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  • Wednesday 04 November 2026: Formula 1 journalist Michael Lamonato on what is going on with Liam Lawson

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 11 November 2026, Liam Lawson completed, arguably, the best drive of his career on Monday morning at the Mexico City Grand Prix. After starting in the pit lane he managed to find his way up to P7, however it seems the discussions around him retaining his Racing Bulls seat continue to ramp up.

    Is there a future where Racing Bulls don't keep the driver who is currently the best of the rest? 

    Michael Lamonato is a FIA accredited journalist, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on all the potential options for the 20th NRL side.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Sport News Director Clay Wilson discuss the first ODI between the Black Caps and India and the importance of the series as a whole. 

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    20 min
  • Tuesday 03 November 2026: Black Cap Henry Nicholls on the upcoming 5 match ODI series against India

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3 November 2026, the first series of India's tour of New Zealand wrapped up on Sunday night with the Black Caps winning the final match but losing the series 3-2.  

    The tour continues tomorrow with the first of 5 ODI matches with the opener being played at Eden Park. Henry Nicholls is a batsman for the Black Caps, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on what is happening at Netball New Zealand right now.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss who could be named in the Kiwis side for their semi final clash against Tonga.

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    22 min
  • Monday 02 November 2026: Melbourne Cup preview - what are the best bets?

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 2nd November 2026, the race that stops the nation returns tomorrow. Flemington Racecourse has its biggest day as the Melbourne Cup is once again up for grabs. Thad Taylor out of the TAB joins the podcast to discuss who the best bets are for the big race.

    Piney outlines his passing standards for the All Blacks' Northern Hemisphere stint.

    Plus, Coops is in the Chamber discussing Rachin Ravindra's recovery, and the latest from Netball New Zealand.

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    19 min
  • 30 October 2026: Netball NZ pulls pin on Mowbray-Williams league

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 30th October 2026 the 2027 season of Netball in New Zealand once again faces an uncertain future. Netball New Zealand has decided to not go ahead with the privately funded league proposed by sports investors Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Team Relationship Manager Gary Dawson joined D'Arcy to offer his thoughts on the decision.

    Piney wonders what Auckland FC team we'll see tonight after their huge defeat last weekend

    Plus, the lads are back in the chamber, can the Blackcap bounce back against India in front of a sold out Eden Park

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    20 min
  • Thursday 29 October 2026: Silver Ferns attacker Georgia Heffernan recaps 'successful' year after winning Constellation Cup

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 29th October 2026, despite losing their 4th test against the Diamonds, the Silver Ferns return home with the Constellation Cup safely in tow after winning the 4 match series 3-1. Goal attacker Georgia Heffernan joined the podcast to recap the year for the Silver Ferns.

    D'Arcy has some thoughts on how important it is that this series against India pleases the BCCI.

    Plus, Piney is back in The Chamber, discussing the changes being made to Super Rugby and the NPC.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 28 October 2026: Silver Fern Parris Mason on the fourth and final Constellation Cup test

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 28 October 2026, the Silver Ferns wrapped up the Constellation Cup with a game to play on Sunday night when they defeated Australia in Sydney 52-49.

    The final match may seem like a dead rubber, but it has very high stakes. Should the Ferns win the match and sweep the series 4-0, they will climb to the top of the netball world rankings for the first time since 2013. Parris Mason is a defender for the Silver Ferns, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the attendance of sporting events at Hnry Stadium.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Director of Sport Clay Wilson discuss India crushing the Black Caps last night and Sam Cosgrove's one-match ban in the A-League due to an altercation with a journalist. 

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    22 min
  • Tuesday 27 October 2026: Jamie Hannah on being named in the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27 October 2026 - this morning, the 36-man squad was named for the All Blacks' upcoming Northern Tour, which will feature matches against England, Scotland and Wales. These test matches are all a part of the new Nations Championship that started this year. 

    Jamie Hannah was named in the side, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on One New Zealand Stadium being unable to stay cool after recording temperatures of 32.5 degrees during the NPC final yesterday afternoon.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Nathan Limm discuss the Silver Ferns taking the Constellation Cup and the third T20 looming tonight between the Black Caps and India.

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    20 min
  • Friday 23rd October 2026: Former Kiwi Motu Tony on the Kiwis next match of the Rugby League World Cup against Fiji

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23 October 2026, the Kiwis fell in an all time classic last Thursday to open the Rugby League World Cup to the Kangaroos 24-22. They have their second clash of the tournament looming this weekend as part of a double header with the Kiwi Ferns as they are set to take on Fiji in Christchurch.

    Motu Tony is a Former Kiwi, he joined D'Arcy to discuss 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on all the sport on in Christchurch this week

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Chris Reive discuss the Black Ferns upcoming clash against France and the NPC Final on Monday afternoo

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    22 min
  • Thursday 22 October 2026: Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood on the Gold Coast 500 this weekend

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22 October 2026, it wasn't the best showing for Kiwi supercars driver Ryan Wood at Bathurst a couple of weeks ago, as a crash meant that he ended up crossing the line in 24th. 

    However, he has a chance this weekend to turn things around on the Gold Coast, with a spot in the finals still up for grabs. Ryan joined D'Arcy to discuss

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Eli Katoa returning to the Tongan rugby league setup during the World Cup.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell look ahead to the start of the Black Caps v India series and the Formula 1 returning this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas.

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    21 min
  • Wednesday 21 October 2026: Black Caps batsman Tim Seifert on the upcoming series against India

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21 October 2026, tomorrow the Black Caps begin their home summer of cricket against India in the first of 5 T20 international matches, this will then be followed by 5 ODI's and 2 test matches. 

    Tim Seifert is a batsman for the Black Caps, he joined D'Arcy to discuss

    D'Arcy gives you his latest sporting hack

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss the Kiwis team named to take on the Cook Islands in the Rugby League World Cup and the latest between the PNG Chiefs and the Super Rugby Chiefs

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    21 min

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