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: Relief for the All Blacks this week
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the latest with the Dame Noeline Taurua and the All Blacks beating out the Wallabies. LISTEN ABOVE
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Tennis Auckland head celebrates Govt funding boost
The Government recently announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena. The covered venue will mean an end to rain...
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NRL Grand Final: What can fans expect ahead of the big clash?
There's hype growing in Sydney as the NRL Grand Final looms. The Storm tackle the Brisbane Broncos in Sydney despite an injury-ravaged back-end to the season. FOX...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 05 October 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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'Finish on a good note': Expert recaps All Blacks' victory over Wallabies
The All Blacks are celebrating another weekend victory, but some believe the team will carry some scars after a tumultuous Rugby Championship campaign. The Kiwi...
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'We're protecting all parties': Netball NZ confirms Dame Noeline Taurua will sit out Constellation Cup
Netball NZ recently confirmed Dame Noeline Taurua will continue to sit on the sidelines as negotiations continue. The national body and sidelined Silver Ferns coach...
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Black Caps look ahead after Chappell-Hadlee chances were washed away
Mt Maunganui rain has scuppered the Black Caps chances of reclaiming cricket's Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Last night's second T20 against Australia was eventually...
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"Pretty special": Erin Clark on making it into the Dally M Team of the Year
Two Warriors have been awarded a high honour in the NRL world. Erin Clark and Payton Takimoana have made it onto the 2025 Dally M Team of the Year – Clark as the...
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"I love the competition": Sean Marks on NBA, running the Brooklyn Nets
One of New Zealand’s best-ever basketball players is now one of the world’s foremost sporting executives. Sean Marks was the first person born in New Zealand to...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 04 October 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 4th October 2025, Piney joined by President of Rugby Australia, Nathan Sharpe ahead of the second test...
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Silver Ferns coaching saga continues - what's happening behind the scenes?
There’s still no clarity in the ongoing saga of the Silver Ferns and Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua was stoof down as coach on the 10th of September, and despite days...
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"Healed that team": Rugby Australia President on the impact of Joe Schmidt
Rugby Australia’s President has nothing but praise for Coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the final Rugby Championship clash. The All Blacks are facing off against the...
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"We're all buzzing": NZ U20 football team in high spirits ahead of World Cup opener
New Zealand’s under-20 men’s football team is kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this weekend. Tomorrow will see them face their hosts in Chile, before further...
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"Our mini Super Bowl": AFL Grand Final kicks off in Melbourne
It’s the biggest day in the Australian sporting calendar. Not only is tonight the AFL Grand Final, but there’s also the NRL preliminary finals, as well as the Bledisloe...
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"Only thing I had on the old man": Ryan Fox on golf, rugby, and growing up the son of an ABs legend
Ryan Fox has had a stunner of a year so far, with two PGA Tour wins and a Top 20 finish at the US Open under his belt – not to mention a world record. Fox has said...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 27th September 2025, Piney is back at the Kingslander ahead of the Eden Park Bledisloe Test tonight. NZ...
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"It's about stamping your authority": All Blacks legend on defending the Fortress, career in rugby
The Bledisloe Cup has returned to Eden Park and joining Piney for a chat was one of the country’s greatest ever lock forwards. Ian Jones toured with the 1989 All...
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"Anguish" of bygone years could be exposed at Eden Park - former Wallabies captain
Fans on both sides of the Tasman are raring to go as the All Blacks and Wallabies battle it out for the Bledisloe Cup. They’re clashing tonight at Eden Park, where...
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"We're not going to roll over and die": Nick Farr-Jones on Bledisloe tests and sending a message
It’s time for the Bledisloe Cup, with the Wallabies and All Blacks clashing tonight at Eden Park. The last time the Wallabies were able to claim the victory at the...
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James McOnie: It's been a massive moment for NZ athletics
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Beamish and Kerr's recent accolades, the ongoing NPC season, and the Black Ferns' World Cup loss. LISTEN...
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US expert talks Clippers scandal and the MLB playoffs
US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the Clippers scandal and the MLB playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Amazing': NZ adds 5th medal to World Athletics Championships count
New Zealand is currently a staggering 5th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Shot-putter Maddi Wesche has earned bronze to ensure...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 September. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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'Chaotic': Liam Lawson qualifies third for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Liam Lawson has brushed off bad weather and skirted six separate crashes to deliver his best qualifying effort at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Only Max Verstappen...
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Otago claims Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury after second-half comeback
Canterbury's reign with the Ranfurly Shield has lasted a fortnight. They've been edged 38-36 by Otago in their NPC contest in Christchurch - their maiden NPC loss...
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'Unprecedented': Grace Nweke speaks as Silver Ferns gear up for South Africa test
Shooter Grace Nweke is adamant the Silver Ferns are keeping a united front heading into tonight's first netball test against South Africa. The clash on Auckland's...
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All Blacks v Australia: Can the Kiwis bounce back next week?
The All Blacks are staring down the barrel of two high-pressure tests against the Wallabies. The Kiwi side took a record thrashing against the Springboks at Sky...
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"Nothing's predictable": Hayden Paddon previews the Ashley Forest Rally Sprint
One of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport events is hitting the ground this weekend. The Ashley Forest Rally Sprint has attracted many of both the country’s top...
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"Outcoached": Black Ferns caught out by speed, skill of Canadian side
The Black Ferns are coming to terms with their eight year reign as world champions being over. They've been stunned by Canada 34-19 in their World Cup semi-final...
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"We knew our strengths": Unpacking the 'Brighton Miracle' a decade on
Today marks 10 years since one of the biggest upsets in sporting history. On this day in 2015, Japan defeated South Africa 34-32 at the Rugby World Cup in what...
