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: Te Kaha has exceeded expectations
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the opening of the new One New Zealand Stadium and all things football. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Brave': Warriors celebrating narrow win over Dolphins in Wellington
The Warriors have taken their winning ways to Wellington - coming from behind for a 20 to 18 NRL victory over the Dolphins. The visitors led 18-6 after just 22 minutes,...
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'Fantastic': One New Zealand Stadium opens to positive reviews
The new era under the roof is underway in the opening Super Rugby fixture at Christchurch's Te Kaha Stadium. After years of anticipation, the new One New Zealand...
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'A really special weekend': Chiefs CEO on the opening of the One New Zealand Stadium
The Chiefs are wary of what the Fijian Drua could be capable of under the roof at Christchurch's new stadium in the final game of Super Rugby's Super Round. The...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 26 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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'Absolutely outstanding': Crusaders celebrate first victory in One New Zealand Stadium
It's been a strong new start for the Crusaders after their 35-20 Super Rugby win over the Waratahs to christen their new home in Christchurch. The hosts lead 14-13...
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'Opened the stadium on the right note": Former and current Crusaders coaches on the brand new stadium
The Crusaders christened their new stadium with a 35-20 triumph over the Waratahs to kickoff Super Rugby's Super Round in Christchurch. The hosts responded to going...
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'The challenge was the most enticing thing': Wallabies icons reflect on All Blacks clashes
Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, and Drew Mitchell are icons of Australian rugby. All former Wallabies, there’s a vast array of experience going head-to-head with...
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"Couldn't be happier": Super Round gets off to a roaring start
Super Round has set Christchurch alight. It kicked off in Christchurch’s brand new One NZ Stadium last night, the Crusaders claiming a comprehensive win over the...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 25 April 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 25th of April 2026, Super Round is underway – the Crusaders christening their brand-new stadium with a...
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James McOnie: A gutsy performance by the Chiefs
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika. LISTEN...
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Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners: What can fans expect?
Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League. The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Guy Harrison opens up about his journey to a national golf title
Guy Harrison's doctors said that he needed to prepare for life in a wheelchair at a young age - but he's gone on to secure a national golf championship. He went...
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'It was awesome': Warriors celebrate victory over Gold Coast Titans
The Warriors have gone second in the NRL for now with a home win over the Gold Coast Titans. The 28-20 victory saw most of the Warriors points coming from former...
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'Pretty special': Chiefs celebrating victory over Hurricanes
The Chiefs have praised the Hurricanes for bringing the best out of them. A fortunate bounce from a charge-down in extra time propelled the new Super Rugby leaders...
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"Happy with where we've ended up": Auckland Cricket set to move to a new home
Auckland Cricket is officially on the move. The organisation is set to depart its long-time home at Eden Park and set up shop at Colin Maiden Park in Glen Innes. It...
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'Heartbreaking': Brett McKay and Liam Napier dissect the demise of Moana Pasifika
Another Super Rugby club is going under. In a blow to Pasifika rugby, Moana Pasifika has announced that it will disband at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season. The...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 April 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th April 2026, Moana Pasifika's days are now numbered, disbanding at the end of the Super Rugby season....
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James McOnie: The Warriors beat out the Storm
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby season, the Masters and the Warriors beating the Storm. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Looking forward to today': Northern Stars to face off against Mystics
The Northern Stars are set to begin their 2026 campaign, with their upcoming season-opening ANZ Premiership game against Auckland rivals the Mystics this afternoon. Centre-pass...
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Explained: Do we need to keep score in junior sport?
There's growing debate over whether we need to keep score in youth-focused sports. Countries like Norway are rethinking their youth competitions - with no official...
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'Delighted': Hurricanes beat out Blues 42-19
The Hurricanes have continued to keep their form alive, and beat out the Blues 42-19 in Wellington. It was a match that many had circled on the calendar as the two...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy sees record lead evaporate
Golf's Masters is no longer a foregone conclusion. Defending champ Rory McIlroy has seen his record six-shot lead gobbled up on Day 3, and he's now even with American...
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'Very pleasing': Warriors break losing streak with Storm victory
The Warriors' 17-match losing streak against the Melbourne Storm is over. The Wahs have gone back to second on the NRL ladder with a crushing 38-14 win over their...
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'We've seen the growth': ANZ Premiership moves to free-to-air TV for 2026
After the turmoil of the last six months, there’s some good news for netball. The ANZ Premiership will be available on free-to-air TV, with TVNZ taking over the...
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"Nobody better in the game to watch": Rory McIlroy claims six shot Masters lead
Rory McIlroy has opened up a huge lead at the Masters – a stunning six shots to the good at the halfway mark. The defending champion has birdied six of his last...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th April 2026, Amateur Sport Association Chair Gordon Noble-Campbell offers his insight on the shortage...
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"Players are in a pretty difficult position": ANZ Premiership gets underway in trying times
Hopes a tough few months at Netball New Zealand can begin to be consigned to the past as the 2026 ANZ Premiership gets underway in Wellington this afternoon. The...
