Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Andrew Webster: The Warriors are 'scrambling for each other'  It hasn't been an easy start to the seasons for the Warriors, after losing to the Raiders in their opening match in Las Vegas, but the team have won their last two games against Manly and the Roosters.  Warriors head coach Andrew Webster talks to Piney about what went wrong in Vegas, Ivan Cleary's influence, how Luke Metcalf's...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 December. 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.

English striker Sam Cosgrove was announced to have been signed by Auckland FC in August. He was brought on with the hope he could boost head coach Steve Corica’s attacking options. Cosgrove joined Jason Pine to chat about the decision to move to New Zealand, and the differences to playing football in England and NZ including the summer heat and trans-Tasman travel.  LISTEN ABOVE See omny...

American sports analyst Leon Busby joined Jason Pine to chat about the latest in US sport from the NFL, NBA, and NCAA Football. As 'Black Monday' approaches a high turnover rate is increasingly expected. "There's a lot of rumours going on and as, as per ESPN's Adam Schefter, he's a senior NFL insider for the network. He's projected there'll be anywhere between 7 and 9 openings as the regular seaso...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 27 December. 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 NZ Breakers are set to honour four-time ANBL champion Tom Abercrombie. They will retire the iconic number 10 singlet Abercrombie famously wore throughout his 429-game career. Abercrombie caught up with Jason Pine to chat about the achievement.  "Obviously it's an incredible honour, and a great chance to reminisce on some great memories once again, and remember all the awesome people...

Up-and-coming New Zealand golf star Eunseo Choi won the New Zealand Women's Stroke Play Championship in 2024, placed third in the 2024 Australian Women's Amateur Championship, and was ranked #54 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). She joined Jason Pine to chat about studying at Pepperdine College in California, and the upcoming Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship in Wellington. LISTEN...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 December. 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.

Sports Journalist Andrew Alderson provided two live updates from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui about the West Indies vs. Black Caps test. He chatted to Jason Pine about Conway's performance, what approach the West Indies will implement and the likelihood of a win, Jacob Duffy's contributions to the test, and Ajaz Patel's performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The Women's Wellington Phoenix redeemed themselves after back-to-back losses yesterday in a match against Sydney FC winning 7-0. Wellington FC Women's Team Head Coach Bev Priestman talks about their victory against Sydney FC, what changes were made to the gameplans, how they maintained the energy, and how they've shaped their defensive identity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Snow Sports New Zealand General Manager of High Performance Luke Hetzel reflects on the year and discusses what people can expect from New Zealand in 2026. Hetzel spoke to Jason Pine about Alice Robinson's recent successes, Zoi Synott's longevity at the top, the Winter Olympics, and if more athletes will appear in next year's circuit. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Regular Weekend Sport Producer Andy McDonnell reports live from Adelaide Oval on day five of the Ashes.  He chats to Jason Pine about how conditions have affected bowls, England's batsmen not promising a comeback, and the impact of pressure on the English side. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Whites Midfielder Joe Bell joined Piney to chat about the team's preparation ahead of the World Cup next year. He explains how international games have sharpened the squad, how they plan to avoid narrow defeats, how the 26-man roster shapes their team's identity, and the confidence boost they'll have from playing at home in March. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 20 December. 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.

Whitney Hansen, daughter of Sir Steve Hansen, was announced as the new Black Ferns head coach after being appointed through to the end of 2027. She becomes the second woman to hold the position after Vicky Dombroski in 1994. Hansen chats to Jason Pine about what changes will be implemented under her vision, what assessments she's made of the team so far, what the biggest challenges will be, and ho...

Sports journalist Andrew Alderson reports live from the Bay Oval cricket ground in Mount Manganui, about the third Test Match between the Black Caps and West Indies. Which side is looking stronger? And, what changes the West Indies have made to boost their batting confidence? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 December. 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.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps' performance in the series against the West Indies and the future of Bazball. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Vandenberg's a superfan of the Newcastle Jets, and he's got multiple trips across the Tasman to catch the football action. He joined Piney to discuss his journey with the team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites have been drawn with Belgium, Iran and Egypt in group G at the newly-expanded 48-team tournament as part of next year's FIFA World Cup. But how much will Kiwi supporters have to pay to see all these group fixtures live in the United States and Canada next year? Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

A fitting farewell for professional basketball at Christchurch's Cowles Stadium. The venue hosts this afternoon's Tauihi women's grand final between the Mainland Pouakai and Tauranga Whai. The regions men's and women's teams are both moving to a new central city complex next year. Mainland Pouakai coach Alex Stojkovic joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

New Zealand have beaten the West Indies by nine wickets in the second cricket test at Wellington to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay came into New Zealand’s XI at the Basin Reserve and top-scored for the Black Caps in his only innings. He joined Piney to discuss the series so far.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series. Set a paltry target of 65 for victory, Australia captain Steve Smith pulled Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg to get the job done in style. BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver a convincing win against the West Indies. Former Black Caps seam bowler and current selector Gavin Larsen joined the show to discuss it.   All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has announced he will be leaving NZR at the end of 2026 after sign...

The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch.  Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended on the city in one of the biggest sporting events of the year.  CEO Fran Scholey told Piney there’s been a buzz all week.  She says there’s been a lot of support and it’s been a great vibe.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omn...