Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 25th August 2025 - for the first time ever, Argentina have defeated the All Blacks on Argentine soil, with a commanding 29-23 victory in Buenos Aires over the weekend. Argentine Rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined the podcast to discuss how good of a result this is for Argentinian rugby. Despite the loss, there was still something to celebrate for Codie Taylor, as...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st August 2025, At long last Sky and NZR have come to an agreement on a new broadcast deal which will see most All Blacks games on Sky through to 2030. NZR CEO Mark Robinson joined the podcast to talk through the details of that deal Piney shares his disappointment on Auckland FC Women facing another delay And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 21st August 2025, the Wallabies are looking to break another curse, having not won in Cape Town in 22 years. Australian rugby journalist Christy Doran caught up with D'Arcy to dissect the squads ahead of the second test D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the importance of capitalising on the success the upcoming women's Rugby World Cup. And D'Arcy...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th August 2025, Auckland FC have announced another signing for the upcoming A-League season. This time it's an attacking threat with striker Sam Cosgrove coming over from Barnsley FC in the English League One. D'Arcy caught up with Sam to discuss his transfer.   D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the changing of the gender policy by the World Darts Federa...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th August 2025, the Blues are looking at Mount Smart Stadium as a possible home ground for up to two games during the 2026 Super Rugby Season. Blues player Craig Dowd spoke to D'Arcy about what he thinks of this plan.  D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the exodus of Silver Ferns from the ANZ Championship.  And D'Arcy and NZ Herald journalist Alex Po...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 18th August 2025, the Wallabies have shocked the world by overcoming a 22-0 deficit to beat the Springboks 38-22 at Ellis Park. Wallabies legend Stirling Mortlock provides his thoughts on the incredible result. Chris Wood is back at it with 2 goals on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Piney runs out of superlatives to describe one of New Zealan...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 14th August 2025, the New Zealand Darts Masters return for 2025 and one of the biggest names coming to these shores is former world champion Luke Humphries. He joins D'Arcy in studio ahead of the big event. D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the future of the America's Cup. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what we can expect when the All Blacks team i...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday August 13, the Black Ferns left Aotearoa today and they're off to Britain to defend their World Cup, or win it all over again, depending on your attitude. Chryss Viliko (named for her birthday – December 25) joins D’Arcy to preview the tournament and explain the joys of international flying, if you fit the criteria.  D’Arcy wants to know if t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday August 12, first Grace Nweke, now Kelly Jackson. Netball NZ’s eligibility laws are opening the doors for Ferns to play in Australia. Kelly joins D’Arcy to spitball around her decision.   D’Arcy pays tribute to the wonderful Peter Lester. A colossus of sailing and an all round great New Zealander.   The Chamber welcomes NZ Herald journalist...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 11 August 2025, Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joins the podcast to share his excitement in announcing the competition's Super Round which will take place at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium on ANZAC weekend 2026. Newstalk ZB sport journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins to discuss the Warriors third straight loss which sees the team lose their top four spot on the...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine. Friday August 8 2025  3 versus 4. The finals in sight. Both teams coming off a loss. Who is in the box seat? Former Warrior and Bulldog Steve Price joins D’Arcy to look at what maybe a season defining clash for both teams.   Piney broaches the Richie Mo’unga situation, now that he has been welcomed back into All Black arms again. Event...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 7 August 2025, New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson joins the podcast to discuss inking a deal with Richie Mo'unga to return to NZ Rugby, scheduled for the start of NPC in 2026.  D'Arcy and Piney then discuss what this means for the All Blacks number 10 jersey as we advance to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Plus, the second test between the Bl...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday August 6 2025, the wonder wide world of triathlon is coming to Tauranga. Not 1, not 2, but 3 events over 3 years - culminating with the World Triathlon Championship. CEO of Tri NZ Pete de Wet joins the Fix to talk us through the significance of today’s announcement. It was here in Queenstown in 2003, returned to Auckland 2012, now Tauranga gets a...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday August 5, 2025, Sir Graham Lowe wants the State of Origin in Christchurch. Is he dreaming? There are plenty of reasons why it won’t happen, but what about the reasons why? He joins us to push his case. D’Arcy celebrates Liam Lawson as the F1 season pitstops for a 3 week summer break. It’s been a mad year, but the young Kiwi hot-shoe is showing...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 4 August 2025, All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joins the podcast to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. He shares insight in to some selections, including Finlay Christie's return as injury cover, plus new caps for Simon Parker, Tevita Mafileo, Kyle Preston and Leroy Carter debut. Newstalk ZB sport journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins to di...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st August 2025, Auckland Council has agreed to put $1.5 million towards upgrading the Auckland Tennis Arena on Stanley Street. ASB Classic tournament director Nico Lamperin joined the podcast to chat about what this means for the tournament.  Piney watched last night's NPC thriller, and he is hooked.  And D'Arcy and Piney discuss h...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 31st July 2025, grassroots rugby returns as the NPC season gets underway with Auckland hosting Waikato. Expert rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins the podcast to preview the season. D'Arcy is worried by the Warriors' recent form slump. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Matt Henry's continued red ball success. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday aftern...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday July 30th 2025, Lima Sopoaga is back in New Zealand and will line up for Waikato in the NPC.  He joins the Fix to explain why and how his 8 years playing professional ruby across England, France and Japan molded him and what he hopes to contribute to the Mooloo cause.  What are we so forgiving when it comes to forgiving sports stars...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday July 29th 2025,  we discuss the Warriors ANZAC NRL match. It’s been set down to be hosted in Wellington next year, a place the Wahs don’t mind playing in considering recent results. CEO Cameron George wants it to be set in stone, a permanent NZ-based fixture. As long as they don’t invite the Storm, right? Cam joins us to explain why the game ne...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 28 July 2025, rugby editor at The Roar, Christy Doran, joins the podcast to discuss the state of Australian rugby. It was heartbreak for the Wallabies on Saturday night in Melbourne! A thrilling test match which the British and Irish Lions won 29-26 with a try in the 80th minute to seal the series with a game to spare. But it was certainly a much improved performa...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th July 2025, F1 returns this week in Belgium, so Bob McMurray joins the podcast to preview the big weekend.  Piney offers his thoughts on an impressive start to Rob Walter's reign as Black Caps coach.  And D'Arcy and Piney are in the chamber to discuss the Black Ferns world cup squad.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoo...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for the 24th of July 2025, the Government have taken away guidelines on transgender participation, leaving it to the sporting bodies to make the decisions on how they approach it. NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager Mike Hester joined the podcast to discuss what this means for NZR. D'Arcy offers New Zealand Hockey praise for sticking to th...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday July 23rd 2025 - is it a resurrection? One of sports' greatest comebacks? The Commonwealth Games’ future is looking bright. NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol joins us to talk through the changes put in place to make the Games a relevant going-concern in the new era of multi sports hosting. D’Arcy celebrates Anton Leinert-Brown's new contract, but wonders...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday July 22nd, 2025, Silver Ferns skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio has called it, temporarily at least, on here time playing netball. Long story short, she’s tired. Physically, mentally and spiritually shot. So she’s taking a sabbatical. Not an NZR one, but a genuine rest. She joins us on the Fix. D’Arcy piles in with his opinion on this tremendous mov...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 21st July 2025, the Warriors snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against the Knights, with Leka Halasima scoring the unlikeliest of tries after time expired. Warriors coach Andrew Webster joined the podcast to talk through his emotions as it happened. Piney offers his thoughts on the All Blacks series sweep over France. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples...