Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The Black Caps and White Ferns are staring down the barrel of a packed summer schedule, according to a new release from NZ Cricket. New Zealand have released their schedule for the upcoming home summer, with a combined 59 international fixtures for both the men's and women's sides.  BYC podcast co-founder Paul Ford joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

New Zealand punters will no longer be able to bet with overseas bookmaker under new laws that will come into effect next week.  TAB NZ will become the sole legal provider of online sports and racing betting, with a number of politicians saying it could provide a major boost to the nation’s betting industry.  The law change has made it illegal for offshore operators to accept bets, and ha...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 28th June 2025, we talk referee abuse, starting with Mike Hester, NZR’s Participation Development Manager, and grassroots ref Rob Harman.  We also talk the new betting laws with TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts and football with All Whites coach Darren Bazeley and Auckland City CEO Gordon Watson following their historic 1-1 draw with Boca Juni...

Australia and New Zealand are set to clash again later this year, this time on the football pitch.  The All Whites will be playing the Socceroos in a two-match series for the Soccer Ashes trophy in September.  Coach Darren Bazeley joined Piney to discuss the upcoming battle, as well as look ahead to next year's World Cup – an event the All Whites have qualified for.   LISTEN ABOVE&n...

SailGP will be making waves in Auckland again in 2026.   After being omitted from the first announcement of venues for next season, the league has confirmed it will return to the City of Sails on the weekend of February 14-15 next year.   The event will be the second of 12 on the calendar and is the last on the global foiling league’s initial four-year agreement with New Zealand Major Ev...

A call for New Zealand Rugby to protect referees more.  The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union has postponed fixtures this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears.  Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials – highlighted by a person threatening to stab a referee – that they would cancel all sen...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 June. 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 recap the Super Rugby final, the action from the State of Origin - and offered speculation about possible All Blacks squad picks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction of Christchurch’s long-awaited stadium is entering its final stretch, with the venue on track for a 2026 opening. The stadium is set to have capacity for a crowd of 30,000 for sports matches and room for over 37,000 for concerts. Te Kaha project manager Kent Summerfield joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most anticipated trans-Tasman boxing event of the year is set to take place in the coming weeks. Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams are set to meet in the headline bout of the Mānuka Phuel SBW v Gallen card, looking to put their long feud to rest over the course of eight two-minute rounds. Paul Gallen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailing expert Mark Orams believes three-time America's Cup winner Peter Burling will be a huge asset for Luna Rossa, despite being unable to race on the water. Burling has joined the Italian syndicate ahead of the 38th America's Cup, but will be restricted to a shoreline role. Orams joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You forget how much Crusaders fans love the Crusaders until you watch them play live in Christchurch. That place was absolutely jumping last night Crusaders fans may not turn up every week - but my goodness, when they do - they enhance the home advantage significantly. I said yesterday the man in the no. 10 jersey could be the most influential player on the par. I was right about the jersey,&...

Several players will be hoping to score a spot on the 35-man All Blacks squad, set to be named on Monday at the Coastal Rugby Club in Taranaki. There's speculation brewing, with plenty of experts outlining their predictions for who will make Scott Robertson's cut. NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are no strangers to playing on the biggest stage.  One of the icons of the Crusaders is 7-time champion and captain of the undefeated 2002 champion team, Reuben Thorne.   He joined Piney to discuss what’s behind the club’s prolonged success.  “There was obviously a lot of talented players, there’s some outstanding players, but it was the way that we were able to be a t...

The Crusaders and Chiefs meet in Christchurch tonight to decide the Super Rugby Pacific final.  It’s set to be a tough match, with the Chiefs having defeated the Crusaders in both of the games they’ve played this season.  Piney was joined by Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley, as well as Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis and Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge ahead of the fated clash.  LISTEN ABOVE&n...

The Crusaders have bounced back in a strong way from their disappointing 2024 season.  They've made it all the way back to the Super Rugby grand final, where they host the Chiefs in a clash to claim the title.   Halfback Noah Hotham joined Piney ahead of the Grand Final.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st June 2025, it's all about the Super Rugby Final as Piney brings you the show from the Rockpool Gastropub in Christchurch.  Among the names that feature are Chiefs stars Shaun Stevenson and Wallace Sititi. And from the Crusaders side, halfback Noah Hotham, and former title winning captain, Reuben Thorne.  And Super Rugby CEO...

The Chiefs have made it to their third Super Rugby final in as many years, but have failed to win on the biggest stage in their previous two attempts.   They look to right those two wrongs tonight as the face the Crusaders in Christchurch to determine the champions of the 2025 Super Rugby Season.  Chiefs Fullback Shaun Stevenson joined Piney for a chat ahead of what is his last Chiefs ga...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss how NPC ruby can be improved, the ongoing Super Rugby season and Ryan Fox's golf prowess. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 June. 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, US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the action from the States, including the NHL finals, the NBA finals and the NCAA players pay ruling. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Daryl Gibson has jumped the fence and taken up a new role - within a different sport. Gibson is set to become the new Chief High Performance Officer for New Zealand Cricket, effective from next month.  He joined Piney to discuss what drew him to the role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Piney's rugby panel, Northland rugby commentator Steve Harris and Tasman Mako longtime backer Shane Drummond joined in on a discussion about whether NPC rugby can be fixed - and how to go about doing that. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs' man with the golden boot is finding his feet at the right time as another Super Rugby final looms. First-five Damian McKenzie was instrumental in the Chiefs semi-final win over the Brumbies, scoring 22 points to set up a final with the Crusaders in Christchurch.  Chiefs midfielder Daniel Rona joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Play has officially been suspended for the day at the US golf Open major, due to dangerous weather and darkness.  Thirteen players did not complete their second rounds, among them currently sixth-placed South African Thriston Lawrence, who's on his last hole.  Sam Burns leads by one shot on three-under-par after firing the low round of the championship, a brilliant five-under 65.  O...