https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/rss NZME Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Mon, 25 May 2026 18:56:17 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-a-league-victory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-a-league-victory/ James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's big win, and the Warriors' sixth straight win. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 May 2026 03:42:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/shannon-leigh-litt-kiwi-marathon-runner-aims-to-run-1-000-ultra-marathons/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/shannon-leigh-litt-kiwi-marathon-runner-aims-to-run-1-000-ultra-marathons/ Shannon-Leigh Litt has been running hard, and she's determined to break records by running 1000 marathons by September. The current Guinness World Record is 200 days, but she's determined to beat that. She joined Piney to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 May 2026 03:37:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-kiwi-side-beating-out-sydney-fc-to-claim-the-a-league-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-kiwi-side-beating-out-sydney-fc-to-claim-the-a-league-title/ Auckland FC have become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League football title after beating Sydney FC 1-nil in the final. Cam Howieson scored the winner in the 60th minute, his first goal for the club, to claim the Joe Marston medal for player of the match. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss the 'incredible' win. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 May 2026 03:17:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-24-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-24-may-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 24 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 24 May 2026 03:12:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brad-mooar-crusaders-assistant-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-chiefs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brad-mooar-crusaders-assistant-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-chiefs/ The Crusaders have kept their chase for a home playoff match alive with a thrilling 36-32 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch. The home side battled back from eight points down with 15 minutes to go to remain unbeaten at their new stadium. Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 May 2026 03:08:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/paul-ifill-former-footballer-on-auckland-fc-beating-out-sydney-fc-to-win-the-a-league-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/paul-ifill-former-footballer-on-auckland-fc-beating-out-sydney-fc-to-win-the-a-league-title/ Last night was a big one for Auckland FC, after the Kiwi side beat Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title. A victory parade was held in the city's CBD and sports fans are celebrating hard after Auckland FC claimed this title. Former footballer Paul Ifill joined Piney to discuss the win further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 May 2026 02:58:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-ahead-of-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-ahead-of-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ It’s the biggest day in Auckland FC’s short history.  Just two years into their existence, the team is facing Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final tonight at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium.  CEO Nick Becker told Piney it’s definitely a bit of a pinch me moment.  He says they wanted to be competitive, wanted to win silverware, and it’s an incredible feeling to be able to right, today’s the big dance, this is what we’ve worked so hard for.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 03:58:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/oli-sail-injured-auckland-fc-goalie-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/oli-sail-injured-auckland-fc-goalie-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ Tonight is a night for the history books, as Auckland FC looks to claim the A-League title in their second ever season.  They’re going up against Sydney FC at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium – the first time New Zealand has hosted a Grand Final.   And watching from the sidelines is Oli Sail, a goalie for the team who was knocked out of the season in February with a knee injury.  He told Piney that while it’s important to enjoy the energy and excitement around a home Grand Final, it’s also important to separate yourself from that and work under the notion that it’s just another game.   But Sail says the way the city and the media have gotten behind the team is amazing.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 03:34:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-23-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-23-may-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd May 2026, it's all A-League Grand Final as Piney brings you the show from the home of Auckland FC, Tyler Street.  Jake Girdwood-Reich, Patrick Kisnorbo, Erik Paartalu, and Steve Rosich are among those who joined the show ahead of the final showdown.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 03:12:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/erik-paartalu-a-league-icon-and-football-analyst-ahead-of-the-grand-final-clash-between-auckland-fc-and-sydney-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/erik-paartalu-a-league-icon-and-football-analyst-ahead-of-the-grand-final-clash-between-auckland-fc-and-sydney-fc/ Auckland FC is one match away from making history, having made it to the A-League Grand Finals in their second-ever season.  They’re facing Syndey FC tonight at a sold out Mt Smart Stadium.  Now a hugely respected football analyst, Erik Paartalu won two A-League championships and a premiership as part of the Brisbane Roar.  He told Piney that Auckland FC is really feared around the League.  “I think when you talk to other teams about playing Auckland, coming here was very difficult last year. This season, not so much, but tonight they’ve got to go back to the old Auckland.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 03:06:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/patrick-kisnorbo-sydney-fc-coach-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-clash-against-auckland-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/patrick-kisnorbo-sydney-fc-coach-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-clash-against-auckland-fc/ Sydney coach Patrick Kisnorbo is taking a siege mentality into tonight's A-League Grand Final against Auckland FC.  They’ve made the trip across the Tasman to meet the Black Knights at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium, aiming to spoil their party and take home the title.  Kisnorbo took up the coaching role in March, and he told Piney the key to the team’s success was simply showing the players some love, belief, and positivity.  He says they’ve been very adaptable, great to work with, and they deserved this chance to play in the Grand Finals.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 02:48:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jake-girdwood-reich-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jake-girdwood-reich-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/ Auckland FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich hopes to break the heart of his younger self come the final whistle of tonight's A-League Men's Grand Final at Mt Smart.  The Sydney-born defender signed with Sydney FC Youth at the age of 12 and won an Australia Cup with the Sky Blues in 2023.  But tonight he’s aiming to claim victory over his former side, as Auckland FC aim to make history and claim their first A-League title in their second-ever season.  Girdwood-Reich downplayed the pressure of a Grand Final clash, telling Piney that while there’ll be a couple more nerves in the changing room it’s ultimately still a 90 minute football game.   “Nothing should change for us.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 May 2026 01:53:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fc-making-the-a-league-grand-final-the-hurricanes-beating-the-blues-and-luke-metcalfs-departure/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fc-making-the-a-league-grand-final-the-hurricanes-beating-the-blues-and-luke-metcalfs-departure/ James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC making the A-League Grand Final, the Hurricanes beating the Blues and Luke Metcalf's departure from the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:52:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-head-ahead-of-next-weeks-a-league-grand-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-head-ahead-of-next-weeks-a-league-grand-final/ Auckland FC boss Nick Becker is gearing up for a big week ahead as the club prepares to play in - and host - an A-League grand final next weekend. Tickets go on sale for next Saturday night's decider tomorrow, with members in the morning and general public in the afternoon. Becker joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:45:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-tookey-former-warrior-speaks-ahead-of-brisbane-broncos-clash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-tookey-former-warrior-speaks-ahead-of-brisbane-broncos-clash/ The Magic Round is continuing on, and the Warriors are hoping to get their fifth consecutive win tonight. The team is facing off against the Brisbane Broncos this evening, and one former Warrior is joined Piney to outline his predictions. Mark Tookey joined Piney to speculate, and look back on his own legacy. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:38:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kini-naholo-hurricanes-winger-on-the-team-beating-out-the-blues/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kini-naholo-hurricanes-winger-on-the-team-beating-out-the-blues/ Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw's faith in his players continues to rise after a 47-24 Super Rugby victory over the Blues. The competition front-runners ran in seven tries to four to restore their lead over the second-placed Chiefs to five points. Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:26:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cameron-george-warriors-ceo-ahead-of-tonights-magic-round-clash-against-the-brisbane-broncos/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cameron-george-warriors-ceo-ahead-of-tonights-magic-round-clash-against-the-brisbane-broncos/ Kickoff is looming for the Warriors, as the team gears up for their next clash in Brisbane. The Warriors are hoping to keep the streak alive after beating the Parramatta Eels 36-14 in their last match. Warriors CEO Cameron George joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:19:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-may-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 17 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 17 May 2026 03:12:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brent-tate-former-brisbane-bronco-ahead-of-the-nrl-magic-round-clash-against-the-warriors/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brent-tate-former-brisbane-bronco-ahead-of-the-nrl-magic-round-clash-against-the-warriors/ The Warriors are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos, and one former player is looking back on his own career. Brent Tate used to be a part of the Broncos, but he also played for the Warriors and the North Queensland Cowboys. He joined Piney to discuss his sporting history. