Friday 29th May 2026: Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome on Tim Payne's Instagram follower surge

Friday 29th May 2026: Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome on Tim Payne's Instagram follower surge

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 29 May 2026, with the All Whites FIFA World Cup campaign looming an Argentinian influencer decided to dub Tim Payne as the 'hero' of the tournament encouraging his followers to follow him. He has since amassed 1.3 million followers in two days having started at 4,700. David Dome is the General Manager of the Wellington Phoenix, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. Piney shares his thoughts on the Hurricanes team selection for the final round of Super Rugby And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the final round matchups of Super Rugby and the Warriors massive clash against the Panthers on Sunday night 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 28 May 2026: Former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne on who should captain the All Blacks

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 28 May 2026, yesterday the news broke that current All Blacks captain Scott Barrett would be sidelined a further 3-5 months with a back injury - meaning he is unlikely to feature for the All Blacks during the 2026 season. Former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy to discuss who may take the reins for Scott this year. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Whites potentially playing in front of 50,000 empty seats against England. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the first days play in the Black Caps' test match against Ireland and New South Wales's miraculous comeback in State of Origin 1. 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 27 May 2026: Former Bronco and Queensland player Corey Parker previews State of Origin 1

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27 May 2026, tonight, rugby league takes centre stage with the first game in the 2026 State of Origin series at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Corey Parker is a former Queensland lock, he joined D'Arcy to preview the match.   D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors match against the Panthers on Sunday night. And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith discuss Scott Barrett's injury ruling him out for 3-5 months, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs opting to rest a number of their key players for the final round of Super Rugby and the Black Caps' first test match against Ireland tonight.  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.

Tuesday 26 May 2026: Former Warriors coach Brian McClennan chats team naming for Panthers clash

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26 May 2026, the Warriors are rolling in the NRL after they won their sixth consecutive match over the weekend 30-12 against the Dragons. However, this weekend they are faced with the biggest test yet, they are taking on the Panthers on Sunday night in a massive top of the table clash. Their side has just been named with a couple of changes including Adam Pompey slotting in for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck who is out for the season. Former Warriors head coach Brian McClennan joined D'Arcy to discuss.   D'Arcy shares his thoughts on whether the Hurricanes and Chiefs should rest key players in the final round of Super Rugby. And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB Head of Sport Clay Wilson discuss what is happening with Moana Pasifika and Scott Hansen becoming the next head coach of the Crusaders. 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 25 May 2026: NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell on football's growing popularity after Auckland FC's win

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 25th May 2026, following the success of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Auckland FC's A-League title and the All Whites returning to the FIFA World Cup this year, football has found itself in a golden patch in New Zealand. NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell joins the podcast to discuss what's driving all the success. Piney is now wondering what else Auckland FC could achieve as they head into their third year of existence as defending A-League champions. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber, to discuss how much pressure is on the Hurricanes after securing a home playoff. 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.