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Sports Fix

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Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.

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 perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.

Follow Sports Fix on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts to get your daily dose of sport every afternoon.

Episodes

Sports Fix: Friday 21 March 2025

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21st March 2025, Liam Lawson will look to bounce back from his horror start to the F1 season. Barrie Thomlinson founded the Toyota Racing Series which has seen many drivers go on to become Formula One drivers. He joins D'Arcy to discuss what Liam needs to do to get his F1 season back on track. Piney offers his thoughts on the All Whites journey to what will hopefully be another FIFA World Cup appearance. And the lads are in the chamber to d...

Mar 21, 202521 min

Thursday 20 March 2025: Ricki Herbert: Is the All Whites 'easy' qualifying process bad for the game?

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday March 20, 2025 - Ricki Herbert - Former All Whites Coach talks about the 'new' qualification process ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is that talent disparity between teams too big? D’Arcy delivers an opinion on whether Super Rugby can hold its momentum.   Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss Sam Ruthe's incredible four-minute mile run.   Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get...

Mar 20, 202521 min

Wednesday 19 March 2025: Chris Wood on his success and future aspirations

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday March 19 2025, Jason Pine catches up with Chris Wood, the All Whites skipper and striking superstar from Nottingham Forest F.C in the English Premier League. He’s back for the OFC semi-final and presumably final, to confirm participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jason can’t stop smiling.   Another stadium proposal? Western Springs is losing the racecars, but from the ashes rises the phoenix of a new stadium, ironically, funded by th...

Mar 19, 202521 min

Tuesday 18 March 2025: Are Razor and NZ Rugby united on eligibility?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday March 18 2025, NZ Herald rugby scribe Gregor Paul unpacks the united front from NZR around eligibility. All Blacks head coach Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson and NZR CEO Mark Robinson are now singing from the same song sheet. Is this genuine alignment or an attempt to smooth over the wreckage from Scott’s stance earlier?  The Formula 1 season roared into life over the weekend, but it wasn’t all that. Dull race, horrid conditions and a DNF from Liam L...

Mar 18, 202519 min

Monday 17 March 2025: Liam Lawson struggles at the Australian Grand Prix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th of March 2025, it was a disappointing outing for Liam Lawson in his first F1 race of 2025, crashing out with 10 laps to go in treacherous conditions at the Australian Grand Prix. Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined the podcast to discuss what went wrong for Lawson in Melbourne. Piney offers his thoughts on Lawson's tough weekend. Plus, the Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to recap another round of Super Rugby, and how impressive the Warrior...

Mar 17, 202519 min

Friday 14 March 2025: Will Joseph Parker get a title fight?

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 14 th  March 2025, Oleksander Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to fight Joseph Parker, boxing promoter Dean Lonergan joins the podcast to discuss whether that will happen, and the process required to make the fight happen Piney can hardly contain his excitement for the new F1 Season And the lads are in the chamber to discuss the two Super Rugby kiwi derbies this weekend Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherev...

Mar 14, 202520 min

13 March 2025 - Jared Lawson: Has Liam Lawson bought his dad a house yet?

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday March 13, 2025 - Jared Lawson, father of New Zealand F1 superstar Liam Lawson, talks about the start of 2025 from Melbourne Australia. How is the Kiwi handling his newfound fame?  D’Arcy delivers an opinion on yet another price hike from Sky TV.    Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss Joe Parker getting shafted by the murky world of heavyweight boxing.    Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHea...

Mar 13, 202521 min

12 March 2025: Are parents too cautious about rugby and concussions?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday March 12, 2025 - Mike Hester, New Zealand Rugby's Participation Development Manager, talks about the new innovations to improve participation and enjoyment of the game before high school. Will no 15-a-side games until high school actually work?    D’Arcy tells you all you need to know about the upcoming F1 season.    Elliott Smith, Newstalk ZB’s rugby commentator, climbs into the chamber to calm D’Arcy down and peel some laye...

Mar 12, 202522 min

11 March 2025: Are second string Black Caps sides the new normal for home series?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday March 11 ,2025 - Black Caps selector Sam Wells weighs in on the future of Kane Williamson. He’s not playing in the upcoming T20I series versus Pakistan, will he still be around early next year for the ICC T20 World Cup? What about other potentials for that pinnacle event, what are their parameters for selection?      D’Arcy has a grumpy moan at the Warriors after head coach Webster asks for patience. D’Arcy struggles with that patie...

