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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 25 2025, the Black Caps' home schedule is out. It’s very spring-centric, very T20 driven and not particularly ‘26 based. Hmmm. To discuss that and an actual 3 test series, D’Arc has a yarn to 50 foot tall pacemen Kyle Jamieson. 

The Supercars are in NZ next year for a double header. From Taupo in the north to Christchurch in the south, it’s going to be a mad April in 2026. But why here? We’ve been pinching titles off them for years, where does this new love come from? 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for June 24 2025, D'Arcy talks to NZ Herald sportswriter Liam Napier about the strange makeup of Scott Robertson's newly announced 35-man All Blacks squad - with only two wingers?

D'Arcy shoots off at the mouth about the Crusaders and Occam's razor.

And in The Chamber, NZ Herald sportswriter Alex Powell talks the latest with the All Blacks and the Warriors.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 23rd June 2025, Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad for 2025. To go over the selections, we're joined by All Blacks assistant coach Jase Ryan.

Piney remarks on the difficulty of having to leave worthy players out of the All Blacks side.

Plus, Nathan Limm joins the chamber to discuss what went wrong for the Warriors against a depleted Panther side.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th June 2025, The Super Rugby final is upon us as the Crusaders host the Chiefs. Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty joins the podcast to discuss how they intend on getting back to the winners circle.

D'Arcy discovers the secret sauce to keeping Super Rugby exciting.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss whether the Warriors can continue their winning ways this weekend.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 18 2025, Colin Mansbridge has ejected the Mooloo cowbell from Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific final. The Crusaders CEO has caused a ruckus by banning the bovine necklace accessory from the Apollo Projects Shack. He joins us to explain why.

D’Arcy moans about the French side touring in July. As predicted, it’s low on quality because the French clubs don’t care about international rugby. Nothing new here, but what does this say about the international game’s long-term relevance? 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday June 17, 2025 Jack Mesley is the CEO of Super Rugby Pacific and he’s overseen arguably the best version of Super Rugby over the last decade. Why? What’s worked? What hasn’t? What next? A few days out from the big dance, Jack reflects.

D’Arcy eats humble pie, crow, whatever. He got it wrong around the World Test Championship final and says he’s sorry.  

In the Chamber, D’Arc and NZ Herald writer Alex Powell have a yarn around Ardie’s sabbatical (yup, another one), Sophie’s retire...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16 June 2025, former Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall joins the podcast to talk about the Crusaders' unbeaten Super Rugby finals record and if it adds extra pressure to the side ahead of this weekend's final.

Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith is in the Chamber to discuss The Super Rugby Grand Final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. Elliott shares his early thoughts and predictions.

Plus, why do things keep going wrong for Liam Lawson? And should a golf major be played on a very difficult course? 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 13th June 2025, Kiwi endurance racing driver Brendon Hartley joins the podcast today as he prepares for 24 hours at Le Mans.

Piney reflects on Michael Campbells US Open win 20 years on.

And the lads are in the chamber to preview Super Rugby's semi finals.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 12th June 2025, it's a double hit in the Sports Fix podcast as D'Arcy is joined by Crusaders assistant coach Matt Todd and flanker Tom Christie as they look forward to their semi finals match against the Blues.

D'Arcy can hardly contain his excitement for the US Golf Open at Oakmont.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss the World Test Championship final.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 11, 2025 - Ryan Fox has had a monstrous few weeks on the PGA Tour. Tournament wins, major appearances, and the attention of the world’s sporting media. He had a chat with D’Arcy about the whirlwind and how it’s affected him and his family.  

D’Arcy gets petty, using this platform to say 'I told you so' after last weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific fixtures. 

In the Chamber, D’Arcy and Newstalk ZB’s director of sport discuss the re-signing of Caleb Clarke and the US Open track at...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for June 10 2025, it’s rugby season but NZ cricket won’t have a bar of it, with another major announcement - although it does have a rugby angle. NZC’s new Manager of High Performance is former All Black Daryl Gibson. Why him? What does he know about cricket? Does that even matter? We’ll find out when he joins D’Arcy on the Fix. 

