Who hosts Sports Fix?

Sports Fix is hosted by Newstalk ZB. They have published 594 episodes. The show covers news, with a sports focus.

What has Sports Fix covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Thursday 01 October 2026: Kiwi UFC Fighter Navajo Sterling on his upcoming fight against Jiří Procházka", "Wednesday 30 September 2026: Duco Events founder David Higgins on athletes continuing to compete past their prime", and "Tuesday 29 September 2026: All Black Richie Mo'unga on being named in the Bledisloe Cup squad". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 19 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Sports Fix publish?

Sports Fix publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 20 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 594 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Sports Fix?

For Sports Fix, Booking Probability sits at 39/100, Listen Score at 39/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Sports Fix?

Sports Fix covers rugby, rugby league, sports, sports analysis, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Sports Fix

Hosted by Newstalk ZB · news · EN-US · 594 episodes

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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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What is Sports Fix?

Sports Fix is a news podcast hosted by Newstalk ZB, with 594 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Sports Fix
Thursday 01 October 2026: Kiwi UFC Fighter Navajo Sterling on his upcoming fight against Jiří Procházka
Sep 30, 202619 min
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 1 October 2026, yesterday the UFC revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar - and there is, once again, a Kiwi topping the fight card. Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Sterling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg. Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the All Blacks potentially playing two warm up test matches against the Springboks next year. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what they want to see out of the All Whites in their match tonight and share memories of Phil Gifford after his passing today. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday 30 September 2026: Duco Events founder David Higgins on athletes continuing to compete past their prime
Sep 29, 202622 min
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 23 September 2026 - today, the Aston Martin Formula 1 team announced that 2 time world champion Fernando Alonso would be racing for them again in 2027. There has been plenty of speculation around this, as the now 45 year old has teased his retirement several times but continues to race. It is seeming that athletes are continuing to compete at older and older ages, and people buy in as they want to see the stars compete. David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events, he joined D'Arcy to discuss D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the prospect of Wayde Egan playing for the Kiwis. And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Liam Napier dissect the All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup test matches Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday 29 September 2026: All Black Richie Mo'unga on being named in the Bledisloe Cup squad
Sep 28, 202622 min
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 29 September 2026, today, the 34-man squad for the two Bledisloe Cup tests between the All Blacks and Australia were named and there were a couple of surprises. A big revelation was that starting first five Ruben Love has been ruled out due to injury, meaning Richie Mo'unga is in all likelihood going to be the starting first five for the All Blacks across the test matches. Richie joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the Black Ferns' performance against England. And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sport journalist Chris Reive discuss Liam Lawson's misfortune at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and Newcastle's magical run to the NRL grand final. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday 25 September 2026: What next for New Zealand Rugby?
Sep 24, 202616 min
On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 25th September 2026, NZR once again find themselves in financial strife, likely to suffer a $27 million loss this year.   NZR hosted a summit yesterday with key stakeholders to try and navigate the path forward – NZRPA CEO Rob Nicol joined the podcast to discuss what might happen.  Piney is excited for the return of Scott Barrett.  Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Black Ferns upset England?  Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday 24 September 2026: All Black and Canterbury lock Jamie Hannah on returning to the NPC this weekend
Sep 24, 202619 min
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine for 24 September 2026 - this weekend in the NPC, a plethora of All Blacks have been released to join their respective NPC sides following the end of the Greatest Rivalry tour. Jamie Hannah was in South Africa and returns to play for Canterbury on Saturday, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the NRL grand final not having any pre-match entertainment. And D'Arcy and Piney discuss what the outcome of the NZR summit could be today and the All Whites international window beginning tonight. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mike McGarry

Founder and Director of Youth Pastor Theologian, Youth Theologian

Elliott Smith

sport journalist and rugby editor, Newstalk ZB

Corey Parker

former Queensland lock

Nick Becker

Auckland FC CEO, Auckland FC

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Sports Fix

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Sports Fix?

About the host

Recent episodes

Thursday 01 October 2026: Kiwi UFC Fighter Navajo Sterling on his upcoming fight against Jiří Procházka

Wednesday 30 September 2026: Duco Events founder David Higgins on athletes continuing to compete past their prime

Tuesday 29 September 2026: All Black Richie Mo'unga on being named in the Bledisloe Cup squad

Friday 25 September 2026: What next for New Zealand Rugby?

Thursday 24 September 2026: All Black and Canterbury lock Jamie Hannah on returning to the NPC this weekend

Guest Appearances

Mike McGarry

Elliott Smith

Corey Parker

Nick Becker

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Sports Fix for

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Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Sports Fix

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Sports Fix?

About the host

Recent episodes

Thursday 01 October 2026: Kiwi UFC Fighter Navajo Sterling on his upcoming fight against Jiří Procházka

Wednesday 30 September 2026: Duco Events founder David Higgins on athletes continuing to compete past their prime

Tuesday 29 September 2026: All Black Richie Mo'unga on being named in the Bledisloe Cup squad

Friday 25 September 2026: What next for New Zealand Rugby?

Thursday 24 September 2026: All Black and Canterbury lock Jamie Hannah on returning to the NPC this weekend

Guest Appearances

Mike McGarry

Elliott Smith

Corey Parker

Nick Becker

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Sports Fix for

Podcasts like Sports Fix

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