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  • Monday 06 July 2026: 'Most people would be pretty proud of how they went' - former All Black Matt Todd reflects on the first All Blacks test of 2026

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 6th July 2026, the All Blacks have overcome France in their first test under Dave Rennie. Former All Black Matt Todd joined Piney to discuss the test, and what to expect as the All Blacks prepare to face Italy in Wellington this weekend.

    Piney looks back on the England v Mexico World Cup match, an instant classic.

    Plus, Coby Moratti is in the Chamber discussing the Warriors Women's strong start.

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    19 min
  • Friday 7th July 2026: Christy Doran: "The form card is really hard to speak of" - Australian commentator previews rugby's Nations Championship

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 7th July 2026, The Nations championship gets underway this weekend with the All Blacks facing France in Christchurch and the Wallabies host Ireland in Sydney. Aussie rugby commentator Christy Doran joins Elliott ahead of the first slate of matches. What can we expect from the Wallabies?

    Piney offers his thoughts on the Portugal v Croatia match at the World Cup today

    And the lads are in the chamber still chatting rugby ahead of the first test of the Dave Rennie era

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    17 min
  • Thursday 02 July 2026: Former All Black Wyatt Crockett on the first All Blacks team named for 2026

    On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and Elliott Smith for 2 July 2026, today, the first All Blacks squad was named for their test against France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. Wyatt Crockett is a former All Blacks prop and he joined Elliott to discuss the forward pack named for the contest.

    Piney shares his thoughts on England's round of 32 clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup.

    And Piney and Newstalk ZB Head of Sport Clay Wilson discuss the All Blacks' first squad named for 2026 and the Senegal v Belgium matchup this morning at the Football World Cup.

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    19 min
  • Wednesday 01 July 2026: former All Black first five Jon Preston on what the first All Blacks 23 of the year could look like

    On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley for 1 July 2026, tomorrow evening, the first All Blacks squad of 23 will be named for the year as they are set to take on France at One New Zealand Stadium for their first match of the new Nations Championship. There are plenty of discussion points around who deserves to be named in the squad with one of those key positions being first five. 

    Jon Preston is a former All Black first five, he joined Nick to discuss 

    Nick shares his thoughts on the new Super Rugby structure for 2027 that was announced today.

    And Nick and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss the Warriors' latest signing, the confirmed Super Rugby Pacific format for 2027,Serena Williams' return to singles at Wimbledon and Lebron James leaving the Lakers.

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    18 min
  • Tuesday 30 June 2026: Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen on the Black Caps' historic series victory in England

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 30 June 2026, last night the Black Caps won the third and final test match against the English at Trent Bridge to win the series 2-1. It is just the fourth time the Black Caps have won a test series in England and just the second time they have come from behind to win a series. 

    Gavin Larsen is a former Black Cap and current selector for the side, he joined Elliott to discuss.

    Elliott shares his thoughts on the current state of the Black Caps following their series win over England.

    And Elliott and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss the Black Caps' triumph over England, Germany's shock loss this morning at the Football World Cup and what is going on with the ANZ Premiership.

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    19 min
  • Monday 29 June 2026: 'It seems so self-indulgent' - cricket commentator Bryan Waddle discusses Ben Stokes' mid-test retirement

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 29th June 2026, drama at Trent Bridge overnight as English captain Ben Stokes stunningly announced his retirement from test cricket during day 4 of their 3rd test against New Zealand. Iconic cricket commentator Bryan Waddle offers his thoughts on Stokes's decision.

    Elliott contemplates whether another coach could have got more out of the All Whites.

    Plus, Dean McLachlan is in the Chamber looking back on the sporting weekend.

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    16 min
  • Friday 26th June 2026: Tamati Ellison: "We want to play a fast brand" - Māori All Blacks coach previews match against Japan XV

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 26th June 2026, The Māori All Blacks have touched down in Japan, they face Japan XV tomorrow. Head Coach Tamati Ellison joins the podcast to preview their match

    Piney offers his thoughts on the biggest game in All Whites history

    And the lads are in the chamber discussing the Blackcaps strong start to their third test against England at Trent Bridge

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    19 min
  • Thursday 25 June 2026: Black Cap Rachin Ravindra previews the third test match against England

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 25 June 2026, the Black Caps put on a stellar performance in the second test match against England at the Oval, winning by a convincing 253 runs. Tonight, the third and final test match begins with an opportunity to win a test series in England for just the fourth time in their history.

    Rachin Ravindra is a batsman in the side, he joined Elliott to discuss

    Elliott shares his thoughts on the state of the White Ferns as they face elimination in the T20 World Cup

    And Elliott and Piney discuss the day's action at the Football World Cup and the final test match between the Black Caps and England that begins tonight.

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    18 min
  • Wednesday 24 June 2026: Former All Black Lima Sopoaga on Moana Pasifika disbanding for the 2027 Super Rugby season

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 24 June 2026, today it was officially announced that New Zealand Rugby are not approving a license transfer for Moana Pasifika to participate in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

    They have said they have explored every possibility for a long term solution but none of the interested parties were able to satisfy the capital and a business plan requirements needed to secure the license.

    Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and has been very vocal on his support for the franchise, he joined Elliott to discuss.

    Elliott shares his thoughts on hydration breaks potentially hanging around after the Football World Cup.

    And Elliott and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss Moana Pasifika not returning to Super Rugby in 2027 and the hydration breaks at the Football World Cup.

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    18 min
  • Tuesday 23 June 2026: New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul on Fehi Fineanganofo's inclusion in the All Blacks

    On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 23 June 2026, yesterday, the first All Blacks squad for 2026 was named. Fehi Fineanganofo has been named in the squad for the Nations Championship even though he has already signed a contract with Newcastle Red Bulls in England for next year, once the move is made, he is ineligible for the All Blacks.

    However, Richie Mo'unga who has committed to NZR through to the end of the World Cup cycle is being forced to stay behind and compete in the NPC before being available for selection in the end of year tour - missing the first Nations Championship window and the monster tour of South Africa. Elliott was joined by NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul to discuss.

    Elliott shares his thoughts on what he wants to see from the All Blacks now the squad has been selected.

    And Elliott and Newstalk ZB sport journalist Coby Moratti discuss the day's action in the Football World Cup and what the Warriors are going to do without Jackson Ford.

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    16 min

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