Episodes
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 22 October 2024 - sports broadcasting consultant Colin Smith talks about what the new Sky Televison/NZR deal could look like, and what it means for the consumer?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the sad reality of the Commonwealth Games.  Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Editor Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss Kane Williamson's admission from the Black Caps side.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever...
Published 10/22/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 21st October 2024, The White Ferns have defied all expectations and have become T20 World Cup champions. NZC's Head of Female Engagement, Jess Davidson, joins the podcast to discuss how big this result is for the game in NZ Piney looks back on what might be New Zealand's most successful sports weekend. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the weekend of sport that has been, and tries to wrap his head around all of New Zealand's successes. Get...
Published 10/21/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th October 2024, former Blackcap Chris Cairns joins D'Arcy to discuss the Blackcaps dominance in their test against India Piney offers his thoughts on the A-Leagues newest club, Auckland FC, and why he thinks success isn't far off for them Plus, can the White Ferns make the T20 World Cup final and who will win the NPC Semi Finals Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts LISTEN...
Published 10/18/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 17 October 2024 - Jared Lawson, the father of F1 superstar Liam Lawson talks about his son's success and future in the sport.  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on the feud that is mounting between ETNZ and INEOS Britannia.   Plus, the lads join the panel to discuss what's next for Hoskins Sotutu?  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See...
Published 10/17/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 16 October 2024 - Former NBA player Tacko Fall talks about joining up with the Breakers and the possibility of signing with the side. Fall stands at a towering 7'6" (2.29m).  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on Liam Lawson's massive weekend ahead in the States.   Plus, NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell joins the panel to discuss why no team can win cricket in India.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or...
Published 10/16/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 15 September 2024, Taranaki Head Coach Neil Barnes talks about the success of the recent NPC season - is there still life in the old competition?  D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on White Ferns' incredible T20 World Cup journey.  Plus, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins the panel to discuss the America's Cup drama or lack thereof.  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN...
Published 10/15/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 14th October 2024, The White Ferns are just one win away from the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Cricket coach and commentator Craig Cumming joins the podcast to discuss their chances against Pakistan - and whether they can once again exceed expectations. Piney offers his thoughts Sir Ben Ainslie and his spat with commentator Stephen McIvor after INEOS went down 3 races to nil at the Americas Cup. Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the panel to discuss the upcoming NPC...
Published 10/14/24
On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley and Jason Pine for Friday 11th October, Sailing professor Mark Orams previews the Americas Cup Piney offers his thoughts on the All Whites road to the next FIFA World Cup finals and why it's such a smooth trip for them this time round Plus, the lads discuss Shaun Johnsons return to the Kiwis after Jahrome Hughes' injury and the NPC Quarter Finals Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts See...
Published 10/11/24
On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley for 9 October 2024, Blackcaps selector Sam Wells joins Nick to confirm the squad named to face India in the upcoming 3-test series. Plus NZ Herald Online Sport Editor Alex Powell joins Nick to discuss the injury news surrounding Kane Williamson, the reality check for the White Ferns against Australia after an encouraging start at the T20 World Cup and the calls to shorten the NRL season to allow more opportunity for international fixtures.  Get 'Sports Fix'...
Published 10/09/24
On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley for 8 October 2024, we review the All Blacks XV named for the end of year Northern Tour. All Blacks XV head coach Clayton McMillan joins Nick to confirm the team named to travel to Northern Hemisphere to take on Munster and Georgia for the 2024 Northern Tour. Nick then reviews the team with Newstalk ZB Sport News Director Clay Wilson . The pair also discuss the 2024 Kiwis team that was also named today, and ponder if we should hold any hope of the White Ferns...
Published 10/08/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 7 October 2024, we review the All Blacks named for the end of year Northern Tour. All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison joins Piney to confirm the team named to travel to Northern Hemisphere to take on England, Ireland, France and Italy for the 2024 Northern Tour. Piney then reviews the team with Newstalk ZB sport journalist Elijah Fa'afiu. The pair also discuss if Penrith are the greatest rugby league side of the modern era?And how worried should we be...
