On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 22nd October 2025, despite the sold out crowds of Hagley Oval, the interest levels in the Black Caps international series against England appears low with the ticket sales struggling for the final T20 at Eden Park tomorrow night. Elliott caught up with co-founder of the Beige Brigade Black Caps supporter group, Paul Ford, to discuss.

Elliott shares his thoughts on the 2025 Bunnings NPC season and the Super Rugby sides being able to contract 12 wider group players.

And Elliott and Newstalk ZB Sports news director Clay Wilson discuss the Government getting involved in the Dame Noeline Taurua saga and the changes to the Super Rugby contractual situation.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 22nd October 2025, despite the sold out crowds of Hagley Oval, the interest levels in the Black Caps international series against England appears low with the ticket sales struggling for the final T20 at Eden Park tomorrow night. Elliott caught up with co-founder of the Beige Brigade Black Caps supporter group, Paul Ford, to discuss.
Elliott shares his thoughts on the 2025 Bunnings NPC season and the Super Rugby sides being able to contract 12 wider group players.
And Elliott and Newstalk ZB Sports news director Clay Wilson discuss the Government getting involved in the Dame Noeline Taurua saga and the changes to the Super Rugby contractual situation.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.
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.
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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Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.
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.
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.
Follow Sports Fix on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts to get your daily dose of sport every afternoon.

Wednesday 22 October 2025: Co-founder of the Beige Brigade on the interest levels of the Black Caps v England series

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th February 2026, Another edition of A-League's NZ derby takes place tomorrow in Wellington, with the Phoenix desperate to pick up their first ever win of the rivalry. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss how they plan on getting the Auckland FC monkey of their backs

Piney stresses the importance for Wellington to at least pick up a point from the derby.

Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the horror 12 month Netball NZ has endured.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 20th February 2026, Another edition of A-League's NZ derby takes place tomorrow in Wellington, with the Phoenix desperate to pick up their first ever win of the rivalry. Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano joins the podcast to discuss how they plan on getting the Auckland FC monkey of their backs
Piney stresses the importance for Wellington to at least pick up a point from the derby.
Plus, the lads are in the chamber discussing the horror 12 month Netball NZ has endured.
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Friday 20 February 2026:  A-League NZ Derby "The scale will tip back in our favour" - Giancarlo Italiano

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 19th February 2026, this week it was announced that there would be changes to the eligibility laws allowing Kiwis to represent either state - providing they meet the eligibility criteria. This has sparked several Kiwi stars speaking out saying that they would be interested in playing, while Jahrome Hughes has come out saying he isn't interested. Greg Peters is the CEO of NZRL and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what these changes will mean for Kiwis players.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on turnover in New Zealand Rugby.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Zoi Sadowski-Synnott getting a silver medal overnight at the Winter Olympics and the Black Caps chances in the T20 World Cup after making it through to the Super 8 round.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 19th February 2026, this week it was announced that there would be changes to the eligibility laws allowing Kiwis to represent either state - providing they meet the eligibility criteria. This has sparked several Kiwi stars speaking out saying that they would be interested in playing, while Jahrome Hughes has come out saying he isn't interested. Greg Peters is the CEO of NZRL and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what these changes will mean for Kiwis players.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on turnover in New Zealand Rugby.
And D'Arcy and Piney discuss Zoi Sadowski-Synnott getting a silver medal overnight at the Winter Olympics and the Black Caps chances in the T20 World Cup after making it through to the Super 8 round.
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Thursday 19 February 2026: New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters on the State of Origin eligibility law changes

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th February 2026, last night's washout of the Zimbabwe v Ireland match at the T20 World Cup officially knocked Australia out at the group stage of the tournament - the first time this has happened since 2009. Mark Howard is a cricket commentator for Fox in Australia, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout back in Australia.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the decisions administrators are making taking centre stage over the sport itself.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Matt Whineray stepping away as the chairman of the board at Netball New Zealand and the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup now they've made it into the Super 8 round. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th February 2026, last night's washout of the Zimbabwe v Ireland match at the T20 World Cup officially knocked Australia out at the group stage of the tournament - the first time this has happened since 2009. Mark Howard is a cricket commentator for Fox in Australia, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout back in Australia.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the decisions administrators are making taking centre stage over the sport itself.
And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Matt Whineray stepping away as the chairman of the board at Netball New Zealand and the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup now they've made it into the Super 8 round.&nbsp;
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Wednesday 18th February 2026: Australian Cricket commentator Mark Howard on Australia bowing out at the group stage of the T20 World Cup

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Wednesday 22 October 2025: Co-founder of the Beige Brigade on the interest levels of the Black Caps v England series

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