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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 30th May 2024, Rob Nichol reacts to the NZR Governance vote.

The Provincial Unions have rejected New Zealand Rugby's governance proposal and voted in their own watered-down proposal. New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO, Rob Nichol expresses his disappointment in the result.

Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the new signings for Auckland FC, and if the Warriors sell out ev...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 29 May 2024, International Risk Management and Security Consultant for Global Sports Reg Dickason discusses the security measures required in modern sport. He discusses the 3 key factors in risk assessment; intent, capability and opportunity.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on what issue is more important to fans, governance or stadia.

Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Nathan Limm joins t...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 28 May 2024, Super Rugby Pacific tournament director Matt Barlow clarifies the ruling on Beauden Barrett's eligibility and discusses the 8 team finals series.

D'Arcy wades in with his thoughts on the yeah, nah call for Beauden.

NZ Herald Digital editor Alex Powell joins to talk the fading of the light in tennis now Rafa Nadal has fallen in Paris; How good was Andrew Webster's Warri...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for Monday 27 May 2024, Meg Lay shares her story of becoming the first full-time female grounds person at Lords Cricket Ground in London. She explains how she landed 'the best job in the world!'

Plus, sports journalist Elijah Fa’afiu joins the panel to discuss the Warriors reviving their season with an upset victory over the Dolphins, a kayak battle royale between Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for Friday  24 May 2024, former league coach Sir Graham Lowe discusses the Warriors decision to stand down Addin Fonua-Blake. 

Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stood down star prop Addin Fonua-Blake for failing to follow team protocol. Sir Graham Lowe joins Sports Fix to discuss that decision, and whether his days at the Warriors are coming to an end even sooner tha...

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 h...

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...

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 foll...

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 Penr...

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 previe...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Thursday 9th May 2024, former All Black Pita Alatini talks about whether NZR's call to Richie Mo'unga is due to a lack of faith in current playing stocks. Pita believes New Zealand Rugby should have signed Richie Mo'unga before chasing Beauden Barrett's return. 

Plus, Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nick Bewley joins the panel to discuss the whereabouts of Shaun Johnson at Warriors t...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Wednesday 8 May 2024, All Black legend Jeff Wilson discusses how Super Rugby Pacific is producing entertaining rugby. He explains there is something riding on every game, no matter where the teams are positioned on the table.

Plus, sports journalist Bonnie Jansen joins the panel to discuss the Warriors' woes and if it's time to get off the bandwagon - and the dramatic funding cuts coming to the...

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Tuesday 7th April 2024, NZ Cricket Players Association CEO Heath Mills discusses the reports of possible terror threats heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup and whether this is the 'new normal'.

Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the issue of Black Ferns players switching allegiances to the Warriors.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 6th May 2024, Giancarlo Italiano discusses the Wellington Phoenix's upcoming semi-final against Melbourne Victory.

The Wellington Phoenix are in the A-League Semi-finals after their best ever regular season. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss their opponents and how the 'Nix will deal with the pressure.

Plus, Newstalk ZB's Elijah Fa'afiu joins the Panel to discuss the cont...