Published 10/07/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th October 2024, Aussie First five James O'Connor has signed on for the Crusaders for the 2025 Super Rugby season. Crusaders assistant James Marshall joins the podcast to discuss what he expects from the former Wallaby. Piney offers his thoughts on the toxic behaviour from the sidelines of kids sport. Plus, the lads are back in the chamber to discuss who wins the NRL Grand Final, and Dame Patsy Reddy leaving the NZR Board. Get...
Published 10/04/24
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 3rd October 2024, Kiwi middleweight Andrei Mikhailovich is just two days away from fighting for the IBF Middleweight World title against Janibek Alimkhanuly. He joins the podcast to discuss how his preparations have gone D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the return to the cricket oval for Lou Vincent. Plus, All Blacks in the NPC, and the struggles of the Silver Ferns. The guys discuss these topics in the chamber. Get 'Sports Fix' every...
Published 10/03/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday October 2 2024- Tim Southee has relinquished his test captaincy with the Black Caps. The senior seamer has pulled the pin after four consecutive defeats, saying that it’s best for the team. Former coach and player John Bracewell makes an appearance to discuss Tim’s decision.   The NRL put their glad rags on tonight to celebrate another season of smashing into each other, they’ll hand out gongs aplenty - but it’s all pointless reckons D’Arc....
Published 10/02/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday October 1 2024 - three home games in four? Football is coming home, with all due respect to England of course. The road to the next FIFA World Cup is starting and Darren Bazeley, All Whites gaffer, joins us to discuss his team for the next two fixtures for his side, one game being part of the OFC qualifiers, the other a friendly, before two more OFC fixtures next month.   Could the World Indoor Athletics Championships be coming to New Zealand?...
Published 10/01/24
After a fourth straight test defeat, the Black Caps now face a three-match series in India. Award-winning journalist Dylan Cleaver joins Piney to discuss what needs to change for the results to turn. Adam Cooper pops into The Chamber to discuss the All Blacks, Silver Ferns and Black Caps. And should Sam Cane and TJ Perenara be on the plane for the All Blacks' end of year tour? Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See...
Published 09/30/24
Liam Lawson is finally a full-time Formula One pilot. 30 year F1 veteran Bob McMurray talks to us about the process, the potential, the pitfalls and the promise Liam has shown right from the start. After fighting his way from the bottom of the pile, how will he cope in the rarefied air of the world’s premier motorsport category?   D’Arcy gets his fire suit and helmet on to cheer Liams success from pitlane. Of course he does, it’s the biggest sport story of the year. To him anyway. F1 driver...
Published 09/27/24
On the Sports Fix podcast for Thursday September 26, 2024, Razor's named his All Blacks team for Bledisloe 2 - our Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joins us to break down the main talking points. D'Arcy and Piney also discuss the match day squad, including an eye-catching change at first-five. And what's the latest on Liam Lawson's prospects for a Formula One seat in 2025? Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See...
Published 09/26/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday25 September 2024 Black Cap quick Will O’Rourke joins the pod to talk of his rise and rise in international cricket. After only 3 tests, the lofty paceman has collected 19 wickets at 15.5. His latest effort in Galle showed again why he is a prospect we should be rightly excited by. Christchurch is attracting sports teams like bees to honey. Their nectar? A stadium. Along with Hagley Oval, the once destroyed city is putting Auckland to shame...
Published 09/25/24
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday September 24, 2024 -fresh All Black Sam Darry joins the podcast to talk his gradual improvement in a role he surprised many by securing. 5 tests - 2 starts and 3 off the bench. Where can he improve? Does he feel like he belongs, how does he deal with criticism - and what on earth is going on in the last quarter of these tests? D’Arcy wades in where he’s not wanted and juggling his thoughts around the Black Caps second test line up. Southee...
Published 09/24/24
Another poor final 20 minutes for the All Blacks has triggered calls for the All Blacks coaches to rethink selections for the second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington this weekend. New Zealand Herald rugby correspondent Liam Napier joins Adam to discuss the likelihood of Damian McKenzie being dropped from the starting side. Nick Bewley joins The Chamber to discuss Lydia Ko's continued form and some largely predictable NRL preliminary finals. And all the big sports stories from around the...
Published 09/23/24
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? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/20/24
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...
Published 09/19/24
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...
Published 09/18/24
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,...
Published 09/17/24