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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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2025
Assistant coach Tamati Ellison and James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest All Blacks v France test, attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss...
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Wayne Goldsmith: Are parents the problem in kids sport?
Are Parents the issue at kids sport games, or is it just a minority which gains all the attention. Our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the...
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Craig Gabriel: Things fell into place for 'classy' Swiatek
Iga Swiatek has delivered a performance for the ages to win the most one-sided Wimbledon final. The Polish Eighth seed defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0...
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Jerome Raemaki: There was a lot of hard work put in, and it's showing
The Black Sox have kept their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup hopes alive after securing a walkoff win over the United States. That win was the Black Sox their first...
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James McOnie: On Tupou Vaa'i 'Test Rugby agrees with him'
The shift to 6 for Tupou Vaa'i has led to back-to-back strong performances. He made 13 tackles and scored a try last night in the All Blacks win over France. James...
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'Happy with the girls response at half time': Tony Christie
The Black Ferns delivered a strong second half performance to pick up their 29th Straight win over the Wallaroos and defend the Laurie O’Reilly Cup. The Black Ferns...
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'You could tell the All Blacks were more prepared': Thomas Waldrom
Confidence is building in the All Blacks as they delivered a far more convincing performance over the French following their struggles to put their opposition away...
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'We found our flow on attack': Tamati Ellison
The All Blacks have reclaimed the Dave Gallaher Trophy with a dominant 43–17 win over France in Wellington. They bounced back from their scratchy first up performance...
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"Rugby's given me everything": Brad Shields unpacks prolific career
Brad Shields has had quite an eventful career. He was an under-20 representative for New Zealand, has played 81 games for Wellington, 128 for the Hurricanes, and...
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"Nail in the coffin": What lead to Horner's sacking by Red Bull?
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal. The 51-year-old had been in the role since 2005, overseeing eight drivers' world championships and...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th July 2025, Piney is broadcasting live from Wellington’s Shed 22 ahead of the second All Blacks test...
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'Sentimental value' a key factor in All Blacks great Dane Coles' team choices
The All Blacks are in the capitol for their second France clash. They’ll be aiming to claim a series win, maintaining their winning momentum from last’s week’s...
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"They're not taking this lightly": Competitiveness of French side was 'unsurprising'
France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has...
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"He's an exciting prospect": Conrad Smith on Billy Proctor's odds keeping 13
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is happy to 'pick and stick' as he aims to mould combinations in test rugby. The only changes Robertson has made for the second...
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James McOnie: Exciting debuts in the All Blacks-France clash
This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie to recap the All Blacks' win over France, the Māori All Blacks' defeat to Scotland and Diogo Jota's...
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US expert recaps NBA off-season
US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the latest from the NBA off-season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Junior Tall Blacks beaten out by USA
Disappointment for the Junior Tall Blacks after the side was beaten out by the US in last night's semi-final. The Kiwis were defeated 120-64 by the Americans in...
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'Exciting': Patricia Maliepo talks return to NRLW
The Warriors Women are making their grand return to the NRLW, and one player opened up about the switch. 10-test Black Fern Patricia Maliepo joined the side just...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 06 July 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6 July. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Former All Black hopeful following team's narrow victory
One former All Black applauded the team's performance against France - as the side walked away with a narrow 31-27 win. The All Blacks won a late scrum penalty to...
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'We need to improve': All Blacks assistant coach evaluates recent performance
The All Blacks have travelled to Wellington with a laundry list of improvements required for the second test against France. The tight 31-27 opening win came after...
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"Amazing journey": Adam Hall on being selected for a 6th Paralympic Games
Kiwi para-athlete Adam Hall has been selected for a record 6th Paralympic Games. He’s off to Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March. Set to match...
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"Great while it lasted": Andrew Hore reminisces on his All Blacks career
With the first All Blacks game of the season kicking off tonight, it’s time to take a look back in time. Andrew Hore, former All Black and RWC winner, now a farmer...
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'Picked with strategy in mind': Former AB Captain previews first test of the season
Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team of the season raised a few eyebrows. The team selected to go up against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium features...
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"The mindset has certainly changed": Junior Tall Blacks aiming for a medal after quarterfinal success
The Junior Tall Blacks incredible run has continued at the Under 19 World Cup in Lausanne. New Zealand has surged to an historic quarter-final win against the hosts...
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"Cycling on such a bigger scale": Tour de France sets off in Lille
One of the most watched sporting events in the world gets underway tonight as the Tour de France sets off in Lille. Only one Kiwi is competing in this year’s race,...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 5 July 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Emerson’s bar in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first...
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"You can't coach size": Otago assistant coach on the journey of two ABs debutants
Both teams have their share of debutants in tonight's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium. On the All Blacks side, both Fabien Holland and Christian Lio Willie are set...
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"Control the big moments": Jeff Wilson outlines All Blacks path to success
A new All Blacks season kicks off tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The boys in black are taking on France's Les Blues in the first of three matches, aiming to break...
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James McOnie: Looking back on Razor's All Blacks picks
This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie—broadcaster, wordsmith, and master of the perfectly timed zinger—for a rollicking ride through the world...
