Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Jason Pine, standing in for Martin Devlin has a chat to former Chiefs and All Blacks loose forward Steven Bates on the form of the Chiefs thus far in Super Rugby Aotearoa, after they slumped to their 4th straight loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors 26Broncos 16 The Warriors have won the Battle of the Bottom to show that their spirit is well and truly alive, even if other parts of their game are not so healthy. The nomad Warriors piled more misery on Brisbane with a 26-16 victory on the Central Coast, handing the glamour club their sixth straight NRL loss. Ken Maumalo, among three players who want to return home early, was among the...

Elliott Smith, standing in for Martin Devlin and Thomas dissect 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crusaders 40Highlanders 20 The Highlanders waited two years for the chance to host their southern neighbours. Two years too long after this instant classic under the Dunedin roof. Southern derbies always cultivate an extra edge. This breathless match, in which the Highlanders were overrun after leading 17-14 at the break, was no different. Five years to the day since their first and only Super Rug...

He's at it again. Fresh from humiliating the All Blacks at the World Cup, England coach Eddie Jones also played his part in snaring Japan-bound Beauden Barrett away from New Zealand rugby. England have allowed Jones to continue his consultancy work for Suntory Sungoliath where he is now director of rugby. Jones came up with a fake spy story before the World Cup semifinal last year. But now he'll g...

Elliott Smith, standing in for Martin Devlin talks Australian Rules Football and Australian Sport in general on the DRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliott Smith, filling in for Martin Devlin and Thomas dissect 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliott Smith, standing in for Martin Devlin talks Rugby League, and particularly his old mate Todd Payten who's currently the interim coach of the Vodafone Warriors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliott Smith, filling in for Martin Devlin chats football with Liverpool Legend, Australian Craig Johnston on the DRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bring on more afternoon footy. That's the message from former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry. The back-to-the-future approach from the governing body sees Sunday games of Super Rugby Aotearoa kick-off at 3.35pm. That's earned plaudits from Sir Graham Henry, but he wants the concept extended. "I think the times of the games are better. I’d like to see two afternoon games personally.  "Sunday aft...

Dan Hooker is ready for his moment. The quiet riser of the UFC's lightweight division, Hooker has gone underestimated, underrated and under the radar in his climb up the rankings. Now ranked at No 5, the Kiwi steps into the octagon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas today against No 3 ranked Dustin Poirier – with the winner emerging as the next man up in the title picture. As a prize fighter, an opportu...

Blues 27Highlanders 24 The Blues remain unbeaten in Super Rugby Aotearoa - but only just. Nearly everything Leon MacDonald's men touched in the first half turned to gold as the Blues powered to a 22-10 halftime lead after scoring three tries and controlling the game through precise tactical kicking. At that point, the Blues were so dominant it seemed they would canter to victory but they then went...

Chiefs and British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland joins Martin Devlin on the DRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's, Sunday's and Monday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 27th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Bryan Williams recalls to Martin Devlin the moment he first pulled on the All Blacks jersey 50 years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox League analyst Corey Parker talks to Newstalk ZB's Martin Devlin following the Warriors massive loss to the Strom in the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has defended the selection criteria that will be used for the North against South Island rugby derby. Players will be chosen based on the first province they played for professionally. Foster is aware of the popular high school method of selection, but told Martin Devlin it is more or less the same. The match is set for August 29 with a venue yet to be determined. Foste...

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk Zb on Saturday's, Sunday's and Monday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 21st June. Brought to you by Access Solutions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby commentator Keith Quinn joins Martin Devlin as he recalls his famous line as Jonah Lomu scored in the corner against England 25 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NZ Warriors star Sione Faumuina has labelled the Auckland club's decision to sack Stephen Kearney as the worst decision in the history of the team. Faumuina broadcast his fiery tirade on Facebook last night after Kearney was fired by the Warriors after a little more than three years at the helm, on the back of the side's 40-12 thumping at the hands of the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday ni...

Sky commentator Tony Johnson joined the DRS reviewing the Blues victory over the Chiefs in Super Rugby Aotearoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors CEO Cameron George explains to Martin Devlin why they decided to sack Stephen Kearney as head coach of the NRL franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin talks to Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor ahead of the resumption of football's A-League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin reviews the Warriors loss to the Rabbitohs with rugby league analyst Tony Kemp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin talks to Blues first-five Daniel Carter about his return to New Zealand rugby and why he's selling his 70th All Black jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.