Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 25 February 2025, IndyCar gets its roar on this weekend. The American open-wheel racing series and home of the legendary Indy 500, has been a happy hunting ground for Scott Dixon. He’s been running for nearly a quarter of a century and joins us to chat about another shot at a title, hoping to add one more to the 6 he has already.  

The Black Caps spend more time in the subcontinent than they do at home, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that they’ve found their way into the Champions Trophy semifinals. D’Arcy talks about why he thinks the Trophy is theirs for the taking. 

Elliott Smith, ZB’s voice of rugby and sports journalist, wanders into the Chamber. He shares his thoughts and opinions around the day’s major sporting stories, starting with DAZN’s possible tilt at the rights for NZ Rugby, whipping Sky TV’s most valuable property from right under their nose. 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 24th of February 2025, Auckland FC has fired a warning shot to the A-League but demolishing their rivals, the Wellington Phoenix, 6-1 on Saturday night. Australian football commentator Simon Hill joins the podcast to discuss their successes and whether they're making waves on the other side of the Tasman.

Piney is impressed by the form of the Highlanders and how the Super Rugby season has started.

Plus, the Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the peoples chamber to recap Joseph Parker's big win over Martin Bakole.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 21st February 2025, NZC has signed a 6 year deal with Sky to broadcast home internationals on Sky Sport. NZC CEO Scott Weenink joins Sports Fix to discuss the ins and outs of that deal Piney offers his thoughts on the third edition of A-Leagues 'Kiwi Derby' And the lads are in the chamber to preview the weekend of Super Rugby Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 20 February 2025, South Island Kea CEO David Moffett talks about the One NZ Warriors attempting to halt plans of an expanded New Zealand side into the NRL. 

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the Black Caps' impressive opening Champions Trophy match against Pakistan. 

Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss why the Warriors aren't wanting to grow the game further in NZ. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 19 February 2025 - it seems like an age since the Black Caps won the Champions Trophy. Chris Cairns looks back a bit, then forward to tonight’s opening encounter versus Pakistan in their backyard. What are the keys to victory - and who was Chris the most frightened of in the last over of the final back in 2000? 

New Zealand Rugby needs naming rights cash and needs it fast. After what can only be described as an average few years in the sponsorship space, D’Arcy has a cunning plan for the people behind the national game. Forget oil, forget cars, forget beer, the answer to all your woes is right in front of you.  

Clay Wilson, Newstalk ZB’s director of sport climbs into the Chamber. He shares his thoughts and opinions around the day’s major sporting stories, including the pipe dream of NZ hosting State of Origin and NZR sending the All Blacks back to the scene of the Irish mugging.  

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 18th February 2025, the annual sporting gong-fest is on again tonight. The Halberg Awards take centre stage as we celebrate Kiwi sporting excellence and NZ Herald scribe Michael Burgess believes the event needs freshening to take into account the global nature of NZ sports people’s success.  

Streakers appeared again over the weekend, letting it all hang out (well in some cases) at Eden Park for the Blues v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific clash. Still? Really? Why?  D’Arcy gives us his punishment solution, and it’s not about money, imprisonment or banishment from the ground.  

Alex Powell, NZ Herald's digital editor, spins some yarns in the Chamber. He shares his thoughts and opinions around the day’s major sporting stories, including who has appeared at the Force after months in the coaching wilderness, the looming Champions Trophy ODI tournament and the glory that is the 62nd Halberg Awards.    

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th of February 2025, Super Rugby Pacific is underway, and it's got off to one of the best starts it's had in years, with high scoring affairs and thrilling matches. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to discuss what made this round so good.

Piney went on a trip to AAMI Park in Melbourne over the weekend, he gives his thoughts on the stadium and his experience there.

Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu is back in the peoples chamber to recap the Warriors' pre-season match against the Melbourne Storm.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Friday 14 February 2025 - MLR CEO Nick Benson talks about the start of the season in America, Super Rugby expansion, and the influx of New Zealand players into the competition.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the All-Blacks Sevens conundrum with INEOS.   Plus, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss the start of Super Rugby this weekend.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcast.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 13 February 2025, NRL Mana Pasifika bid lead Geoff Brown talks about another possible team based in Auckland - will this really get off the ground? And what's up with so many consortiums starting NRL bids? 

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Joesph Parker's possible fight against Usyk. 

Plus, Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss Warren Gatland’s daughter taking on former Wales players over criticism of an ex-coach.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 12 February 2025, Auckland Blues CEO Andrew Hore talks about their new idea of 'pack the park' ahead of the season opener on Saturday night - are fans keen to watch live rugby again? The answer may be YES! 

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on poor old Warren Gatland. 

Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to discuss the influx of injuries at the Crusaders. 

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