 'form' or 'fame'? D'Arcy also comments on what an earth is going wrong with the Black Caps at the World Cup? Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the e...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th June 2024, Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee discusses the benefits of having an afternoon kickoff for their semi-final. The Hurricanes have decided on a 4:35pm kickoff for their Super Rugby semi-final this Saturday. CEO Avan Lee discusses the benefits of the afternoon kickoff time and whether they take into account clashing with other sport codes when it comes to choo...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7th June 2024, Afghanistan await the Blackcaps as they look to start their T20 World Cup strong. Assistant coach Jacob Oram discusses the matchup  The T20 World Cup is well underway, but the Blackcaps are yet to get their campaign started. When they do it's a tough start with matches against Afghanistan and the West Indies. Jacob Oram discuss...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason pine for Thursday 6 June 2024, Brad Walter out of NRL.com talks about 'that' tackle to Reece Walsh in last nights State Of Origin opener - Was it worthy of a send off and do rugby actually have the 20 minute red card right?    Plus, Piney and D'Arcy jump into the panel and discuss the re-signing of a couple of key All Blacks.   Get 'Sports Fix' every...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 5 June 2024, Wellington Phoenix star Alex Paulsen talks about being signed on a record deal to Premier League Club AFC Bournemouth - and whether he'll ever link up with Auckland FC? D'Arcy also comments on the new proposal to shake up the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs heading into the 2025 season. Plus, NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell jo...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 4 June 2024, golfer Ryan Fox talks about his rollercoaster last few months on tour + his third top 10 finish on the PGA Tour. D'Arcy also comments on the calls to sack Crusaders coach Rob Penney and Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková - are fans too quick to call for resignations? Or are they justified? Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wi...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 31 May 2024, Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson discusses how the working group narrowed the choice of new stadia down to two.    Plus, Piney and D'Arcy  discuss this weekends Super Rugby Pacific matches and who they think progress through to next weeks quarter-finals, kiwi boxer Andrei Mikhailovich has a middle-weight title fight and what's...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 30th May 2024, Rob Nichol reacts to the NZR Governance vote. The Provincial Unions have rejected New Zealand Rugby's governance proposal and voted in their own watered-down proposal. New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO, Rob Nichol expresses his disappointment in the result. Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the new signings for Auckland FC...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 29 May 2024, International Risk Management and Security Consultant for Global Sports Reg Dickason discusses the security measures required in modern sport. He discusses the 3 key factors in risk assessment; intent, capability and opportunity. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on what issue is more important to fans, governance or stadia. Newstalk ZB Spor...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 28 May 2024, Super Rugby Pacific tournament director Matt Barlow clarifies the ruling on Beauden Barrett's eligibility and discusses the 8 team finals series. D'Arcy wades in with his thoughts on the yeah, nah call for Beauden. NZ Herald Digital editor Alex Powell joins to talk the fading of the light in tennis now Rafa Nadal has fallen in Paris; Ho...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 27 May 2024, Meg Lay shares her story of becoming the first full-time female grounds person at Lords Cricket Ground in London. She explains how she landed 'the best job in the world!' Plus, sports journalist Elijah Fa’afiu joins the panel to discuss the Warriors reviving their season with an upset victory over the Dolphins, a kayak battle royale between Dam...