https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/rss NZME Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:28 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-six-nations-championship-super-rugby-and-the-t20-world-cup-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-six-nations-championship-super-rugby-and-the-t20-world-cup-final/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Six Nations Championship, the current Super Rugby season, and the T20 World Cup final. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:45:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mike-lane-acc-head-ahead-of-the-black-caps-v-india-t20-world-cup-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mike-lane-acc-head-ahead-of-the-black-caps-v-india-t20-world-cup-final/ Fans are feeling hopeful ahead of the Black Caps' highly-anticipated match. The Black Caps face India tomorrow morning for the T20 World Cup trophy in Ahmedabad. ACC head Mike Lane joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:41:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-baldwin-australian-formula-one-broadcaster-speculates-ahead-of-this-afternoons-formula-one-grand-prix-in-melbourne/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-baldwin-australian-formula-one-broadcaster-speculates-ahead-of-this-afternoons-formula-one-grand-prix-in-melbourne/ Liam Lawson is surprised to be a creditable 8th on the grid for this afternoon's Formula One grand prix in Melbourne. With the field of 24 getting to grips with radically different cars and new power units, the Kiwi driver feels he's still finding his feet. Australian Formula One broadcaster James Baldwin joined Piney to speculate ahead of the race. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:33:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jamie-mackay-the-country-host-on-new-zealand-dominating-at-the-2026-golden-shears/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jamie-mackay-the-country-host-on-new-zealand-dominating-at-the-2026-golden-shears/ It's been a good weekend for Kiwi farmers, with New Zealand holding strong at the 2026 Golden Shears event. New Zealand won five of six titles at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Masterton - with Rowland Smith and Joel Henare being among the big winners. The Country's Jamie Mackay joined Piney to recap the action.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:26:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/paul-tito-blues-assistant-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-crusaders/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/paul-tito-blues-assistant-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-crusaders/ The Blues have moved to 4th on the Super Rugby tale after a rare win over the Crusaders. The Brumbies still top the table, despite a three-point loss to the Reds. Blues assistant coach Paul Tito joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:18:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-08-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-08-march-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th March 2026, Former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan joins Piney to chat the Dave Rennie appointment as All Blacks coach. McLennan was the man who fired Dave Rennie as Wallabies coach and replaced him with Eddie Jones just before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Piney also catches up with Black Cap Rachin Ravindra on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against India, with the first ball being bowled at 2.30am NZT. We also wrap the Golden Shears with Jamie McKay, talk Formula One with James Baldwin out of Melbourne and head to India to catch up with ACC head G-Lane who has made the trip to the cricket World Cup final and review the Blues' win over the Crusaders and more! 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 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:12:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rachin-ravindra-black-caps-player-ahead-of-the-t20-world-cup-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rachin-ravindra-black-caps-player-ahead-of-the-t20-world-cup-final/ All eyes will be on the Black Caps early tomorrow morning, as the Kiwi side will be gearing up for the T20 World Cup final. New Zealand meet hosts and defending champions India in Ahmedabad, having never lifted a world cup trophy. Black Caps player Rachin Ravindra joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:59:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/hamish-mclennan-former-rugby-australia-chair-on-dave-rennies-appointment-as-all-blacks-coach/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/hamish-mclennan-former-rugby-australia-chair-on-dave-rennies-appointment-as-all-blacks-coach/ Dave Rennie is set to take over as the next All Blacks coach, after weeks of speculation. This comes three years after former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan sacked Rennie as Wallabies coach and replaced him with Eddie Jones just before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. McLennan joined Piney to discuss the news - and look ahead to the next World Cup.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:49:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-dave-rennies-appointment-to-the-all-blacks-f1-nrl/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-dave-rennies-appointment-to-the-all-blacks-f1-nrl/ Dave Rennie has been picked as the new All Blacks coach.  He was the head coach for the Wallabies from 2020 to 2023, before his 38% win record saw him sacked and replaced by Eddie Jones.  Australia Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss the reaction to his appointment across the ditch.  Plus, they discussed the first round of the NRL season and the glitz and glamour surrounding Melbourne with the start of the Formula 1 season.  LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:39:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-07-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-07-march-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7th March 2026, former All Black Keven Mealamu was a member of the recruitment panel for the new All Blacks coach, and joined the slow to explain why they picked David Rennie.   