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: What do we think of the NPC season?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season as the quarter-finals warp up. LISTEN ABOVE
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Luca Harrington named Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year
World champion and X Games gold medal-winning freeskier Luca Harrington has been named Snow Sports New Zealand's athlete of the year for 2025. Harrington joined...
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All Whites v Poland: Kiwi side comes up short
Good but not good enough is the verdict from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley, after their one-nil friendly loss to Poland. Bazeley feels his side were overly affected...
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Could the MCG Boxing Day cricket test be at risk?
Could the iconic Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground be under threat? There's growing speculation the Australian cricket bosses will be looking to move...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 October 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Explained: Why are rugby unions so concerned about R360?
R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it. New Zealand, England, Ireland, France,...
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"Pure euphoria": Otago's Cam Millar on his match-winning kick
Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals. The 23-year-old slotted a...
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"Bit of a learning experience": Mark Inglis on making history, cycling, and mountaineering
25 years ago, Kiwi sporting icon Mark Inglis made history, winning New Zealand’s first ever Paralympic Cycling medal at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. But this...
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White Ferns v Bangladesh: Brooke Halliday unpacks 'satisfying' performance
A pragmatic approach has helped earn the White Ferns their first victory at the Cricket World Cup. New Zealand have beaten Bangladesh by 100 runs at Guwahati. Captain...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th September 2025, Bathurst is back and Piney is joined by Supercars icon Greg Murphy, who reveals his...
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"He's stepped up a little too far": Joseph Parker talks ahead of Wardley clash
Joseph Parker admits he's wary of the latest heavyweight standing in the way of another shot at a world boxing belt. The Kiwi faces big-hitting Brit Fabio Wardley...
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'So many things that can go wrong': Greg Murphy on luck and winning Bathurst
Petrolheads are flocking to Bathurst for the biggest weekend in Australasian motorsport. The Bathurst 1000 kicks off this weekend over the ditch in Australia. Few...
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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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James McOnie: We're watching Cam Roigard peak
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks beating out Australia, the NRL finals and the Women's Rugby World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE
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UCI Women's Elite Road Race: Niamh Fisher-Black wins silver
A strange environment hasn't stopped Kiwi cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black becoming the first New Zealander to podium at the Road World Championships - finishing second...
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Melbourne Storm to advance to NRL Grand Final after defeating Sharks
Jahrome Hughes has completed a remarkable injury recovery to lead the Storm into another NRL Grand Final. The Kiwis halfback has scored a try and been instrumental...
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'Thrilla in Manila' to celebrate 50-year anniversary
The infamous bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier III, billed as the Thrilla in Manila, is set to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. The 14-round fight is universally...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 28 September 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 September. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Former All Black unpacks Cam Roigard's match-winning performance
Fans, coaches and experts alike are celebrating Cam Roigard's match-winning performance against the Wallabies. Roigard was hugely influential in the 33-24 Bledisloe...
