Sports Fix

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.

Tuesday 30 June 2026: Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen on the Black Caps' historic series victory in England

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 30 June 2026, last night the Black Caps won the third and final test match against the English at Trent Bridge to win the series 2-1. It is just the fourth time the Black Caps have won a test series in England and just the second time they have come from behind to win a series.  Gavin Larsen is a former Black Cap and current selector for the side, he joined Elliott to discuss. Elliott shares his thoughts on the current state of the Black Caps following their series win over England. And Elliott and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss the Black Caps' triumph over England, Germany's shock loss this morning at the Football World Cup and what is going on with the ANZ Premiership. 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 29 June 2026: 'It seems so self-indulgent' - cricket commentator Bryan Waddle discusses Ben Stokes' mid-test retirement

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 29th June 2026, drama at Trent Bridge overnight as English captain Ben Stokes stunningly announced his retirement from test cricket during day 4 of their 3rd test against New Zealand. Iconic cricket commentator Bryan Waddle offers his thoughts on Stokes's decision. Elliott contemplates whether another coach could have got more out of the All Whites. Plus, Dean McLachlan is in the Chamber looking back on the sporting weekend. 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.