Mar 11, 202522 min

10 March 2025: Sam Ruthe, a future superstar for NZ Athletics

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th of March 2025, 15 year old Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner have finished in a dead heat in the 1500m at the NZ track and field nationals in Dunedin. Their coach, Craig Kirkwood, joins the podcast to discuss, in particular, Sam Ruthe and what the future might hold for the young phenom. Piney recaps the ICC Champions Trophy final and another 'so close, but yet so far' scenario for the Black Caps. Plus, the Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to recap anot...

Mar 10, 202519 min

6 March 2025: The Black Caps are through to the ICC Champions Trophy final

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 6th March 2025, The Black Caps have soundly beaten South Africa to advance to the ICC Champions trophy final, where they'll face India. Former Black Caps coach and player John Bracewell joins the podcast to analyze their semi-final performance. D'Arcy offers his thoughts on Rassie Erasmus wanting to move the Rugby Championship calendar yet again. And the lads are in the chamber to discuss the day's biggest sport stories. Get 'Sports Fix' ev...

Mar 06, 202518 min

5 March 2025: Should the America's Cup return to Auckland?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday March 5 2025, America’s Cup commentator and long-time sailor Peter Lester talks on breathing life into the return of the Auld Mug. Has the bad blood from previous attempts at securing the event washed away with the tide?  The Black Caps strive to make the final of the Champions Trophy - how realistic is NZ’s chance of knocking down South Africa overnight then going all the way to a title? D’Arcy spits forth his thoughts.   Nathan ...

Mar 05, 202520 min

4 March 2025: Can the Black Caps recover from their India defeat?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday March 4 2025, Black Caps coach Gary Stead looks at the South African threat, examines if Santner coped well with his new role as captain  - and was the Indian defeat a good thing? D’Arcy questions the point of some aspects of the judicial process, particularly the relevance of World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme...Tackle school? Really?     Alex Powell, NZ Herald's online sport editor, joins D’Arcy to chew the fa...

Mar 04, 202518 min

3 March 2025: A disastrous outing for the Warriors in Vegas

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 3rd of March 2025, the Warriors return home from Las Vegas humbled and embarrassed after they failed to fire a shot in the NRL season opener against the Raiders. League commentator and former Kiwi Richie Barnett discusses whether we should already start sounding the alarm bells. Piney recaps what might have been the A-League's match of the season, the 4-all draw between Auckland FC and Adelaide United. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to reca...

Mar 03, 202521 min

Friday 28 February 2025: Brent Tate previews the Warriors in Vegas

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 28th February 2025, The Warriors kick off their season in Las Vegas this weekend. Former Warrior Brent Tate joins the podcast to preview the season as it kicks off in Vegas. Piney is hopeful for the Warriors as the season is about to get underway. And the lads are in the chamber to preview the weekend of Super Rugby. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Feb 28, 202518 min

27 February 2025: Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis on the departure of Clayton McMillan

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th February 2025, Clayton McMillan has announced he'll be departing the Chiefs at the end of the year to coach Munster. Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis joins the podcast to discuss what this means for the team. D'Arcy offers his thoughts on Afghanistan's big win over England in the ICC Champions trophy. And the lads are in the chamber to discuss Liam Lawson's fast ride in F1 testing. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or ...

Feb 27, 202519 min

26 February 2025: Gearing up for the 2025 NRL season

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 26th February 2025, the NRL 2025 season kicks off this weekend in Las Vegas. Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar join’s D’Arcy for a chat and reveals the hardest decision the new team selection presented.  D’Arcy dives into the ever-changing smorgasbord of platforms that we use to consume sport, and how best to navigate them all in this new era!  Alex Powell, NZ Herald online sport editor, joins D’Arcy to chew the fat and shares his ...

Feb 26, 202518 min

25 February 2025: IndyCar gets its roar on this weekend

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 25 February 2025, IndyCar gets its roar on this weekend. The American open-wheel racing series and home of the legendary Indy 500, has been a happy hunting ground for Scott Dixon. He’s been running for nearly a quarter of a century and joins us to chat about another shot at a title, hoping to add one more to the 6 he has already.   The Black Caps spend more time in the subcontinent than they do at home, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that they...

Feb 25, 202526 min

24 February 2025: Auckland FC continues to exceed expectations, Australia takes notice

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 24th of February 2025, Auckland FC has fired a warning shot to the A-League but demolishing their rivals, the Wellington Phoenix, 6-1 on Saturday night. Australian football commentator Simon Hill joins the podcast to discuss their successes and whether they're making waves on the other side of the Tasman. Piney is impressed by the form of the Highlanders and how the Super Rugby season has started. Plus, the Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the peoples chamber to recap ...

