Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Former Formula 1 star Mark Webber led this weekend's annual Porsche parade on Saturday. The Porsche Club of New Zealand is holding its 50th anniversary celebration in Napier over four days concluding this weekend. Webber joined Piney to discuss the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The name on everyone's lips in athletics circles both here and around the world is Sam Ruthe.  The Tauranga 15-year-old's sent the running world into a spin by becoming the youngest athlete to ever run a sub four-minute mile - clocking 3:58.35 at the Mt Smart track in Auckland.  Nick Willis is one of our very best middle-distance runners, and joined Piney to discuss Sam's achievement and...

Sail GP hits San Francisco this weekend for event five of season four.  The Black Foils bounced back from double disappointment in Auckland and Sydney to finish second In Los Angeles last weekend. This moved them up to third in the championship standings, three points behind Australia in second, with Great Britain a further two points ahead at the top.  Strategist Liv Mackay joins Piney...

Kiwi middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has made history. The 15-year-old is the youngest person to break the four-minute mile barrier, and the 49 th New Zealander to do so. His dad, Ben, is also an accomplished middle-distance runner and he joined Piney to discuss his son's journey “I would have thought that this was not something that was possible for anybody on the planet.” LISTEN ABOVE See omny...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd March 2025, another big win for the Warriors as they triumphed in a hard-fought battle against the Sydney Roosters 14-6. Standout performer was fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, and he joined the show to recap the performance.  The All Whites are one win away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Tyler Bindon prev...

A hat-trick of goals from Chris Wood has guided the All Whites to a 7-nil thrashing of Fiji in Wellington to go within one win of qualification for next year's Football World Cup.  The team will go on to face New Caledonia at Eden Park on Monday to try claim their spot in the Cup.   All Whites centre-back Tyler Bindon joined Piney to discuss the performance and what it's like to play alo...

The Chiefs have survived a second-half fightback from Moana Pasifika, prevailing 50-35 in their Super Rugby Pacific contest in Pukekohe.   The table-toppers conceded 28 unanswered points after leading 43-7 at the break.  Chiefs assistant coach David Hill joined Piney to recap the chaotic match.  “They're a hard team to stop once they get going." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com...

The Warriors are drawing confidence from their gritty 14-6 grind over the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart.  The New Zealand side didn't take the lead until the 66th minute and kept their visitors scoreless in the second half.  The win snapped a run of eight straight losses to the Roosters, dating back to March 2018.  Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad played his 50th NRL game for the Warriors last...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby highlights, the Six Nations and Liam Lawson's upcoming race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap a full week out of the NBA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2002, Kiwi golfer Craig Perks produced one of golf's most memorable triumphs when he won the Players Championship. He joined Piney to discuss the historic accomplishment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs remain top of the Super Rugby ladder after recording their fourth victory of the season with a 32-31 win over the Blues in Hamilton. Commentator Graeme Mead joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macca Springer might have his work cut out for him at Crusaders training on Monday, despite scoring a record-equalling five tries in their Super Rugby win over the Force in Christchurch. The winger says he'll be held to account for his accomplishment. Springer joined Piney to recap the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson will make his Red Bull Formula One debut from 18th on the grid, after being eliminated in the opening qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.  Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon joined Piney ahead of the race to discuss Lawson's journey. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16h March 2025, an F1 journo and a Kiwi rally driver joined Piney ahead of Liam Lawson's Melbourne race. Later, Macca Springer discussed his winning performance against the Western Force. Craig Perks recapped his 2002 Players Championship win Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHe...

Belief that Liam Lawson's tough couple of days in the Formula 1 Grand Prix could be turned around in Melbourne in the race proper this afternoon. F1 journalist Chris Medland says wet weather could be a leveller as Lawson prepares to start 18th. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th March 2025, the Warriors have bounced back from their loss in Vegas with a big win over the Manly Sea Eagles. Assistant coach Slade Griffin joined the show to recap the performance.  Liam Lawson is in Melbourne for his first drive as a full-time Red Bull Driver. Bob McMurray and Greg Murphy offer their thoughts on how Lawson will...

Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay has been given the Gloves for the Black Caps’ T20 series against Pakistan.   Piney catches up with him to discuss his role in the team and his rise to be one of the team’s main options in the wicketkeeping department.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi basketballer Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones has made history.  He became the first New Zealander to win Big West Player of the Year in NCAA division one basketball.  He joined Piney to discuss this achievement and his aspirations to lead his US San Diego team to March Madness.   “I couldn’t ask for a better year, and we’re not done yet.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The final Formula 1 practice session is under way.  Liam Lawson had a bit of a rough start to his first day as a fulltime driver, finishing 16th and 17th in his first two practices at Albert Park.  As we count down to Lawson’s official full-time debut for Red Bull, Piney catches up with other Kiwi motorsport icons for a chat about his achievement.   Former Supercars driver Greg Murp...

Auckland could become one of the cornerstones of the SailGP calendar, with the league discussing a six-year agreement to run events in the City of Sails.  The global foiling league made its debut in Auckland in January, with bumper crowds turning out to enjoy the action on the Waitematā Harbour.  It’s a sight Sir Russell Coutts hopes to see more of in years to come.  “One of the thi...

Liam Lawson’s first day as a fulltime Formula 1 driver was a bit of a mixed bag.   The practice drives got under way at the Melbourne Grand Prix earlier today.  The 23-year-old's first practice sessions on the Albert Park track saw him set poor times, finishing 16th and 17th in the two outings.  Bob McMurray joins Piney to discuss Lawson's practice rounds.  “Give the bloke a ch...

The Hurricanes have earned a well-fought win over the Highlanders.  They claimed the win 20-18 at Forsyth Barr Stadium on the back of an immense performance from loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi.  Head Coach Clark Laidlaw joined Jason Pine to recap the win.  “[Kirifi] should be really proud of his performance last night, and yeah, we’re really enjoying the way he’s leading the team.”...

Few might have predicted the big Warriors bounce back that saw the Auckland NRL side thrash Manly 36-16 last night at Mt Smart.  The Warriors were humiliated by the Canberra Raiders in Las Vegas in round one by 22 points, while the Sea Eagles won by 30 over the Cowboys.  Assistant Warriors coach Slade Griffin told Jason Pine that they found their game back home.  He says they’re not...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for March 9th, Black Caps coach Gary Stead joined Piney to discuss the team's mood ahead of their clash against India. Could the America's Cup make a grand return to the City of Sails? Minister for Sport Mark Mitchell unpacked the logistics of hosting the event. And Moana Pasifika beat out the Hurricanes 40-31 in Albany. Fly half Patrick Pelle...