Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The inaugural 4.5 million NZB Kiwi is on at Ellery Racecourse next Saturday. Described as the people's horse, three year old Pivotal Ten has been selected to run in the race, almost coming from nowhere to become the surprise star of the South. Pivotal Ten was purchased for just $15,000 at the 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock National weanling sale. Three years on, she'll race for a share of $4.5 millio...

This weekend are the last few days of the New Zealand Golf Open.  Included amongst the pros, are a number of amateurs. Also a part of the event are New Zealand Golf Open ambassadors.  Former Australian cricket captain, and Golf Open ambassador Ricky Ponting talks to Jason Pine.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL season opener in Las Vegas is all anyone's talking about.  What are the Warriors chances of success looking like? In cricket Australia played their final pool match against Afghanistan overnight … almost.  The game was abandoned due to rain in the 13th over.  Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock talks to Piney about both events, the football Socceroos making it to the final...

The Rugby League season is under 24-hours away, kicking off in Las Vegas.  Hundreds of fans have descended on the American city as the Warriors are up against the Raiders at 1pm NZT tomorrow. Rugby League writer Buzz Rothfield is live from Las Vegas and talks to Jason Pine.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs have confirmed that head coach Clayton McMillan will join Irish club, Munster.  McMillian is being released from his contract one year early, leaving the Waikato team at the end of this current season.  His departure brings an end to his 5 seasons in charge at the Chiefs, during which he has lead them to the last two Super Rugby finals.  New Zealand Rugby's general manage...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap Super Rugby season, Joe Parker's victory, Auckland FC's victory and the USA v Canada hockey series. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There'll be plenty of golf talent on show next weekend as the NZ Golf Open gets underway at both the Millbrook and Hills courses in the Queenstown Lakes region. One of the big names confirmed to appear is Ben Campbell - currently ranked 146th in the world. He joined Piney to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand continues their progress in the Champions Trophy series this week - with their clash against Bangladesh set to take place tomorrow night. This comes off the back of their first victory over Pakistan last week.  Black Caps captain Mitch Santner joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd of February, Piney chats to the CEO of NZ cricket about Sky's new broadcasting deal. It's another winning performance from Auckland FC - coach Steve Corica joined Piney to discuss. Finn Hurley from the Highlanders recaps the team's surprise victory over the Blues. And Black Caps captain Mitch Santner previews the team's upcoming clash...

The Highlanders have dug deep to secure a famous 29-21 win over reigning Super Rugby champions the Blues in Dunedin. Down to 13 players following injuries in the front row and a red card for prop Daniel Lienert-Brown - the team managed to turn their luck around. Highlanders fullback Finn Hurley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tall Blacks are bracing for a physical clash against the Philippines in their Asia Cup basketball qualifying game in Auckland.  Both teams have already qualified for the tournament later this year, but the winner will take top spot in their group. New Zealand will look to avenge a four-point loss to the Philippines last November. Assistant head coach Mike Fitchett joined Piney to discuss....

Boxer Joseph Parker has put the heavyweight division's champions on notice after a second-round knockout of Martin Bakole in Riyadh. The Kiwi was set to challenge IBF champion Daniel Dubois but the Brit withdrew from the bout due to being sick, leading to Bakole to step in at short notice. NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier joined Piney to recap the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica believes there's now no doubt who is the best team in New Zealand after a third straight A-League win over the Wellington Phoenix - a 6-1 demolition at Mt Smart.  The Black Knights lead the A-League by a staggering eight points, while the Phoenix have fallen to 11th in the 13th-strong league. Auckland FC coach Steve Corica joined Piney to recap the victory.&nbsp...

Sky TV has reclaimed the rights to screen international cricket matches played in New Zealand in a six-year deal starting in late 2026. The pay-TV operator, which lost domestic rights to Spark Sport in 2020, has clinched a new deal which gives it the rights to screen Black Caps matches again.   New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink joined Piney to discuss the deal - and explain why the c...

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The Football Ferns have their first games of 2025 in the next few days. They'll come up against Costa Rica tomorrow and again on Wednesday. Interim head coach Michael May has appointed an all-new coaching staff for this tour, including former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Binden as his assistant coach. Bindon appeared at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, as well as the FIFA Women's World Cups in 2007,...

The world's leading triathletes are coming together tomorrow with the 2nd annual Napier Triathlon Festival, including men's and women's elite races. 15 nations are represented across the elite men's and women's fields, with 20 New Zealanders. The Kiwi's leading the way are 2024 Paris Olympians Ainsley Thorpe and Nicole Vander Kay, and 2018 Commonwealth Games medallist Taylor Reid.  Ried talks...

New Zealand's fastest female sprinter of all time, Zoe Hobbs, became the first New Zealand female sprinter to compete at the Olympic Games since 1976. Now she will attend the International track meet in Christchurch next weekend.  Zoe Hobbs talks to Piney about what she's taken away from Paris, disappointment in the semi-final, staying composed, and the next records she's set her sights on.&n...

Today on the show we are going across the Tasman to discuss and unpick some of the big sporting issues in Australia. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh and former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika have reportedly met. This comes as Joe Schmidt announced recently that he will be leaving his role as head coach.  Could Michael Cheika return as Wallabies coach? Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock join...

The Chiefs beat the Crusaders in a history making win last night.  The winning margin of 25 points is the biggest the Chiefs have ever had over the Crusaders in the history of Super Rugby. What does their coach Clayton McMillan make of the win?  "We just keep putting little kicks in behind that made it hard for them to exit out of their 22, and I guess that accumulated pressure just took...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the start of the Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen will be a fulltime fixture on the grid in the 2025 Nascar Cup Series. Van Gisbergen made a splash on the American scene after joining Trackhouse Racing for a one-off project in 2023, racing in the inaugural event at the Chicago Street Course. NASCAR commentator Nate Ryan joined Elliott Smith to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

A former New Zealand tennis professional can't believe world number one Jannik Sinner was able to negotiate the length of his drugs ban. The World Anti-Doping Agency shortened a potential two-year ban to just three months following Sinner's positive tests last year. Lee Radovanovich joined Elliott Smith to express his disappointment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

A pioneering moment for skier Alice Robinson in Austria. She's secured a maiden world championship medal - a silver - in the giant slalom. She joined Elliott Smith to recap the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports-based betting continues to grow in popularity, but it comes with a share of problems for athletes and fans alike. Tennis stars like James Watt and Monique Barry have opened up about the abuse they receive online - abuse they believe comes from bettors who had gambled on their matches. Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation joined Elliott Smith to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...