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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.
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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16th February 2026, State of Origin is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in 2027. Rugby League's biggest rivalry will be brought to Eden Park, and alongside this announcement the NRL announced a tweaking of eligibility rules, meaning some on NZ's biggest stars may be able to play as well. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins the podcast to discuss what went into making this decision and the logistics behind making it happen. Piney weighs up the delicate balance between entertainment and safety in the wake of the huge collision between the Black Foils and Team France at the Auckland Sail GP regatta. Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing a hot start to the Super Rugby season. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13th February 2026, this weekend the second round of the Sail GP sailing competition descends on Auckland for a weekend of action. There are 12 teams competing from across the globe with one of those being New Zealand's own the Black Foils. Leo Takahashi is a Flight Controller for the Black Foils and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekend. Piney highlights the need for the Wellington Phoenix to get cracking in the A-League with 10 rounds remaining And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Sail GP grand prix that is happening in the Waitemata harbour over the weekend as well as the Super Rugby opening round that gets underway tonight. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 12th February 2026, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier announced her retirement from international rugby after an 18 year career. Notable highlights across her time in the black jersey includes two Rugby World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. Kelly caught up with D'Arcy to reflect on her career. D'Arcy shares his frustrations with the Warriors' first pre season game clashing with the NRL All Star game. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the All Whites fixture against England that was announced today and Cam Melville Ives qualifying for the snowboard halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, today the team lists were released for the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. It is headlined by two huge New Zealand Derby's between the Highlanders and the Crusaders and the Blues against the Chiefs. With the selection of a new All Blacks coach still pending are their players who were overlooked under Scott Robertson who are in for a chance of reselection? D'Arcy was joined by rugby commentator Tony Johnson to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 world cup introducing smaller cricketing nations to compete. And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss kiwi George Holani appearing at the Superbowl for the Seattle Seahawks and Luca Harrington becoming the fourth New Zealander to medal at the Winter Olympics. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 10th February 2026, earlier this morning New Zealand Olympic snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won a silver medal in the big air - her fourth total medal. The result sees her move to fifth on New Zealand's all time Olympic medal tally. Juliane Bray is a former Olympic snowboarder who was a flag bearer for New Zealand at the 2010 Winter Olympics and she joined D'Arcy to discuss the progression of New Zealand snowboarding. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the dominance of the Black Ferns Sevens side. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Christopher Reive discuss the winter Olympics and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's success as well as the Black Caps match against the UAE in the T20 World Cup later tonight. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 9th February 2026, The Black Foils are looking likely to line up at Sail GP Auckland. The Kiwi boat sustained significant damage in the first event of the series, initially putting them in doubt to make it to the home regatta. However, though a big effort they now appear to be on track for the event this weekend. Co-CEO and diver Peter Burling joins the podcast to discuss the progress on the repairs. Michael Woud had a game to remember for Auckland FC, and Piney couldn't be happier for him after initially being dropped last week. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber discussing a successful opening to the T20 world cup for the Black Caps. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 29th January 2026, after missing out of the first week of the PGA tour last weekend Ryan Fox is making his season debut overnight in Phoenix. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Brendon McCullum's defence of Harry Brook's antics and his hit out at the media And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina and New Zealand's chance for success as well as the T20 World Cup in India. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, the 2026 NASCAR season gets underway tomorrow afternoon with the first race day in North Carolina. Shane van Gisbergen is a three time supercar champion and NASCAR driver and he joined D'Arcy to look ahead to this season and what he wants to achieve. D'Arcy shares his thoughts the Halberg awards and Netball New Zealand removing Grace Nweke's plea for Dame Noeline to return to the Silver Ferns from New Zealand's favourite sporting moment category. And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith discuss the Super Rugby season opening event and the rule adaptations heading into the new season. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd February 2026, the hunt for the next All Blacks coach continues and it has been published that the NZ Herald understands that both Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster have been approached by New Zealand Rugby to gauge interest levels in returning to the All Blacks coaching group once again. Mike Cron is a former All Blacks scrum coach who spent many years coaching with both Hansen and Foster and he joined D'Arcy to discuss whether this could even be a possibility. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Ford Trophy cricket competition that resumes tomorrow. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Nathan Limm discuss the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw that was released today and New Zealand's chances for medals at the Winter Olympics that get underway later this week. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 2nd February 2026, Sam Ruthe has once again wowed the athletics world, with a 3:48.88 mile. It's the fastest-ever indoor mile by a high school student, and easily a world best for a 16-year-old. Athletics NZ CEO Cam Mitchell discusses whether we'll be seeing Ruthe at this year's Commonwealth Games. Piney reflects on the Australian Open, and what might've been Novak Djokovic's last chance at getting to 25 tennis majors. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber discussing the Wellington Phoenix's 500th match, one that got away from them. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 30th January 2026, HYROX returns to Auckland this week with over 11,000 competitors. Former Olympian Felicity Lemke joins the podcast to explain what HYROX is and why it's popularity is booming Piney reflects on 500 games of Wellington Phoenix Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing pre season Super Rugby getting underway Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 29th January 2026, after a career spanning 16 seasons and 4 championships for the Breakers, Tom Abercrombie is getting recognised as legend of the franchise by having his number 10 retired and lifted into the rafters at Spark Arena. Paul Henare, another Breakers legend who has had his jersey retired and who also played alongside Tom in the 2011 championship, joined D'Arcy to pay tribute to a great career. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on if the recent departures of Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka from LIV golf is the beginning of the end of the end for Saudi engagement in the world of sport. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the semi-final matchups in the Australian Open as well the Black Caps fourth T20I against India overnight and what these games mean in preparation for the T20 World Cup. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 28th January 2026, All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby by two seasons until the end of 2029. Roigard joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on extending his contract. D'Arcy has some thoughts on the Coco Gauff drama at the Australian tennis Open - are there too many cameras following the athletes post matches? And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Formula 1 testing which saw Red Bull's Isack Hadjar crash in the wet at Barcelona. Also, the boys chat Gregor Paul's article on the three-headed monster that could be the new All Blacks coaching staff. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 27th January 2026, yesterday, the criteria for the next All Blacks coach was released by New Zealand Rugby. This stated that they will only consider candidates that have held international head coaching roles and that they had to be a New Zealander. Hamish McLennan is a former chair of Rugby Australia who was with the union when Dave Rennie - a New Zealander - was head coach of the Wallabies. He joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts whether the All Blacks need to have a coach from New Zealand. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on New Zealanders showing their class on the international stage in snow sports ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald head of sport Winston Aldworth discuss whether its necessary for the All Blacks head coach to be a national and the extreme heat throughout todays play at the Australian Open. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 26th January 2026, NZR have outlined their search parameters as they look for a replacement All Blacks head coach. Interim CEO Steve Lancaster joins the podcast to discuss who the potential options may be. Piney has some thoughts on a big decision Steve Corica has to make. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber discussing another record breaking performance for middle distance wunderkind Sam Ruthe. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23rd January 2026, Another blow for Netball in New Zealand as ANZ Premiership players are facing a 20% pay cut heading into the 2026 season. Former Silver Fern Catherine Tuivaiti joins the podcast to discuss how much this will harm the sport in the future Piney is bullish on the Blackcaps T20 World Cup chances Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the All Blacks heading to Baltimore to play the Springboks Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 22nd January 2026, despite Scott Robertson stepping aside as the All Blacks head coach a week ago, no one has heard what it has been like for the players and how they contributed to the review process. Rob Nichol is the CEO of the New Zealand Rugby Players Association, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Hayden Paddon returning to the World Rally Championship this weekend for the first time in 8 years at Monte Carlo. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Black Caps losing to India in the first warm up T20 match last night and whether fans should be worried, as well as the announced dates for the 38th edition of the America's Cup next year. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21st January 2026, after hearing the news that Scott Robertson would be leaving his role as All Blacks head coach, the next question became - who would replace him as the All Blacks continue to build into next year's World Cup? The coach on most people's mind is Jamie Joseph. Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and Highlanders player who was coaching by Jamie Joseph during that time and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what it's like having him as a coach. D'Arcy discusses the Halberg Awards' favourite sporting moment category. And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss the Black Caps' build-up towards the T20 World Cup and that French rugby have stated that they will be sending a weakened side to New Zealand for the Nations Championship opener later this year. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th January 2026, 8 years after his last race in the WRC1 Hayden Paddon is making his return to the circuit this year. First up is the race at Monte Carlo and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the state of New Zealand Rugby at the moment and how the coaching debacle will affect players throughout the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss if there's anything new in the Scott Robertson saga and Darryl Mitchell's excellent form in the Black Caps ODI series win over India and the upcoming T20 series. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 19th January 2026, The Black Caps have made their own piece of history by winning an ODI series in India for the first time. They did this despite not having some of their most experienced players available. Black Caps Head of Selectors, Gavin Larsen, discusses how important this series was for our younger players. Piney can't understate how big of a series win this is for the future of the Black Caps. Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing a hot start to 2026 for Daniel Hillier. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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