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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"Rugby's given me everything": Brad Shields unpacks prolific career
Brad Shields has had quite an eventful career. He was an under-20 representative for New Zealand, has played 81 games for Wellington, 128 for the Hurricanes, and...
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"Nail in the coffin": What lead to Horner's sacking by Red Bull?
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal. The 51-year-old had been in the role since 2005, overseeing eight drivers' world championships and...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th July 2025, Piney is broadcasting live from Wellington’s Shed 22 ahead of the second All Blacks test...
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'Sentimental value' a key factor in All Blacks great Dane Coles' team choices
The All Blacks are in the capitol for their second France clash. They’ll be aiming to claim a series win, maintaining their winning momentum from last’s week’s...
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"They're not taking this lightly": Competitiveness of French side was 'unsurprising'
France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has...
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"He's an exciting prospect": Conrad Smith on Billy Proctor's odds keeping 13
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is happy to 'pick and stick' as he aims to mould combinations in test rugby. The only changes Robertson has made for the second...
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James McOnie: Exciting debuts in the All Blacks-France clash
This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie to recap the All Blacks' win over France, the Māori All Blacks' defeat to Scotland and Diogo Jota's...
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US expert recaps NBA off-season
US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the latest from the NBA off-season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Junior Tall Blacks beaten out by USA
Disappointment for the Junior Tall Blacks after the side was beaten out by the US in last night's semi-final. The Kiwis were defeated 120-64 by the Americans in...
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'Exciting': Patricia Maliepo talks return to NRLW
The Warriors Women are making their grand return to the NRLW, and one player opened up about the switch. 10-test Black Fern Patricia Maliepo joined the side just...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 06 July 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6 July. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Former All Black hopeful following team's narrow victory
One former All Black applauded the team's performance against France - as the side walked away with a narrow 31-27 win. The All Blacks won a late scrum penalty to...
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'We need to improve': All Blacks assistant coach evaluates recent performance
The All Blacks have travelled to Wellington with a laundry list of improvements required for the second test against France. The tight 31-27 opening win came after...
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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...