Feb 24, 202519 min

21 February 2025: Scott Weenink: Blackcaps return to Sky Television for 2026 onwards

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21st February 2025, NZC has signed a 6 year deal with Sky to broadcast home internationals on Sky Sport. NZC CEO Scott Weenink joins Sports Fix to discuss the ins and outs of that deal Piney offers his thoughts on the third edition of A-Leagues 'Kiwi Derby' And the lads are in the chamber to preview the weekend of Super Rugby Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listen...

Feb 21, 202518 min

20 February 2025: Are the Warriors sabotaging NRL expansion teams in NZ?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 20 February 2025, South Island Kea CEO David Moffett talks about the One NZ Warriors attempting to halt plans of an expanded New Zealand side into the NRL.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the Black Caps' impressive opening Champions Trophy match against Pakistan.  Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss why the Warriors aren't wanting to grow the game further in NZ.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on ...

Feb 20, 202520 min

19 February 2025: Can the Black Caps beat Pakistan in tonight's Champions Trophy opener?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 19 February 2025 - it seems like an age since the Black Caps won the Champions Trophy. Chris Cairns looks back a bit, then forward to tonight’s opening encounter versus Pakistan in their backyard. What are the keys to victory - and who was Chris the most frightened of in the last over of the final back in 2000?  New Zealand Rugby needs naming rights cash and needs it fast. After what can only be described as an average few years in the spon...

Feb 19, 202521 min

18 February 2025: Do the Halberg Awards need a refresh?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 18th February 2025, the annual sporting gong-fest is on again tonight. The Halberg Awards take centre stage as we celebrate Kiwi sporting excellence and NZ Herald scribe Michael Burgess believes the event needs freshening to take into account the global nature of NZ sports people’s success.   Streakers appeared again over the weekend, letting it all hang out (well in some cases) at Eden Park for the Blues v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific clash. S...

Feb 18, 202517 min

17 February 2025: Super Rugby CEO on a bumper opening round of Super Rugby Pacific

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th of February 2025, Super Rugby Pacific is underway, and it's got off to one of the best starts it's had in years, with high scoring affairs and thrilling matches. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to discuss what made this round so good. Piney went on a trip to AAMI Park in Melbourne over the weekend, he gives his thoughts on the stadium and his experience there. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the peoples chamber to recap the Warriors' pre-se...

Feb 17, 202519 min

14 February 2025: Are the United States set to enter Super Rugby?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Friday 14 February 2025 - MLR CEO Nick Benson talks about the start of the season in America, Super Rugby expansion, and the influx of New Zealand players into the competition.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the All-Blacks Sevens conundrum with INEOS.   Plus, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss the start of Super Rugby this weekend.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wh...

Feb 14, 202521 min

13 February 2025: Would a Pasifika NRL team work in Auckland?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 13 February 2025, NRL Mana Pasifika bid lead Geoff Brown talks about another possible team based in Auckland - will this really get off the ground? And what's up with so many consortiums starting NRL bids?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Joesph Parker's possible fight against Usyk.  Plus, Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss Warren Gatland’s daughter taking on former Wales players over criticism of an e...

Feb 13, 202522 min

12 February 2025: Will Super Rugby outrate the NRL and the Warriors?

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 12 February 2025, Auckland Blues CEO Andrew Hore talks about their new idea of 'pack the park' ahead of the season opener on Saturday night - are fans keen to watch live rugby again? The answer may be YES!  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on poor old Warren Gatland.  Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to discuss the influx of injuries at the Crusaders.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHe...

Feb 12, 202520 min

11 February 2025: New Zealand Rugby in major financial trouble? INEOS pulls sponsorship deal

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 11 February 2025, NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul runs through the financial details of INEOS pulling out of their sponsorship deal with New Zealand Rugby.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the Black Caps' impressive form before the Champions Trophy.  Plus, Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the Hurricanes naming four different captains for the year!  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoo...

Feb 11, 202522 min

10 February 2025: Philadelphia Eagles dominate Super Bowl LIX

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th of February 2025, The Philadelphia Eagles have demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, dashing the hopes of the Chiefs becoming the first team to win 3 consecutive Super Bowls. Philadelphia NFL writer Chris Frankling joins the podcast to recap how it all went down. Piney offers his thoughts on the occasion of Super Bowl Sunday and why it's such a big deal. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to discuss the Warriors' first prese...

Feb 10, 202519 min

7 February 2025: Tohu Harris Exclusive - Who takes over as Warriors captain?

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7th February 2025, retiring Warriors captain Tohu Harris joins the podcast to chat about what led to his decision to retire and to weigh up the options to replace him as Warriors captain.  Piney offers his thoughts on who might take over from Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies.  And the lads are in the chamber to discuss the return of Fantasy Super Rugby.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get...

Feb 07, 202517 min