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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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Football Fever: One of each against the Sky Blues
Piney and Bonnie unpack a Phoenix v Sydney FC weekend double-header and look ahead to the All Whites clash with Egypt. LISTEN ABOVE
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Steve Corica and Nick Becker: Launching Auckland FC
The new Auckland A-League team has been revealed. The CEO and Coach join Piney in studio to discuss the new club and how they're tracking ahead of their debut season.
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James McOnie: Who else will Auckland FC try to recruit?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap a full week of stories in the world of sport. LISTEN ABOVE
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Kiwi runner James Preston makes history at NZ Track and Field Champs
Runner James Preston beat the elements to become the second fastest Kiwi ever to run 800 metres at the New Zealand Track and Field Champs in Wellington. He joined...
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Ireland beats Scotland 17-13 for Six Nations victory
Ireland have retained the Six Nations trophy after beating Scotland 17-13 in Dublin. Kiwi halfback Jamison Gibson-Park's been named man of the match as the Irish...
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Xavier Coates' scene-stealing try for the Storm 'stuns' NRL experts
The Warriors are heartbroken after two quick-fire tries in Melbourne denied them a famous NRL victory over the Storm. The Kiwi side came from 18-6 down at halftime...
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Diplomats and Parliamentarians go head to head in historic cricket match
Over in Wellington, Kiwi parliamentarians and overseas diplomats are set to clash in a historic cricket match. New Zealand's Parliamentary cricket team has existed...
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What's next for the Black Caps? Coach Gary Stead on the team's 'transitional period'
Black Caps coach Gary Stead is refusing to commit to Tim Southee being his side's captain when they next gather for test matches. Southee battled to find form in...
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New Auckland team will "enrich" NZ football product - Giancarlo Italiano
The Wellington Phoenix are set to play their final home game in Auckland this weekend. Piney catches up with head coach Giancarlo Italiano in studio to discuss the...
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"I'm showing I can do this again" - Eliza McCartney
It's been a tough road to recovery for kiwi Pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney but she's back and healthy and jumping at her best again. She catches up with Piney to discuss...
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"Clear definition between a good side and a great side" - Adam Peacock on the NZ v Australia test series
While Australia are celebrating yet another test series victory, the Blackcaps are left to reassess another failed series. Piney catches up with our Australian correspondent...
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Tohu Harris: One of the most important games for the Storm
The Warriors matchup against the Melbourne Storm tonight - a team they haven't beaten in 14 attempts. Piney catches up with Captain Tohu Harris as he prepares for...
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David Campese and Sir John Kirwan discussing the current season of Super Rugby
The Super Rugby season has got off to a hot start, with lots of upsets, an improved Australian side of the draw, and a struggling dynasty. Piney catches up with...
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James McOnie: The view from Hagley Oval
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps clash, the ongoing Super Rugby season, the Warriors and Joseph Parker's victory against...
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Liverpool v Man City: What can we expect?
Liverpool are set to go up against Manchester City tomorrow morning (NZT). Sportswriter Tony Evans joined Piney to discuss the potential outcome of this season's...
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Kiwi pole vaulter Imogen Ayris seeks to break personal record at Sir Graeme Douglas International
A new personal best is on the horizon for pole vaulter Imogen Ayris ahead of this afternoon's Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland. The Commonwealth Games...
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Six Nations recap: England beats Ireland 23-22
The England rugby team's ended a four-match losing run to Ireland, edging the Irish 23-22 in a thrilling Six Nations contest in which the lead changed five times. Rugby...
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Super Rugby: Crusaders on three-game losing streak
The losing run continues for the Crusaders. The reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions have lost to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka for a second straight year, to be...
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'Full focus on the championship': IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin ahead of the upcoming season
The three Kiwi Indycar drivers have qualified alongside each other for tomorrow's season opener in St Petersburg, Florida. Scott McLaughlin will be ninth on the...
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Glenn Turner looks back on 50-year anniversary of NZ's first test cricket victory against Australia
Today marks 50 years since New Zealand's first test cricket victory against Australia. Back in 1974 in Lancaster Park, New Zealand's side walked away with their...
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Rieko Ioane: "Always saw myself playing in the midfield"
The Hurricanes are facing the Blues tonight in the marquee match of this round of Super Rugby. Ahead of the match, Piney decided to catch up with Blues midfielder...
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Sam Kerr situation 'a bit ridiculous' - Adam Peacock
And incident involving Sam Kerr, a cab driver and a police officer has landed the Matlidas Captain in hot water. Our Australian Correspondent joined Piney to discuss...
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"Joe fought smart and brave" - Mike Angove
Joseph Parker has had another big win in his quest to become a two-time world heavyweight champion. He beat out the highly regarded Chinese fighter Zhilei Zhang,...
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'Subconscious expectations' may have played a role in the Warriors loss
Last night was a tough loss for the Warriors. The team was playing a home game against the Cronulla Sharks as their NRL opener, losing 16-12 at Mount Smart Stadium. Piney...
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"There is a legacy that resides in both locker rooms" - John Buchanan
The Black Caps are once again finding themselves up against a wall. The second test against the Australian cricket team is off to an unfortunate start, the Black...