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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 23rd March 2026, NZC have announced today that they will pursue NZ20 as their preferred option for the New Zealand domestic T20 competition. This has come after months of debate as to whether that or expansion into Australia's Big Bash would be better for the game in New Zealand. Head of NZ20 steering committee, Don MacKinnon, joins the podcast to discuss what thi...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 20th March 2026, despite a challenging season for the Wellington Phoenix the franchise is still in with a chance to make the playoffs in the A League this season. Chris Greenacre is the interim head coach of the side and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what they plan to do heading into the business end of the season. Piney shares his thoughts on...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th March 2026, James Slipper is set to break Wyatt Crockett's all time Super Rugby appearance record, when he takes the field for the 203rd time. Wyatt Crockett joins the podcast to celebrate James' achievement D'Arcy once again tries to find out just what determines the 'spirit of cricket' after another controversial run out. Plus, the lad...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 18th March 2026, it's team naming day for this weekend's round of Super Rugby and Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson returns to the side after sitting out their Moana Pasifika game two weeks ago. The Chiefs are faced with the daunting task of playing the Brumbies over in Canberra in another mammoth clash a third of the way through the season. Luke joined Elliot to di...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th March 2026, the beginning of the 2026 F1 season has seen a couple of great races, but it has been controversial to say the least. The change in the engines being split 50 percent combustion engine and 50 percent battery has seen criticism from drivers and fans alike. David Dicker is the owner of Rodin Motorsport and he joined D'Arcy to share his view....

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16 March 2026, after a huge win over the Raiders on Friday, the Warriors CEO was spotted relishing his team's performance in the crowd. He joins the podcast to chat about what he loves about the Warriors and how he balances being a fan and being the boss of the club. Piney is adamant Auckland FC's momentum will take them back to the top of the table after their wi...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13th March 2026, the Super League netball tournament gets underway in Australia this weekend. There will be nine current or former Silver Ferns plying their trade in the competition, one of those players is Gina Crampton, a former captain of the Silver Ferns. She joined D'Arcy to discuss her return to the competition. Piney shares his thought...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 12th March 2026, the Warriors got off to a fantastic start in their 2026 NRL season opener rolling the Sydney Roosters 42-18 at home last Friday night. This weekend they face another stern test as they take on the reigning minor premier Canberra Raiders. Erin Clark is a lock for the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 11th March 2026, the Black Caps' squad was announced for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa that is set to get underway this weekend. The squad has a raft of changes from the side that competed at the T20 World Cup with eight players opting out of the tour. Zak Foulkes is a fast bowler for the Black Caps who will be playing and he joined D'Arcy t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 10th March 2026, it was reported today that Crusaders players Will Tucker and Kershawl Sykes-Martin got into a scuffle at a training session today. Rob Penney, the Crusaders head coach, joined D'Arcy to set the record straight around what actually happened.  D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the opening F1 Grand Prix of the year in Melbourne on Sunday. And...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 9th March 2026, once again, the Black Caps have fallen at the final hurdle of an ICC white ball World Cup, being thrashed by India in the T20 World Cup final. Former Black Cap Scott Styris searches for answers as to why they can't seem to get over the final hurdle. Piney remarks on the incredible feat of Central Districts bowler Brett Randell. Plus, Adam Cooper is...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 6th March 2026, the Warriors finally kick off their 2026 NRL season at home tonight against the Sydney Roosters. Kurt Capewell is a second rower for the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss how the team is looking heading into the first game.  Piney shares his thoughts on the fourth round of Super Rugby Pacific, and D'Arcy and Piney...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 5th March 2026, it's official - Dave Rennie is the All Blacks coach through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. It is set to get underway in 18 months, but will Rennie have spent enough time in charge to lead the All Blacks to victory? Former Wallabies head coach and current Japan coach Eddie Jones joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th March 2026, the wait is finally over. Today, it was officially announced that Dave Rennie will be the next head coach of the All Blacks and see them through to the next Rugby World Cup in 2027. Gary Dawson was the CEO of the Chiefs when Rennie was the head coach and won two Super Rugby titles. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on D...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd March 2026, the Warriors have announced that their season opening match at Mount Smart Stadium is another sellout, continuing the momentum over the past couple seasons where they continue to sell out their home games. Cameron George is the CEO of the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Pakistan cricket players being f...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 2nd March 2026, Daniel Hillier has won the NZ Open, becoming the first Kiwi to win the event since 2017. He joined the podcast to reflect on his dream feat. Piney gives his thoughts on the upcoming Warriors season. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the chamber discussing the Black Caps' chances in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iH...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th February 2026, The IndyCar season is about to get underway where Kiwi Scott Dixon will compete for his 24th season. He joined D'Arcy to preview his upcoming season. A big decision to be made by interim Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre, what to do with Josh Oluwayemi. Piney offers his thoughts, Plus, the lads are in the chamber previewi...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 26th February 2026, the news broke this week that Moana Pasifika would not be able to make the trip over to Tonga for a Super Rugby Pacific match for the second time in as many years. The club has said that they are unable to cover the $600,000 cost of shipping the broadcasting equipment to the stadium despite working with sponsors to try mak...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th February 2026, the defending champion Crusaders have had a rough start to the 2026 Super Rugby season, losing their first two games. This includes a record breaking defeat to the Brumbies in Christchurch this past Sunday 50-24. Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's gone wrong.  D'Arcy shares his thou...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th February 2026, earlier today it was announced that New Zealand Rugby's General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance, Chris Lendrum, would be leaving the role. It concludes 20 years of service with NZR, however he will remain around the organisation in a consultancy capacity till the end of the year. He joined D'Arcy to discuss.  D'Arcy sh...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 23rd February 2026, after suffering yet another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Auckland FC, Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano announced his resignation effective immediately. Piney caught up with director of Football at the Wellington Phoenix, Shaun Gill, to discuss the fallout from the resignation, and where the club goes to from here. Piney o...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th February 2026, Another edition of A-League's NZ derby takes place tomorrow in Wellington, with the Phoenix desperate to pick up their first ever win of the rivalry. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss how they plan on getting the Auckland FC monkey of their backs Piney stresses the importance for Wellington to at l...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 19th February 2026, this week it was announced that there would be changes to the eligibility laws allowing Kiwis to represent either state - providing they meet the eligibility criteria. This has sparked several Kiwi stars speaking out saying that they would be interested in playing, while Jahrome Hughes has come out saying he isn't interest...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th February 2026, last night's washout of the Zimbabwe v Ireland match at the T20 World Cup officially knocked Australia out at the group stage of the tournament - the first time this has happened since 2009. Mark Howard is a cricket commentator for Fox in Australia, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout back in Australia. D'Arcy shares his thoughts...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th February 2026, last night at the Halberg Awards, former All Black captain and legend Richie McCaw was inducted into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams. Richie caught up with D'Arcy to celebrate the achievement. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Tupou Vaa'i's controversial try over the weekend and the referees being held account...