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 03:06:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-webster-warriors-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-the-brisbane-broncos/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-webster-warriors-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-the-brisbane-broncos/ The Warriors are getting back into it, with the team returning to the field after their week off. They're set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos for the NRL Magic Round, with kickoff happening at 6pm tonight. Coach Andrew Webster joined Piney to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 May 2026 02:55:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cj-bott-wellington-phoenix-women-captain-on-the-team-reaching-the-a-league-grand-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cj-bott-wellington-phoenix-women-captain-on-the-team-reaching-the-a-league-grand-final/ It’s the biggest day in the Wellington Phoenix’s history as the women’s team readies themselves for the A-League grand final.  They’ve risen from missing the playoffs in each of their past four seasons, to a second place regular season finish and a shot at putting the club's first piece of silverware in the trophy cupboard.  CJ Bott captained the team at the start of the season before stepping aside to prepare for the birth of her child, however she’s still been a big part of the team throughout the season, and will be on the sidelines tonight.  She told Piney she knew the team could do it, and while they went through a lot this season, the girls have proven time and time again they can come back from anything.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 03:48:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-jacomb-chiefs-first-five-on-their-win-over-the-highlanders-their-history-with-the-grand-finals/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-jacomb-chiefs-first-five-on-their-win-over-the-highlanders-their-history-with-the-grand-finals/ The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close.  Their 42-12 win came at the expense of injured fullback Damian Mackenzie, who was knocked out in the second half after copping a boot to the chin, while the Highlanders lost Caleb Tangitau to a non-contact knee injury at the end of the match.  The result shifts them back near the top of the ladder, putting them on track to host the playoffs as the end of the season draws near.  The Chiefs have made it to the grand final three times in the past, but have yet to claim the title, and first five Josh Jacomb told Piney if they’re lucky enough to reach the final then they’ll have to address it, but also understand that it’s in the past.  “All we can focus on is what’s in front of us.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 03:40:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-16-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-16-may-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th May 2026, it's all Magic Round as Piney brings the show to you from Brisbane, where he's joined by NRL legends Braith Anasta and Mal Meninga.   Josh Jacomb recaps the Chiefs’ big win over the Highlanders in Hamilton.  And it’s a huge day for Football fans after Auckland FC booked their spot in the A-League Men's final and the Wellington Phoenix Women chase the clubs first ever title.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 03:12:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-on-the-win-over-adelaide-united-that-sent-them-into-the-a-league-grand-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fc-striker-on-the-win-over-adelaide-united-that-sent-them-into-the-a-league-grand-final/ Auckland FC has used its underdog tag as motivation to pound Adelaide United 3-nil and make the A-League grand final.  The tie was deadlocked heading into the return leg across the Tasman, but Black Knights coach Steve Corica says his team was fired up by critics saying they couldn't win.   Auckland FC won the two-leg tie 4-1 on aggregate and will now meet the Newcastle Jets or Sydney FC in the grand final – a first-ever for a New Zealand men's club.  Striker Sam Cosgrove found the back of the net with a penalty, and told Piney in terms of a satisfying performance, it was right up there.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 03:10:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mal-meninga-nrl-legend-and-perth-bears-coach-on-this-weekends-nrl-magic-round/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mal-meninga-nrl-legend-and-perth-bears-coach-on-this-weekends-nrl-magic-round/ Brisbane has been inundated with footy-kit wearing fans this weekend.  Magic Round has flooded the city with dedicated fans repping their teams and eager to see the wins and losses all in one place.   NRL legend and coach of the incoming Perth Bears, Mal Meninga told Piney the weekend is a happy festival – there's less focus on the adversarial nature of the competition, instead people are just having a good time.  He says that having it collectively in one spot is excellent, and having it in Brisbane is even better, as Queensland is the hub of rugby league globally.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/braith-anasta-nrl-legend-and-nrl360-host-on-magic-round-luke-metcalfs-decision-to-split-from-the-warriors/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/braith-anasta-nrl-legend-and-nrl360-host-on-magic-round-luke-metcalfs-decision-to-split-from-the-warriors/ It’s one of the biggest weekends on the rugby league calendar, with hordes of NRL fans swarming Brisbane for Magic Round.   But for the Warriors, the weekend has been overshadowed by news of halfback specialist Luke Metcalf’s split from the team.  The 27 year old had previously committed to the Warriors until 2028, but has now reportedly signed a contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons.  NRL legend Braith Anasta told Piney when he first heard the rumours, he couldn’t quite understand it.  He thought Metcalf and Tanah Boyd would be partners in crime in the halves, and was surprised Metcalf seemingly didn’t entertain it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 May 2026 02:26:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-crusaders-bringing-the-horses-back-and-auckland-fcs-first-clash-against-adelaide/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-crusaders-bringing-the-horses-back-and-auckland-fcs-first-clash-against-adelaide/ This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders bringing the horses back and Auckland FC's first clash against Adelaide. