On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 July 2026, tomorrow, the NPC finally returns for its 50th edition with the first match kicking off between Waikato and Bay of Plenty at 7 tomorrow night.

This year also marks a return to free to air for the competition, with the hopes that it'll help build on the viewership growth the comp has seen over the past couple of seasons. Melodie Robinson is the Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors squad named to take on the Titans.

And D'Arcy and Sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss all the latest from Glasgow in the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the upcoming NPC season which begins tomorrow.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 July 2026, tomorrow, the NPC finally returns for its 50th edition with the first match kicking off between Waikato and Bay of Plenty at 7 tomorrow night.
This year also marks a return to free to air for the competition, with the hopes that it'll help build on the viewership growth the comp has seen over the past couple of seasons.&nbsp;Melodie Robinson is the Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Warriors squad named to take on the Titans.
And D'Arcy and Sports broadcaster Hamish McKay discuss all the latest from Glasgow in the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the upcoming NPC season which begins tomorrow.
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Wednesday 29 July 2026: Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ Melodie Robinson on the NPC's return to free to air

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19 August 2026, tomorrow night Northland are set to take on Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. 

Rivez Reihana is the captain of Northland, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on what on earth is the deal with NRL contracts.

And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Alex Powell discuss all things F1 ahead of the season resuming this weekend in the Netherlands.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 19 August 2026, tomorrow night Northland are set to take on Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.&nbsp;
Rivez Reihana is the captain of Northland, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on what on earth is the deal with NRL contracts.
And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Alex Powell discuss all things F1 ahead of the season resuming this weekend in the Netherlands.
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Wednesday 19 August 2026: Northland Captain Rivez Reihana on their Ranfurly Shield match tomorrow against Canterbury

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18 August 2026, today it was revealed that Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger had re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightning in Australia's Super Netball Competition. 

Karin joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Mitch Evans finishing 3rd in the Formula E championship.

And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss all things Warriors ahead of the team being named tonight to take on the Rabbitohs.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18 August 2026, today it was revealed that Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger had re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightning in Australia's Super Netball Competition.&nbsp;
Karin joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Mitch Evans finishing 3rd in the Formula E championship.
And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sport journalist Ben Francis discuss all things Warriors ahead of the team being named tonight to take on the Rabbitohs.
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Tuesday 18 August 2026: Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger on re-signing with the Lightning in Super Netball

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th August 2026 - while it was another win for the Warriors over the weekend, the team certainly haven't come out of it unscathed. Halfback Luke Metcalf limped off the field and with Tanah Boyd out for the season, and Te Maire Martin still set for some time on the sidelines, their halfback stocks are running very low. Richie Barnett joins the podcast to discuss the best way to get through the injury struggles, and how they can keep the momentum going through to the finals.

Despite all of the injuries, Piney thinks this Warriors side is capable of something really special.

Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing the All Blacks as they prepare for their first test in their Greatest Rivalry tour.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for 17th August 2026 - while it was another win for the Warriors over the weekend, the team certainly haven't come out of it unscathed. Halfback Luke Metcalf limped off the field and with Tanah Boyd out for the season, and Te Maire Martin still set for some time on the sidelines, their halfback stocks are running very low. Richie Barnett joins the podcast to discuss the best way to get through the injury struggles, and how they can keep the momentum going through to the finals.
Despite all of the injuries, Piney thinks this Warriors side is capable of something really special.
Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber discussing the All Blacks as they prepare for their first test in their Greatest Rivalry tour.
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Monday 17 August 2026: Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett gives his thoughts on how the Warriors should navigate their injury crisis

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Wednesday 29 July 2026: Head of Sports and Events at TVNZ Melodie Robinson on the NPC's return to free to air

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