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One day out from Scott Robertson's first Bledisloe Cup test as All Blacks head coach, Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson analyses the match, while D'Arcy and Piney kick it around in The Chamber as well

Which sports should feature at a scaled-back Commonwealth Games?

And moves to curb swearing in Formula One, what's this all about?

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 19 September 2024, we catch up with our man on the ground in Sydney town, Elliott Smith. He’s got the Bledisloe Cup game 1 call at 5:45 on Saturday afternoon. The All Blacks team is out, what does Elliott make of the selection? Only minor adjustments - a very predictable line up, yes?

D’Arcy bloviates over the next big thing in NZ cricket, the blossoming quick Will O’Rourke. He’s shown plenty in 2 tests and 3 sessions, but what do we need to be aware of in his development?

Jason and D’Arcy climb into the Chamber for a natter at the leaner, talking the main sport stories of the day including their respects to the late Sam Malcolmson.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday September 18, 2024, the Universe Boss is on his way to NZ for the Black Clash. The West Indian cricketing superstar talks to the Fix about his All Black desires, busts out an average haka and tells us about the start of his career. Swashbuckling from the get-go? The whole interview can be found at newstalkzb.co.nz

D’Arcy expresses his views on the continuing saga of All Black eligibility. It’s not when the rules will be relaxed, it’s to what extent. So he thinks...

Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson pops into the Chamber for a natter at the leaner, talking the main sport stories of the day.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 17 September 2024, NZ Herald rugby scribe Gregor Paul looks to the possibility of New Zealand fans becoming tolerant of All Black losses. Since the dreaded covid era, AB results have left little to be desired with some poor results including losing series at home against former easy beats. Are we more accepting of change?

D’Arcy speaks of the importance of the test series against India, the main course of the Black Caps subcontinental tour, after the World Test Championship tests against Sri Lanka which start tomorrow.

Plus, D'Arcy chats to New Zealand Herald Digital Sport Editor Alex Powell about AB tolerance, Auckland City FCs traction toward the start of the A-League season and - how long is the F1 wait now for Liam Lawson?

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Scotland's government is on the cusp of agreeing for Glasgow to host a scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games; NZ Olympic Committee CEO Nicki Nicol joins Piney to discuss what this means for our top athletes.

Elijah Fa'afiu pops into The Chamber to discuss the Black Ferns' loss to England, the NRL finals and Tasman's successful defence of the Ranfurly Shield.

And all the big sports stories from around the world today!

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Thursday 12 September 2024, Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge discusses the new 11-team format for Super Rugby 2025, including a refreshed six-team finals format. 

Piney looks at the farcical Football Ferns coaching situation with Jitka Klimkova finally leaving her post. But why won't NZ Football provide any detail? 

And the boys chat through both of these issues in The Chamber. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 12 September 2024, Performance Mindset Coach Gary Hermannson talks about the Black Ferns hugging it out with King Charles - why are the Black Ferns so good at showing their personalities?

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the latest transgender in sport guidelines.

Plus, the lads joins the panel to discuss a number of key All Blacks heading back to the NPC for the weekend.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 11 September 2024 - General Manager of TVNZ Sport Melodie Robinson talks about the Breakers returning to free to air television and what it means for the wider landscape.

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why you shouldn't sleep on New Zealand's latest UFC signing.

Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to our discuss the big money being touted in F1.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 10 September 2024 - White Ferns All-Rounder Melie Kerr talks about the squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup - and why the public struggle to critic their performances.

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why the NRL always delivers on the drama.

Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the Blackcaps and their poor drainage.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 9th September 2024, the Tasman Mako have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history. Tasman Rugby CEO Steve Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss what that means for the region.

Piney offers his thoughts on the log of wood, and how important it is to rugby in New Zealand.

Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the All Blacks' loss to South Africa, and what we can expect from the Black Caps in their match vs Afghanistan.

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