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  • Tuesday 04 August 2026: New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell on his decision to stand down in early 2027

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 04 August 2026, there's news out of New Zealand Football today that CEO Andrew Pragnell would be standing down from the role in early 2027.

    He joined the organisation in a challenging period and has seen massive growth in the game under his leadership, as well as hosting a Women's World Cup in 2023 and the men qualifying for the pinnacle tournament this year for the first time since 2010, and Andrew joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Greatest Rivalry Tour as we count down to the first game.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Nathan Limm discuss the Warriors' huge test against the Panthers on Friday night and the Silver Ferns' triumph at the Commonwealth Games.

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    23 min
  • Monday 03 August 2026: 'It makes us happy again...we've had a tough 18 months' - former Silver Fern Leana de Bruin celebrates gold in Glasgow

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 3rd August 2026, the Silver Ferns have overcome an incredibly turbulent past couple of years to take home gold at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Former Silver Fern Leana de Bruin joined the podcast to celebrate their victory.

    Piney starts the countdown on Gianni Infantino - how long does he remain the boss of FIFA for?

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber chatting the return of the NPC.

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    17 min
  • Friday 31st July 2026: Pedro Moreira talks becoming Head Coach of Auckland FC

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 31st July 2026, Auckland FC have announced their new head coach following Steve Corica's departure. Pedro Moreira will take over the club after a recent stint in Uzbekistan. He joins the podcast.

    Piney leaps to the defense of Hamish Kerr.

    Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the Warriors match against the Titans.

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    20 min
  • Thursday 30 July 2026: New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt on his success at the Commonwealth Games

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 30 July 2026, the Commonwealth Games have provided plenty of high stakes action over the last week and the pool is a place where the New Zealand team has seen the most success. Lewis Clareburt has picked up two gold medals and a silver at the games, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on FIFA looking to sell a minority stake of the World Cup. 

    And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Stephen Flemming becoming the new head coach of the England test cricket team and the upcoming NPC season, which begins tonight.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 29 July 2026: Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ Melodie Robinson on the NPC's return to free to air

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 July 2026, tomorrow, the NPC finally returns for its 50th edition with the first match kicking off between Waikato and Bay of Plenty at 7 tomorrow night.

    This year also marks a return to free to air for the competition, with the hopes that it'll help build on the viewership growth the comp has seen over the past couple of seasons. Melodie Robinson is the Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors squad named to take on the Titans.

    And D'Arcy and Sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss all the latest from Glasgow in the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the upcoming NPC season which begins tomorrow.

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    21 min
  • Tuesday 28 July 2026: Former Warriors coach Matthew Elliott reacts to the squad named to take on the Titans

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 28 July 2026, the Warriors hit another stumble last weekend losing to the Bulldogs 18-6 in a game where they didn't really fire a shot. That loss saw them drop out of the top 2 on the NRL ladder for the first time in 15 rounds.

    Tonight, their team was named for their clash this weekend against the Titans and there has only been one change to the starting side - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad coming in for the injured Taine Tuaupiki. Matthew Elliott is a former Warriors coach, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the relevance of the Commonwealth Games.

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald Head of Sport Winston Aldworth share their thoughts on the Commonwealth Games so far and the building anticipation for the upcoming greatest rivalry tour between the All Blacks and the Springboks. 

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    20 min
  • Monday 27 July 2026: 'For all these guys, there's opportunities going forward' - All Blacks assistant coach Tana Umaga discusses squad named for South Africa tour

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 27th July 2026, the All Blacks have named their squad to head to South Africa. Three uncapped players headline the 44-strong squad - Southland number eight Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Hurricanes prop Siale Lauaki and Taranaki playmaker Josh Jacomb. Assistant coach Tana Umaga joins the podcast to discuss the selections.

    Piney thinks it's time for the Warriors to break glass in case of emergency.... Luke Metcalf needs to come back.

    Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber chatting Commonwealth Games.

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    19 min
  • Friday 24th July 2026: Auckland FCs Director of Football prepares for Tottenham clash

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th July 2026, Auckland FC host Tottenham at Eden Park this weekend. Director of Football for Auckland FC Treey McFlynn joins the podcast to discuss what this match means for the club and city.

    Piney offers some perspective on just how important the Commonwealth Games are.

    Plus, the lads are in the chamber previewing the Warriors match against the Bulldogs.

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    18 min
  • Thursday 23 July 2026: Former NBL New Zealand General Manager Justin Nelson on the future of the ANZ Premiership

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for July 23 2026, the drama surrounding the future of the ANZ Premiership continues to intensify. With uncertainty hanging over the competition's 2027 season, D'Arcy is joined by former NBL New Zealand General Manager and current COO of the WNBL in Australia, Justin Nelson, to unpack what's really at stake.

    What could a hiatus mean for players, franchises, fans and the long-term health of the game? They dive into the possible scenarios and the consequences if New Zealand's premier netball competition is forced to take a year off.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Commonwealth Games.

    And Jason Pine is in the Chamber to talk respective levels of excitement on the eve of the Commonwealth Games getting underway, Eli Just, the star of the show for the All Whites at the most recent World Cup heading to a new side and much more. 

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    23 min
  • Wednesday 22 July 2026: Northern Stars assistant coach Leana de Bruin on her future with the franchise

    On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22 July 2026, in the breaking news story of the day, Newstalk ZB understands that staff employed by Netball New Zealand at the Stars, Magic and Tactix franchises had been sent an email from the organisation giving notice that their contracts will not be extended past the 31st of July this year at this stage.

    Leana de Bruin is the assistant coach of the Stars, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

    D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the relevance of the Black Caps' series against the West Indies. 

    And D'Arcy and NZ Herald Head of Sport Winston Aldworth wrap the FIFA World Cup and preview the Commonwealth Games.

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    22 min

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