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  • Tuesday 2 December 2025: Waikato Bay of Plenty zone unhappy with leadership at Netball NZ

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 2nd December 2025, The Netball NZ story just keeps on going. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone has said enough is enough and has declared their intention for the Netball NZ Chief executive and board to be replaced. D'Arcy is joined by Teams Relationship Manager of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Gary Dawson to discuss 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the new format that was used to decide the Supercar champion at Adelaide over the weekend.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald head of sport Winston Aldworth discuss the draws being decided this week for the Rugby World Cup and the FIFA World Cup aswell as the positive signs for Liam Lawsons F1 future. 

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    20 min
  • Monday 1 December 2025: What's next for Liam Lawson?

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 1st December 2025, Liam Lawson will learn his Formula One fate this week. He impressed last weekend to finish in the points to help his case. NZ Heralds F1 expert Alex Powell joined the podcast to discuss what to expect when Red Bull makes their drivers announcement

    Piney has test match fever on the eve of the Blackcaps test against West Indies

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber to discuss Wellington Phoenix's bounce back win over Adelaide

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    19 min
  • Friday 28 November 2025: Tony Johnson recaps the rugby year

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 28th November 2025, The finalists of the NZ Rugby awards have been announced. Commentator Tony Johnson joins the podcast to analyze the finalists and look back on the year in rugby

    D'Arcy is certain Peter Burling will do everything he can to get on the boat to try win the Black Foils first Sail GP title

    And Alex Powell is in the chamber discussing whether Liam Lawson will have an F1 seat next year

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    21 min
  • Thursday 27 November 2025: Aussie cricket icon Shane Watson joins the Black Clash

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th November 2025, Team Rugby have called in some strong reinforcements for their upcoming Black Clash match against Team Cricket, including former Aussie all rounder Shane Watson. He joined the podcast to discuss how he managed to get recruited.

    Piney looks at a double standard being afforded to Christiano Ronaldo, that other players don't get.

    And D'Arcy and Piney are in The Chamber discussing whether it's still a good idea for the NZOC to chase the 2034 Commonwealth Games hosting rights.

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    18 min
  • Wednesday 26 November 2025: V8 Supercars driver Ryan Wood on the grand final in Adelaide

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26th November 2025, the V8 Supercars have reached their grand final weekend for the season, with all the action going down in Adelaide. D'Arcy caught up with V8 Supercars driver Ryan Wood to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper being banned from basketball for a month due to cannabis usage.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss the T20 World Cup pools that were announced today and the world rugby 15's dream team. 

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    21 min
  • Tuesday 25 November 2025: Former Wallabies coach John Connolly on the state of world rugby following the northern tours

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th November 2025, the northern tours have come to an end in the rugby world. John Connolly is a former Wallabies coach and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the state of international rugby following the tours - and who is looking strong and who is struggling. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix that took place over the weekend.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Lou Vincent, Joey Yovich and David Mullan breaking a world record and what's better viewing - Sail GP or the America's Cup.
     
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    21 min
  • Monday 24 November 2025: Neil Wagner explains how an Ashes test can be over within 2 days

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 24th November 2025, The first Ashes test is already over. It lasted less than 2 days, as Australia managed to overcome England's hyper aggressive Bazball strategy, winning by 8 wickets in Perth. NZ test cricket great Neil Wagner joined Piney to discuss why England continue to deploy the strategy, and whether they'd be better off to tone it down a bit.

    Piney discusses the possibility that test matches no longer need to scheduled for 5 days.

    Plus, the People's Chamber returns for the final time with Elijah Fa'afiu recapping the All Blacks year.

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    20 min
  • Friday 21st November 2025: Former All Black Jeff Wilson on the All Blacks 2025 season

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 21st November 2025, the All Blacks 2025 season comes to an end this weekend with their final match of the northern tour against Wales. D'Arcy caught up with Jeff to discuss what has and hasn't been achieved this All Blacks season and where to next.

    Piney shares his thoughts on the ACL injury plague facing the Wellington Phoenix side.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the All Blacks team named for Sundays test match and what we need to see on Sunday, as well as Liam Lawson's chances at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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    18 min
  • Thursday 20 November 2025: NZR High Performance Referee Manager Chris Pollock on the differences between refereeing Super Rugby and international rugby

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 20th November 2025, we discuss the refereeing of the northern tour tests - not just the All Blacks but across the board has pundits asking questions. The TMO seems to play a rather large part in the games coming in to overrule referees consistently.

    This is in contrast to Super Rugby, where a heavy emphasis has been made to keep the ball in play and the action going. D'Arcy spoke with NZR High Performance Referee Manager Chris Pollock to discuss the differences between refereeing Super Rugby and international rugby. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Blacks' 2025 season.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss who they think will be named in the All Blacks side to take on Wales later tonight - and the Silver Ferns winning their test series against England 2-1.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 19 November 2025: Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder on the Black Clash 2026

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th November 2025, former Black Cap Jesse Ryder is the latest cricketing star to sign with Team Cricket for the upcoming 2026 Black Clash in Tauranga. He caught up with D'Arcy to discuss. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Breakers refusing to wear a pride sticker in the upcoming NBL pride round.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Jesse Ryder playing in the Black Clash and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
     
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    21 min

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