Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The Breakers are flying high in the NBL.  They’re at the top of the table after two huge wins – claiming victory over both the Adelaide 36ers and Melbourne United.  Piney caught up with Head Coach Petteri Koponen to discuss the success the team’s found so far this season.  “We're playing well, but, you know, it's still early in the season.”  “We have to stay hungry, have the sa...

The White Ferns have returned home with the T20 World Cup in tow.  They claimed their maiden title with a 32-run victory over South Africa after entering the tournament having lost 10 straight matches.   The trophy is on tour around New Zealand, Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze among the Ferns touring with it.  Green and Gaze joined Piney in studio for a chat about the team’s incredible ac...

Ireland’s winning streak has been broken.  The All Blacks have knocked them from the number one spot, breaking their 19 game unbeaten streak at home.   Ireland was unable to keep up, falling behind and losing the match 23-13.  Irish Rugby Commentator Michael Corcoran joined Piney to give his thoughts on the match.   “Ireland put themselves in a good position early in the second...

The All Blacks have knocked Ireland off the top of the podium, defeating the number 1 ranked team 23-13.  18 of the points were scored by first-five Damian McKenzie who kicked six penalty goals, Will Jordan scoring the final five with a crucial try.  Piney was joined by former All Black Ant Strachan to dig into the team’s win.  “The momentum around this group is phenomenal.”  L...

The All Blacks claimed victory over Ireland, breaking their 19 game unbeaten streak at home.  They were led by the boot of first-five Damian McKenzie who scored 18 of their 23 points through six penalty goals, beating Ireland’s 13.  Piney caught up with All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison to recap the win.  “I just had a lot of respect for the Irish attack, so they wanted to m...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 9th November 2024, the All Blacks have upset Ireland at Aviva stadium. Former All Black Ant Strachan recaps the match, and Irish rugby commentator Michael Corcoran offers an Irish perspective on where the game was lost.  World Champion White Ferns Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze stopped by the studio with the T20 World Cup trophy, reflectin...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix clash, the All Blacks' narrow victory over England and Tonga beating out the Kiwis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 3rd November 2024, the All Blacks squeezed out a win over England at Twickenham. Assistant coach Scott Hansen joined the show to recap the win. Auckland FC have claimed bragging rights in the A-Leagues first ever Kiwi derby, after winning 2-0 over the Phoenix in Wellington. Those two goals were scored by Jake Brimmer, who joined the show t...

The last couple weeks have been significant in the world of New Zealand sport - with plenty of Kiwi athletes dominating on the world stage. The White Ferns stunned fans with their T20 World Cup victory, the Black Caps beat India on the team's home soil for the first time in decades, Team New Zealand held on to the America's Cup and the Silver Ferns won the Constellation Cup. Coaching guru Wayne Go...

The son of  rugby league legend Mark Graham is using his father's sporting career as the basis for a new documentary. Sharko tells the story of Mark Graham's athletic legacy - including the 29 tests he played for the Kiwis, his historic induction into the NRL Hall of Fame and being named as NZ Player of the Century in 2007. Luke and Mark Graham joined Piney to discuss the documentary. LI...

Auckland FC have beaten the Wellington Phoenix 2-nil in the first-ever Kiwi A-League derby in the capital. Two late goals from substitute Jake Brimmer secured the three points for the visitors. Brimmer joined Piney to discuss his game-winning performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks managed to narrowly score a win over in Twickenham this morning. The visitors trailed by 8 with 15 minutes remaining - but surged late and clinched the win via Damian McKenzie's sideline conversion of Mark Telea's try. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen says the team has some lessons to reflect on before they face off against Ireland.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Kiwis are looking to bounce back from their loss to the Kangaroos.  They’re taking on Tonga this evening at Mt Smart Stadium in the Pacific Championship.  Piney catches up with their assistant coach Steve Price to chat about how they responded to their last loss.  He said that they’ve built up their intensity over the week, getting some volume into the team.  “We got a coup...

An exclusive group of Kiwi athletes gained a few more members this year.  Kiwi Canoeist Alicia Hoskin is now one of our talented athletes who have taken home multiple Olympic Golds in the same Games after her success in Paris.  She joined Piney to reflect on her golden Games and her journey to the top of the podium.   “What an absolute privilege to be able to compete with these girl...

The All Blacks aren’t likely to receive a warm welcome at Twickenham.  After falling to the boys in black earlier this year, the English will be aiming to cut them off at the knees to claim the win for themselves.  Piney caught up with former English midfielder Will Greenwood for a chat about the team’s chances in their third clash of the year.   Greenwood says that for England to b...

The Wellington Phoenix are playing host to Auckland FC tonight.  The teams are facing off in the A-Leagues first Kiwi derby in what’s expected to be a tough match.  Piney caught up with Phoenix defender Isaac Hughes ahead of the big game.  “I think everyone knows it's a big game. I think there's no point pretending that it's not.”  “When you get out there onto the pitch, I thin...

Auckland FC are trekking south to play the Wellington Phoenix on their home turf.  It’s the A-League's first ever Kiwi derby, and spirits and anticipation are high.  Auckland FC vice-captain Tommy Smith joined Piney for a chat ahead of the match, giving an insight into the team’s preparations.  “We know that we can't rest on our laurels, and we wanna keep this run going, so we have...

All eyes will be on the very first Kiwi football derby taking place tonight.  Amid all of the fans in the audience will be one very keen eyed spectator – All Whites coach Darren Bazeley.  He joined Piney in the studio for a chat about the importance of this match and what he’ll be looking to see from players, and gave some insight into how this could impact All White selections.  “I...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for November 2nd 2024, Piney is joined by former English midfielder Will Greenwood to preview the upcoming test between the All Blacks and England at Twickenham  The A-Leagues first ever Kiwi derby is upon us. Tommy Smith from Auckland FC and Isaac Hughes from Wellington Phoenix join the show ahead of the big match  And two-time Olym...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 27th October 2024. The Black Caps have made history by winning their first-ever test series in India. Award-winning cricket writer Dylan Cleaver joined the show to discuss where this ranks in New Zealand cricket history. The All Blacks had a hard fought win over Japan in Yokohama to start their end-of-year tour. Assistant coach Jase Ryan r...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Black Caps' victory, the All Blacks' victory, the NPC finals and Chris Wood's goal-scoring form. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns have a plan to block out the noise from the passionate Australian fans in game three of netball's Constellation Cup tonight in Perth. New Zealand have only won once across the Tasman under coach Dame Noeline Taurua - in Sydney in 2019. Midcourter Kimiora Poi joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC's hoping to keep up the momentum for their next game against Sydney FC. Kick-off is at 4pm, with both teams set to go head to head at Auckland's Mt Smart stadium. Auckland FC wing Logan Rogerson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honey Hireme-Smiler's made a name for herself in the world of Kiwi sports. She was one of New Zealand's first professional women's rugby players, playing for the Black Ferns and the IRB Women's Sevens Circuit. She's also played in four league world cups and helped the Kiwi Ferns achieve victory in the  inaugural Nines World Cup in 2019. She went on to win a New Zealand Order of Merit - and sh...

The Kiwis are gearing up for a high-stakes final clash against the Kangaroos.  The New Zealand rugby league side pumped the Kangaroos 30-nil in last year's final to snap a 10-game losing streak to the Aussies. Kiwis forward Joseph Tapine joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.