Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

History is on the line for both the men's singles finalists at the Australian Open tonight. The match between 38-year-old Novak Djokovic and 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tenth edition of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is set to kick off next week. The event will run from February 7 to March 8, kicking off with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands. Former NZ Cricket CEO Martin Snedden joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenage running star Sam Ruthe says he was racing to win, not break any records at Boston University - but he did just that. The 16-year-old has broken Sir John Walker's 1982 outdoor mile record of 3 minutes and 49 point 8 seconds by two-tenths of a second - running 3 minutes 48 point 88 seconds at the indoor meet. It's the fastest-ever indoor mile by a high school student, and an under 18 World R...

The Wellington Blaze have made it into the Super Smash Finals.  They’re facing off against the Auckland Hearts tomorrow at Hagley Oval, both teams vying for the crown.  All Rounder Xara Jetley told Piney it’s just another game of cricket, and ultimately, they know how to win.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 31st January 2026, an incredible night of tennis was served up at Rod Laver Arena last night, with both men’s semi-finals going the distance. Robbie Koenig and Craig Gabriel relived the action from Melbourne Park.  Brad Thorn has released a book on his legendary oval ball career, ‘Champions Do Extra’.   And Piney previews the Sup...

One of the most enduring two-code careers in Australasian sport belongs to Brad Thorn.  An All Black, Crusader, Highlander, Bronco, Queenslander, and Kangaroo, Thorn has nearly done it all over the span of his 40 year career.  ‘Champions Do Extra’, is Thorn’s memoir, and it delves into his legendary rugby career and the lessons he’s learnt along the way.   He began working on it aft...

The top four men's seeds have played out a pair of epic semifinals at the Australian Tennis Open.  10-time champion Novak Djokovic will meet number one seed Carlos Alcaraz in the decider after both prevailed in five sets.  Djokovic wrapped up his win over second seed and two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner at 1.30am local time, while earlier on, Alcaraz needed five hours and 27 min...

Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz to decide the men's title at the Australian Tennis Open after two marathon five-set semifinals.  10-time champion Djokovic will make his latest bid for a record-setting 25th Grand Slam triumph after downing two-time defending champ Jannik Sinner across four hours and nine minutes.  And top seed Alcaraz’s win came after he outlasted third seed Alexa...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Wayne Smith leaving NZR, Fernando Mendoza, Indiana QB and emerging cricket talent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 25 January. 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.

US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the MLB offseason drama, the CFB playoffs recap, and the NFL playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well Written won racing fans over at Auckland's Ellerslie with an unexpected victory. Well Written found herself in an awkward spot midfield on the outer rounding the home bend, but found a gap and surged ahead. Horse trainer Stephen Marsh joined Piney to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-time men's champion Novak Djokovic is through to round four at the Australian Tennis Open after a straight sets win in Melbourne. Also advancing in the men's draw on night seven were 12th seed Casper Ruud and ninth seed Taylor Fritz - who ended the Australian Open career of 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets. In the women's draw - second seed Iga Swiatek and fifth seed Elena Rybakina went...

England suffered a significant defeat in the latest Ashes series, and it's prompted discussion about some changes within the ranks. Brendon McCullum is contracted to the end of the 2027 World Cup, but his future is under extra scrutiny following the loss. Following On podcast host Jon Norman joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the real reason for Scott Robertson's dismissal. Jones believes Razor can't have been let go as All Blacks head coach for on-field results, given his seventy-four per cent success rate. Jones isn't hiding his distaste at the secrecy surrounding Robertson's demise, and he joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

Former Wairarapa-Bush rugby CEO Tony Hargood is currently walking the length of the country to raise awareness and a few dollars for the NZ Rugby Foundation.  The foundation provides holistic support to players whose lives have been changed by serious injury, and while they do run more standard fundraisers, Hargood decided to take a more unique approach.   He’s stopping at every Provinci...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 24th January 2026, Gregor Paul and Tony Johnson join Piney to discuss NZ Rugby’s next moves after parting ways with Scott Robertson.  The Australian Open is into its first full weekend. Craig Gabriel gives an update live from Melbourne.  And Finn Allen has had a superb Big Bash season with the Perth Scorchers to date, and he join...

Finn Allen has had a superb Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers.  He’s the competition’s second highest run scorer with a total of 430, just three runs behind former Australian opener David Warner.   His form has helped the Scorchers into tomorrow’s Grand Final in Perth and seen him named in the Team of the Tournament.  Allen told Piney it’s nice to see the work he’s been put...

It’s been nine days since the biggest sports story in recent history played out, with Scott Robertson departure as All Blacks coach.  Attention has now turned to who will replace him with the team entering a big year and the Rugby World Cup looming on the horizon.  NZ Herald Sports Journalist Gregor Paul and Sky Sport Commentator Tony Johnson joined Piney to discuss what will go down, an...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Scott Robertson's dismissal as All Blacks coach, as well as Finn Allen's recent performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest recruit for the Wellington Phoenix has outlined how he'll help his new side push for playoff football. 30-year-old Norwegian midfielder Sander Kartum has joined on loan from Scottish side Hearts until the end of the A-League season. Kartum 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 18 January. 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.

Ten nations have been competing for their spot at the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. NZ Floorball coach Christian Bertschinger joined Piney to discuss the Kiwi side's odds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay. Sprinters Tiaan Whelpton and Zoe Hobbs took out their respective inaugural NZ Short Track Championships 60m titles. Whelpton joined Piney to discuss after the fact. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third and final one-day international between the Black Caps and India in Indore is set to take place tonight. The match will take place at 9pm NZT and there's a chance the Kiwi side could make history. Black Caps batsman Daryl Mitchell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.