Tanah Boyd talked the Warriors opening match victory over the Sydney Roosters last night – the Wahs thumping the Roosters 42-18 in front of a sold-out crowd.  Piney catches up with Kiwi shot-put legend Tom Walsh ahead of the NZ athletic champs, and we also head to Albert Park in Melbourne for a chat with NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell, who is on the ground for the first Grand Prix of 2026.   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, 07 Mar 2026 02:12:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tanah-boyd-warriors-halfback-unpacks-the-nrl-opener-victory-over-the-roosters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tanah-boyd-warriors-halfback-unpacks-the-nrl-opener-victory-over-the-roosters/ The Warriors smashed the Sydney Roosters 42-18 in front of a sold-out home crowd to open their season in league's NRL with a bang.  Playmakers Chanel Harris-Tavita and Tanah Boyd had their hands in three tries each. Harris-Tavita scored two and set up one, while Boyd crossed for the opener and assisted two.  Boyd told Piney it was an extremely satisfying result.  He says you work so hard in the preseason, and to see it come out in last night’s performance was obviously very pleasing.  LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:10:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/keven-mealamu-former-all-black-and-member-of-the-all-blacks-coaching-recruitment-panel-on-why-dave-rennie-was-appointed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/keven-mealamu-former-all-black-and-member-of-the-all-blacks-coaching-recruitment-panel-on-why-dave-rennie-was-appointed/ The new All Blacks coach was appointed this week – Dave Rennie succeeding Scott Robertson in the role.   It came down to two candidates – Rennie and Jamie Joseph, and according to NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk, it was Rennie’s experience that took him over the line.  Former All Black Keven Mealamu was a member of the recruitment panel, and told Piney both candidates had the skill set necessary to coach, but Rennie’s ability to build strong cultures, and his pursuit of excellence and high standards really stood out.   LISTEN ABOVE    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:47:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-crusaders-beating-out-the-chiefs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-crusaders-beating-out-the-chiefs/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders beating out the Chiefs and the Brumbies defeating the Blues in Canberra. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:48:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-hall-paralympian-ahead-of-the-2026-winter-paralympics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-hall-paralympian-ahead-of-the-2026-winter-paralympics/ Kiwi alpine skier and double Paralympic gold medallist Adam Hall is set to break a national record ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are set to kick off next week, and this will be Hall's sixth Paralympic event. He joined Piney to discuss the milestone. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:41:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/chad-townsend-former-warrior-on-the-start-of-the-nrl-las-vegas-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/chad-townsend-former-warrior-on-the-start-of-the-nrl-las-vegas-season/ The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas this afternoon. Teams now have six players on the bench, however only four of the six will be able to be used across eight substitutions. Former Warrior Chad Townsend joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:28:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/chris-greenacre-wellington-phoenix-interim-coach-on-taking-over-the-teams-head-coaching-role/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/chris-greenacre-wellington-phoenix-interim-coach-on-taking-over-the-teams-head-coaching-role/ Wellington Phoenix interim coach Chris Greenacre has kept goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi in his starting side for this afternoon's game against Sydney FC. The glovesman conceded a horror goal to open the derby last week against Auckland FC and shipped three more before being hooked at halftime. Greenacre joined Piney earlier in the week to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:22:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-chiefs-43-33/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-on-the-team-beating-out-the-chiefs-43-33/ Crusaders coach Rob Penney has praised referee James Dolman for nipping niggle in the bud during their 43-33 Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton. There was plenty of feeling in the 2025 grand final re-match, and Penney was pleased the teams were given the message to focus solely on their footy. Rob Penney joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:14:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-01-march-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-01-march-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1 March. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:12:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/corey-peters-winter-paralympian-previews-his-4th-winter-paralympics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/corey-peters-winter-paralympian-previews-his-4th-winter-paralympics/ The Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics have just wrapped up the competition, but the show isn't over yet.  The Winter Paralympics get under way on March 6th, and one athlete is no stranger to the competition.  Alpine Paralympic Skier Corey Peters is headed for his fourth competition, and he told Jason Pine that he's on a good streak and is keen to get back on the slopes in Italy.  "It's just been tracking really well, so excited to see what, see what I can do in the next couple of weeks." LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:23:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-28-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-28-february-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:12:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-defender-previews-tonights-game-against-melbourne-city/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/callan-elliot-auckland-fc-defender-previews-tonights-game-against-melbourne-city/ Auckland FC are facing off against Melbourne City tonight at the Go Media Stadium.  