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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"They got what they deserved": Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup
A clunky campaign rife with injuries and selection headaches has seen Australia miss the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Earlier losses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe...
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"Incredible breakthrough in sport": Wayne Goldsmith on coaching with AI
AI is becoming an increasingly larger part of everyday life, and it’s made its way into the sporting world too. The tools are changing the way coaches plan, learn,...
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"Awesome to get a result like that": Josh Moorby reflects on 3 try burst in rout on Moana Pasifika
Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style. The utility back bagged a hat-trick in their campaign-opening 52-10...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st February 2026, Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Susan Sawbridge looks at the growth of women’s sports...
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Has netball's place in NZ's sporting landscape been damaged by Netball NZ's challenges?
Netball NZ has had a turbulent time of late, with leadership failures resulting in CEO Jennie Wyllie and a number of board members leaving their roles. As the fallout...
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Wellington Phoenix refuse to dwell on derby losing streak heading into Auckland FC clash
The Wellington Phoenix are looking to flip the script on Auckland FC. Tonight is the sixth derby between the two New Zealand teams, but the ‘Nix are yet to pick...
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Auckland FC eyes early goal in tonight's A-League derby
Auckland FC are aiming to continue their derby dominance. They’re heading south to face the Wellington Phoenix in their sixth clash – the scoreboard weighted entirely...
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Super Rugby 2026: CEO recaps opening weekend action
Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026. The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth. Super Rugby Pacific...
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Explained: What economic benefits does SailGP have?
Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action. Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 15 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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'Awesome': Chiefs win their first Super Rugby match of the season
New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park. Gibbes was pleased his side scored...
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'A great win': Australia victorious in SailGP event
Australia have tasted victory on the waters off Auckland for a second straight SailGP season. They've won the three-boat final over Great Britain and Spain after...
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'Incredibly tricky': Former Kiwi sailor on the recent SailGP collision
Black Foils sailor Louis Sinclair has had surgery on his right leg following injuries suffered during yesterday’s collision with France. A statement from his team...
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'It's what we hoped for': Sir Russell Coutts on the success of SailGP
SailGP's seen some noticeable growth and CEO Sir Russell Coutts is hoping to boost the sport even further. The event's been drawing in the crowds all through Auckland,...
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"Fresh start": US Sail GP team keen to bounce back from disaster 2025 season
After finishing at the foot of the table in 2025, the United States sail GP team pushing to climb back towards the front of the fleet in 2026. Leading that charge...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 14 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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"Keep up our game": Defending Sail GP champions aim to maintain their winning ways
The British Sail GP team says it is unfazed by it's status as defending champions as they head in to the 2026 season. Their driver, Dylan Fletcher, is an Olympic...
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"Trying to catch-up": Jimmy Spithill discusses team's goals for 2026 season
Jimmy Spithill is a name any sailing fan will recognise. He's won Multiple America's Cup winner, driven for the United States Sail GP team, and is the founder and...
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"Just great to see": Highlanders Assistant Coach celebrates win over Crusaders
The Highlanders defeated the Crusaders last night in a 25-23 nail-biter, thanks to a late penalty from Cam Miller. Now, the team looks to continue their momentum...
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"Always pretty confident": Black Foils driver happy with boat's condition after crash in Perth
The Black Foils' tech team were given a major task after a crash in Perth in the opening round of Sail GP. A roughly 2-meter structural segment was sheared off...
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Andy Maloney discusses Sweden move ahead of Sail GP race in Auckland Harbour
One of New Zealand's most accomplished sailors is taking on the seas with Sweden this afternoon for the Sail GP. Andy Maloney has won America's cups, competed in...
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Denmark's most successful female sailor and new mother discusses balancing work and family
Anne-Marie Rindom is Denmark's most successful female sailor of all time, but now she's facing a new challenge. She's been to four Olympic Games, London 2012, then...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine LIVE from Auckland's Sail GP
SailGP heads to Auckland this weekend for the second leg of the competition. The Black Foils will be looking to bounce back from a rough start in Perth, after a...
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James McOnie: How did the Winter Olympics start off?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the start of the Winter Olympics, the Super Rugby season and the upcoming Super Bowl. LISTEN ABOVE
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Super Bowl LX: All you need to know
The New England Patriots are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow as part of Super Bowl LX. The match, which is a repeat of Super Bowl XLIX in 2014,...
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'It's huge': 13-year-old Elise Barber set to take part in Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship
13-year-old Elise Barber is set to be facing off against some of New Zealand's best women amateur golfers next week. Barber got a late call-up to Women's Amateur...
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NRL All Stars weekend: What can fans expect?
The 2026 NRL All Stars fixtures are set to take place next weekend. Both the men's and women's fixtures will be played at FMG Stadium Waikato, beginning next Sunday. Parramatta...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 08 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 8 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Highlanders hoping to turn luck around this Super Rugby season
The Highlanders expect to know more early this week on Fabian Holland's shoulder injury suffered in Super Rugby pre-season. Last year's World Rugby breakthrough...
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'Intense': Jono Gibbes speaks ahead of Super Rugby coaching debut
Jono Gibbes is set to make his debut as the new coach of the Chiefs for the 2026 Super Rugby season. Former coach Clayton McMillan confirmed he was set to leave...