D’Arcy tries to work out if NZR CEO Mark Robinson has been good, bad or ugly for the game he leaves at the end of the year.  <...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 9th June 2025, Mark Robinson has announced he'll be stepping down as NZR CEO at the end of the year. He joins the podcast to talk about his last 6 years in charge.

Piney is convinced the best is yet to come for Ryan Fox.

Plus, Nathan Limm joins the chamber to discuss another win for the Warriors, and a dramatic first round of Super Rugby finals.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Friday June 6 2025.

The Black Caps new coach has been announced. Former Proteus white ball boss, former Otago, Central Districts and NZA taskmaster Rob Walter has been handed the role. D’Arcy has a yarn with the new kid on the block.

Jason climbs into the Super Rugby Pacific qualifiers - some epic encounters ahead, regardless of your understanding around the draw.  

In the Chamber, Piney and D’Arc chew some fat around the new coach, the weirdly successful Wahs season (so far) and a tas...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5th June 2025, Super Rugby finals are underway this week, D'Arcy catches up with Chiefs lock Josh Lord ahead of their match against the Blues.

D'Arcy offers his thoughts on whether he wants Noak Djokovic to surpass Margaret Court.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss Roland Garros and Super Rugby.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 4 2025, the Black Caps head coach of the last seven years is set to leave the role. Gary Stead joins D’Arcy as they look at the good, the bad and the ugly of his very successful tenure. He’ll also let us know what his crowning glory was as the coach.

D’Arcy can’t work out the discord around the Super Rugby Pacific finals fixtures. It’s really not that hard to understand. An outstanding Super season, and people want to have a moan about the schedule? Really? D’A...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday June 3 2025, New Zealand cricket’s top 20 contracted players were named today. Gloveman Mitch Hay, thought to be the future of international ‘keeping for the Black Caps, joins us to talk life as card carrying member of the leading players in the game in New Zealand

D’Arcy isn’t concerned about the absence of Mitch Barnett for the Warriors, it’s a team game right? He’s just one man. Is he wrong? D’Arc that is, not Mitch.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 30th May 2025, rumours swirl around whether NRL superstar Nathan Cleary is going to switch codes and play Union. Former Wallaby Tim Horan joins the podcast to discuss whether there is legs to these rumours.

Piney offers his thoughts on what we can expect in the final round of Super Rugby before the finals.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss who will be the next head coach of the BlackCaps.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29th May 2025, the Crusaders finish their regular season with a match against the Brumbies in Canberra. Crusaders utility Chay Fihaki joins the podcast ahead of that to discuss how they're preparing for that, knowing they've already booked their place in the playoffs.

D'Arcy offers his opinion on State of Origin and the effect it has on Kiwi and Pasifika players.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss Patrick Tuipulotu deciding to stay on in New Zealand.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 28th May 2025 - tired of sideline referee bullying and the rest of the vitriol aimed at volunteer officials, Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union introduced a hard-line policy. If behaviour continues, we’ll cancel next weekend’s senior rugby. CEO Corey Kennett joins the Fix to explain the firm hand. 

D’Arc has a moan around, well, moaning F1 drivers, the entitled rich kids that most of them are. 

In the Chamber is NZ Herald sport writer Christopher Reive, talking about tonight’s Origin stoush and the continuing saga of the Americ...

The tragic death of a young man engaged in a copycat game of Run it Straight has further strengthened the calls for this type of exchange to be banned. But it’s education first. To talk to us about the incredible threat to health that human collisions bring, we speak with Professor Patria Hume, AUT Prof. of Human Performance.  

