Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for Thursday 18th April 2024, NZ Cricket Communications Manager Richard Boock talks the struggle to secure television rights for the Blackcaps tour of Pakistan. So where can people watch it?  Plus, Elliott and Piney discuss Ian Foster not ruling out coaching for another international and his response to coaching against the All Blacks.  Get 'Sports F...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Wednesday 17th April 2024, Former Warriors Coach Frank Endacott talks about the incredible signing for James Fisher-Harris on a four year deal, starting in 2025.  Plus Newstalk ZB Sports Multimedia Journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss the possible merger of Super Netball and the ANZ Premiership, in order to save Netball New Zealand.  Get 'Sports Fi...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Tuesday 10th April 2024, Hurricanes CEO Avan lee talks about the re-signing of All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett for beyond the World Cup and his surprise sabbatical location in Europe. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the idea of ditching golden point in both union and league. Do we really need it? Get 'Sports Fi...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 15th April 2024, are World Swimming under pressure to pay athletes for Olympic success? Piney puts that to New Zealand swimming Olympic programme lead Gary Francis. World Athletics have become the first sporting body to pay their athletes for winning gold at the Olympics, will other sports follow their lead? Gary Francis speaks to whether swimming will follow suit...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 12th April 2024, One of the biggest nights in MMA history is upon us, with UFC 300 in Las Vegas. UFC Lead commentator Jon Anik previews the biggest fight card in the organisation's 31 year history.   Plus, Piney and D'Arcy try to work out why Fiji and Japan were rejected from their The Rugby Championship bid.   Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Tuesday 10th April 2024, Olympic Gold medalist & Co-Chair of the 'Athletes' Cooperative' Mahe Drysdale talks about the ground breaking prize money set out of Track n Field athletes at the upcoming Paris games. Mahe Drysdale believes this is the push the IOC needs to made a tangible difference when it comes to consistent athlete pay and mo...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 10th April 2024, former professional golfer Marcus Wheelhouse talks the upcoming Masters tournament and then return of highly anticipated return of Tiger woods + Ryan Fox's chances at his second tournament. Marcus Wheelhouse doesn't believe that Tiger Woods can actually win the 'major' despite all the media hype surrounding him. Plus Newstalk ZB S...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 9th April 2024, former NZR CEO David Moffett talks the growing gap between Union and League in New Zealand + Super Rugby’s continued scheduling issues. David Moffett explains how the NRL invests in their fans and listen to what they want from the product. Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss Latrell Mitchell’s three wee...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 8th April 2024, Motorsport expert Bob McMurray discusses the potential of Liam Lawson taking over from Daniel Riccardo for Visa Cash App RB in Formula One. Daniel Riccardo is under pressure after crashing out in the Japanese Grand Prix, and some are suggesting that Kiwi Liam Lawson is in line to replace the struggling Aussie. Bob McMurray makes the case for the Ki...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5th April 2024, Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie discusses the process to reappoint Dame Noeline Taurua as coach of the Silver Ferns  Dame Noeline Taurua is back for two more years as coach of the Silver Ferns, was there any competition for the role? Jennie Wyllie explains  Plus, the Panel dissects what may already be crowned as NRL's ma...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th April 2024, former WNBA player Megan Compain talks the historic pay rise for women's basketball players in New Zealand + the rise of the Tauihi League in Aotearoa. Megan Compain explains how sponsors and investors are the huge driver behind this new innovation for women's sport and their ambitious goals for International growth. Plus 'Weekend Sport' Hos...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd April 2024, former All Black Halfback Justin Marshall talks Sam Whitelock's official retirement, ending speculation of his return to the top + the news that Cam Roigard will miss the entire international season. Justin Marshall believes the All-Blacks biggest weakness heading into the July series will be the first five and centre positions, rather than...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 2nd April 2024, CEO of Women in Sport Aotearoa Nicky van den Bos talks the need for more fan engagement of women's sport. But she says it can't be all criticism and there's a need for positive media coverage. D'Arcy argues why criticising performance in women's sport is important for its growth - and why sport administrators need to embrace it. Plus, Newsta...

Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix from Newstalk ZB D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine talk the big sports stories of the day, and chat to the big names making headlines on and off the field. Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the daily podcast is the perfect wrap up for Kiwi fans of everything fr...