Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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 surr...

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.&...

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...

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 necessa...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  "I...

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 t...

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 opport...

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 h...

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 See...

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 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.