On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16th February 2026, State of Origin is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in 2027. Rugby League's biggest rivalry will be brought to Eden Park, and alongside this announcement the NRL announced a tweaking of eligibility rules, meaning some on NZ's biggest stars may be able to play as well. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins the podcast to discuss what went into making this decision and the logistics behind making it happen.

Piney weighs up the delicate balance between entertainment and safety in the wake of the huge collision between the Black Foils and Team France at the Auckland Sail GP regatta.

Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing a hot start to the Super Rugby season.

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<p>On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 16th February 2026, State of Origin is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in 2027. Rugby League's biggest rivalry will be brought to Eden Park, and alongside this announcement the NRL announced a tweaking of eligibility rules, meaning some on NZ's biggest stars may be able to play as well. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo joins the podcast to discuss what went into making this decision and the logistics behind making it happen.</p>
<p>Piney weighs up the delicate balance between entertainment and safety in the wake of the huge collision between the Black Foils and Team France at the Auckland Sail GP regatta.</p>
<p>Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing a hot start to the Super Rugby season.</p>
<p>Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
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<p>Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.</p>
<p>D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine talk the big sports stories of the day, and chat to the big names making headlines on and off the field.</p>
<p>Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.</p>
<p>Follow Sports Fix on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts to get your daily dose of sport every afternoon.</p>

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<p>Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.</p>
<p>D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine talk the big sports stories of the day, and chat to the big names making headlines on and off the field.</p>
<p>Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.</p>
<p>Follow Sports Fix on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts to get your daily dose of sport every afternoon.</p>

Monday 16th February 2026: State of Origin heads to Eden Park "A reward for our fans in New Zealand" - Andrew Adbo

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13th February 2026, this weekend the second round of the Sail GP sailing competition descends on Auckland for a weekend of action. There are 12 teams competing from across the globe with one of those being New Zealand's own the Black Foils. Leo Takahashi is a Flight Controller for the Black Foils and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekend.Piney highlights the need for the Wellington Phoenix to get cracking in the A-League with 10 rounds remaining And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Sail GP grand prix that is happening in the Waitemata harbour over the weekend as well as the Super Rugby opening round that gets underway tonight.Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; background-color: white;">On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 13th February 2026, this weekend the second round of the Sail GP sailing competition descends on Auckland for a weekend of action. There are 12 teams competing from across the globe with one of those being New Zealand's own the Black Foils. Leo Takahashi is a Flight Controller for the Black Foils and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the weekend.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; background-color: white;">Piney highlights&nbsp;the need for the Wellington Phoenix to get cracking&nbsp;in the A-League with 10 rounds remaining&nbsp;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; background-color: white;"></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; background-color: white;">And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Sail GP grand prix that is happening in the Waitemata harbour over the weekend as well as the Super Rugby opening round that gets underway tonight.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: black; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left; background-color: white;"></div>
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Friday 13th February 2026: Black Foils Flight Controller Leo Takahashi on the Sail GP Grand Prix in Auckland this weekend.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 12th February 2026, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier announced her retirement from international rugby after an 18 year career. Notable highlights across her time in the black jersey includes two Rugby World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. Kelly caught up with D'Arcy to reflect on her career.

D'Arcy shares his frustrations with the Warriors' first pre season game clashing with the NRL All Star game.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the All Whites fixture against England that was announced today and Cam Melville Ives qualifying for the snowboard halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics.

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<p>On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 12th February 2026, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier announced her retirement from international rugby after an 18 year career. Notable highlights across her time in the black jersey includes two Rugby World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. Kelly caught up with D'Arcy to reflect on her career.</p>
<p>D'Arcy shares his frustrations with the Warriors' first pre season game clashing with the NRL All Star game.</p>
<p>And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the All Whites fixture against England that was announced today and Cam Melville Ives qualifying for the snowboard halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics.</p>
<p>Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
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Thursday 12 February 2026: Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier reflects on her career

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, today the team lists were released for the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. It is headlined by two huge New Zealand Derby's between the Highlanders and the Crusaders and the Blues against the Chiefs.

With the selection of a new All Blacks coach still pending are their players who were overlooked under Scott Robertson who are in for a chance of reselection? D'Arcy was joined by rugby commentator Tony Johnson to discuss. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 world cup introducing smaller cricketing nations to compete.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss kiwi George Holani appearing at the Superbowl for the Seattle Seahawks and Luca Harrington becoming the fourth New Zealander to medal at the Winter Olympics. 

Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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<p>On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, today the team lists were released for the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. It is headlined by two huge New Zealand Derby's between the Highlanders and the Crusaders and the Blues against the Chiefs.</p>
<p>With the selection of a new All Blacks coach still pending are their players who were overlooked under Scott Robertson who are in for a chance of reselection? D'Arcy was joined by rugby commentator Tony Johnson to discuss.&nbsp;</p>
<p>D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 world cup introducing smaller cricketing nations to compete.</p>
<p>And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss kiwi George Holani appearing at the Superbowl for the Seattle Seahawks and Luca Harrington becoming the fourth New Zealander to medal at the Winter Olympics.&nbsp;</p>
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Wednesday 11th February 2026: Rugby commentator Tony Johnson on who could fight there way back into the All Blacks

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Monday 16th February 2026: State of Origin heads to Eden Park "A reward for our fans in New Zealand" - Andrew Adbo

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