Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Football Ferns defender C.J Bott is delighted to sign for her hometown club - the Wellington Phoenix. The 50-cap New Zealand international is new coach Bev Priestman's first signing. She joined Piney to discuss her new role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football coach Bev Priestman will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix women’s team for the next two A-League seasons. The announcement comes as the English national’s one-year ban from any football-related activity concludes following her role in Canada’s drone use at last year’s Paris Olympics. Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

The All Blacks have lost one of their most influential players for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign. Halfback Cameron Roigard will miss the beginning of the competition due to a stress fracture in his foot. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3 August. 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.

Corbin Strong  won the overall title at the Tour de Wallonie after peloton caught five attackers just before the finish line. He joined Piney to discuss the race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have started strong in Zimbabwe, having beaten the other side by by nine wickets in the first test. The tourists dismissed Zimbabwe for 165 in their second innings, then chased down the eight runs required for the win. Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have claimed the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days in Bulawayo and taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. After bowling their hosts out for 165 with the final ball of the afternoon session, New Zealand needed 14 deliveries to reel in their eight-run target for a nine-wicket victory and preserve their unbeaten record against Zimbabwe in test cricket. Fresh from a h...

Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has been overlooked for the final test against the British and Irish Lions.  Coach Joe Schmidt has revealed Tizzano has been the victim of online abuse following the controversial end to the second test, in which he’s been accused of diving.  Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh joined Piney to discuss what should be done in these situations, and how players ca...

The Wallabies' Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt has faith his side can deliver a consolation win over the British and Irish Lions, despite a week of frustration.  Schmidt says it's been one of the more challenging weeks of his coaching career, trying to pick his side up off the canvas after the controversial second-test defeat at the MCG.  The fallout from the controversial finish of last week’s m...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 2nd August 2025, NPC is back! Piney catches up with the provinces, guests including Wellington Rugby CEO Tony Giles out of Porirua Park, Northland’s Simon Parker and Taranaki’s Josh Jacomb ahead of their Shield challenge, and the Muster’s Andy Muir out of Invercargill for Stag Day.  Rob Penney called in for a chat about his decision t...

After tasting his first Super Rugby Pacific success this year, Crusaders Coach Rob Penney has made the decision to stick around for another year.  After a tumultuous and underwhelming campaign in his first season in 2024, the Crusaders bounced back to claim their 13th full title, defeating the Chiefs 16-12 in last month’s final.  He joined Jason Pine to discuss his decision to stay with...

Disappointment for the New Zealand Warriors and their fans at the last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins last night.  Leading 18-16 in the 79th minute at Mt Smart, Redcliffe winger Jamayne Isaako then scored the match-winning try to take the points, 20-18.  Michael Burgess was at the game and told Jason Pine some overly safe calls late on to die with the ball on the last tackle, as...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 July. 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 Lions v Wallabies match, the Warriors' latest loss and the reveal that there won't be an Auckland FC women's side. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the WNBA All-Star game, NBA offseason, and the MLB. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tactix are hoping for a positive outcome ahead of the ANZ Premiership netball final against the Mystics in Auckland. The Mainland side rallied from a seven goal deficit in the third quarter to beat the Pulse 57-52 in the elimination final. Tactix shooter Ellie Bird joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Mystics are backing themselves to combat a Mainland Tactix outfit flushed with fresh confidence in this afternoon's ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland. The Tactix dominated the second half of the elimination final against the Pulse in Christchurch, fight back from six goals down in the second quarter. Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE...

Sky TV is promising stability for viewers as it buys TV3.  There's growing speculation about what Sky's purchase of Three means for New Zealand sport, especially ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Sports broadcasting expert Colin Smith joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British and Irish Lions have overcome an 18-point deficit to beat the Wallabies 29-26 in Melbourne and win their three-match series with a game to spare. The visitors trailed 23-5 in the first half and won with a try to Hugo Keenan in the 80th minute. Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shock loss for the Warriors in the NRL, going down 24-16 to the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart. The home side conceded 24 unanswered points after taking an early 10-nil lead. Former head-coach of Wakefield Trinity Willie Poching joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Cameron Leslie is preparing for the pool.  The World Para Swimming Championships are taking place from 21-27th of September in Singapore.  It’ll be the eighth World Championships he’s competed in, the athlete having won a staggering 14 medals in the competitions.  He caught up with Piney for a chat about what he’s been up to and his preparations...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th July 2025, Netball is in decline – what can be done to bring it back to its glory days? Piney chats to former Mainland Tactix GM Haidee Stratford and sports innovator Justin Nelson about the issues the game’s facing.   The Black Ferns World Cup squad has been named and Piney caught up with several of the named players after the a...

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence.  A 33-player squad has been confirmed for the tournament starting in England next month.  The hosts are hot favourites - but Demant says they'll be up for it.  Jason Pine caught up with Demant as well as Ayesha Leti-I'iga after the squad announcement in Upper Hutt...

The New Zealand netball game has been facing increasing struggles.  It’s tried to innovate, however it’s still far from the game it once was.  Former GM of the Mainland Tactix, Haidee Stratford joined Piney to discuss the state of the game, and what more needs to be done to save it.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a must-win match as the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions clash for the second time.  The Lions claimed victory in the first match, and if the Australian side will need to take the win today in order to keep their chances alive.   Former Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland joined Jason Pine to break down what the Wallabies would need to do to turn their chances around, and how dif...