On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, the 2026 NASCAR season gets underway tomorrow afternoon with the first race day in North Carolina. Shane van Gisbergen is a three time supercar champion and NASCAR driver and he joined D'Arcy to look ahead to this season and what he wants to achieve.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts the Halberg awards and Netball New Zealand removing Grace Nweke's plea for Dame Noeline to return to the Silver Ferns from New Zealand's favourite sporting moment category.

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith discuss the Super Rugby season opening event and the rule adaptations heading into the new season.  

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<p>On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 4th February 2026, the 2026 NASCAR season gets underway tomorrow afternoon with the first race day in North Carolina. Shane van Gisbergen is a three time supercar champion and NASCAR driver and he joined D'Arcy to look ahead to this season and what he wants to achieve.</p>
<p>D'Arcy shares his thoughts the Halberg awards and Netball New Zealand removing Grace Nweke's plea for Dame Noeline to return to the Silver Ferns from New Zealand's favourite sporting moment category.</p>
<p>And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith discuss the Super Rugby season opening event and the rule adaptations heading into the new season. &nbsp;</p>
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<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>
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Wednesday 04 February 2026: NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen heading into the 2026 season

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th February 2026, last night at the Halberg Awards, former All Black captain and legend Richie McCaw was inducted into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams. Richie caught up with D'Arcy to celebrate the achievement.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Tupou Vaa'i's controversial try over the weekend and the referees being held accountable.

And D'Arcy and sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss the latest in the Winter Olympic Games and whether the interest levels are there, the first round of Super Rugby Pacific that concluded over the weekend and the number of competitive track and field athletes in New Zealand and how it continues to grow. 

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<p>On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 17th February 2026, last night at the Halberg Awards, former All Black captain and legend Richie McCaw was inducted into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams. Richie caught up with D'Arcy to celebrate the achievement.</p>
<p>D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Tupou Vaa'i's controversial try over the weekend and the referees being held accountable.</p>
<p>And D'Arcy and sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss the latest in the Winter Olympic Games and whether the interest levels are there, the first round of Super Rugby Pacific that concluded over the weekend and the number of competitive track and field athletes in New Zealand and how it continues to grow.&nbsp;</p>
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Tuesday 17 February 2026: Former All Black captain Richie McCaw on his induction into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame

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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>
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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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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.

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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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Wednesday 04 February 2026: NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen heading into the 2026 season

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