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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 19 June 2024, New Zealand Cricket Player's Association boss Heath Mills talks about the Kane Williamson contract decision and the structure of global cricket events in the future.

D'Arcy comments on the joy of a full house at Eden Park for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final.

Plus, one NZ Herald Digital Sports Editor joins the chamber to discuss, among other things, the loss of ...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18 June 2024, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson shares his thoughts on the Black Caps' lacklustre performance and the departure of Trent Boult.

Plus, D'Arcy chats to Newstalk ZB's Rugby Editor Elliott Smith to discuss the now sold-out Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Final at Eden Park, the return of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to the Warriors starting line-up to face the Titans on the Gold Coast this we...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th June 2024, Josh Kronfeld discusses all of the potential All Black loose forward options 

The All Blacks loose forward situation is shaping up to be a real headache for new coach Scott Robertson, with so many players putting their hands up for the first squad of the year. Former All Black loose forward Josh Kron...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 14th June 2024, Matt Giteau give his thoughts on the All Blacks Selection policy. 

The Super Rugby Semis are upon us, Wallabies legend Matt Giteau joins the podcast to discuss what might happen in those matches, his return to rugby with the San Diego Legion and the 'Matt Giteau law'. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for Thursday 13 June 2024, NZRL CEO Greg Peters talks about the possibility of the NRL bringing their premier product to our shores and their plans to ride the 'Wahs' wave.

D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why on earth the NRL would give up their premier product for us?

Plus, Piney and D'Arcy discuss the Blackcaps' horrific performance against the West Indies.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday June 12 2024, 4-time World Endurance champion and 3-time Le Mans 24hr victor Brendon Hartley joins us ahead of a much more competitive day long race this weekend. More marques, more racers, more trouble... all go for Le Mans.

D'Arcy also comments on the care factor around the money supposedly being generated by the America's Cup in Spain.

Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports journo Nathan Li...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 11 June 2024, Former Warrior Sione Faumuina talks about the clubs selection headache with the return of Shaun Johnson this weekend - should they pick based on 'form' or 'fame'?

D'Arcy also comments on what an earth is going wrong with the Black Caps at the World Cup?

Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss the eyewatering amount of money Auckla...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 10th June 2024, Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee discusses the benefits of having an afternoon kickoff for their semi-final.

The Hurricanes have decided on a 4:35pm kickoff for their Super Rugby semi-final this Saturday. CEO Avan Lee discusses the benefits of the afternoon kickoff time and whether they take into account clashing with other sport codes when it comes to choosing a good kickoff time.

Plus, E...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7th June 2024, Afghanistan await the Blackcaps as they look to start their T20 World Cup strong. Assistant coach Jacob Oram discusses the matchup 

The T20 World Cup is well underway, but the Blackcaps are yet to get their campaign started. When they do it's a tough start with matches against Afghanistan and the West Indies. Jacob Oram discusses the importance of getting an ea...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason pine for Thursday 6 June 2024, Brad Walter out of NRL.com talks about 'that' tackle to Reece Walsh in last nights State Of Origin opener - Was it worthy of a send off and do rugby actually have the 20 minute red card right?  

Plus, Piney and D'Arcy jump into the panel and discuss the re-signing of a cou...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 5 June 2024, Wellington Phoenix star Alex Paulsen talks about being signed on a record deal to Premier League Club AFC Bournemouth - and whether he'll ever link up with Auckland FC?

D'Arcy also comments on the new proposal to shake up the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs heading into the 2025 season.

Plus, NZ Herald Online Sports Editor Alex Powell joins the panel to discuss mate vs ...

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 4 June 2024, golfer Ryan Fox talks about his rollercoaster last few months on tour + his third top 10 finish on the PGA Tour.

D'Arcy also comments on the calls to sack Crusaders coach Rob Penney and Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková - are fans too quick to call for resignations? Or are they justified?

Plus, Newstalk ZB Sports News Director Clay Wilson joins the panel to discuss t...

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 31 May 2024, Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson discusses how the working group narrowed the choice of new stadia down to two.  

Plus, Piney and D'Arcy  discuss this weekends Super Rugby Pacific matches and who they think progress through to next weeks quarter-finals, kiwi boxer Andrei Mikhailovich has a middle-weight title fight and what's dominating their scre...

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...