Like a rapidly deflating balloon in a room full of spectators, AKFC stumbled at the last. Their fluffing of their lines against Melbourne Victory, underlines and puts in italics one of the oldest cliches in sport. D’Arcy expan...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 26th of May 2025 - controversy as Auckland FC's A-League season comes to an end. After going down 2-0 in the second leg of the semi-finals, Auckland FC thought they had the tie levelled when Logan Rogerson headed the ball into the net from close range, only for it to be scrubbed off by the line judge, deeming the ball to have gone out of bounds prior to the goal. Former A-Legue ref Matthew Breeze offers his thoughts on the call.

Piney provides his thoughts on the no goa, and also...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23rd May 2025, Supercars have announced today that Christchurch has been added to 2026 Supercars calendar. It's the first-time supercars will be held in the South Island. Canterbury Car Club president Lewis Low joined the podcast to react to the news.

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22nd May 2025, It's the biggest race on the motorsport calendar and Kiwi Scott Dixon will be starting at 4th on the grid for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. He joins the podcast to chat about how he plans on getting his first win there in 17 years

D'Arcy offers his opinion on how Auckland FC should prepare for what comes after their semi final, win loss or draw.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss David Havili staying in NZ and Tottenham finally...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Braydon Ennor is settling back into pro rugby. The Crusader and former All Black midfielder (and he could be back in black) talks of two injury-plagued years and his journey back the game he used to love.  

D’Arcy gets on the soap box about the proliferation of Darwin Award sports. All manner of violence for money. Is it really that bad? Dumb and dumber right? You can’t protect people from themselves, so why bother?

In the Chamber is Elliott Smith, ZB rugby edito...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 20th May 2025 - remember when the Warriors used to upset the NRL applecart on a regular basis?  Michael Witt does. The man at the heart of the drama back in 2008 when the Wahs tipped up the Storm in the first playoff round, talks the current rise and rise of the Penrose Mud Dogs. They went on to the prelim final before losing to Manly. Has 2025 got similarities? 

D’Arcy gets on the Savea ‘praise be’ bandwagon. Ardie isn’t knocking on the AB captaincy door, he ripped it off its hinges...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 19th of May 2025, Ardie Savea has had yet another inspirational game to lead Moana Pasifika to a win over the Blues. On top of that, he's locked up the Super Rugby Pacific player of the year award with two rounds to play. His continued excellence has led to some asking whether he should be given the All Blacks captaincy. Former All Blacks captain, Buck Shelford joins the podcast to offer his thoughts on Savea's form.

Piney expects more of the same from Auckland FC as they move 90 minutes away from...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 16th May 2025, Schoolboy rugby is returning to our TV screens. Sky's head of sport content Gary Burchett joins the podcast to discuss how big this is for rugby fans.

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 15th May 2025, the Crusaders suffered a big loss at the hands of the Chiefs over the weekend. Coach Rob Penney joined the podcast to discuss how they're planning to bounce back against the Waratahs this weekend.

D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the price of tickets for All Blacks' test matches.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss Ryan Fox's PGA Championship chances.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 14th May 2025, the irreplaceable Peter Burling has been replaced at Team New Zealand. Nathan Outteridge is the new skipper as the team looks to carry on their America’s Cup dominance. Peter Lester joins us to talk about the eligibility protocol and what this means around Nathan and Chris Draper’s positions in the team.  

D’Arcy encourages Netball New Zealand to not just sit there, but do something. Following the progress of the board’s decisions through all the current complexities is like wading through treacle. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 13th May 2025, Phoenix GM David Dome discusses welcoming Wrexham to Wellington. The darling of English football and the Disney FX stars of Welcome to Wrexham are coming to the capital. Are the superstar owners coming? Why Welly? The chances of NZ media asking Ryan Reynolds what he thinks of NZ are $1.01, says Dave. 

D’Arcy celebrates a huge day in New Zealand sporting history from 30 years ago today - and asks "...is now New Zealand’s Cup?"

