Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 4th May 2026, The proposed privately-backed NZ20 competition launch will be pushed back by one year, New Zealand Cricket confirmed today. In March, the NZ20 was chosen by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) as its preferred option for the future of the domestic game, but faced a tight deadline to be able to launch in January 2027 as hoped. NZ20 committee chair Don Mackinnon joins the podcast to discuss the postponement.

Piney, has some thoughts on the Auckland FC and Adelaide united rivalry.  

Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber, looking at the Wellington Phoenix woman booking there ticket to the A-League Grand Final and the Hurricanes continue their winning was in Super Rugby. 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 8th May 2026, NZR have had a big week with the announcement of their new CEO Steve Lancaster. His Australian counterpart Phil Waugh joins the podcast to discuss his relationship with the new NZR CEO.

Piney worries about the void left by Cam Roigard's injury.

Plus, the lads are in the Chamber discussing semifinals footy in the A-League.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 7 May 2026, today it was announced that Steve Lancaster will become the next permanent CEO of New Zealand Rugby, this follows a six month period where he served as the interim CEO upon the departure of Mark Robinson late last year. Gregor Paul is a rugby writer with the New Zealand Herald and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Melbourne banning watch parties for the FIFA World Cup in Federation Square due to anti-social behaviour.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Steve Lancaster being appointed CEO of New Zealand Rugby and the squad named for the Black Caps test series in Ireland and the UK.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 6 May 2026, when the team lists for round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific were released today, there was a notable omission from the Hurricanes. Cam Roigard is set to miss three to four weeks due to a calf injury. With only four rounds remaining in the regular season, does this jeopardise the Canes' push for a Super Rugby title? Former All Black and Hurricanes halfback Piri Weepu joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the ticket prices for the Auckland FC elimination final.

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith discuss Cam Roigard's injury and what it means for the Hurricanes and the All Whites fixture against Haiti that was announced today.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5 May 2026, today it was announced that Don Tricker would be rejoining New Zealand Rugby after eight years as the new High Performance Director. He'll be charged with overseeing both the All Blacks and the Black Ferns once he returns from San Diego in November. Interim CEO of New Zealand Rugby, Steve Lancaster, joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the exodus of fringe All Black players as they chase bigger contracts overseas.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss the return of Formula 1 with the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend and Casey Kopua and Leana de Bruin suiting up in the ANZ Premiership. 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 4th May 2026, Leicester Fainga'anuku's move to flanker has brought about discussion of hybrid rugby players, and whether this could become more commonplace in New Zealand Rugby. Eric Rush spent time playing flanker and winger in his decorated career. He discussed the difficulties of changing positions with Piney.

Piney has some thoughts on what pressure does to high performance athletes, with two notable examples over the weekend, in the World Snooker Championship, and the A-League elimination final.

Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber, looking at the Hurricanes' chances of going all the way.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st May 2026, Karl Budge is wanting to take Super Round to Auckland next year. Colin Mansbridge responds

Piney has his thoughts on the Wellington Phoenix Women's finals chances

Plus, the lads are in the Chamber discussing a big sporting weekend

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 30 April 2026, reports came out today that New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia are on the verge on signing off on an ANZAC day test match in 2027 in preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

This follows the widely successful Super Round that was held over ANZAC weekend this weekend. Former Wallabies midfielder and World Cup winner Tim Horan joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Donald Trump deciding to erect a 15-foot statue of himself ahead of the PGA tour returning to Doral for the Cadillac Championship.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Alastair Carruthers being named as the board chair for Netball New Zealand and the injury woes facing Auckland FC ahead of their elimination final this Saturday.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 April 2026, after a strong starting debut as the openside flanker for the Crusaders at Super Round, Leicester Fainga'anuku has been retained the spot for their upcoming clash against the Hurricanes. Is this a possible selection that the All Blacks could ponder in the long term? Former Crusaders captain and loose forward Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the class of retiring players for the White Ferns following the upcoming women's T20 World Cup.

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss Jarome Luai signing with the Papua New Guinea Chiefs for the 2028 NRL season, and the squads named for the next round of Super Rugby Pacific.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 28 April 2026, today it was announced that former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott would become the new CEO of New Zealand Cricket come the first of July. There is going to be plenty on his plate when he steps into the role, including what is going to happen with the proposed NZ20 competition. He joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Super Round at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch over the weekend.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Geoff Allott's appointment as the new CEO of New Zealand Cricket and the resumption of Formula 1 with the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

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