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 03:35:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/fabian-herzog-ice-hockey-superfan-on-his-40-hour-journey-from-auckland-to-watch-his-side-win-swiss-hockey-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/fabian-herzog-ice-hockey-superfan-on-his-40-hour-journey-from-auckland-to-watch-his-side-win-swiss-hockey-title/ Fribourg-Gottéron has claimed their first ice hockey championship title. One Auckland-based hockey fan made the 40-hour journey to see the team claim the win. Fabian Herzog joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 03:19:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-may-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 10 May 2026 03:12:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/john-afoa-ben-atiga-sam-tuitupou-kanaloa-consortium-members-on-their-bid-to-save-moana-pasifika/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/john-afoa-ben-atiga-sam-tuitupou-kanaloa-consortium-members-on-their-bid-to-save-moana-pasifika/ Moana Pasifika's future is hanging in the balance, and there's a rugby consortium hoping to save the team. Kanaloa Consortium are trying to buy the licence for the Moana Pasifika rugby franchise in order to revitalise it.  John Afoa, Ben Atiga, and Sam Tuitupou joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 03:11:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/danny-hay-auckland-fc-assistant-coach-recaps-teams-first-match-against-adelaide/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/danny-hay-auckland-fc-assistant-coach-recaps-teams-first-match-against-adelaide/ Auckland FC aren't fazed by having to win in Adelaide to make the A-League grand final. The Black Knights are deadlocked at one-all after the first leg of the two-leg semi-final. Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay joined Piney to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 02:43:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/vic-esson-wellington-phoenix-women-goalkeeper-ahead-of-brisbane-roar-clash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/vic-esson-wellington-phoenix-women-goalkeeper-ahead-of-brisbane-roar-clash/ The Wellington Phoenix women are under no illusions how important the second leg of their A-League semifinal against Brisbane Roar is for the entire organisation. They must overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit this afternoon but coach Bev Priestman has underlined her belief that her team can lift. Wellington Phoenix women goalkeeper Vic Esson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 02:36:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tom-latham-black-caps-test-captain-ahead-of-the-england-test-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tom-latham-black-caps-test-captain-ahead-of-the-england-test-series/ The Black Caps are gearing up for their latest test series. The Kiwi side will face off against England in a three-test series - and it's likely to be challenging endeavour for the team. Black Caps test captain Tom Latham joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 May 2026 02:27:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/damian-mckenzie-chiefs-first-five-reviews-the-super-rugby-pacific-clash-against-the-reds/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/damian-mckenzie-chiefs-first-five-reviews-the-super-rugby-pacific-clash-against-the-reds/ A sigh of relief from the Chiefs, as they were able to outlast the Reds.  A late try by Wallace Sititi sealed their victory over in Brisbane – taking them to the top of the table alongside the Hurricanes.  Chiefs and All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie told Piney they’re happy with the way their performance is trending.  He says that even when they lost their momentum, they were able to take it back quite quickly.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 May 2026 03:36:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bruce-djite-former-adelaide-united-player-previews-the-semifinal-clash-between-auckland-fc-and-adelaide/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bruce-djite-former-adelaide-united-player-previews-the-semifinal-clash-between-auckland-fc-and-adelaide/ This year’s finals series in men’s A-League football could be one for the history books.  Auckland FC has made it through to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout with Melbourne FC saw them clinch the win.   They’re now set to face off against Adelaide United in a two leg clash – the first of which is taking place tonight at Mt Smart.  Adelaide United legend and former Socceroo Bruce Djite told Piney the intensity will be high, and players will be conscious about not making mistakes since it’s only two legs.  “You’re better off finishing nil-all and going into the second leg.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 May 2026 03:27:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-09-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-09-may-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 9th May 2026, new NZR CEO Steve Lacaster joined for a chat – clarifying the organisations continued stance on overseas eligibility for the All Blacks.  The Crusaders have picked up a much-needed win over the Blues, with Leicester Faiinga'anuku once again starring at openside flanker. Assistant coach Dan Perrin recaps the win.  And there’s plenty of previewing of tonight’s A-League clash, with Auckland FC through to the semifinals.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 May 2026 03:12:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-woud-auckland-fc-goalkeeper-reviews-the-dramatic-elimination-final-against-melbourne-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-woud-auckland-fc-goalkeeper-reviews-the-dramatic-elimination-final-against-melbourne-fc/ Auckland FC are through to the A-League semifinals are one of the most dramatic nights in the club’s short history.  Last weekend’s elimination final against Melbourne FC went right through to penalties before goalkeeper Michael Woud’s decisive save and a spot-kick from Dan Hall ticked the Black Knights over into a 7-6 win.  