On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th September 2026, NZR once again find themselves in financial strife, likely to suffer a $27 million loss this year.  

NZR hosted a summit yesterday with key stakeholders to try and navigate the path forward – NZRPA CEO Rob Nicol joined the podcast to discuss what might happen. 

Piney is excited for the return of Scott Barrett. 

Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Black Ferns upset England? 

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th September 2026, NZR once again find themselves in financial strife, likely to suffer a $27 million loss this year. &nbsp;
NZR hosted a summit yesterday with key stakeholders to try and navigate the path forward – NZRPA CEO Rob Nicol joined the podcast to discuss what might happen.&nbsp;
Piney is excited for the return of Scott Barrett.&nbsp;
Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Black Ferns upset England?&nbsp;
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Friday 25 September 2026: What next for New Zealand Rugby?

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 1 October 2026, yesterday the UFC revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar - and there is, once again, a Kiwi topping the fight card.

Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.

Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Blacks potentially playing two warm up test matches against the Springboks next year.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what they want to see out of the All Whites in their match tonight and share memories of Phil Gifford after his passing today.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 1 October 2026, yesterday the UFC revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar - and there is, once again, a Kiwi topping the fight card.
Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.
Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Blacks potentially playing two warm up test matches against the Springboks next year.
And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what they want to see out of the All Whites in their match tonight and share memories of Phil Gifford after his passing today.
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Thursday 01 October 2026: Kiwi UFC Fighter Navajo Stirling on his upcoming fight against Jiří Procházka

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23 September 2026 - today, the Aston Martin Formula 1 team announced that 2 time world champion Fernando Alonso would be racing for them again in 2027. There has been plenty of speculation around this, as the now 45 year old has teased his retirement several times but continues to race.

It is seeming that athletes are continuing to compete at older and older ages, and people buy in as they want to see the stars compete. David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events, he joined D'Arcy to discuss

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the prospect of Wayde Egan playing for the Kiwis.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Liam Napier dissect the All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup test matches

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23 September 2026 - today, the Aston Martin Formula 1 team announced that 2 time world champion Fernando Alonso would be racing for them again in 2027. There has been plenty of speculation around this, as the now 45 year old has teased his retirement several times but continues to race.
It is seeming that athletes are continuing to compete at older and older ages, and people buy in as they want to see the stars compete.&nbsp;David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events, he joined D'Arcy to discuss
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the prospect of Wayde Egan playing for the Kiwis.
And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Liam Napier dissect the All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup test matches
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Wednesday 30 September 2026: Duco Events founder David Higgins on athletes continuing to compete past their prime

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 September 2026, today, the 34-man squad for the two Bledisloe Cup tests between the All Blacks and Australia were named and there were a couple of surprises.

A big revelation was that starting first five Ruben Love has been ruled out due to injury, meaning Richie Mo'unga is in all likelihood going to be the starting first five for the All Blacks across the test matches. Richie joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Black Ferns' performance against England.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Chris Reive discuss Liam Lawson's misfortune at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and Newcastle's magical run to the NRL grand final.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 September 2026, today, the 34-man squad for the two Bledisloe Cup tests between the All Blacks and Australia were named and there were a couple of surprises.
A big revelation was that starting first five Ruben Love has been ruled out due to injury, meaning Richie Mo'unga is in all likelihood going to be the starting first five for the All Blacks across the test matches. Richie joined D'Arcy to discuss.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Black Ferns' performance against England.
And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Chris Reive discuss Liam Lawson's misfortune at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and Newcastle's magical run to the NRL grand final.
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Tuesday 29 September 2026: All Black Richie Mo'unga on being named in the Bledisloe Cup squad

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