'Words can't describe it': All Blacks duo react to making test debuts
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
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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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"Amazing journey": Adam Hall on being selected for a 6th Paralympic Games
Kiwi para-athlete Adam Hall has been selected for a record 6th Paralympic Games. He’s off to Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March. Set to match...
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"Great while it lasted": Andrew Hore reminisces on his All Blacks career
With the first All Blacks game of the season kicking off tonight, it’s time to take a look back in time. Andrew Hore, former All Black and RWC winner, now a farmer...
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'Picked with strategy in mind': Former AB Captain previews first test of the season
Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team of the season raised a few eyebrows. The team selected to go up against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium features...
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"The mindset has certainly changed": Junior Tall Blacks aiming for a medal after quarterfinal success
The Junior Tall Blacks incredible run has continued at the Under 19 World Cup in Lausanne. New Zealand has surged to an historic quarter-final win against the hosts...
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"Cycling on such a bigger scale": Tour de France sets off in Lille
One of the most watched sporting events in the world gets underway tonight as the Tour de France sets off in Lille. Only one Kiwi is competing in this year’s race,...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 5 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Emerson’s bar in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first...
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"You can't coach size": Otago assistant coach on the journey of two ABs debutants
Both teams have their share of debutants in tonight's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium. On the All Blacks side, both Fabien Holland and Christian Lio Willie are set...
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"Control the big moments": Jeff Wilson outlines All Blacks path to success
A new All Blacks season kicks off tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The boys in black are taking on France's Les Blues in the first of three matches, aiming to break...
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James McOnie: Looking back on Razor's All Blacks picks
This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie—broadcaster, wordsmith, and master of the perfectly timed zinger—for a rollicking ride through the world...
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Lawson to start ahead of Verstappen after second-best qualifying result in Austria
Liam Lawson will start sixth at Formula One’s Austrian Grand Prix, and is the highest-placed of the four Red Bull-backed cars ahead of both teammate Isack Hadjar...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 29th June 2025, we are joined in studio by All Blacks coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson. First up we focus...
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UFC 317: Kai Kara-France gearing up for title fight
Mixed martial artist Kai Kara-France wants to use his flyweight title fight this afternoon as a platform for Māori culture. The Kiwi will face Brazilian champion...
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Bevon Jacobs on making the Black Caps side for T20 tri-series in Africa
Bevon Jacobs is hoping that sharing a changing room with Indian cricket superstars such as Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will serve him well for his country. The...
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Scott Robertson talks squad selections and looks back at first year in coaching role
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed why they opted to bring Dalton Papali'i into camp again following the injury to Wallace Sititi. Sititi is out for the...
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NZ Cricket reveals schedule for upcoming home summer
The Black Caps and White Ferns are staring down the barrel of a packed summer schedule, according to a new release from NZ Cricket. New Zealand have released their...
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"Amazing outcome for NZ": New law bans offshore betting
New Zealand punters will no longer be able to bet with overseas bookmaker under new laws that will come into effect next week. TAB NZ will become the sole legal...
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All Whites confident in ability to compete with higher ranked teams, Coach says
Australia and New Zealand are set to clash again later this year, this time on the football pitch. The All Whites will be playing the Socceroos in a two-match series...
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SailGP returns to Auckland in 2026 with hopes for the future
SailGP will be making waves in Auckland again in 2026. After being omitted from the first announcement of venues for next season, the league has confirmed it will...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 28 June 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 28th June 2025, we talk referee abuse, starting with Mike Hester, NZR’s Participation Development Manager,...
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"Serve a wider message": Cancellation of union's club rugby games backed by NZR
A call for New Zealand Rugby to protect referees more. The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union has postponed fixtures this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused...
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Watch: All Blacks coach talks squad selection on Newstalk ZB
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is set to join Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport with Jason Pine to talk about his first squad selection of the year and take listeners...
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James McOnie: You can't fault the Crusaders
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final, the action from the State of Origin - and offered speculation about possible All...
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Te Kaha stadium on track for 2026 opening - report
Construction of Christchurch’s long-awaited stadium is entering its final stretch, with the venue on track for a 2026 opening. The stadium is set to have capacity...
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Paul Gallen hits back ahead of Sonny Bill Williams boxing bout
The most anticipated trans-Tasman boxing event of the year is set to take place in the coming weeks. Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams are set to meet in the headline...
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Expert claims Peter Burling will be 'huge asset' for Luna Rossa
Sailing expert Mark Orams believes three-time America's Cup winner Peter Burling will be a huge asset for Luna Rossa, despite being unable to race on the water. Burling...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 June. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Jason Pine: Rob Penney won't call this redemption, but that's exactly what it was
You forget how much Crusaders fans love the Crusaders until you watch them play live in Christchurch. That place was absolutely jumping last night Crusaders fans...
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All Blacks 2025 squad reveal: Expert outlines who could be called up
Several players will be hoping to score a spot on the 35-man All Blacks squad, set to be named on Monday at the Coastal Rugby Club in Taranaki. There's speculation...
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True teamwork key to claiming Super Rugby Pacific title - former captain
The Crusaders are no strangers to playing on the biggest stage. One of the icons of the Crusaders is 7-time champion and captain of the undefeated 2002 champion...
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Super Rugby CEO Panel: Crusaders, Chiefs are "worthy" contenders for title
The Crusaders and Chiefs meet in Christchurch tonight to decide the Super Rugby Pacific final. It’s set to be a tough match, with the Chiefs having defeated the...
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‘I have no idea’: Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
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