On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st April 2026, earlier today, an article was released by the New Zealand Herald detailing Ardie Savea's dealings with New Zealand Rugby over the past couple years which culminated in him asking for an early release of his contract at the end of 2025. Rugby writer Gregor Paul wrote the article, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the GODZONE adventure race being held at Aoraki/Mount Cook next year. 

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith discuss what's been going on with Ardie Savea and Italy not making it to the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 1st April 2026, earlier today, an article was released by the New Zealand Herald detailing Ardie Savea's dealings with New Zealand Rugby over the past couple years which culminated in him asking for an early release of his contract at the end of 2025. Rugby writer Gregor Paul wrote the article, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.&nbsp;
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the GODZONE adventure race being held at Aoraki/Mount Cook next year.&nbsp;
And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith discuss what's been going on with Ardie Savea and Italy not making it to the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Wednesday 01 April 2026: NZ Herald Rugby Writer Gregor Paul on Ardie Savea and his relationship with New Zealand Rugby

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