Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Ahead of the World Championships, para-canoeist Finn Murphy joined Piney to discuss the Poland event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An up and down round for Kiwi Ryan Fox, but he remains on track for a top-20 finish at the PGA Championship in Charlotte. Fox has carded a third round one-over 72, mixing six bogeys with five birdies to be tied 17th and three-under for the tournament. Fox has had 14 birdies at the tournament - fourth equal - but has made 11 bogeys. Reporter Graeme Agars joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 18 May. 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.

The Warriors are celebrating another tight NRL win - this time with a 16-12 result over the Dolphins in Brisbane. The visitors led 16-nil with 10 minutes to go, before the Dolphins mounted a comeback with two late converted tries - helped by a sin-binning for co-captain James Fisher-Harris. It's the fifth win for the Warriors by four points or less this season. Warriors assistant coach Slade Griff...

Auckland FC emerged victorious after the 1-nil away win over Victory in the first leg of their A-League semi-final. The Black Knights have no injury worries as they return home - and the players earned themselves a leg up ahead of the next match. Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welsh football club Wrexham AFC is set to come to Wellington for the first time in the team's history. The touring side will play against Melbourne Victory on 11 July and Sydney FC on 15 July - before facing off against the Phoenix on 19 July. Wrexham FC CEO Michael Williamson joined Piney to discuss the tour - and whether part of the hit Disney series will be filmed over there. LISTEN TO THE FULL...

Moana Pasifika’s hopes for a maiden finals berth have been boosted massively by a 27-21 win over the Blues. It’s the very first win over their Auckland rivals and cements their spot in the top six at the expense of the defending champions. Utility Kyren Taumoefolau joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are promising not to let up in the second leg of their A-League semi-final against the Melbourne Victory. The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the return match at Mt Smart next Saturday - but coach Steve Corica says they still have work to do. He joined Piney to discuss ahead of the team's next match. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has held his nerve to finish strong in the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.  After starting the round two-over through three, Fox has bounced back with three birdies on the back nine to card and even-par round. He sits in a share of six at four-under for the tournament, four shots behind leader Jhonattan Vegas.  This follows a week after he becam...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 17th May 2025, ticket prices to All Blacks games have been a hot topic – are fans being priced out of attending sport fixtures? Sport promoter Dean Lonergan joined the show to give his take.  A 9-year-old Auckland boy has been told he can no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends because he’s over the weight limit. Andy Rogers i...

A try at the death from Cam Roigard has broken the Highlanders' hearts, and given the Hurricanes an important 24-20 Super Rugby win in Wellington.  The 'Canes halfback snuck over to score his second try of the game with time up on the clock, to keep the Canes firmly in playoff contention.  Roigard joined Piney to recap the clash.  “It’s great that although it was an ugly, scrappy ga...

One of the biggest days on the English football calendar is tomorrow – the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. 7-time winners Manchester City playing in their third straight final against Crystal Palace, playing in their third final, having never lifted the famous trophy.  One of the most famous FA Cup finals of all time was in 1990 when Crystal Palace faced Manchester United.  1990 Crystal...

A 9-year-old boy was told this week that he can no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends as he’s over the weight limit.  The Year 4 student was one of 106 children who applied for a weight dispensation in the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union club competition – and after being denied, has opted out of playing any winter sport this year.  The union says structures are in place...

Are fans being priced out of games?  There’s been quite a bit of talk recently regarding the price of tickets for top sporting events such as the All Blacks, and whether it’s becoming too expensive for the fans.  Sports Prompter Dean Lonergan offers his insights on prices and what gets fans through the gates.  “There’s a fine line between money coming in, and charges you can, the pr...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the Warriors' latest win, the Chiefs' latest win, the A-League semi-finals and the NBA playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the NBA season and NHL playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mystics coach Tia Winikerei is excited by what their new shooter will bring to the team. Australian shooter Donnell Wallam is set to debut for the two-time defending ANZ Premiership champions when they start their 2025 campaign against the Stars.  She 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 11 May. 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.

The Tall Blacks have been dealt a couple of losses during the trans-Tasman throwdown, but the team's hoping to turn their luck around. The Australian Boomers beat the Kiwi side 92-67 in Game 2 on the Sunshine Coast. Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big season for GoMedia Stadium as Auckland FC kept drawing in the crowds - and they're set to go bigger ahead of the upcoming play-off games. An extra 2700 seats will be added to GoMedia Stadium ahead of Auckland's second leg semi-final on Saturday, 24 May. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Director of Auckland Stadiums, James Parkinson, joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

After lifting up the Premiers Plate in their first season in the competition, Auckland FC are gearing up for the two-leg A-League semi-finals.  The Kiwi side is set to face off against Melbourne Victory next Saturday. A-League commentator Daniel McBreen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs have maintained their position atop the Super Rugby standings after a come-from-behind 35-19 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch. The visitors overcame a 16-point deficit late in the first half - keeping the Crusaders scoreless in the second to put themselves in the box seat for home advantage during the playoffs. Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE S...

The Warriors are celebrating after a narrow victory over the Dragons, but feedback indicates there's room for improvement. They hung on for a 15-14 victory - and their fourth straight win has put the Warriors second on the NRL ladder. Assistant coach Stacey Jones joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns kick off their Pacific Four test rugby campaign against Australia in Newcastle tonight.  Piney catches up with Rugby commentator Taylah Johnson to discuss what the teams will hope to gain out of this game ahead of the World Cup later this year.  “Every person that wears a black jersey today needs to stamp their mark.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 10th March 2025, confusion continues to surround netball circles, with Grace Nweke’s Silver Ferns eligibility still up in the air. Netball NZ Board Chair Matt Whineray joined the show to discuss what makes the decision so tough.  Sky rugby commentator Tony Johnson previews tonight's top of the table clash between the Crusaders and the...