The Chamber is inhabited by D’Arcy and NZ Herald sports j...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 12th of May 2025, Ryan Fox has picked up his first PGA tour win in dramatic fashion. The Kiwi chipped in for birdie on the first playoff hole at the Myrtle Beach Classic to beat out his rivals Mackenzie Hughes, and Harry Higgs. Kiwi golf legend Greg Turner joins the podcast to chat about the significance of this win.

Piney analyzes Auckland FC's upcoming semi-final against Melbourne Victory.

Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to discuss yet another Warriors win.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 9th May 2025, Uncertainty still surrounds Grace Nweke's eligibility for the Silver Ferns. She's currently playing in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua joins the podcast to offer her thoughts on Grace's eligibility

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 8 May 2025, NZ Herald rugby scribe Gregor Paul unpacks whether NZR’s record $285 million dollar gain makes up for the $19.5 million dollar loss. To paraphrase my favourite Celt - no.   

D’Arcy looks at the Black Ferns' build up to the World Cup, his highlight being the reworked probables-possibles collision. 

The Chamber is inhabited by D’Arcy and fellow fixer Jason Pine, talking rugby fiscal results, AKFC awards and Doohan's F1 demise. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 7 May 2025, former Silver Fern Anna Stanley joins the Fix to discuss Grace Nweke’s position as a netballer playing in Australia who currently cannot represent the nation. Fair? In need of NNZ board change of policy?   

D’Arcy wants to know why we don’t celebrate NZ sports people with statues and the like. 

The Chamber is inhabited by D’Arcy and Bonnie Jansen from the NZ Herald who talk the netball debate - and where she’s off to tonight.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 6th May 2025 former Warrior and Kiwi Lewis Brown takes a look at the Wah’s class of ‘25.  A dogged defensive effort against the Cowboys after scooting off to a big lead...and they stood resolute in the face of the vibrant Queenslanders. What’s changed? Can it last? Where did it come from?  

D’Arcy reflects on the horrible news of the death of Kiwi Superbike rider Shane Henderson. 

The Chamber is inhabited by D’Arcy and Alex Powell from the NZ Herald who talk the abrupt and brutal wo...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 5th of May 2025, it's been another blockbuster Magic Round in Brisbane over the weekend, with exciting action across the board. Newstalk ZB journalist Reuben Mama went along and he joins the podcast to chat about what makes it so good.

Piney pitches his idea for a Super Rugby Magic Round and where the ideal location would be for it.

Plus, the Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the people's chamber to review the weekend of Super Rugby action.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 2nd May 2025, The NZ U85kg Rugby team are on the way to Sri Lanka to play against the Tuskers, Sri Lanka's open weight rugby team, in what will be the U85kg teams inaugural tour. Patron of the team Sir Graham Henry joins the podcast to discuss the tour and the teams excitement for it. 

Piney offers his thought on the sad saga of the Indian Panthers. 

And the lads are in the chamber to the upcoming weekend of sport including Liam Lawsons hopes in...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday May 1, 2025 - David Higgins, Joe Parker's promoter, discusses the announcement of Dubois v Usyk, and what it mean's for Parkers title hopes going forward - can he just 'trust' the process?

D’Arcy delivers an opinion on the changing of the guard at the Black Ferns.

Plus, the lads jump in the panel to discuss the 'RunItStraight' sport coming to New Zealand's shores - does it need to be banned before it starts?

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave Wednesday April 30, 2025, Parveen Batish - Indian Panthers CEO - talks about the side's 'unrest' and mismanagement. What has gone so wrong for the NZNBL start-up side?  

D’Arcy delivers an opinion on Les Kiss and his Wallabies coaching appointment. 

Plus, Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss more on the Indian Panthers saga. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave Tuesday April 29, 2025 - Bill Harrigan - Former Head of NRL Refereeing and Hall of Famer - On the NRL's perceived crack down on high shots, amid 18 sin-bins in last weekends action.