Auckland are currently sat second in the table, and a win would narrow the gap to the current leaders, the Newcastle Jets.  Auckland FC defender Callan Elliot told Jason Pine that the team is hunting for another win as time is running out to catch the Jets.  'Because it's also getting to the end of the season where, you know, we got Newcastle ahead of us, so we need to keep, winning games.' LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:06:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-rosich-new-a-league-ceo-discusses-importance-of-nz-teams-in-the-a-league/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/steve-rosich-new-a-league-ceo-discusses-importance-of-nz-teams-in-the-a-league/ Steve Rosich has taken the job as A-League CEO, and is fresh in to the job.  At 8 weeks in, the season is underway and the table is starting to take shape, and Rosich told Jason Pine that he's thrilled with the role and has started settling in.  He says a focus of his is to encourage more participation from New Zealand and aims to bring more Kiwis into the sport. 'There is a super opportunity that, with all of us working together well, I think we can capitalise on.' LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:52:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-sports-correspondent-discusses-nrl-season-womens-asian-cup-football-and-craig-tiley-leaving-as-aussie-open-tournament-director/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-sports-correspondent-discusses-nrl-season-womens-asian-cup-football-and-craig-tiley-leaving-as-aussie-open-tournament-director/ Australian Sports Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Jason Pine to discuss the latest sporting news from across the ditch. The NRL season is about to get underway, what's the buzz like in Australia and who are people picking as their winners?  The Women's Football Asian Cup is underway in Australia, will a home advantage be enough for the team to secure victory?  And Craig Tiley has left his role as director of the Australian Open, and the guys reflect on his leadership and legacy. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:33:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/george-bridge-western-force-centre-and-former-all-black-discusses-recent-victory-over-moana-pasifika/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/george-bridge-western-force-centre-and-former-all-black-discusses-recent-victory-over-moana-pasifika/ Western Force defeated Moana Pasifika 35-19 in Pukekohe last night, which is their first win on Kiwi soil since 2022. It also marks their first win of the season, leaving the Crusaders and Drua as the only two teams yet to secure a victory.  Western Force centre and Former All Black George Bridge told Jason Pine that the result is a great boost to the team's confidence.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:22:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/finn-allen-blackcaps-opening-batsman-discusses-loss-to-england-and-t20-world-cup-in-the-balance/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/finn-allen-blackcaps-opening-batsman-discusses-loss-to-england-and-t20-world-cup-in-the-balance/ The Blackcaps suffered a loss to England in the T20 World Cup.  After a strong start, the English side turned the tables to take the win, leaving the Blackcaps' only hope at continuing to the next stage is Sri Lanka beating Pakistan.  Blackcaps Opening Batsman Finn Allen joined Jason Pine to discuss the competition so far, and how the team is feeling about their chances of getting in to the semi-final.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:13:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-webster-warriors-head-coach-previews-the-upcoming-nrl-season-and-discusses-departure-of-mitch-barnett/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-webster-warriors-head-coach-previews-the-upcoming-nrl-season-and-discusses-departure-of-mitch-barnett/ The Warriors are gunning for glory this season, but there's one big change to the line-up that's been announced pre-season. The departure of co-Captain Mitch Barnett at the end of the season is a blow to the team, but head coach Andrew Webster told Jason Pine that Barnett is committed to delivering a full-on final season.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:57:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-super-rugby-season-and-the-winter-olympics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-super-rugby-season-and-the-winter-olympics/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing Super Rugby season, the high points of the Winter Olympics and Auckland FC's record-setting victory over the Phoenix. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:45:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tommy-te-puni-kiwi-sprinter-on-his-record-setting-race/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tommy-te-puni-kiwi-sprinter-on-his-record-setting-race/ There is a new men's 200 metre national record holder. Tommy Te Puni has triumphed at the International Track Meet in Christchurch clocking a time of 20.35 seconds. Te Puni joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:39:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/marama-downes-northern-brave-all-rounder-on-the-side-celebrating-their-first-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/marama-downes-northern-brave-all-rounder-on-the-side-celebrating-their-first-title/ The Northern Brave women's cricket team is celebrating a first national title in their 28 year history, lifting the one day trophy with a 67-run win over Wellington. Young Braves all-rounder Marama Downes says the victory was just reward for years of toil. Downes joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:31:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/eli-just-all-whites-forward-on-the-start-of-the-world-cup-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/eli-just-all-whites-forward-on-the-start-of-the-world-cup-season/ The All Whites have confirmed their final home games before the Fifa World Cup 2026. They'll be taking on Chile and Finland at Eden Park in March as part of the first Fifa Series held in New Zealand. All White Eli Just joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:23:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-burridge-bbc-commentator-on-scotland-beating-out-wales-in-the-six-nations/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-burridge-bbc-commentator-on-scotland-beating-out-wales-in-the-six-nations/ Wales have blown a 12-point halftime lead to lose a 14th successive Six Nations battle, falling 26-23 to Scotland at the Principality. The Scots have moved to the top of the Six Nations ladders, although France are just one point back and have a game in hand - tackling Italy tomorrow. BBC commentator James Burridge joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:13:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-22-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-22-february-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:12:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brendan-laney-former-rugby-union-player-on-the-chiefs-beating-out-the-highlanders-in-dunedin/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/brendan-laney-former-rugby-union-player-on-the-chiefs-beating-out-the-highlanders-in-dunedin/ Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France. The Chiefs have beaten the Highlanders by just 3 points in Dunedin and Gibbs says the derby clashes are true contests. Former rugby union player Brendan Laney joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:02:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jacob-spoonley-sky-sports-analyst-on-giancarlo-italiano-resigning-as-wellington-phoenix-coach/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jacob-spoonley-sky-sports-analyst-on-giancarlo-italiano-resigning-as-wellington-phoenix-coach/ Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned from the club in the wake of the side’s record 5-0 defeat to Auckland FC on Saturday. Auckland FC handed the Phoenix their sixth straight derby defeat with four goals coming in the opening half. The record home defeat leaves the Phoenix sitting 10th with five wins, five draws and eight losses. Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to discuss the reactions. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:51:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-australias-exit-from-the-t20-world-cup-winter-olympics-asian-cup/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-australias-exit-from-the-t20-world-cup-winter-olympics-asian-cup/ A clunky campaign rife with injuries and selection headaches has seen Australia miss the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.  Earlier losses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe resigned the team to a group stage exit.  Our Australia Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to unpack their early exit, a record Winter Olympics haul, and what we can expect from the Matildas ahead of the Asian Cup.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:51:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-international-coaching-expert-on-the-use-and-integration-of-ai-tools-with-coaching/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-international-coaching-expert-on-the-use-and-integration-of-ai-tools-with-coaching/ AI is becoming an increasingly larger part of everyday life, and it’s made its way into the sporting world too.   The tools are changing the way coaches plan, learn, and connect with their teams.  International Coaching Expert Wayne Goldsmith told Piney you can’t think of an AI tool like you would Google, but instead you treat it like an assistant manager or coach.  “The more time I spend training them to understand what it is I’m trying to do and who I’m coaching, the better the solutions will be that I get.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:39:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-moorby-hurricanes-back-reflects-on-the-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-moorby-hurricanes-back-reflects-on-the-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style.  The utility back bagged a hat-trick in their campaign-opening 52-10 win over Moana Pasifika in Wellington.  Moorby told Piney it was awesome to get a result like that after a good preseason.  “Yeah, just, happy with how we performed last night.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:12:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-21-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-21-february-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st February 2026, Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Susan Sawbridge looks at the growth of women’s sports in New Zealand and the impact Netball NZ’s recent challenges may have had on the sport.   Louis Verstraete and Carlo Armientio preview the A-League derby as Auckland FC head to the capital to face the Wellington Phoenix.  And Josh Moorby reflects on his three try outburst in his comeback game for the Hurricanes.  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, 21 Feb 2026 02:12:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/susan-sawbridge-women-in-sport-aotearoa-on-the-netball-nz-situation-and-its-impact-on-netball/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/susan-sawbridge-women-in-sport-aotearoa-on-the-netball-nz-situation-and-its-impact-on-netball/ Netball NZ has had a turbulent time of late, with leadership failures resulting in CEO Jennie Wyllie and a number of board members leaving their roles.  As the fallout settles, the question is now being asked what damage this has done to netball in the wider New Zealand sporting landscape – especially now that there’s other options for young girls looking to enter sport.  Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Susan Sawbridge told Piney that despite the turbulence, she doesn’t think netball’s importance, especially at a grassroots level, is diminishing to a point of concern.   