Tuesday 07 July 2026: GM of Community Rugby Participation and Development at NZ Rugby Mike Hester on the cancellation of club rugby matches in Wellington due to referee abuse

Tuesday 07 July 2026: GM of Community Rugby Participation and Development at NZ Rugby Mike Hester on the cancellation of club rugby matches in Wellington due to referee abuse

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 7 July 2026, it was officially announced today that the Wellington Rugby Union will be cancelling all the club rugby fixtures this weekend after the Wellington Rugby Referees Association came out yesterday stating they would not be officiating any matches. They have done this to take a stand against the abuse they have been receiving from both the sidelines and players on the park. Mike Hester is the GM of Community Rugby Participation and Development at NZ Rugby, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Blacks' first test match against the French under Dave Rennie. And D'Arcy and NZME Head of Sport Winston Aldworth discuss all the latest storylines of the Football World Cup. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.