Sports Fix: Friday 12th June 2026

Sports Fix: Friday 12th June 2026

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 12th June 2026, NZ has named a strong team for the World road running championships. Alongside a bunch of stars that include Geordie Beamish, Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner, is a familiar name. Theo Quax, son of legendary middle distance runner Dick Quax, will debut in the 5km road race. He joins the podcast to discuss what it means to represent his country and follow in the legendary footsteps of his old man. Piney can't contain his excitement for the start of the FIFA World Cup. And the lads are in the chamber discussing the Super Rugby Semi Finals, and will the Warriors beat the Sharks? 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 11 June 2026: All Whites and Auckland FC goalkeeper Oli Sail previews the FIFA World Cup

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 11 June 2026, the biggest sporting event in the world kicks off tomorrow morning - the FIFA World Cup. Oli Sail is a goalkeeper for Auckland FC and the All Whites who will be calling the games for TVNZ, he joined D'Arcy to preview the tournament. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on who the pressure is really on in the Super Rugby semi-final between the Blues and the Hurricanes. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the FIFA World Cup and Ben Stokes getting dropped from the England test side. 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 10 June 2026: NZ Rugby League board chair Justin Leydesdorff on the NRL's potential expansion into Christchurch

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 10 June 2026, the discussion around a 20th NRL side in New Zealand has reignited after Australian journalist Dean Ritchie stated the time is right for rugby league to hijack Christchurch. Justin Leydesdorff is the board chair of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the latest. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Leicester Fainga'anuku remaining on the field after Malachi Wrampling's red card over the weekend. And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Nathan Limm discuss the squads named for the Super Rugby semi-finals and what is going on with Ben Stokes. 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 09 June 2026: Black Fern Amy Du Plessis on re-signing through to 2029

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 9 June 2026, Black Fern midfielder Amy Du Plessis has put pen to paper and re-signed with NZR through to 2029. She joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Kane Evans coming out. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss the Kane Evans story and the FIFA World Cup as it begins this week. 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 08 June 2026: 'Exceptional news, he's one of the most brilliant minds' - Lima Sopoaga on Tony Brown returning to NZR

On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 8th June 2026, NZR has secured Tony Brown's services from 2028. He'll join the All Blacks coaching staff as assistant coach. Former All Black and highlander who played under Tony Brown, Lima Sopoaga, joins the podcast to discuss how big a signing this is. Piney is extremely bullish now that Liam Lawson has found form in F1. Plus, Adam Cooper is in the Chamber recapping a difficult first test for the Black Caps against England. 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.