The focus is now shifting to a two-legged semifinal against Adelaide United – the first leg kicking off tonight at Mt Smart.  Woud told Piney that ultimately it comes down to luck a little bit, but there is still an element of strategy.  “And, y’know, lucky enough, we got it right once, which was enough on the weekend to win the game.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 May 2026 03:10:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dan-perrin-crusaders-assistant-coach-reviews-the-clash-against-the-blues-george-bowers-100th-game/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dan-perrin-crusaders-assistant-coach-reviews-the-clash-against-the-blues-george-bowers-100th-game/ The Crusaders have kept their home ground streak alive, dominating the back half of their match against the Blues to pull a 36-20 victory.  George Bower scored his first try for the team in his 100th match – one of the six tries they scored, four of which were in the second half.   Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin told Piney they pulled a couple of moves out of the vault, adjusting them to suit, as they knew how good it would be to get Bower a try.  “He’s got quick feet on him, and to get the ball placement down with the left arm as well, it’s like he’d scored a hundred of them.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 May 2026 02:51:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-lancaster-new-nz-rugby-ceo-discusses-the-eligibility-policy-his-plans-for-the-game-and-the-organisation/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-lancaster-new-nz-rugby-ceo-discusses-the-eligibility-policy-his-plans-for-the-game-and-the-organisation/ Newly appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has doubled down on the organisation’s eligibility policy, confirming returning first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’ initial squads for the July series or the tour to South Africa.  Mo’unga has signed an 18-month contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to return home after spending the past three years with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan. The deal begins in July and runs through until the end of next year’s Rugby World Cup.  The timing of the contract means the 31-year-old must first play for Canterbury in the NPC before becoming eligible for All Blacks selection again in October. The NPC season kicks off in late July.  That means Mo’unga would miss the three tests in New Zealand against France, Italy and Ireland before the team heads to South Africa for a four-test tour, which also features midweek matches against provincial sides.  Lancaster said NZR had discussed Mo’unga’s situation internally but had not asked the board to relax the rules at the recent AGM, which require overseas-based players returning to New Zealand to play domestically before becoming eligible for the All Blacks.  Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine on Weekend Sport, Lancaster reaffirmed the current policy remained the best long-term option for NZR.  “This is something we regularly revisit with the board,” Lancaster said. “It’s a relevant thing for our board as governors of the game to regularly consider and reflect on.  “We haven’t asked the board to relax that policy around Richie. We think the policy works for us. It keeps our best players in New Zealand playing in our competitions.  “We’ve got some world-class players in the same position, and a number of those have committed to stay in New Zealand and play on the basis of the policy. We’ve got to think about the implications of the policy and relaxing the policy at any point in time.”  The same rules also apply to Shannon Frizell, who is currently playing alongside Mo’unga at Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, but is set to return to New Zealand at the end of the Japan season to link up with Tasman.  Lancaster said All Blacks coach Dave Rennie wanted Mo’unga available for selection, although he had not formally requested an exemption.  When Rennie was announced as All Blacks coach in March, he was asked about the overseas selection policy and said he would love to have former All Blacks lock and test centurion Brodie Retallick available for his squad.  New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie wanted wanted Mo’unga available for selection. Photo / Dean Purcell  Retallick plays for Rennie’s club in Japan, the Kobe Kobelco Steelers.  “Dave’s very clear, he would like Richie to be available for selection because his job is to ultimately win the World Cup next year and he wants the best talent available to the All Blacks,” Lancaster said.  “That’s a really healthy tension for us to have, where we’ve got a coach who rightly has a focus on winning today and tomorrow, and then we’ve got ourselves as the administrators of the game who have to have a systems lens and a medium to long-term lens on what’s best for the game.”  While the current policy means Mo’unga will miss the initial squads for both campaigns, Lancaster said he could become available for the latter stages of the South Africa tour if injury strikes in the All Blacks squad, similar to what happened with Leicester Fainga’anuku last year.  “Once Richie’s back in New Zealand and playing and if we do have injuries, then potentially he could be eligible,” Lancaster said.  Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.  Sat, 09 May 2026 01:03:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-victory-and-the-warriors-winning-streak/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-victory-and-the-warriors-winning-streak/ This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's victory and the Warriors' winning streak. