On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 28th August 2025, the draw for the 2026 Super Rugby season was announced today! The magic round returns at the new One NZ Stadium in Christchurch and it was announced the 'lucky loser' will work differently in 2026. The team who loses will drop to the 4th seed for the remainder of the playoffs. D'Arcy caught up with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to break it down.

D'Arcy speaks on the All Blacks' lack of discipline recently.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the updated 'lucky loser' ruling in Super Rugby, the Blues home games all being listed at a location TBC and the Panthers resting 16 of their front line players for tonight's clash against the Bulldogs.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th August 2025, in light of the sudden passing of ex-Māori All Black Shane Christie, a strong advocate for speaking on the impacts of head injuries in rugby, D'Arcy speaks with specialist Doug King on the impacts of concussions.

D'Arcy speaks on the criticism of the Women's Rugby World Cup expanding to 16 teams.

And D'Arcy and Sky Sport broadcaster Jeff McTainsh discuss the All Blacks allowing 16 players to play NPC rugby this weekend and the Panthers resting 16 players as their Top 4 hopes have disappeared.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 26th August 2025, Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has qualified for the NASCAR playoff series. He has already tied up the Rookie of the Year award and won four races and he caught up with D'Arcy to tell him all about it.

D'Arcy speaks on the fallout of the All Blacks' first test loss in Argentina.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss the Black Caps injury ward ahead of the international summer beginning and Daniil Medvedev's crash out at the US Open.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 25th August 2025 - for the first time ever, Argentina have defeated the All Blacks on Argentine soil, with a commanding 29-23 victory in Buenos Aires over the weekend. Argentine Rugby journalist Zuca Conti joined the podcast to discuss how good of a result this is for Argentinian rugby.

Despite the loss, there was still something to celebrate for Codie Taylor, as he brought up his 100th All Blacks test. Piney discusses where he ranks among All Black greats.

Plus, Elijah Fa'afiu joins the peoples chamber to look at the Warriors top 4 chances after finally finding a way to beat the Titans.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st August 2025, At long last Sky and NZR have come to an agreement on a new broadcast deal which will see most All Blacks games on Sky through to 2030. NZR CEO Mark Robinson joined the podcast to talk through the details of that deal

Piney shares his disappointment on Auckland FC Women facing another delay

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what to expect for the All Blacks 2nd test against Argentina

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 21st August 2025, the Wallabies are looking to break another curse, having not won in Cape Town in 22 years. Australian rugby journalist Christy Doran caught up with D'Arcy to dissect the squads ahead of the second test

D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the importance of capitalising on the success the upcoming women's Rugby World Cup.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what they expect to see when the All Blacks team is named tomorrow morning - and the latest signing by the Wellington Phoenix, Canadian international defender Manjrekar James.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th August 2025, Auckland FC have announced another signing for the upcoming A-League season. This time it's an attacking threat with striker Sam Cosgrove coming over from Barnsley FC in the English League One. D'Arcy caught up with Sam to discuss his transfer.

D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the changing of the gender policy by the World Darts Federation.

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss the doping scandal plaguing Venezuela's win over the Black Sox at the recent Softball World Cup, and the raft of changes Rassie Erasmus has made ahead of the Springboks second test against Australia.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19th August 2025, the Blues are looking at Mount Smart Stadium as a possible home ground for up to two games during the 2026 Super Rugby Season. Blues player Craig Dowd spoke to D'Arcy about what he thinks of this plan.

D'Arcy offers his thoughts on the exodus of Silver Ferns from the ANZ Championship.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald journalist Alex Powell discuss the Blues possible change of home grounds and if the Auckland NPC side should follow suit.

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