On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th February 2026, the defending champion Crusaders have had a rough start to the 2026 Super Rugby season, losing their first two games. This includes a record breaking defeat to the Brumbies in Christchurch this past Sunday 50-24. Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's gone wrong. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on a potential boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Scott Robertson signing on to coach the Barbarians this year, the Melie Kerr era of the White Ferns that begins today against Zimbabwe and the Black Caps' match against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup later tonight.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th February 2026, the defending champion Crusaders have had a rough start to the 2026 Super Rugby season, losing their first two games. This includes a record breaking defeat to the Brumbies in Christchurch this past Sunday 50-24. Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's gone wrong.&nbsp;
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on a potential boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;
And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss Scott Robertson signing on to coach the Barbarians this year, the Melie Kerr era of the White Ferns that begins today against Zimbabwe and the Black Caps' match against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup later tonight.
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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.

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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 25th February 2026: Crusaders head coach Rob Penny on the side's early season woes

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th February 2026, The IndyCar season is about to get underway where Kiwi Scott Dixon will compete for his 24th season. He joined D'Arcy to preview his upcoming season.

A big decision to be made by interim Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre, what to do with Josh Oluwayemi. Piney offers his thoughts,

Plus, the lads are in the chamber previewing the weekend of sport,

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 27th February 2026, The IndyCar season is about to get underway where Kiwi Scott Dixon will compete for his 24th season. He joined D'Arcy to preview his upcoming season.
A big decision to be made by interim Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre, what to do with Josh Oluwayemi. Piney offers his thoughts,
Plus, the lads are in the chamber previewing the weekend of sport,
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Friday 27 February 2026: 'I don't focus on the numbers, just trying to win this weekend' - Scott Dixon previews the upcoming IndyCar season

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 26th February 2026, the news broke this week that Moana Pasifika would not be able to make the trip over to Tonga for a Super Rugby Pacific match for the second time in as many years. The club has said that they are unable to cover the $600,000 cost of shipping the broadcasting equipment to the stadium despite working with sponsors to try make it happen. Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss .

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 match between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe last night and the lack of knowledge of the match.

And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup following this mornings win against Sri Lanka and the possibility of Parker Jackson-Cartwright playing for the Tall Blacks. 

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 26th February 2026, the news broke this week that Moana Pasifika would not be able to make the trip over to Tonga for a Super Rugby Pacific match for the second time in as many years. The club has said that they are unable to cover the $600,000 cost of shipping the broadcasting equipment to the stadium despite working with sponsors to try make it happen. Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss .
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the T20 match between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe last night and the lack of knowledge of the match.
And D'Arcy and Piney discuss the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup following this mornings win against Sri Lanka and the possibility of Parker Jackson-Cartwright playing for the Tall Blacks.&nbsp;
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Thursday 26 February 2026: Moana Pasifika CEO Debbie Sorensen on being unable to return to Tonga for a Super Rugby Pacific match in 2026

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th February 2026, earlier today it was announced that New Zealand Rugby's General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance, Chris Lendrum, would be leaving the role. It concludes 20 years of service with NZR, however he will remain around the organisation in a consultancy capacity till the end of the year. He joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors at the end of the season and the latest records that Sam Ruthe has broken on the running track.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th February 2026, earlier today it was announced that New Zealand Rugby's General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance, Chris Lendrum, would be leaving the role. It concludes 20 years of service with NZR, however he will remain around the organisation in a consultancy capacity till the end of the year. He joined D'Arcy to discuss.&nbsp;
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors at the end of the season and the latest records that Sam Ruthe has broken on the running track.
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Tuesday 24 February 2026: NZR General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance Chris Lendrum on stepping away from the role

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Wednesday 25th February 2026: Crusaders head coach Rob Penny on the side's early season woes

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