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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
12PM-3PM Weekends
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Weekend Sport on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Whether it's on the international stage, or at the grassroots, we talk to the players, coaches, our sport correspondents and journalists, and most importantly... you.
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James McOnie: Everything went wrong for the Crusaders
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the weekend's Super Rugby results, the NBA playoffs, the Wellington Phoenix, the EPL's two-horse race...
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Do elite players make better coaches?
When it comes to coaching, there's debate over whether former elite players make for better coaches. Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith offers his answer to these questions. LISTEN...
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Amnesty International expert voices concerns over Qatar hosting high-profile sports events
A sports expert from Amnesty International has expressed surprise over Qatar's interest in hosting a Nations Championship event. Reports have surfaced about the...
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Warriors coach outlines team's plan ahead of Newcastle clash
The Warriors are striving for a defensive effort that reaps more control as they look to break out of a slump in league's NRL. This afternoon's game against the...
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'A smart move': Former NZ Rugby chairman on the Nations Championship being hosted in Qatar
Former NZ Rugby chairman Brent Impey believes a Nations Championship hosted in Qatar is a smart move. Now chair of the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side, Impey says Fiji...
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'We always tried to trailblaze': Kiwi basketball legend Kirk Penney on Hall of Fame induction
Kirk Penney is reflecting on his career following the Hall of Fame announcement. The Kiwi basketball legend is being inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. He joined...
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Rotorua's first marathon winner "didn't expect" his win
Dave Heine won the first ever Rotorua marathon. He was hoping to compete in the 10km run at this year's event, the 60th anniversary, but illness has had him withdraw....
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This season has been "un-Crusader like" - Scott Barrett
The Crusaders are looking to get back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they play the Reds. Piney caught up with captain Scott Barrett ahead of the...
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Murray and Bond's legacy is 'motivation more than anything' - Phillip Wilson
Phillip Wilson has jumped ship from singles to pairs. The rower took the gold in the Men’s 8s at the Tokyo Olympics, but has made the decision to compete in the...
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Steve Smith's omission from the T20 World Cup squad "no real surprise" - Adam Peacock
Australia has named their T20 World Cup squad, and there’s one notable omission. Adam Peacock, our Australian Correspondent, joined Piney to discuss the reaction...
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"These are the games you live for": Phoenix Captain on the team's success
The Wellington Phoenix are finals-bound. They’re awaiting the confirmation of their semifinal opponents, finishing the regular season in second place on the ladder. Captain...
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"Really is life changing": Dan Carter sets fundraising challenge for rugby enthusiasts
Can you beat Dan Carter? The All Blacks legend has teamed up with UNICEF, setting a challenge for rugby enthusiasts with the aim to provide clean water, sanitation,...
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James McOnie: Do the Phoenix have a chance at winning the A-League?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' struggles, the Super Rugby ANZAC Round, the Phoenix's chances of winning the A-League,...
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England to play three-test cricket tour in New Zealand later this year
The Barmy Army's Chris Millard joined Piney to discuss the recently announced three-test English cricket tour taking place in New Zealand later this year. LISTEN...
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Elliott Smith: Recapping ANZAC weekend Super Rugby
ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith joined Piney to recap all the Super Rugby highs and lows from this ANZAC Day weekend. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sweden refuses to use VAR tech amid fan backlash
Sweden made headlines after it refused to use Video Assistant Referees following a fan revolt against its introduction. BBC Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck...
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WADA's independent review into Tokyo Olympics doping sparks further questions
Questions are being raised as the World Anti-Doping Agency launches a review into a doping scandal at the Tokyo Olympics. WADA has come under fire for its handling...
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T20 World Cup: Which Black Caps will make the cut?
The Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA this June will be named tomorrow. Cricket commentator and analyst Craig Cumming joined Piney...
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Former Phoenix player 'optimistic' about team's odds of winning Premier's Plate
One former Phoenix player is cautiously optimistic about the team's odds of winning the Premier's Plate. The Phoenix need the Central Coast Mariners to lose their...
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"No curb on alcohol intake at LIV Golf" - Jamie Mackay
LIV Golf is back in Adelaide for another year. The Country's Jamie Mackay headed along to see what it's all about, calling in to give Piney the rundown. He told...
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"Rugby was always the reason I came to New Zealand" - Anton Segner
From Germany to NZ, Anton Segner has become one of the best players on these shores. He’s starting on the blind-side for the Blues tonight, as the Reds host them...
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All Blacks selection "not talked about internally" - Brett Cameron
Tonight will see the Hurricanes clash against a wounded Brumbies side. The team has won their first eight matches, favoured to win in tonight’s game. Piney caught...
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"Brumbies need to win to be considered a serious contender" - Brett McKay
After a humbling loss at the hands of the Blues, the Brumbies are hosting the Hurricanes in tonight’s Super Rugby match. Our backup Australian Correspondent Brett...
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Reigniting the excitement in Super Rugby will be a 'team effort'
Super Rugby has a new CEO. Jack Mesley is currently the CCO of A-Leagues will begin his new role when the current A-League season comes to an end. Chair of Super...
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Macey Fraser: "Excited to see what I can do"
Wellington Phoenix star Macey Fraser is off to the United States after Utah Royals paid the Phoenix a record transfer fee to secure her services. Piney catches...