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  • Tuesday 15 September 2026: Warriors hooker Wayde Egan on their finals clash against the Knights at Eden Park

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 15 September 2026, the Warriors stumbled in their first finals match of 2026 as they went down to the Dolphins 26-16 at Mount Smart Stadium last Saturday night. Luckily, thanks to their top 2 finish they get another shot - this weekend they take on the Knights at Eden Park in a semi-final with a victory meaning they travel to Sydney to take on the Panthers next weekend. 

    Wayde Egan is a hooker for the Warriors, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the fourth and final test match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB sport journalist Coby Moratti discuss the All Whites squad named today and the Chiefs name debacle between Super Rugby and the NRL.

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    21 min
  • Monday 14th September 2026: NRL Commentator on what Warriors need to do to avoid elimination

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 14th September 2026, the Warriors face elimination this weekend after falling to the Dolphins in the NRL's qualifying round. They'll now host the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park in the second round of the Finals.  

    NRL commentator Willie Poching joined the podcast to discuss what the Warriors need to do to avoid another home finals loss. 

    Piney has some thoughts on how far apart the All Blacks and Springboks may be 

    Plus, Adam Cooper joins Piney in the chamber to discuss the US open 

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    21 min
  • Friday 11 September 2026: All Blacks loose forward discusses the battles on the South African tour

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 11th September 2026 The All Blacks face a must win game to level Rugby's greatest rivalry as the series heads to Baltimore. Loose Forward Peter Lakai joined the podcast to discuss how difficult the tour has been and how important the final test in Baltimore is to the team.

    Piney can't help but notice how big the Warriors bandwagon has become.

    Plus, Adam Cooper joins Piney in the chamber, will the Warriors deliver in the first week of the NRL finals?

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    20 min
  • Thursday 10 September 2026: Supercar driver Ryan Wood ahead of the weekend's action at the bend

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 10 September 2026, this weekend, the Supercars series continues - this time at the AirTouch 500 at the bend in South Australia. 

    Ryan Wood is a Kiwi racer in the Supercars series, he joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekend's action. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on LIV Golf going into bankruptcy.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what the makeup of the All Blacks side may be like for the fourth and final test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, and the late night at the US Open.

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    17 min
  • Wednesday 09 September 2026: Former All Black Ant Strachan on the fourth test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 9 September 2026, following last Sunday morning's defeat to South Africa in Soweto, the All Blacks are unable to win the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour - as the South Africans have a 2-1 lead heading into the final test match in Baltimore. 

    The All Blacks lost the series in the republic, but this final game on neutral soil gives the All Blacks a chance to draw the series and head home with half a trophy. 

    Ant Strachan is a former All Black, he joined D'Arcy to discuss the relevance of the test match.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Mitch Santner deciding to stick with New Zealand Cricket instead of playing in the Big Bash.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss the Warriors team named for their first finals clash against the Dolphins this weekend.

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    24 min
  • Tuesday 08 September 2026: Warriors second rower Kurt Capewell ahead of their first finals clash against the Dolphins

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 8 September 2026, after 27 gruelling weeks, we have finally reached the NRL finals series - and the Warriors are tracking nicely for a shot at their first premiership. 

    First up, the Warriors are taking on the Dolphins in a qualifying final at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday night. 

    Kurt Capewell is a second rower for the Warriors, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Eden Park v Mount Smart debacle plaguing the Warriors finals series.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB sport journalist Coby Moratti discuss the energy around the Warriors as we get closer to the first game of the NRL playoffs and the start of the NFL season. 

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    20 min
  • Monday 07 September 2026: Warriors CEO Cameron George speaks ahead of the NRL finals

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for September 7, 2026, Warriors CEO Cameron George joins the show as finals fever grips the NRL. With the playoffs about to begin, George discusses the club's premiership ambitions, the excitement building around the campaign, and whether Warriors fans could see any post-season matches played at Eden Park.

    Piney also reflects on the All Blacks' third test defeat to South Africa, what went wrong for Dave Rennie's side, and what needs to change ahead of the final clash of the series in the USA on Sunday morning (NZT).

    Then, Clay Wilson steps into the Chamber to assess the Warriors' genuine title credentials and debate whether this could finally be the year the club breaks through for its maiden premiership. The discussion also turns to the All Blacks' ongoing set-piece concerns and how crucial they could be in determining the outcome of the final test.

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    18 min
  • Friday September 4 2026: All Blacks forward identifies areas for improvement ahead of third test against the Springboks

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th September 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series heads back to Johannesburg all level after the Springboks bounced back in Cape Town. Lock Tupou Vaa'i joins the podcast ahead of the match to discuss how the forwards plan to match up against the Springbok pack.

    Piney can't seem to get his head around how many tennis balls are used during the US Open.

    Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Warriors lock up the Minor Premiership this weekend?

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    17 min
  • Thursday 03 September 2026: Former All Black coach John Hart on who may be named in the All Blacks side for the third test against the Springboks

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 3 September 2026, tonight the All Blacks team for the third and final test match on South African soil in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour will be named. It is a must-win match for the All Blacks if they are to stand a chance of winning the series.

    John Hart is a former All Blacks head coach who coached the side to their first ever series win in South Africa in 1996, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on influencers disrupting Naomi Osaka at the US Open.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what the makeup of the All Blacks side may be like for the third test match and Liam Lawson getting another crack in the Red Bull car at the Italian Grand Prix.

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    20 min
  • Wednesday 02 September 2026: Black Ferns Sevens head coach Cory Sweeney on their clash against Australia as a curtain raiser for the Bledisloe Cup

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 2 September 2026, it was revealed today that the Black Ferns Sevens side will take on the Australians as a curtain raiser for the All Blacks v Wallabies Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney next month.

    This marks the first time an international Sevens match has been played before an All Blacks test.

    Cory Sweeney is the head coach of the Black Ferns Sevens, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on whether Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull again this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Director of Sport Clay Wilson discuss the Warriors team named last night for their final round robin clash and what Australian rugby are looking to achieve with a festival of rugby on the day of the second Bledisloe Cup test match.

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    22 min

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