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: Who's looking forward to Auckland FC's Grand Final?
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC making the A-League Grand Final, the Hurricanes beating the Blues and Luke Metcalf's departure...
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Auckland FC gears up for next week's A-League grand final
Auckland FC boss Nick Becker is gearing up for a big week ahead as the club prepares to play in - and host - an A-League grand final next weekend. Tickets go on...
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'A good team to watch': Former Warriors speaks ahead of Brisbane Broncos clash
The Magic Round is continuing on, and the Warriors are hoping to get their fifth consecutive win tonight. The team is facing off against the Brisbane Broncos this...
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'Pretty happy': Hurricanes star recaps victory over Blues
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw's faith in his players continues to rise after a 47-24 Super Rugby victory over the Blues. The competition front-runners ran in seven...
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'Looking forward to it': Warriors CEO ahead of the team's clash against the Broncos
Kickoff is looming for the Warriors, as the team gears up for their next clash in Brisbane. The Warriors are hoping to keep the streak alive after beating the Parramatta...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 17 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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'Brotherhood': Former Brisbane Bronco looks back on NRL career
The Warriors are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos, and one former player is looking back on his own career. Brent Tate used to be a part of the Broncos,...
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NRL Magic Round: Warriors set to face off against Brisbane Broncos
The Warriors are getting back into it, with the team returning to the field after their week off. They're set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos for the NRL...
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"They can come back from anything": Wellington Phoenix chase first A-League title
It’s the biggest day in the Wellington Phoenix’s history as the women’s team readies themselves for the A-League grand final. They’ve risen from missing the playoffs...
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"Elephant in the room": Josh Jacomb addresses Chiefs' finals woes as playoffs approach
The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close. Their...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th May 2026, it's all Magic Round as Piney brings the show to you from Brisbane, where he's joined by...
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"This is what I'm paid to do": Sam Cosgrove reflects on Auckland FC's semifinal win
Auckland FC has used its underdog tag as motivation to pound Adelaide United 3-nil and make the A-League grand final. The tie was deadlocked heading into the return...
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"A happy festival": What makes NRL's Magic Round so 'magical'?
Brisbane has been inundated with footy-kit wearing fans this weekend. Magic Round has flooded the city with dedicated fans repping their teams and eager to see...
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"I'm a little surprised": NRL legend grapples with Metcalf's split from the Warriors
It’s one of the biggest weekends on the rugby league calendar, with hordes of NRL fans swarming Brisbane for Magic Round. But for the Warriors, the weekend has...
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James McOnie: Why did the Crusaders bring the horses back?
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders bringing the horses back and Auckland FC's first clash against Adelaide. LISTEN...
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Ice hockey superfan recounts 40-hour journey to watch Fribourg-Gottéron live
Fribourg-Gottéron has claimed their first ice hockey championship title. One Auckland-based hockey fan made the 40-hour journey to see the team claim the win. Fabian...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Kanaloa Consortium members outline bid to save Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika's future is hanging in the balance, and there's a rugby consortium hoping to save the team. Kanaloa Consortium are trying to buy the licence for the...
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'A few disruptions': Auckland FC assistant coach recaps first Adelaide match
Auckland FC aren't fazed by having to win in Adelaide to make the A-League grand final. The Black Knights are deadlocked at one-all after the first leg of the two-leg...
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Wellington Phoenix women gearing up for high-stakes Brisbane Roar clash
The Wellington Phoenix women are under no illusions how important the second leg of their A-League semifinal against Brisbane Roar is for the entire organisation. They...
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'Really excited': Black Caps gearing up for England test series
The Black Caps are gearing up for their latest test series. The Kiwi side will face off against England in a three-test series - and it's likely to be challenging...
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Chiefs 'happy' with the way they're trending in wake of victory over Reds
A sigh of relief from the Chiefs, as they were able to outlast the Reds. A late try by Wallace Sititi sealed their victory over in Brisbane – taking them to the...
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"Intensity will be high": Caution expected as Auckland FC, Adelaide United meet for semifinal clash
This year’s finals series in men’s A-League football could be one for the history books. Auckland FC has made it through to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 09 May 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 9th May 2026, new NZR CEO Steve Lacaster joined for a chat – clarifying the organisations continued stance...
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"We got it right once": Auckland FC goalkeep reflects on dramatic penalty shootout
Auckland FC are through to the A-League semifinals are one of the most dramatic nights in the club’s short history. Last weekend’s elimination final against Melbourne...
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'It was like we'd won the championship': Crusaders assistant recaps George Bower's 100th match in win over Blues
The Crusaders have kept their home ground streak alive, dominating the back half of their match against the Blues to pull a 36-20 victory. George Bower scored his...
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'The policy works for us': NZR stands firm on Mo'unga's All Blacks' eligibility
Newly appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has doubled down on the organisation’s eligibility policy, confirming returning first five-eighth...
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James McOnie: Auckland FC surprised us
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's victory and the Warriors' winning streak. LISTEN ABOVE
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Ocean Race set to return for 2027 event
The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018 as part of the next cycle in 2027. The event will see the fleet travel halfway around the...
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Asthma Awareness Week: Julian Savea speaks on his experiences
Next week marks the start of Asthma Awareness Week 2026, and one All Blacks star has opened up about his experiences with the condition. Julian Savea has been battling...
