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.

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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.
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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.
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Monday 29 June 2026: 'It seems so self-indulgent' - cricket commentator Bryan Waddle discusses Ben Stokes' mid-test retirement

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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.

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

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 26th June 2026, The Māori All Blacks have touched down in Japan, they face Japan XV tomorrow. Head Coach Tamati Ellison joins the podcast to preview their match

Piney offers his thoughts on the biggest game in All Whites history

And the lads are in the chamber discussing the Blackcaps strong start to their third test against England at Trent Bridge

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 26th June 2026, The Māori All Blacks have touched down in Japan, they face Japan XV tomorrow. Head Coach Tamati Ellison joins the podcast to preview their match
Piney offers his thoughts on the biggest game in All Whites history
And the lads are in the chamber discussing the Blackcaps strong start to their third test against England at Trent Bridge
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Friday 26th June 2026: Tamati Ellison: "We want to play a fast brand" - Māori All Blacks coach previews match against Japan XV

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 25 June 2026, the Black Caps put on a stellar performance in the second test match against England at the Oval, winning by a convincing 253 runs. Tonight, the third and final test match begins with an opportunity to win a test series in England for just the fourth time in their history.

Rachin Ravindra is a batsman in the side, he joined Elliott to discuss

Elliott shares his thoughts on the state of the White Ferns as they face elimination in the T20 World Cup

And Elliott and Piney discuss the day's action at the Football World Cup and the final test match between the Black Caps and England that begins tonight.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith and Jason Pine for 25 June 2026, the Black Caps put on a stellar performance in the second test match against England at the Oval, winning by a convincing 253 runs. Tonight, the third and final test match begins with an opportunity to win a test series in England for just the fourth time in their history.
Rachin Ravindra is a batsman in the side, he joined Elliott to discuss
Elliott shares his thoughts on the state of the White Ferns as they face elimination in the T20 World Cup
And Elliott and Piney discuss the day's action at the Football World Cup and the final test match between the Black Caps and England that begins tonight.
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Thursday 25 June 2026: Black Cap Rachin Ravindra previews the third test match against England

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Monday 29 June 2026: 'It seems so self-indulgent' - cricket commentator Bryan Waddle discusses Ben Stokes' mid-test retirement

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