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:55:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-brisius-ocean-race-chair-on-the-event-returning-to-nz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-brisius-ocean-race-chair-on-the-event-returning-to-nz/ The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018 as part of the next cycle in 2027. The event will see the fleet travel halfway around the world before they are back on land. Ocean Race chair Richard Brisius joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:49:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/julian-savea-all-blacks-star-on-the-impact-of-asthma-awareness-week-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/julian-savea-all-blacks-star-on-the-impact-of-asthma-awareness-week-2026/ Next week marks the start of Asthma Awareness Week 2026, and one All Blacks star has opened up about his experiences with the condition. Julian Savea has been battling asthma for his whole life, but he says the condition's nothing to fear. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:44:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brad-walter-nrl-journalist-on-the-warriors-winning-their-fourth-game-in-a-row/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brad-walter-nrl-journalist-on-the-warriors-winning-their-fourth-game-in-a-row/ The Warriors have extended their winning streak to four after a 36-14 NRL win over Parramatta in Sydney, perched second on the table heading into their bye weekend. Incumbent halves Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita guided the team to victory in this clash. NRL journalist Brad Walter joined Piney to discuss what this win means for the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:29:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kaylin-sunshine-west-and-alex-moose-weekes-harlem-globetrotters-on-their-100-year-tour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kaylin-sunshine-west-and-alex-moose-weekes-harlem-globetrotters-on-their-100-year-tour/ The Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring their historic 100 Year Tour across Australia and New Zealand in mid-2026. This centennial tour will offer basketball fans a chance to witness 100 years of basketball entertainment history. Kaylin 'Sunshine' West and Alex 'Moose' Weekes joined Piney to discuss the tour. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:20:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-teams-victory-over-melbourne-city/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-teams-victory-over-melbourne-city/ The CEO of Auckland FC is feeling very proud following the team's performance over the weekend. Auckland FC is set to face off against Adelaide United in a two-leg A-League semi-final following their victory over Melbourne City with a 14-penalty shoot-out win. Nick Becker joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 May 2026 03:13:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-may-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-may-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 03 May 2026 03:12:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-corica-auckland-fc-coach-on-the-teams-victory-over-melbourne-city/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-corica-auckland-fc-coach-on-the-teams-victory-over-melbourne-city/ Auckland FC coach Steve Corica's certain he'll have the playing depth to overcome Adelaide United in their two-leg A-League semi-final. The Black Knights qualified after a nerve-wracking 14-penalty shoot-out win over defending champs Melbourne City. Auckland FC coach Steve Corica joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE   Sun, 03 May 2026 01:59:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/guillermo-may-auckland-fc-forward-on-the-elimination-final-against-melbourne-city/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/guillermo-may-auckland-fc-forward-on-the-elimination-final-against-melbourne-city/ Knock-out football has arrived.  Auckland FC is going head-to-head with Melbourne City tonight in a must-win match – the winner moving on to the A-League semi-finals.  There’s weight on the shoulders of Guillermo May, Auckland FC’s all-time leading goal scorer, with Sam Cosgrove and Jesse Randall’s involvement questionable, as they’re both suffering from injuries.  May told Piney since it’s an elimination final, they have to be a lot braver in their play.  “Melbourne City’s been in the last, maybe ten games, they’ve been in a really, really food run, so we have to be on our best to win the game.”  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 02 May 2026 03:47:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-totally-snookered-chief-writer-on-the-100-minute-frame-at-the-world-snooker-championship-semi-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-totally-snookered-chief-writer-on-the-100-minute-frame-at-the-world-snooker-championship-semi-final/ Mark Allen and Wu Yize have played out the longest frame in Crucible history as their world championship snooker semi-final sits at a 7-all stalemate.  A bizarre 14th frame, which saw eight reds covering the black in the right corner pocket, lasted an incredible 100 minutes and 21 seconds.  That led to an impasse which saw a ball not potted for 55 minutes and led to a referee warning, but controversially no re-rack.  While there has been some criticism, with people saying the referee should’ve stepped in sooner, Totally Snookered’s Michael Day told Piney it was a difficult situation for the ref.  He said it wasn’t a traditional stalemate, but looking back, the referee could’ve called it maybe 15 or twenty minutes earlier.   LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 02 May 2026 03:26:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brayden-iose-hurricanes-loose-forward-unpacks-the-win-over-the-crusaders/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brayden-iose-hurricanes-loose-forward-unpacks-the-win-over-the-crusaders/ The table leading Hurricanes have underlined their Super Rugby title credentials with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington.  The home side scored two crucial tries before halftime and then kept the visitors at least seven points away despite a tit-for-tat second half.  Hurricanes loose forward Brayden Iose told Piney they always knew it was going to be a good battle – the Crusaders have been a sort of benchmark in Super Rugby for the last few years.  “Very happy to get the win.”  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 02 May 2026 03:15:26 Z