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  • Friday 24 April 2026: Dame Noeline Taurua reflects on coaching saga "I'm proud of myself to be able to come through that"

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th April 2026, it's been a long journey for Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua since being stood down from Silver Ferns coach last year. She's back in charge now, and catches up with D'Arcy to reflect on the ordeal.

    Piney puts his eyepatch on for Christchurch, and the lads are in the Chamber all excited for Super Round.

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    18 min
  • Thursday 23 April 2026: Highlanders co-owner and chair Peter Kean on the future of Super Rugby

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 23rd April 2026, earlier today, comments made by Hurricanes co-owner and chair Malcolm Gillies were made public saying that he believes that unless serious changes are made to the competition Super Rugby will die. Peter Kean is a co-owner and the chair of the Highlanders franchise and he joined D'Arcy to share his view.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on ticket prices for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the final ODI in the Black Caps series against Bangladesh and the Warriors upcoming sellout game at Hnry Stadium in Wellington.

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    18 min
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026: Sport Minister Mark Mitchell on the future direction of Sport NZ

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22 April 2026, yesterday, it was announced that Raelene Castle had been re-appointed as the CEO of Sport NZ through to 2030. Mark Mitchell is the Minister of Sport and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what he hopes to see from the organisation going forward

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the tweaks to the F1 regulations heading into the Miami Grand Prix next weekend.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Head of Sport Clay Wilson discuss Leicester Fainga'anuku being named at 7 for the Crusaders Super Round fixture and the Warriors game in Wellington this weekend against the Dolphins.

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    23 min
  • Tuesday 21 April 2026: All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka on returning to the role

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21 April 2026, today, the management group for Dave Rennie's All Blacks side was completed. Dr James McGarvey will be joining the side as the team doctor and Gilbert Enoka ONZM will be returning as the All Blacks' mental skills coach. Gilbert joined D'Arcy to discuss his return to the side.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the NRL placing restrictions on the amount of contact training allowed.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss the refinements to the Formula 1 regulations.

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    19 min
  • Monday 20 April 2026: Caroline Harvie-Teare on One NZ Stadium getting set to open its doors

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 20th April 2026, Te Kaha Stadium is about to open its doors, starting with Super Rugby's Super Round. CEO of Venues Otautahi, Caroline Harvie-Teare, joins the podcast to discuss how big of a week it is for the city.

    Piney laments Auckland FC's loss, putting an end to their defense of the Premiers Plate.

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber, recapping the sporting weekend.

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    20 min
  • Friday 17 April 2026: Braxton Sorenson-McGee: On her rising profile "I Don't really pay attention to it"

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th April 2026, Rising star Braxton Sorenson-McGee joins the podcast today to talk about her journey to the Black Jersey ahead of Hong Kong 7s. 

    Piney has one final goodbye for Addington ahead of the final professional game there

    Plus, the lads are in the Chamber, can the Warriors continue on from their incredible win over Melbourne

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    19 min
  • Thursday 16 April 2026: Auckland Rugby Chairman Brent Metson on moving away from Eden Park

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 16th April 2026, it was announced yesterday that both Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby would be moving their operations away from Eden Park. Cricket will be moving to Colin Maiden Park while the future for Auckland Rugby is uncertain at the moment. Chairman of Auckland Rugby, Brent Metson, joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the potential demise of LIV Golf.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the upcoming Supercars weekend at Ruapuna in Christchurch and the Football Ferns qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in a tough watch against Papua New Guinea.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 15 April 2026: Former All Black and Samoan international Lima Sopoaga on if Moana Pasifika should be saved

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 15th April 2026, disappointing news, it was announced this morning that Moana Pasifika would be disbanding at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season barring a lifeline as the current owner has cut ties with the club.

    In order to remain in the competition, the franchise will need to find a new owner that is willing to meet the costs to run the club. Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and Samoan international and he joined Elliott to discuss why they should be saved. 

    Elliott shares his thoughts on what has led to the downfall of Moana Pasifika.

    And Elliott and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss what went wrong with Moana Pasifika and Erin Clark resigning with the Warriors.

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    18 min
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026: Former Crusaders captain Reuben Thorne on the Crusaders horses being ditched from the new One New Zealand Stadium

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 14th April 2026, disappointing news for Crusaders fans today. After 30 years, the iconic Crusaders horses will not be a part of the matchday experience at the new One NZ Stadium due to the tight layout around the field creating safety risks. Reuben Thorne is a former Crusaders captain, he joined Elliott to share his view on the news.

    Elliott shares his thoughts on traditions in sport in light of the news that the horses will not be present at the new One NZ Stadium.

    And Elliott and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss no more horses at the new home of the Crusaders, Charlisse Ledger-Walker being drafted into the WNBA and the first 12 Kiwi athletes being named in the Commonwealth Games squad.

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    19 min
  • Monday 13 April 2026: Supercars Taupo disrupted by Cyclone Vaianu 'Still a great event regardless' - Tony Quinn

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 13th April 2026, Sunday racing at Supercars in Taupo had to be cancelled due to the threat of Cyclone Vaianu. Owner of Taupo International Motorsport Park, Tony Quinn, joined Piney to discuss how much of blow that was to the event.

    Piney tries to get inside the mind of Andrew Webster, and attempts to figure out his halves logjam.

    Plus, Max Towle is in the Chamber, discussing Rory McIlroy going back-to-back at The Masters.

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    18 min

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