Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Regular Correspondent James McOnie joins Piney to talk all things sport.  The Australian Open is underway and bringing with it big names.  The Black Caps Champion Trophy squad has been named and has everyone talking. And it is wild-card weekend in the NFL as the countdown for the Super Bowl is on.  LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sail GP is bringing huge anticipation as it arrives in Auckland next week.  How are the Kiwi team - the Black Foils - preparing?  New Zealand sailor and Black Foils coach Sam Meech talks to Piney about improvements they have made to their boat, lessons from Dubai, integrating with the team, and new technology that allows him to coach his team during the race. LISTEN ABOVE.   Se...

Gaël Monfils has won a tournament every year of his 19-year long career, and the ASB Classic is now no exception. The Frenchman was in control of the game, the crowd was on his side and he made little errors. What did his opponent Zizou bergs do wrong? Former pro and Sky Sports Commentator Lee Radovanovic talks with Piney about how the match, and what tournament organisers could do bette...

It was a challenging year for Rugby Australia last year and coach Joe Schmidt is making it no brighter as he takes his time in revealing his future with the team. The head coach had said he would share his plans in December. December has been and gone and Rugby Australia want him to stay on as head coach, but will he? Christy Doran weighs in with Piney and explains why Schmidt might not be feeling...

Fast bowler Ben Sears will make his international return after being named in the Black Caps’ squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE next month.  Eight months post knee injury, the 26-year-old's comeback performance in the Super Smash this week has impressed selectors enough to see him join the team for the tournament.  New captain Mitchell Santner is the sole special...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 11 January. 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.

Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket. The legend of the game reflects on being nervous for his first test debut, the top innings he's played and what retirement means for him.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive blow for the Warriors this week as their captain Tohu Harris retires due to injury.  Harris ends his career with 117 appearances since he joined the Warriors in 2018. What will his Warriors legacy be and what does this mean for his team?  Former Warriors player Monty Betham talks to piney about the shock decision.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Australian Open is finally underway and is bringing with it major names in the tennis arena.  Nick Kyrgios is making headlines, but can his body hold out for the tournament?  Aryna Sabalenka has a strong record down under and is proving to be a favourite. As the ASB Classic wraps up today, Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock talks to Piney about what to expect when getting your ten...

The ASB Classic singles finals are occupying Auckland today, off the back of Zizou Bergs thrilling three-set win against Nuno Borges yesterday.  Bergs will take on Frenchman Gaël Monfils who got through in straight sets.  Tennis commentator and former tennis pro Lee Radovanovic joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third and final Black Caps v Sri Lanka ODI will take place at Eden Park at 2pm today.  Where does batsman Mark Chapman feel most at home on the pitch?  He talks to Piney about the upcoming match, the white-ball series and maintaining high standards.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket officials from India, Australia, and England were meeting to discuss the possibility of test cricket fragmenting, it has been reported. This would allow for more series between the sport’s big players – positioning New Zealand in the top tier amongst the likes of South Africa and Sri Lanka. What would a two-tiered cricket system do for the future of the game? Veteran Australian cricket bro...

It's a new era for the All Blacks with Scott 'Razor' Robertson in charge. He's announced his first squad, Scott Barrett taking over the captaincy from Sam Cane, Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea sharing the role of deputy. What's in store for this new era? What will change? How will the All Blacks evolve? Razor joined Jason Pine for a one hour exclusive, taking calls and answering your burning questi...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 January. 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.

An Auckland City Hospital doctor completed a self-supported ultramarathon on all seven continents in just one year.  In 2024, Dr Inia Raumati completed eight races in eight countries across all seven continents. Each ultramarathon was around 250km and took 5-6 days to complete.  He joins Jason Pine to discuss the incredible feat of physical resilience and what sparked the initial idea be...

Early January is the time for resolutions, and many sport teams will be planning ahead at how they can make 2025 their best year yet.  Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine to discuss how coaches can reflect on how a team has performed, focus on the achievements implemented change can create, and implement change going forward.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Regular Correspondent James McOnie re-joins Weekend Sport for 2025.  James and Piney discuss the Black Caps v Sri Lanka test at Wellington's Basin Reserve, Naomi Osaka making the ASB Classic women's final, top contenders in the English Premier League, and 2025's rugby talent to look out for.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Littler has claimed his maiden darts world championship.  At just 17 years of age, and in a sport where age is not a barrier, Littler is expected to charge ahead in trying for a record 17 titles in his career.  Littler has experienced one of the most remarkable full debut seasons ever seen in darts professional era, securing the titles of Premier League champion, Grand Slam champion...

An undoubted success story of 2024 was the emergence of Auckland FC.  In their debut season, Auckland FC won their first six matches, didn't concede a goal until their sixth match, went unbeaten for their first seven matches and enter the new year four points clear at the top of the A-League ladder.  Their fan base grew rapidly, with sell-out crowds, or crowds reaching numbers above 13,0...

The Wellington Blaze have gone two from two at the start of their defence of the domestic women's Super Smash competition.  The Blaze beat the Central Hinds by 25 runs in Nelson.  Player of the match, Wellington all-rounder Jess Kerr made 59 of 45 balls, in a game where no other batter made 25. This was Kerr's second 50 in two matches. She joins Jason Pine to discuss the match, and the a...

Former world Number 1 Naomi Osaka booked her slot in the final showdown of the women's ASB Classic, and will be coming up against Clara Tauson. Osaka eased through her semi-final against Alycia Parks, securing her first WTA final since 2022.  Tauson is the highest remaining seed at the tournament after knocking out top seed Madison Keys in her quarter-final. Though Osaka is seeded seventh, sh...

The Wellington Blaze have gone two from two at the start of their defence of the domestic women's Super Smash competition.  The Blaze beat the Central Hinds by 25 runs in Nelson.  Player of the match, Wellington all-rounder Jess Kerr made 59 of 45 balls, in a game where no other batter made 25. This was Kerr's second 50 in two matches. She joins Jason Pine to discuss the match, and the a...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 January. 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.

Wellington Phoenix women's team were denied their first ever win in Victoria last week, with a two-goal burst from Melbourne City ending the sides four match unbeaten run.  In the game, forward Olivia Fergusson scored her first goal for the Phoenix by putting away a rebound from Grace Jale.  Fergusson joins Jason Pine to discuss why that first club goal is important and why she moved hal...

Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs took a stunning boundary catch against Canterbury King's in the men's Super Smash.  Canterbury were cruising towards Auckland's total of 185-8, but suffered a remarkable collapse against the competition's defending champions.  Jacobs' boundary catch was a highlight of the game, diving full stretch to catch Henry Shipley just before the ball it the turf....