Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th December 2025, Mana Pasifika's bid to join the NRL has hit the headlines again this week with New Zealand-Pacific hip hop artist King Kapisi getting behind their attempt to join the NRL. Geoff Brown is the bid leader of Mana Pasifika, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what makes Mana Pasifika different to the other bids, interactions with the Christchurch bid and the Warriors and the traction with the NRL.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Sir Colin Giltrap raceway being opened today.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Nathan Limm discuss the latest in the Netball NZ saga and the third and final cricket test match between the Black Caps and the West Indies that begins tomorrow.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 16th December 2025, the Big Bash T20 league has got underway this week and our very own T20 batsman Tim Seifert bashed his way to a 102 of 56 for his side the Melbourne Renegades last night over the Brisbane Heat. Tim joined D'Arcy to discuss, as well as D'Arcy asking for his thoughts on the future of T20 debate in New Zealand. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on it costing New Zealanders $25,000 to follow the All Whites at next year's FIFA World Cup.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss the latest in the World Darts Championship, including Jonny Tata's success in the first round as well as whether the English will put up a fight in the third Ashes test that begins tomorrow.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 12th December 2025, the Black Caps 2nd test against the West Indies wrapped up early on day 3, with the bowlers ripping through the West Indies batting lineup. The Black Caps only needed to score 56 runs which they did with ease. Devon Conway helped see the team to victory and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

Piney shares his thoughts on cross country in school

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss whether Tom Blundell has played his last game as a Black Cap and the chances Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix come away with wins this weekend. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 11th December 2025, the proposed NZ20 league has been a hot topic for cricket fans in New Zealand. It is one of the four options that were presented to NZ Cricket as the future for domestic cricket. Greg Barclay, the former chairman of the ICC, joined D'Arcy to discuss what the best path ahead is for NZC. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on creating mega-multis to last the weekend.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Sevu Reece leaving the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season, ruling himself out of contention for the 2027 Rugby World Cup - and Jason Holland returning as an assistant coach of the Hurricanes.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 10th December 2025, the Special Olympics Summer Games officially gets underway tonight with the Opening Ceremony at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch. Fran Scholey is the CEO of the event and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Donald Trump receiving the first FIFA peace prize

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss the World Darts Championship starting on Friday morning and Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett's timelines before returning to action for the Warriors in 2026. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 9th December 2025, a depleted Black Caps side was unable to get a win in the first cricket test match against the West Indies as the visitors shut up shop on the final day batting defensively to get the result. Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to reflect on the test match and look ahead to the second test where some new faces may feature 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the end of the Formula 1 season and the track at Abu Dhabi

And D'Arcy and Sports Journalist Ross Karl discuss the Black Caps selections for the second test against the West Indies and the All Blacks home schedule for 2025

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 8th December 2025, The Blackcaps fast bowling stocks are fairly depleted. Canterbury quick Michael Rae has been called into the squad ahead of the second test against the West Indies. Piney caught up with his First Class coach Peter Fulton to discuss how ready for the big stage he is

Piney discusses the All Whites World Cup draw and potential knockout opponents should they advance that far

Plus, Clay Wilson is in the chamber discussing another Auckland FC win over the Wellington Phoenix

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 5th December 2025, the fifth edition of the New Zealand derby between Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix is set for tomorrow night in Auckland with the Phoenix hopeful to pick up their first win in the fixture. Former All White and Wellington Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

Piney shares his thoughts on the NZ Derby becoming one of the biggest domestic sporting events in New Zealand and what could go down tomorrow evening.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the final F1 Grand Prix of the year this weekend and who could win the championship, as well as FIFA World Cup draw tomorrow morning.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 4th December 2025, earlier today an open letter signed by a number of former Black Cap international cricketers was sent out with concerns around the NZ20 competition being proposed in New Zealand.

This privately backed competition is one of the four proposed options for the future of T20 franchise cricket in New Zealand.

Don Mackinnon is the Chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee and he joined D'Arcy to respond to the claims 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Mitch Hay looking to be the next test wicket keeper for the Black Caps 

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Rugby World Cup draw that was announced last night, and the pink ball ashes test that begins today.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd December 2025, after months of speculation it was officially confirmed this morning that New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson would be retaining his seat with Racing Bulls for the 2026 season. Motorsport expert and founder of the Toyota Racing Series Barrie Tomlinson joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the latest chaos at Netball New Zealand.

And D'Arcy and Sports Journalist Ross Karl discuss what to know about the new Rugby World Cup draw coming up later tonight and the world number 12 ranked men's tennis player Casper Ruud coming over to play in the ASB Classic.

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