Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine & D'Arcy Waldegrave for Thursday 23 May 2024, Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge discusses the incident in which his under-fire head coach had a foul mouthed reaction to one media member's line of questioning.

Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the importance of Kosta Barbarouses re-signing with the Wellington Phoenix and the raft of changes for the Black Ferns as they face Australia, a week after their historic loss to Canada.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 22 May 2024, 6x IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon discusses the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. He discusses the strength of rival Team Penske and is looking forward to the challenge.

Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the on-going NZR governance issues, the NZ Cycling Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and struggling coach Crusaders coach Rob Penney gets short with reporters at today's media event.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 21 May 2024, weightlifter David Liti talks his Paris 2024 Olympic Games selection and how he's developed as an athlete and a person since he burst on to the scene at the Commonwealth Games as a 21 year old.

Newstalk ZB sport journalist Nathan Limm joins the panel to discuss what possible changes could be coming to the Warriors ahead of their clash against the Dolphins, could NZ follow Australia and host an NFL game? And could the Blues go all the way in Super Rugby Pacific?

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 20 May 2024, Scott McLaughlin's father Wayne discusses the emotions he felt as his son became just the second kiwi to qualify for poll position with a new track record at the world renowned Indianapolis 500.

Piney shares his thought on the A-League corruption scandal, plus, Sports Journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the Warriors' big win against defending champions the Penrith Panthers at the NRL Magic Round and the Crusaders continue to crumble in Super Rugby Pacific.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th May 2024, Ben Sigmund unpacks the drama of the betting corruption scandal that has emerged in the A-League. 

On the eve of the second leg of the semifinals, the A-League has been rocked by a spot fixing scandal with three Macarthur players charged by Australian Police. Former Phoenix player Ben Sigmund discusses what damage this does to the League, and also to preview the sold out semi final between the Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. 

Plus, Elliott Smith joins the Panel to discuss TMO's involvement in Rugby and the increase in popularity of the NRL in New Zealand. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 16th May 2024, Sir John Kirwan discusses how much criticism our sport stars get and whether it's too much.

Headlines are being made by the amount of criticism Sam Cane received during his captaincy of the All Blacks - Sir John Kirwan discusses with D'Arcy how much is too much and how he in the media goes about criticizing players.

Plus, Elliott Smith joins the Panel to discuss the Phoenix making no money from their home semi-final and what we can expect from the PGA Championship.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 15 May 2024, re-signed Warriors Hooker Wayde Egan explains how happy he is at the club, and how he couldn’t see himself playing against the Warriors.

Plus, Newstalk ZB's Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss if the Warriors bandwagon is derailing, is the hype for the Tyson vs Paul fight worth it? And Manchester City's potential 4-year dynasty.

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Scott Barrett’s existing relationship with coach Scott Robertson could be the decisive factor in determining who will be named as the next All Blacks captain, says former skipper Kieran Read.

It follows Sam Cane’s announcement he will not lead the side this year, before walking away from the All Blacks at the end of 2024 to take up a three-year contract in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath.

That call, though, effectively leaves a two-horse race to fill the most coveted job in New Zealand rugby.

In one corner sits Barrett, who boasts a strong relationship with Robertson, after the pair’s years of dominance with the Crusaders in Super Rugby.

In the other is Ardie Savea, who is currently the World Rugby player of the year, and has been a more than able deputy when Cane has been unavailable.

Speaking to media on Tuesday, Robertson himself admitted he has already chosen who he wants to lead the All Blacks this year, starting against England in July.

However, the public will have to wait until that first 32-man squad is named to learn exactly who that will be.

Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s D’Arcy Waldegrave, Read outlined that despite the excellence of Savea, Barrett should be considered the front-runner for the job.

“It’s a tough one, both have great attributes,” the former captain said. “Scooter’s [Barrett] done it for a while with the Crusaders and been pretty successful. Ardie, I think, in terms of his ability to inspire and get players to follow him is pretty impressive in the All Blacks jersey.

“There’s a couple of pretty awesome options... It’s a hard call, I think potentially Scott Barrett if I’m thinking of someone, because of where he’s sat.

“He’s led a lot of teams, and the relationship with Razor probably leans it to him. But Ardie would be fantastic, right? He’s an amazing player and a great leader in his own way.”

Read is beyond qualified to have a say on the next All Blacks captain.

Of the 127 times he wore the black jersey, Read led the All Blacks in 52 of them. Only Richie McCaw (110 tests) has led the national side more than Read.

Read has also shared a dressing room with Barrett, after years together in Super Rugby - as well as playing under Robertson for three years before leaving New Zealand after the 2019 World Cup.

Together, Barrett and Robertson were at the helm of a Crusaders side that created a dynasty not seen before in Super Rugby.

The 30-year-old was captain of the Crusaders for three of the seven successive titles won by Robertson. That number would have been four, were it not for an injury during the inaugural Super Rugby Aotearoa season in 2020 that saw Codie Taylor lift the trophy in his stead.

That important captain-coach bond should be decisive in determining if Barrett is the man to lead the All Blacks towards the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

“Knowing Scooter, what he’s like, and what he’s going to bring to the team, it’s an advantage for those two guys to work together,” Read said.

“Scooter’s a world-class player, he’s going to be starting every game, that’s a prerequisite as well. Maybe Barrett does have the inside edge. The captain is one guy, but it’s the guys around him like Ardie and the others that will make his job easier, whoever it is.”

Furthermore, Read questioned Savea’s desire to be the All Blacks captain on a fulltime basis.
While Savea has never disappointed as captain, those performances always came in the knowledge he was only ever keeping the seat warm for Cane.

However, despite those doubts, Savea has still been captain of the All Blacks on eight occasions, including at last year’s World Cup in France.

“I know in the past, Ardie has probably been a bit shy from it, it doesn’t sit on his shoulders as well as a few others have,” Read said. "It’s an interesting call."

“Experience helps too, having those times when you have captained. He’s someone who’s obviously not been in New Zealand this year. I don’t know if that counts against him or not. The experience is there, definitely at the top level.”

Robertson will name his first All Blacks squad and captain after the conclusion of Super Rugby Pacific.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 13 May 2024, former All Blacks coach Ian Foster discusses Sam Cane's contribution to the black jersey. He explains that Cane had a great ability to work with others and not be threatened by them, a true collaborative leadership style.

Plus, sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the success of Saturday afternoon Super Rugby after fans turn out in droves for the Blues vs Hurricanes at Eden Park over the weekend. And where to from here for the NZ Warriors after another big loss at the hands of the Roosters!

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Sports Fix: Friday 10 May 

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and Elliott Smith for 10th May 2024, Mike Anthony responds to World Rugby's law changes. 

The 'Dupont law' is gone, as is scrums from free kicks as World Rugby makes fan centric law amendments, Head of high performance at NZR Mike Anthony discusses what the law changes means for the game.

Plus, the Panel discusses the upcoming top of the table clash between the Blues and Hurricanes. 

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