Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Netball is navigating choppy waters as participation declines and viewership remains low.  The future of the New Zealand game’s highest level competition is still uncertain, as a broadcasting deal for the ANZ Premiership is still up in the air.   Justin Nelson was the driving force behind the revival of NZNBL, and joined Piney to discuss the problems with netball in New Zealand, and how...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' sweep of the French series, R360 and the Phoenix's victory over Wrexham. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team of 84 student athletes are set to represent New Zealand at the World University Games in Germany. Organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), it is one of the world's largest multi-sport events. Chef de Mission Evelyn Williamson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wellington Phoenix stunned famous Welsh football club Wrexham 1-nil in their pre-season match in the capital. Wellington Phoenix academy striker Luke Flowerdew was the hero of the match, having scored the second-half strike that helped the team win. Phoenix reserves coach Chris Greenacre joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career in winning the Diamond League event at London’s Olympic Stadium. In front of a sold-out crowd of 60,000, McTaggart leapt to a new lifetime best, clearing 4.73m to claim the victory on a countback. McTaggart joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Saints are hoping it'll be lucky number 13 when they host the Southland Sharks in this afternoon's New Zealand basketball league final. The Saints had an imposing regular season record of 16 wins and four losses and have won 12 titles, with their last coming in 2021. Wellington Saints star Jordan Ngatai joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The All Blacks have a laundry list of new injuries to worry about but it's an improving picture for some of their older ones ahead of the Rugby Championship. The squad have dispersed from Hamilton after wrapping up a 3-nil series win over France. Former All Black Steve Gordon joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks managed a narrow 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, but they've got work to do going forward. The hosts trailed by 10 early on, and nine just before halftime, before running in the last 19 points of the game. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another icon of Waikato Rugby was former All Black Matthew Cooper.  He made his All Blacks test debut in 1992, setting a then-world record of 23 points on test debut, and holds the scoring record for Waikato, with 1604 points.  The now-President of NZR joined Piney ahead of the final All Blacks test against France to discuss his playing days, his current role, and the current All Blacks...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Roaming Giant Bar in Hamilton ahead of the third All Blacks test against France.  NZR President and Former All Black Matthew Cooper pops in for a chat, as does All Blacks icon Stephen Donald.  Player Agent Bruce Sharrock joins the show as well to discuss what R360 could mean for t...

An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book.  Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend , covers his 210-test tenure with the All Blacks, including Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015, and his current role with the Wallabies.  The ‘Scrum Doctor’ joined Piney to discuss his extensive career and new book.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio...

Rugby360 has been making headlines this week, with the revelation that they’re approaching some of our top players.  But will the competition take off? NZ Rugby Players Association Boss Rob Nichol joined Piney to discuss what new competitions mean for players, and how they should be approaching any that crop up.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An understanding is emerging about rugby's proposed R360 competition moves to attract leading oval ball players.  Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has admitted the approach he's had from organisers could be an option when his contract expires at the end of next year.  But what is R360? And how will it reshape World Rugby? Tuivasa-Sheck's agent, Bruce Sharrock, joined Piney to discuss what imp...

Stephen Donald has had an iconic, if not turbulent rugby career.  He was an All Black for four years, playing from 2008 to 2011, and capped it off by kicking the winning penalty in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.  Donald joined Piney to discuss that moment, what he’s been up to in the years after retiring from the game, and what he makes of the current All Blacks performances.  LISTEN ABO...

Assistant coach Tamati Ellison and James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest All Blacks v France test, attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss the Black Ferns’ win and how their tracking for the World Cup, and our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the myth of parents being the problem on the sidelines of kids' sport.   Get the Weekend Sport w...

Are Parents the issue at kids sport games, or is it just a minority which gains all the attention. Our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the myth of parents being the problem on the sidelines of kids sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iga Swiatek has delivered a performance for the ages to win the most one-sided Wimbledon final. The Polish Eighth seed defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in only 57 minutes to win her first title on the grass courts at Wimbledon. Our man in Wimbledon, Craig Gabriel joined the show to recap what happened in the brief Women's final, and preview the mouth watering matchup on the men's side....

The Black Sox have kept their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup hopes alive after securing a walkoff win over the United States. That win was the Black Sox their first Super Round Win. Jerome Raemaki sent the ball out of the park at the bottom of the seventh to bring in three runs and win the game. He joined Piney to discuss his match winning play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The shift to 6 for Tupou Vaa'i has led to back-to-back strong performances. He made 13 tackles and scored a try last night in the All Blacks win over France. James McOnie joined Piney to discuss Tupou's performance, and what to make of the Wimbledon final LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns delivered a strong second half performance to pick up their 29 th Straight win over the Wallaroos and defend the Laurie O’Reilly Cup. The Black Ferns led only 10–7 at half time before turning up the attack and romping home 37–12 in their last game before the Rugby World Cup. Attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss the team's win and how their tracking for the World Cu...

Confidence is building in the All Blacks as they delivered a far more convincing performance over the French following their struggles to put their opposition away in Dunedin Former England international and expert rugby analyst Thomas Waldrom recaps the All Blacks much improved performance in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have reclaimed the Dave Gallaher Trophy with a dominant 43–17 win over France in Wellington. They bounced back from their scratchy first up performance in Dunedin crossing over for 6 tries in a far more clinical performance. Assistant coach Tamati Ellison joined Piney to discuss where the All Blacks improved most from the first test. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Brad Shields has had quite an eventful career.  He was an under-20 representative for New Zealand, has played 81 games for Wellington, 128 for the Hurricanes, and played for the English international team as well.  Shields joined Piney for a chat about his career, and offered his thoughts on the second test between the All Blacks and France.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/li...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th July 2025, Piney is broadcasting live from Wellington’s Shed 22 ahead of the second All Blacks test against France. Former All Blacks Conrad Smith and Victor Vito call in to give their thoughts ahad of the game.  Also popping in were Dane Coles and Brad Shields, who chatted about their playing careers.  Founder of the Toyota...