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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'Quality guy': Aussie rugby community 'happy for' Rennie after All Blacks appointment
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...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 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...
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"Extremely satisfying": Tanah Boyd unpacks Warriors' decisive victory over 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...
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"He had a really clear plan": Why Dave Rennie got the All Blacks coaching role
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,...
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James McOnie: What a night for the Crusaders!
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
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2026 Winter Paralympics: Adam Hall set to break record ahead of this year's event
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...
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NRL Las Vegas: New interchange rules to kick in for evening clash
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...
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Chris Greenacre on stepping up as Phoenix head coach
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...
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Crusaders beat out Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton
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...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 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...
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'Feeling good': Kiwi Winter Paralympian excited for 4th competition
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...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 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...
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'A lot of motivation': Auckland FC defender previews tonight's 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...
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'I'm delighted': New A-League CEO discusses highlights and focuses of new role
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...
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Aussie sports correspondent gives the latest updates from across the ditch
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,...
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'A bit of confidence': Western Force centre comments on 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,...
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Loss to England puts Blackcaps' World Cup fate in the hands of Sri Lanka
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'...
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'Needs to be around family': Warriors Head Coach comments on Co-Captains departure
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...
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James McOnie: Is this the Chiefs' year?
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...
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Tommy Te Puni celebrates 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...
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'Absolutely stoked': 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...
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FIFA World Cup: All White Eli Just opens up about the start of the 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...
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Six Nations: Scotland beats out Wales
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...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 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...
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Chiefs edge out 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...
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Giancarlo Italiano shocks sporting world by resigning as 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...
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"They got what they deserved": Australia knocked out of T20 World 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...
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"Incredible breakthrough in sport": Wayne Goldsmith on coaching with AI
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,...
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"Awesome to get a result like that": Josh Moorby reflects on 3 try burst in rout on 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...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 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...
