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.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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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.

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

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