Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 29th November 2025, could New Zealand be the host for the 2034 Commonwealth Games? The NZOC have committed to exploring the possibility and CEO Nicki Nicol joined Piney to chat about whether it would be possible.  The All Blacks off season reviews are underway, with an added eye on the coaching staff. C oaching guru Wayne Goldsmith di...

Royal Wellington Golf Club will host the eighth edition of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship from 12-15 February 2026, bringing together the region's elite women amateur golfers competing for starts in three major championships.  Developed by The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the prestigious championship provides a pathway to the international stage.  Beyond th...

Kiwi cricket icon Mark Greatbatch has a new role: President of New Zealand Cricket.  His career in the sport included iconic knocks such as saving a draw against Australia at the WACA in 1989, batting for 11 hours, and pioneering the pinch hitting role at the top of the ODI batting order.  Greatbatch joined Piney to discuss his new role and some of his iconic cricketing moments.   “...

With the conclusion of the 2025 All Blacks season, it’s time for some scrutiny.  The year was filled with a mixed bag of performances, all of which will be analysed in the end of year reviews.  Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith told Piney the question is whether what we're seeing is a team building towards greatness in two years, or a team that’s lost the plot.   Once that’s been nailed...

The New Zealand Olympic Committee are welcoming the flexibility that comes with potentially hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2034.  They've declared an expression of interest to bring the event to the country for the first time since 1990 in Auckland, with the recent scaling back of the event making it a more attractive proposition.  NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol told Piney it would be a fantast...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23 November. 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.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks beating out Wales, the start of the Ashes and the Marlborough Sports awards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The precipitation appears to be in the rear view mirror for this afternoon's Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. It comes after Liam Lawson had to overcome the rain during qualifying, staying composed to start sixth on the grid.  Las Vegas sportswriter Mick Akers joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa is set to miss the 2026 NRL season, as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery. Katoa suffered some head knocks while on test duty with Tonga during the season-ending Pacific Championships. Kiwis doctor Greg McLeod joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Head has delivered a pristine plate of Baz-ball against its creators to lead Australia to a one-nil Ashes cricket series lead over England. Opening the batting due to Usman Khawaja's injury issues, Head smashed a century in 69 deliveries, smashing 123 off 83 balls to help the hosts to the 205-run target. Australian sports correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN A...

The All Blacks finished their 2025 season on a high note, by beating out Wales in Cardiff 52-26. Robertson and his coaching staff have come under increased scrutiny this year, with some questionable performances generating concerns from experts. NZ Herald sports reporter Gregor Paul joined Piney to recap the side's performance for the year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Mixed emotions from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after his final game with the national side - a 52-26 drubbing of Wales in Cardiff. Holland says it's time to move on, but he'll miss the team environment. He joined Piney to look back on his career. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd November 2025, Don Mackinnon, Chair of the NZ20 establishment committee , joins the show to offer clarity on their hopes for the franchise.   The All Blacks are looking to bounce back this week against Wales – former Welsh winger Alex Cuthbert joined Piney to preview the match and discuss what’s led to the demise of Welsh Rugby.&...

Dan Hooker returns to the Octagon for the first time in over a year.  He’s facing the much-favoured Arman Tsarukyan for a shot at a world title fight.  UFC on Sky host Ravinder Hunia told Piney that Hooker is absolutely the underdog, but that’s nothing new for Kiwi fighters.  Hunia says he’s the underdog for good reasons, as Tsarukyan is on a seven fight win streak, three of them gr...

Daryl Mitchell’s seemingly endless good form continues.  After leading the Black Caps to an ODI win over the West Indies with a big century, he moved to #1 in the ODI World Batting Rankings.  He’s just the second New Zealander to top the rankings.   Mitchell told Piney it’s not something you aim for, or think you’ll ever achieve, but it’s very special.   He says it’s something...

The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back against a Welsh team who can't seem to catch a break.   They've only won two tests since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, both wins coming against Japan this year, and look a long way away from being the team that won the 6 Nations in 2021.   It’s a task made no simpler by the fact that they’re facing a wounded All Blacks side who are looking to exo...

A chaotic opening day of the first Ashes cricket test between Australia and England in Perth has seen 19 wickets fall – the most on the first day of an Ashes test since 1909.  England were bundled out for 172 before Australia were kept to 123 for 9 at stumps – trailing by 49 runs.  The day also saw Australian opener Usman Khawaja forced to bat at number four after being off the field for...

The Ashes have gotten underway in an explosive fashion.  The opening day saw England bundled out for 172 with Aussie paceman Mitchell Starc notching 7 for 58, the tourists responding by keeping the hosts at 123 for 9 at stumps, as captain Ben Stokes took 5 for 23.  England is heading into day two with the upper hand, and intend to keep the pressure on Australia.   Australian Corresp...

The time is right for New Zealand to join the rest of the world with a privately-backed, franchise Twenty20 league.  That’s the message from Don Mackinnon, the man standing at the front of the group looking to achieve just that.  Some 22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world. And, as is the case wi...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' loss to England and the Black Caps' prowess at Hagley Oval. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 16 November. 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.

Black Sticks defensive stalwart Blair Tarrant is retiring from international hockey after a career spanning 15 years. He began his career in Dunedin, and walked away having competed in three Olympic Games campaigns,  three World Cups and three Commonwealth Games. He joined Piney to discuss this latest development.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK has emerged victorious following their morning clash against the All Blacks. The hosts rallied from a 12-nil deficit to deny New Zealand an unbeaten Northern Tour - and walked away with a 33-19 win. BBC rugby commentator Chris Jones joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2028 Olympic schedule has been unveiled and it's inspired debate about what it could mean for New Zealand. Some notable changes include athletics moving to the opening week of competition in Los Angeles and swimming shifting back to the second week. Former Olympian Ryan Archibald joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier is in touch with a packed leaderboard at the season-ending DP World Championship in Dubai. An even-par third round 72 has the Kiwi sitting at nine-under-par, four shots behind joint leaders including Rory McIlroy. Golf NZ national coach Jay Carter joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.