Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed.  Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams.  Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together.   He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation.&nbs...

Head coach Clark Laidlaw anticipates a seamless return to the Hurricanes for Jason Holland.  The 53-year-old, who led the team for four of his eight years with the Canes' prior to his role with the All Blacks, is back as an assistant for the 20-26 Super Rugby Pacific season.  Although it's a demotion since Holland was last with the club, Laidlaw believes pride won't be an issue with him...

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece is off to France at the end of the next season.   The 28-year-old has signed on for three years with French club Perpignan, leaving the Crusaders after eight seasons with the side.  Reece has played 37 tests for New Zealand and is Super Rugby’s all-time leading try scorer with 66 tries.  He told Piney it makes him so proud and happy knowing that he’s giv...

New Zealand have dished out a nine-wicket hiding to the West Indies in the second cricket test in Wellington.  After bowling the tourists out for 128 after lunch on day three, the Black Caps cantered to the meagre target of 56 before tea, walking off on 57 for one.  Jacob Duffy finished with figures of five for 38 —his second five-wicket bag in a three-test career— and six for the match....

Sam Ruthe's father, Ben Ruthe chats to Piney about the young running star's record-smashing performances in middle distances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackcaps seamer Zac Foulkes unpacks the teams' challenging conditions that led to drawing against the Windies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie chats about the Blackcaps' struggles through the West Indies, England's collapse in the Ashes, how promising All Whites' World Cup run could be, and Sam Ruthe's rising status on the track. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F1 Journalist Peter Windsor talks about the coming finish to the season, who's likely to see the podium, how competitive the final race will be, and what each team will be focusing on LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All White Striker Noel Barkley discusses Auckland FC's notching another victory in another drama-filled A-League match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Outgoing NZ Rugby CEO reflects on his time in charge, guiding it through turbulent years, how he's improved the product, and why he's stepping away. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Earlier this week cricket fans were saddened to hear that legendary English batsman Robin Smith had passed away.  Smith played 62 tests between 1988 and 1966, and died in Peth Australia, at the age of 62.  Bryan Young, a former test batting opener for the Black Caps, had formed a friendship with Smith, and joined Piney to pay tribute.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listene...

The off-field wrangling over whether New Zealand adopts a franchise Twenty20 cricket model continues.  A group of fifteen former internationals signed an open letter raising concerns over the viability of NZ20, a privately backed T20 league.   Richard Petrie was one of these signatories who sees this idea as being detrimental to domestic cricket in New Zealand.    He told Piney...

The All Whites will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G at next year's FIFA World Cup.  Belgium are 8th in the world, Iran 20th and Egypt 34th, while the All Whites are 86th in the latest rankings.  All White defender Michael Boxall has been a mainstay in the side since 2011, and joined Piney to share his thoughts on their prospective opponents.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystu...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 6th of December 2025, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has been announced. All Whites Head Coach Darren Bazeley and defender Michael Boxall discuss the match ups.   And it’s a big weekend for domestic football, with the second New Zealand derby of the season going down tonight. Auckland FC Coach Steve Corica and Wellington Phoenix Coach G...

The Wellington Phoenix are looking to make history tonight by winning their first New Zealand derby match over Auckland FC at Mount Smart Stadium.   It's a ground without happy memories for the Phoenix, who suffered a 6-1 thumping to Auckland FC there in the final derby match of the 2025 season. They'll be looking to change that narrative with a strong performance tonight.   Giancarlo It...

It’s a big weekend for domestic football, with the second NZ derby going down at Mt Smart Stadium this evening.  Auckland FC claimed victory in the first derby of the year down in Wellington, holding on after being reduced to nine men in the second half.   Coach Steve Corica told Piney that a derby is something special, but you don’t want to overplay the game too much in your head during...

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley insists they won't be intimidated by any opponent at next year's Football World Cup.  New Zealand have been placed in Group G alongside eighth-ranked Belgium, world number 20 Iran and 34th- ranked Egypt.  Bazeley believes if circumstances fall in their favour they can advance into the new round of 32.  He told Piney that they are the lowest ranked tea...

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US Sport correspondent Leon Busby joins Jason Pine to review the latest sporting news from the States.  NBA Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was fired recently after arguably the worst trade in NBA history, getting rid of Luka Doncic. College football is into its final week of the regular season, and the latest rankings were released with the defending national champion, Ohio St...

Wellington Phoenix have secured a surprise win over Adelaide United, lifting them to 6th in the A-League.  An early goal from Alex Rufer and a penalty from Ramy Najjarine helped the team secure a 2-1 victory over the South Australian side.  And tonight Auckland FC take on the Newcastle Jets at the Go Media Stadium, where a win would take them to the top of the table.  Football comme...

22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world, and New Zealand is next to be added to the list of countries that partake in the franchise.  The franchise led by the Indian Premier League has expanded to nations such as England, Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies and South Africa. But not everyone is happy...

Black Caps spinner Ish Sodhi is celebrating his first 'first-class century' after defeating Otago in Dunedin. Sodhi made an unbeaten 108 as Canterbury racked up 501 for 7, on day two of their Plunket Shield match. Ish Sodhi joined Jason Pine to review his achievement, and discuss what it means to him and the team. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A documentary about Golfing legend Michael Campbell's career is set to release tonight.  The Kiwi won the 2005 US Golf Open, and continued to play at the highest levels till 2015, when he retired. However, he has since been playing on the Legends Tour where he tied for 14th in 2025.  Campbell sat down with Jason Pine to discuss the documentary and reflect on his career in the world of pr...

The Black Caps are looking ahead to the next test series.  A three-test series is coming up against The West Indies before Christmas, starting on Tuesday in Christchurch, and then test matches at the Basin Reserve in Wellington and Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui before Christmas. Black Caps coach Rob Walter told Jason Pine that he's hopeful heading into the series, stating that, 'you're bui...