Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 9 July 2025, former NRL and State of Origin hard-man Aaron Woods joins the podcast to preview State of Origin Game 3. Woods believes the game will be won up front (and by NSW). He also shares how Laurie Daley has changed his coaching philosophy, second time around.

NZ Herald sport journalist Alex Powell is in the Chamber to discuss Kane Williamson's cricket future after opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Plus the pair ponder the possible make-up of the All Blacks for test 2 against the French.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 8 July 2025, Black Caps uncapped paceman Matt Fisher joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and his surprise selection in the test team.

He shares how his childhood dream came true!

Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm is in the Chamber to discuss All Blacks captain Scott Barrett being ruled out for the remainder of the French series with a calf injury. Plus, is netball becoming too aggressive after a spate injuries and where to now for Auckland's new stadium following Auckland FC pulling their bid for the Auckland Arena at Western Springs?

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 7th July 2025, The All Blacks struggled to a win against France in their opening test of the year. Piney catches up with All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard to recap the match and discuss their box kick strategy, which has come under a lot of scrutiny.

Piney makes the case for Dunedin to have test rugby every year.

Plus, the People's Chamber returns with Elijah Fa'afiu - and they unpack the success of the Junior Tall Blacks.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 4 July 2025, Māori All Blacks halfback Sam Nock joins the podcast to discuss playing on home soil again when the team takes the field against Scotland in Whangarei tomorrow.

In The Chamber, Piney and Elliott discuss Razor's first assignment of the year as the All Blacks take on an understrength French side. How much rusty-ness should be expected in the first match?

Plus, what makes a Dunedin test week so special?

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & Elliott Smith for 3 July 2025, rugby writer for the New Zealand Herald, Liam Napier, joins the podcast to discuss his initial reaction to the All Blacks squad named for this weekend's test match, which picks were most surprising and throws in his prediction for how the game will go.

Elliott discusses the change in thinking this team naming signals from the All Blacks coaching team.

Plus, how well is Dunedin embracing having the test match in town? What can we expect from the debutants? And what do Piney and Elliott predict for the No 10 jersey this year?  

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 2 July 2025, former international referee Vinny Munro joins the podcast to discuss what we can expect from the on-field referees and what involvement the TMO will have in this weekend's All Blacks test match.

Munro shares his thoughts and how the All Blacks should adapt to the new rule interpretations that come in to play for the international test period.

Newstalk ZB sport director Clay Wilson is in the Chamber to discuss possible All Blacks debutants named tomorrow, the new AI line judges featuring at Wimbledon - and has anyone caught Lions fever on this side of the ditch?

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 1 July 2025, former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains joins the podcast to discuss the balance of fielding the best Super Rugby teams possible, while protecting key players for the All Blacks. And should players be allowed to take the field when carrying injuries?

Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm is in The Chamber to discuss Luke Metcalf's season ending injury, and who are favourites heading in to the finals rounds of the ANZ Premiership?

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 30th June 2025, Liam Lawson has impressed with a 6th place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix. He was the best performing Red Bull driver in their home Grand Prix and is looking to continue his improvement. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joins the podcast to discuss Liam's drive.

Piney struggles to contain his excitement for the first All Blacks test week of 2025.

Plus, Nathan Limm joins the Chamber to discuss back-to-back Warriors losses.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 27 June 2025, off-contract Blackcap Ish Sodhi joins the podcast to discuss his desire to sign a new central contract with NZ Cricket, but in the meantime he has been selected by new coach Rob Walter to head to Africa to take part in the T20 Tri Series.

Piney discusses special club rugby rivalries that take place up and down the country including this weekends 90th challenge of the McBain Shield between Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist.
 
Plus, can the Warriors bounce back with a win against the Broncos? What can we expects from Liam Lawson at the Austrian Gran Prix? And the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia gets underway this weekend!

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26th June 2025, Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union have taken the drastic step of cancelling all of their club rugby games this weekend after a referee was abused last week. College Sport Wellington have followed suit by deferring all Kapiti Coast Secondary School Rugby games this weekend. Executive Director of College Sport Wellington, Bryan Dickinson, joined the podcast to discuss what led to this decision and what changes they hope to see.

D'Arcy berates NZR for being idle while one of it's smallest unions take the lead in the stand against referees abuse.

And the lads are in the chamber to discuss Moana Pasifika's financial struggles.

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