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: Can the Warriors bounce back?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Lions v Wallabies match, the Warriors' latest loss and the reveal that there won't be an Auckland...
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US expert talks WNBA All-Star game, NBA offseason, and the MLB
US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the WNBA All-Star game, NBA offseason, and the MLB. LISTEN ABOVE
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Tactix unveil game plan ahead of ANZ Premiership final
The Tactix are hoping for a positive outcome ahead of the ANZ Premiership netball final against the Mystics in Auckland. The Mainland side rallied from a seven goal...
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Northern Mystics hopeful ahead of ANZ Premiership final
The Northern Mystics are backing themselves to combat a Mainland Tactix outfit flushed with fresh confidence in this afternoon's ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland. The...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 July. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Explained: What does the TV3 buyout mean for NZ sport?
Sky TV is promising stability for viewers as it buys TV3. There's growing speculation about what Sky's purchase of Three means for New Zealand sport, especially...
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'Wasn't great': Wallabies suffer 29-26 defeat to British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions have overcome an 18-point deficit to beat the Wallabies 29-26 in Melbourne and win their three-match series with a game to spare. The...
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'Deflated': Warriors suffer shock 24-16 loss to Titans at Mt Smart
A shock loss for the Warriors in the NRL, going down 24-16 to the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart. The home side conceded 24 unanswered points after taking an early...
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"Tracking really nicely": Cameron Leslie talks his preparations for LA, World Para Swimming Championships
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Cameron Leslie is preparing for the pool. The World Para Swimming Championships are taking place from 21-27th of September...
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'Healthy competition': Black Ferns World Cup squad named
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence. A 33-player squad has been confirmed for...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th July 2025, Netball is in decline – what can be done to bring it back to its glory days? Piney chats...
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"You can't stand still": What needs to be done to save netball?
The New Zealand netball game has been facing increasing struggles. It’s tried to innovate, however it’s still far from the game it once was. Former GM of the Mainland...
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Defeating Australia would be a "huge coup" for British & Irish Lions - former coach
It’s a must-win match as the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions clash for the second time. The Lions claimed victory in the first match, and if the Australian...
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"It's at the crossroads": How do we revive the NZ netball game?
Netball is navigating choppy waters as participation declines and viewership remains low. The future of the New Zealand game’s highest level competition is still...
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James McOnie: Will Beauden Barrett be ready for the Rugby Championship?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' sweep of the French series, R360 and the Phoenix's victory over Wrexham. LISTEN ABOVE
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World University Games: Kiwi athletes set to represent New Zealand
A team of 84 student athletes are set to represent New Zealand at the World University Games in Germany. Organised by the International University Sports Federation...
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Wellington Phoenix claim famous 1-0 win over Wrexham
The Wellington Phoenix stunned famous Welsh football club Wrexham 1-nil in their pre-season match in the capital. Wellington Phoenix academy striker Luke Flowerdew...
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Olivia McTaggart celebrates career-best 4.73m win in Diamond League
New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career in winning the Diamond League event at London’s Olympic Stadium. In front of...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 20 July. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Wellington Saints gearing up for final clash against Southland Sharks
The Wellington Saints are hoping it'll be lucky number 13 when they host the Southland Sharks in this afternoon's New Zealand basketball league final. The Saints...
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All Blacks v France: What can the Kiwis take away ahead of Rugby Championship?
The All Blacks have a laundry list of new injuries to worry about but it's an improving picture for some of their older ones ahead of the Rugby Championship. The...
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'We lacked cohesion': All Blacks assistant coach on the team's narrow victory over France
The All Blacks managed a narrow 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, but they've got work to do going forward. The hosts trailed by 10 early on, and nine just before...
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"They were special": NZR President reflects on rugby playing days
Another icon of Waikato Rugby was former All Black Matthew Cooper. He made his All Blacks test debut in 1992, setting a then-world record of 23 points on test debut,...
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"Thirst for knowledge": What drives coaching guru Mike Cron?
An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book. Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend, covers his 210-test tenure with...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Roaming Giant Bar in Hamilton ahead of the third All...
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"Hard to tell": Will R360 take off? NZRPA Boss weighs in
Rugby360 has been making headlines this week, with the revelation that they’re approaching some of our top players. But will the competition take off? NZ Rugby...
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What does R360 mean for our top rugby players?
An understanding is emerging about rugby's proposed R360 competition moves to attract leading oval ball players. Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has admitted the approach...
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'Unbelievable stories': ABs icon on his World Cup-winning kick, what it means to fans
Stephen Donald has had an iconic, if not turbulent rugby career. He was an All Black for four years, playing from 2008 to 2011, and capped it off by kicking the...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2025
Assistant coach Tamati Ellison and James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest All Blacks v France test, attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss...
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Wayne Goldsmith: Are parents the problem in kids sport?
Are Parents the issue at kids sport games, or is it just a minority which gains all the attention. Our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the...
