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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday July 23rd 2025 - is it a resurrection? One of sports' greatest comebacks? The Commonwealth Games’ future is looking bright. NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol joins us to talk through the changes put in place to make the Games a relevant going-concern in the new era of multi sports hosting.

D’Arcy celebrates Anton Leinert-Brown's new contract, but wonders why sabbaticals are even announced. It’s a given, right?  

In the Chamber, D’Arc and NZ Herald scribe Chris ‘Kal El’ Reive touch on the Black success - but mostly just yarn about 2 big Kiwi UFC tales.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday July 22nd, 2025, Silver Ferns skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio has called it, temporarily at least, on here time playing netball. Long story short, she’s tired. Physically, mentally and spiritually shot. So she’s taking a sabbatical. Not an NZR one, but a genuine rest. She joins us on the Fix.

D’Arcy piles in with his opinion on this tremendous move - and in the Chamber, D’Arcy and Newstalk ZB director of sport Clay Wilson discuss the ramifications of Sky TV’s acquisition of TV3. What does this mean for consumers of sport? 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 21st July 2025, the Warriors snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against the Knights, with Leka Halasima scoring the unlikeliest of tries after time expired. Warriors coach Andrew Webster joined the podcast to talk through his emotions as it happened.

Piney offers his thoughts on the All Blacks series sweep over France.

Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to recap the big weekend of sport.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine 18 July 2025, Wallabies legend Drew Mitchell dishes on an under-strength Aussie line-up's chances of creating upset against the Lions tomorrow night.

In The Chamber, Elliott and Piney consider what success will look and feel like for the All Blacks' final test, and what it means for the Wellington Phoenix to be hosting Wrexham AFC.

Plus, Piney offers his predictions for the big weekend of sport.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 17 July 2025, leading player agent Simon Porter joins the podcast to discuss whether R360 has moved into the realm of being an active proposition now players are being engaged.

Elliott considers how well the R360 concept could shake up local Kiwi competitions.

And in the Chamber, Jason and Elliott discuss changes to the All Blacks squad. Will seven Chiefs players in the starting line-up please the Hamilton faithful?

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 16 July 2025, former All Black Mils Muliaina joins the podcast to discuss what selections he'd like to see for this weekend's test. Should Razor use this French side as an opportunity to experiment or is consistency key to future All Blacks performances?

Newstalk ZB sports news director Clay Wilson offers his thoughts on whether to shake or stick in The Chamber.

Plus, Elliott considers what's really at stake in the Williams v Gallen fight - beyond ego.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine 15 July 2025, the Blues are weighing up whether to continue playing at Eden Park or find a new home ground for the 2026 season. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joins the podcast to share his concerns and discuss the stadium's strong case for delivering the best fan experience.

Piney considers what triggers sporting organisations should consider when encouraging attendance of live sporting events.

Plus, Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm joins The Chamber to discuss the West Indies narrowly missing out on claiming a test cricket record from New Zealand.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 14 July 2025, The All Blacks delivered a far more convincing win over the French on the weekend. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson runs his eye over the performance and the things that stood out to him

Piney speculates on who may be named for the third test of the series.

Plus, Clay Wilson joins the Chamber to recap an impressive Warriors win

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 11 July 2025, Black Fern Jorja Miller joins the podcast to discuss this weekend's match against the Wallaroos and making her mark on 15s. 

In The Chamber, Piney and Elliott discuss a late change to the All Black starting 15 with Caleb Clarke now out for this weekend due to injury. 

Plus, from a Wellingtonian's point of view, what can we expect from test number two? 

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith & Jason Pine for 10 July 2025, Herald motorsport writer Eric Thompson joins the podcast to discuss longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's sudden sacking after 20 years on the team.

Elliott ponders how Queensland can ever again claim the underdog tag in State of Origin.

And in The Chamber, Piney & Elliott discuss the team unveiled for this weekend's All Blacks test and the surprise of seeing Ioane switching wings.

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