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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Friday  24 May 2024, former league coach Sir Graham Lowe discusses the Warriors decision to stand down Addin Fonua-Blake.   Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stood down star prop Addin Fonua-Blake for failing to follow team protocol. Sir Graham Lowe joins Sports Fix to discuss that decision, and whether his days at the Warriors are coming to...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 23 May 2024, Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge discusses the incident in which his under-fire head coach had a foul mouthed reaction to one media member's line of questioning. Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the importance of Kosta Barbarouses re-signing with the Wellington Phoenix and the raft of changes for the Black Ferns as they fa...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 22 May 2024, 6x IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon discusses the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. He discusses the strength of rival Team Penske and is looking forward to the challenge. Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the on-going NZR governance issues, the NZ Cycling Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games an...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 21 May 2024, weightlifter David Liti talks his Paris 2024 Olympic Games selection and how he's developed as an athlete and a person since he burst on to the scene at the Commonwealth Games as a 21 year old. Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss what possible changes could be coming to the Warriors ahead of their clash a...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 20 May 2024, Scott McLaughlin's father Wayne discusses the emotions he felt as his son became just the second kiwi to qualify for poll position with a new track record at the world renowned Indianapolis 500. Piney shares his thought on the A-League corruption scandal, plus, Sports Journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the Warriors' big win ag...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th May 2024, Ben Sigmund unpacks the drama of the betting corruption scandal that has emerged in the A-League.   On the eve of the second leg of the semifinals, the A-League has been rocked by a spot fixing scandal with three Macarthur players charged by Australian Police. Former Phoenix player Ben Sigmund discusses what damage this does to the League, an...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 16th May 2024, Sir John Kirwan discusses how much criticism our sport stars get and whether it's too much. Headlines are being made by the amount of criticism Sam Cane received during his captaincy of the All Blacks - Sir John Kirwan discusses with D'Arcy how much is too much and how he in the media goes about criticizing players. Plus, Elliott Smith joins...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 15 May 2024, re-signed Warriors Hooker Wayde Egan explains how happy he is at the club, and how he couldn’t see himself playing against the Warriors. Plus, Newstalk ZB's Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss if the Warriors bandwagon is derailing, is the hype for the Tyson vs Paul fight worth it? And Manchester City's potenti...

Scott Barrett’s existing relationship with coach Scott Robertson could be the decisive factor in determining who will be named as the next All Blacks captain, says former skipper Kieran Read. It follows Sam Cane’s announcement he will not lead the side this year, before walking away from the All Blacks at the end of 2024 to take up a three-year contract in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath. That call,...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 13 May 2024, former All Blacks coach Ian Foster discusses Sam Cane's contribution to the black jersey. He explains that Cane had a great ability to work with others and not be threatened by them, a true collaborative leadership style. Plus, sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the success of Saturday afternoon Super Rugby after fans t...

Sports Fix: Friday 10 May  On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and Elliott Smith for 10 th May 2024, Mike Anthony responds to World Rugby's law changes.   The 'Dupont law' is gone, as is scrums from free kicks as World Rugby makes fan centric law amendments, Head of high performance at NZR Mike Anthony discusses what the law changes means for the game. Plus, the Panel discusses the upcoming top of the t...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for   Thursday 9th May 2024, former All Black Pita Alatini talks about whether NZR's call to Richie Mo'unga is due to a lack of faith in current playing stocks. Pita believes New Zealand Rugby should have signed Richie Mo'unga before chasing Beauden Barrett's return.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nick Bewley joins the panel to discuss the whereabouts of Shau...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Wednesday 8 May 2024, All Black legend Jeff Wilson discusses how Super Rugby Pacific is producing entertaining rugby. He explains there is something riding on every game, no matter where the teams are positioned on the table. Plus, sports journalist Bonnie Jansen joins the panel to discuss the Warriors' woes and if it's time to get off the bandwagon - and the d...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Tuesday 7th April 2024, NZ Cricket Players Association CEO Heath Mills discusses the reports of possible terror threats heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup and whether this is the 'new normal'. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the issue of Black Ferns players switching allegiances to the Warriors. Get 'Sports Fix...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 6th May 2024, Giancarlo Italiano discusses the Wellington Phoenix's upcoming semi-final against Melbourne Victory. The Wellington Phoenix are in the A-League Semi-finals after their best ever regular season. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss their opponents and how the 'Nix will deal with the pressure. Plus, Newstalk ZB's Elijah Fa'afiu jo...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3 May 2024, Moana Pasifika patron Sir Bryan 'Beegee' Williams discusses the importance of Super Rugby coming to Tonga ahead of the Moana Pasifika v Highlanders match. Moana Pasifika are finally taking a home game to Tonga, Sir Bryan Williams discusses why it's so important for Tongan rugby, the news of Qatar bidding to host the new Rugby Nati...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 2 May 2024, Wellington Phoenix striker David Ball explains the teams success in the 2024 season ahead of the A-League finals. He shares the magic that coach Giancarlo 'Chiefy' Italiano has brought to the side. Plus, Newstalk ZB's 'Weekend Sport' host Jason Pine joins the panel to discuss David Havili starting at first-five eighth for the Crusaders...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 1st May 2024, Olympian Lewis Clareburt talks about the issues surrounding drug cheats heading into the Paris Olympics - are they ruining New Zealanders' chances of medals? Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the Wellington Phoenix's slim chances of lifting the Premiers Plate. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday af...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 30th April 2024, Warriors Captain Tohu Harris talks about the teams' current struggles and whether or not calls to ban 'the long kickoff' in league are warranted? Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nick Bewley joins the panel to discuss reports of Qatar's billion-dollar offer to host rugby's Nations Championship finals. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekd...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 29th April 2024, an experienced Blackcaps team has been named for the T20 World Cup, including Tim Southee who is off to his 7th edition. We now know who are going to represent the Blackcaps in the West Indies and USA, Tim Southee joins Piney to discuss how they plan on becoming T20 World Champions for the first time. Plus, Clay Wilson joins the Panel to discuss H...

The Warriors are in a funk, having failed to win any of their last three matches. Wairangi Koopu tries to find out why they're struggling so much   Plus, the Panel to discusses how the Rebels are 4-dollar underdogs against the last placed Crusaders   Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Today on Sports Fix, NZ Herald league journo Michael Burgess talks the Warriors signing on Jett Cleary. Brother of Nathan, son of Ivan. Nathan Limm also joins the panel to talk the key sport stories of the day.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for   Tuesday 23rd April 2024 ,  Crusaders Head Coach Rob Penny talks about their disastrous loss to the Western Force over the weekend, how his coaching future looks with the club and can they still win the title from last place?  Plus Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss whether or not Shaun Johnson is in line for a contract...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 22nd April 2024, Colin Mansbridge discussing whether the Crusaders can turn their season around. The Crusaders season hit another level of rock bottom, losing to the Western Force in the battle of the wooden spoon, CEO Colin Mansbridge joins Piney to discuss how they can rebuild. Plus, Nick Bewley joins the Panel to discuss the success of Supercars Taupo and Jack...

The New Zealand track and field team have been announced for the Olympics, the 15 strong contingent has a plethora of medal potential, including Sam Tanner who chats to D'Arcy about his journey to Paris. Plus, the Panel discusses a huge night of sport including the Warriors who are clicking on all cylinders on and off the field. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever...