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  • Monday 08 June 2026: 'Exceptional news, he's one of the most brilliant minds' - Lima Sopoaga on Tony Brown returning to NZR

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 8th June 2026, NZR has secured Tony Brown's services from 2028. He'll join the All Blacks coaching staff as assistant coach. Former All Black and highlander who played under Tony Brown, Lima Sopoaga, joins the podcast to discuss how big a signing this is.

    Piney is extremely bullish now that Liam Lawson has found form in F1.

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber recapping a difficult first test for the Black Caps against England.

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    19 min
  • Friday 05 June 2026: Former All White Mike McGarry previews All Whites fixture against England

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5th June 2026, the All Whites are in the final preparation stage for the FIFA World Cup. They face England on Sunday in a high profile warm up match for the tournament. Former All White Mike McGarry previews the match.

    Piney addresses the All Whites big loss to Haiti.

    And the lads are in the chamber discussing Super Rugby playoffs and a frantic first day at Lords.

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    19 min
  • Thursday 04 June 2026: Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham on their Qualifying final match against the Hurricanes

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 4 June 2026, The Brumbies are set to take on the Hurricanes in the first match of the Super Rugby Pacific finals series tomorrow night in Wellington. Stephen Larkham is the head coach of the Brumbies, he joined D'Arcy to discuss

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on FIFA banning refillable water bottles from world cup matches

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Black Caps test match against England 

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    18 min
  • Wednesday 03 June 2026: Black Caps fast bowler Will O'Rourke on their first test match against England

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3 June 2026, tomorrow night the Black Caps get their first of three test matches against England underway at the prestigious Lords ground. Will O'Rourke is making his return to the side following a long injury layoff, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on another Michael Schumacher news story.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss the summer schedule of cricket that was revealed today and the White Ferns' prospects at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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    21 min
  • Tuesday 02 June 2026: Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy on winning the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 02 June 2026, the IPL season has come to an end with Royal Challengers Bengaluru running out victors over the Gujarat Titans. Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy featured in the championship winning side, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors' match against the Panthers over the weekend.

    And D'Arcy and NZME head of sport Winston Aldworth discuss the All Whites' week of FIFA World Cup warm up matches and the Warriors' match against the Panthers on Friday night.

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    21 min
  • Friday 29th May 2026: Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome on Tim Payne's Instagram follower surge

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 29 May 2026, with the All Whites FIFA World Cup campaign looming an Argentinian influencer decided to dub Tim Payne as the 'hero' of the tournament encouraging his followers to follow him. He has since amassed 1.3 million followers in two days having started at 4,700. David Dome is the General Manager of the Wellington Phoenix, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    Piney shares his thoughts on the Hurricanes team selection for the final round of Super Rugby

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the final round matchups of Super Rugby and the Warriors massive clash against the Panthers on Sunday night

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    19 min
  • Thursday 28 May 2026: Former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne on who should captain the All Blacks

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 28 May 2026, yesterday the news broke that current All Blacks captain Scott Barrett would be sidelined a further 3-5 months with a back injury - meaning he is unlikely to feature for the All Blacks during the 2026 season. Former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy to discuss who may take the reins for Scott this year.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Whites potentially playing in front of 50,000 empty seats against England.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the first days play in the Black Caps' test match against Ireland and New South Wales's miraculous comeback in State of Origin 1.

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    20 min
  • Wednesday 27 May 2026: Former Bronco and Queensland player Corey Parker previews State of Origin 1

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27 May 2026, tonight, rugby league takes centre stage with the first game in the 2026 State of Origin series at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Corey Parker is a former Queensland lock, he joined D'Arcy to preview the match.
     
    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors match against the Panthers on Sunday night.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith discuss Scott Barrett's injury ruling him out for 3-5 months, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs opting to rest a number of their key players for the final round of Super Rugby and the Black Caps' first test match against Ireland tonight. 

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    21 min
  • Tuesday 26 May 2026: Former Warriors coach Brian McClennan chats team naming for Panthers clash

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26 May 2026, the Warriors are rolling in the NRL after they won their sixth consecutive match over the weekend 30-12 against the Dragons.

    However, this weekend they are faced with the biggest test yet, they are taking on the Panthers on Sunday night in a massive top of the table clash. Their side has just been named with a couple of changes including Adam Pompey slotting in for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck who is out for the season.

    Former Warriors head coach Brian McClennan joined D'Arcy to discuss.
     
    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on whether the Hurricanes and Chiefs should rest key players in the final round of Super Rugby.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Head of Sport Clay Wilson discuss what is happening with Moana Pasifika and Scott Hansen becoming the next head coach of the Crusaders.

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    21 min
  • Monday 25 May 2026: NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell on football's growing popularity after Auckland FC's win

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 25th May 2026, following the success of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Auckland FC's A-League title and the All Whites returning to the FIFA World Cup this year, football has found itself in a golden patch in New Zealand. NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell joins the podcast to discuss what's driving all the success.

    Piney is now wondering what else Auckland FC could achieve as they head into their third year of existence as defending A-League champions.

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber, to discuss how much pressure is on the Hurricanes after securing a home playoff.

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    20 min

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