Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 26th February 2026, the news broke this week that Moana Pasifika would not be able to make the trip over to Tonga for a Super Rugby Pacific match for the second time in as many years. The club has said that they are unable to cover the $600,000 cost of shipping the broadcasting equipment to the stadium despite working with sponsors to try make it happen. Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss .

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 match between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe last night and the lack of knowledge of the match.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup following this mornings win against Sri Lanka and the possibility of Parker Jackson-Cartwright playing for the Tall Blacks. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th February 2026, the defending champion Crusaders have had a rough start to the 2026 Super Rugby season, losing their first two games. This includes a record breaking defeat to the Brumbies in Christchurch this past Sunday 50-24. Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's gone wrong. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on a potential boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Scott Robertson signing on to coach the Barbarians this year, the Melie Kerr era of the White Ferns that begins today against Zimbabwe and the Black Caps' match against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup later tonight.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th February 2026, earlier today it was announced that New Zealand Rugby's General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance, Chris Lendrum, would be leaving the role. It concludes 20 years of service with NZR, however he will remain around the organisation in a consultancy capacity till the end of the year. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors at the end of the season and the latest records that Sam Ruthe has broken on the running track.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 23rd February 2026, after suffering yet another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Auckland FC, Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano announced his resignation effective immediately. Piney caught up with director of Football at the Wellington Phoenix, Shaun Gill, to discuss the fallout from the resignation, and where the club goes to from here.

Piney outlines who he would like to see take over from Giancarlo Italiano.

Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber discussing a record defeat for the Crusaders at the hands of the Brumbies.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th February 2026, Another edition of A-League's NZ derby takes place tomorrow in Wellington, with the Phoenix desperate to pick up their first ever win of the rivalry. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss how they plan on getting the Auckland FC monkey of their backs

Piney stresses the importance for Wellington to at least pick up a point from the derby.

Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the horror 12 month Netball NZ has endured.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 19th February 2026, this week it was announced that there would be changes to the eligibility laws allowing Kiwis to represent either state - providing they meet the eligibility criteria. This has sparked several Kiwi stars speaking out saying that they would be interested in playing, while Jahrome Hughes has come out saying he isn't interested. Greg Peters is the CEO of NZRL and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what these changes will mean for Kiwis players.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on turnover in New Zealand Rugby.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Zoi Sadowski-Synnott getting a silver medal overnight at the Winter Olympics and the Black Caps chances in the T20 World Cup after making it through to the Super 8 round.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th February 2026, last night's washout of the Zimbabwe v Ireland match at the T20 World Cup officially knocked Australia out at the group stage of the tournament - the first time this has happened since 2009. Mark Howard is a cricket commentator for Fox in Australia, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout back in Australia.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the decisions administrators are making taking centre stage over the sport itself.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Matt Whineray stepping away as the chairman of the board at Netball New Zealand and the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup now they've made it into the Super 8 round. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th February 2026, last night at the Halberg Awards, former All Black captain and legend Richie McCaw was inducted into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams. Richie caught up with D'Arcy to celebrate the achievement.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Tupou Vaa'i's controversial try over the weekend and the referees being held accountable.

And D'Arcy and sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss the latest in the Winter Olympic Games and whether the interest levels are there, the first round of Super Rugby Pacific that concluded over the weekend and the number of competitive track and field athletes in New Zealand and how it continues to grow. 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16th February 2026, State of Origin is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in 2027. Rugby League's biggest rivalry will be brought to Eden Park, and alongside this announcement the NRL announced a tweaking of eligibility rules, meaning some on NZ's biggest stars may be able to play as well. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins the podcast to discuss what went into making this decision and the logistics behind making it happen.

Piney weighs up the delicate balance between entertainment and safety in the wake of the huge collision between the Black Foils and Team France at the Auckland Sail GP regatta.

Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing a hot start to the Super Rugby season.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13th February 2026, this weekend the second round of the Sail GP sailing competition descends on Auckland for a weekend of action. There are 12 teams competing from across the globe with one of those being New Zealand's own the Black Foils. Leo Takahashi is a Flight Controller for the Black Foils and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekend. Piney highlights the need for the Wellington Phoenix to get cracking in the A-League with 10 rounds remaining  And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Sail GP grand prix that is happening in the Waitemata harbour over the weekend as well as the Super Rugby opening round that gets underway tonight. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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