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  • Tuesday 18 August 2026: Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger on re-signing with the Lightning in Super Netball

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18 August 2026, today it was revealed that Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger had re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightning in Australia's Super Netball Competition. 

    Karin joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Mitch Evans finishing 3rd in the Formula E championship.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss all things Warriors ahead of the team being named tonight to take on the Rabbitohs.

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    22 min
  • Monday 17 August 2026: Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett gives his thoughts on how the Warriors should navigate their injury crisis

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th August 2026 - while it was another win for the Warriors over the weekend, the team certainly haven't come out of it unscathed. Halfback Luke Metcalf limped off the field and with Tanah Boyd out for the season, and Te Maire Martin still set for some time on the sidelines, their halfback stocks are running very low. Richie Barnett joins the podcast to discuss the best way to get through the injury struggles, and how they can keep the momentum going through to the finals.

    Despite all of the injuries, Piney thinks this Warriors side is capable of something really special.

    Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing the All Blacks as they prepare for their first test in their Greatest Rivalry tour.

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    20 min
  • Friday 14 August 2026: James Wade: "I'm enjoying it now more than I used to" - Darts Icon joins D'Arcy in studio ahead of New Zealand Darts masters

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 14th August 2026The New Zealand Darts masters return, bringing some of the Worlds best "dartists" to our shores. One of which is James "The Machine" Wade who stops in for a chat ahead of the big weekend.

    Piney is bullish about the direction of Netball New Zealand, under the leadership of Jennah Wooten

    Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the Warriors match against the Broncos

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    18 min
  • Thursday 13 August 2026: Former All Black Colin Slade on Richie Mo'unga getting recalled for the All Blacks

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13 August 2026, this morning it was revealed that Richie Mo'unga had been recalled to the All Blacks for the Greatest Rivalry Tour in South Africa following an injury to Billy Proctor. Colin Slade is a former All Blacks first five, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Auckland Darts Masters.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Richie Mo'unga heading over to South Africa and the Panthers v Roosters clash in the NRL tonight. 

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 12 August 2026: All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan on their clash this morning against the Sharks

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 12 August 2026, the All Blacks have begun the Greatest Rivalry Tour with back-to-back wins as they convincingly destroyed the Sharks 54-0 in Durban this morning.

    Jason Ryan is an assistant coach for the All Blacks, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on post-game player ratings in the newspaper.

    And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald head of sport Winston Aldworth discuss the All Blacks' clash against the Sharks and the potential of private investment into a domestic netball league in New Zealand.

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    22 min
  • Tuesday 11 August 2026: New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul previews the second match of the greatest rivalry tour against the Sharks

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 11 August 2026, tomorrow morning, the All Blacks are set to take on the Sharks in the second match of the Greatest Rivalry Tour. After an error filled slugfest against the Stormers, they will want to show some better form with the first test against the Springboks looming next Sunday morning.

    Gregor Paul is a New Zealand Herald rugby writer currently in South Africa, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the potential 20th NRL franchise in Christchurch.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Broncos and the Auckland Darts Masters - which is coming up this weekend. 

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    23 min
  • Monday 10 August 2026: 'I don't think it would make sense' - former All Black Todd Blackadder offers thoughts on Richie Mo'unga replacing Billy Proctor

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th August 2026, with Billy Proctor's injury, there has been discussion about whether this is an opportunity to bring talismanic first five Richie Mo'unga back into the All Blacks squad. 

    Todd Blackadder has coached Richie for many years, he joins the podcast to discuss whether that would be the right move, and just how high of a level the Japan league is.

    Piney is all aboard the Warriors hype train.

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber recapping the Sals NBL Final.

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    20 min
  • Friday 07 August 2026: Katie McCabe: Chelsea FC Women's star shares excitement for match against Auckland FC Invitational XI

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7th August 2026, Chelsea FC Women have landed in Auckland. They're preparing for their preseason fixture against an Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI. Chelea star Katie McCabe joined the podacst to share her excitement levels ahead of the match

    Piney is greatly looking forward to a blockbuster Ranfurly Shield fixture

    Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the Warriors match against the Panthers, and the All Blacks facing the Stormers

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    23 min
  • Thursday 06 August 2026: Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers previews the Greatest Rivalry Tour

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 6 August 2026, we are just days away from the Greatest Rivalry Tour kicking off with the first match between the All Blacks and the Stormers in the early hours on Saturday morning. Excitement is well and truly building in New Zealand, but what is the feeling like on the ground in South Africa?

    Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the three new coaches of the All Blacks Sevens team.

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the All Blacks squad named to take on the Stormers and Abby Erceg signing with the Wellington Phoenix.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 05 August 2026: Du’Plessis Kirifi on his switch to second five for this weekend's clash against Auckland in the NPC

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 5 August 2026, today, the teams were named for the second round of the NPC and one particular selection raised plenty of eyebrows. Wellington Lions loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi was named to start at second five for their match against Auckland on Saturday.

    Du’Plessis Kirifi joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Tom Willmott leaving Snow Sport New Zealand.

    And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson discuss Joe Parker getting his boxing ban lifted and Du’Plessis Kirifi starting at second five for Wellington this weekend. 

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    21 min

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