She says it continues to be one of the most accessible sports for girls and young women across the country, and there’s a huge strength in the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:54:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/carlo-armiento-wellington-phoenix-winger-ahead-of-the-clash-against-auckland-fc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/carlo-armiento-wellington-phoenix-winger-ahead-of-the-clash-against-auckland-fc/ The Wellington Phoenix are looking to flip the script on Auckland FC.  Tonight is the sixth derby between the two New Zealand teams, but the ‘Nix are yet to pick up a win over their rivals.  Wellington Phoenix winger Carlo Armiento told Piney they can’t hide from the score, but they just have to put it behind them, go out, and win the game.  He says the more you dwell on it, the more you start to feel that you’ll lose the game, so they just need to treat it as another game of football.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:37:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-clash-against-the-wellington-phoenix/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-previews-the-clash-against-the-wellington-phoenix/ Auckland FC are aiming to continue their derby dominance.  They’re heading south to face the Wellington Phoenix in their sixth clash – the scoreboard weighted entirely their way. Auckland FC scored very early in the earlier derbies this season, and midfielder Louis Verstraete told Piney you can’t underestimate the blow it does to the other team if you score early. He says it puts them on the back foot and you on the front, which is especially important for derbies.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:13:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-pacific-ceo-on-the-start-of-the-2026-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-pacific-ceo-on-the-start-of-the-2026-season/ Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026. The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:28:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-hill-t%C4%81taki-auckland-unlimited-ceo-on-the-economic-benefits-of-sailgp/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-hill-t%C4%81taki-auckland-unlimited-ceo-on-the-economic-benefits-of-sailgp/ Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action. Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million in GDP for the city, and the organisers are hoping for a similar result this time round. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joined Piney to discuss the benefits of the event. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:19:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-15-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-15-february-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:12:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tupou-vaai-chiefs-lock-on-the-side-winning-their-super-rugby-opening-match/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tupou-vaai-chiefs-lock-on-the-side-winning-their-super-rugby-opening-match/ New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park. Gibbes was pleased his side scored a last-gasp try and found a way to win, despite being on the back foot for much of the contest. Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:11:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/glenn-ashby-former-team-nz-sailor-on-australias-sailgp-victory/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/glenn-ashby-former-team-nz-sailor-on-australias-sailgp-victory/ Australia have tasted victory on the waters off Auckland for a second straight SailGP season. They've won the three-boat final over Great Britain and Spain after the fleet was split into two for the day two qualifying races. Former Team New Zealand sailor Glenn Ashby - filling in on the Australian boat - says it's a great win. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:06:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/david-freddie-carr-kiwi-sailor-on-the-start-of-the-sailgp-2026-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/david-freddie-carr-kiwi-sailor-on-the-start-of-the-sailgp-2026-season/ Black Foils sailor Louis Sinclair has had surgery on his right leg following injuries suffered during yesterday’s collision with France.  A statement from his team say the medical team are pleased with the results of the surgery and are positive about his ongoing recovery.  A comprehensive review of the incident is underway - which will be conducted in coordination with SailGP. Former America's Cup sailor David 'Freddie' Carr says it's lucky there wasn't a fatality. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:58:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sir-russell-coutts-sailgp-ceo-on-the-success-of-the-sport/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sir-russell-coutts-sailgp-ceo-on-the-success-of-the-sport/ SailGP's seen some noticeable growth and CEO Sir Russell Coutts is hoping to boost the sport even further. The event's been drawing in the crowds all through Auckland, and Coutts joined Piney to discuss the kind of reach the sport has. "We're getting the racing fans, we're getting the general sports fans and we're also getting, I think, the lifestyle sector that's coming along to our events just to have fun." LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:55:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/taylor-canfield-us-sail-gp-driver-looks-to-bounce-back-after-tough-2025-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/taylor-canfield-us-sail-gp-driver-looks-to-bounce-back-after-tough-2025-season/ After finishing at the foot of the table in 2025, the United States sail GP team pushing to climb back towards the front of the fleet in 2026. Leading that charge is one of the most respected tacticians in world sailing, a world match racing champion, and a sailor known for his sharp instincts, Taylor Canfield.  Canfield told Jason Pine that the team is ready for a fresh start and keen to brush off the disastrous 2025 season. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:15:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-14-february-2026/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-14-february-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:12:31 Z