Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Assistant coach Jason Ryan believes the team handled themselves well - despite a narrow victory over Japan in Yokohama. The 64-19 win came without 11 frontline players, who had already left for London to prepare for next week’s test against England.  Ryan joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are celebrating after a trailblazing moment in New Zealand cricket history. The Black Caps' 113-run victory in Pune has sealed the team's first test series win in India - dating back 12 previous series' to 1955. Award-winning cricket writer Dylan Cleaver joined Piney to discuss the significance of this win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ban on David Warner has now been lifted.  Cricket Australia has removed his lifetime leadership ban, meaning he’s now allowed to captain Australian teams once more.  Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Jason Pine for a chat about the fallout of that decision, and to dig into what happened to West Australia in their One Dayer against Tasmania.   “What happened in Cape To...

Tonight kicks off the All Blacks’ Northern Tour, the team taking on Japan in Yokohama.   Former All Black Murray Mexted joined Piney to discuss the changes and growth the team has undergone so far this year, and where they still need to improve to have a successful tour.   Mexted told him that the biggest weakness the South Africa tests exposed was the team’s lack of size in comparison t...

Tony Brown has spent this season plying his trade with the Springboks, picking up the role of attack coach for the team.  He joined Jason Pine to discuss his journey to the Republic, what it’s like working with Rassie Erasmus, and whether he still has ambitions to coach the All Blacks.  “I played for the All Blacks, obviously from New Zealand, played for New Zealand, Māori, so, you know,...

The Black Caps are closing in on a scarcely believable series win.  They’ve claimed the first test against India and have placed their hosts on the back foot as the Kiwis lead by 301 runs.  Former Black Cap Scott Styris joined Piney to discuss how the team has got to this point, and how important Mitchell Santer's contributions have been to the side.  He told him that Santer is like...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th October 2024, Piney is joined by Springboks assistant coach Tony Brown to discuss his journey to the Republic, working with Rassie Erasmus, and whether he still has ambitions to coach the All Blacks.  Murray Mexted joins the show to discuss the All Blacks end of year tour, and how to address the balance in the loose forwards depa...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 20th October 2024. It's a three-peat for Emirates Team New Zealand. They finished the job against INEOS Britannia retaining the Americas Cup. Former Team New Zealand Skipper Dean Barker recaps the win. We preview the White Ferns T20 World Cup final with their star All-rounder, Melie Kerr. And Liam Lawson makes his F1 return, Bob McMurray c...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the start of Auckland FC, the White Ferns, the Black Caps, Oli Mathis and Hoskins Sotutu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are gearing up for another football season. The team begins their A-League campaign against Western United in the Capital at 4pm. Goalie Josh Oluwayemi joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns are expected to go head-to-head against Australia in the first Constellation Cup game, to be held at Auckland's TSB Arena. The first test is expected to begin at 7:30pm tonight. Silver Fern Maddy Gordon joined Piney to discuss the team's odds against current cup-holders - Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formula One driver Liam Lawson remains upbeat, despite starting from the back of the grid in tomorrow morning's US Grand Prix in Texas. The Racing Bulls driver posted the third fastest time in the opening qualifying session, but failed to record a lap in the second session - eliminating him in 15th position. Lawson was always condemned to start from 20th, after his team incurred a 60-place grid pe...

The White Ferns are feeling hopeful ahead of their T20 World Cup final. New Zealand pipped the West Indies by eight runs to win their semi-final in Sharjah, after coming into the tournament on a 10-match losing streak. White Fern Melie Kerr joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's elation from Team New Zealand, after the Kiwis walked away with the America's Cup in Barcelona. They beat out Britannia with a 7-2 series win, clinching a victory and hanging onto the Auld Mug. Former Team NZ skipper Dean Barker joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s most expensive horse racing event is taking place today.  Radwick in Australia is playing host to the $20 million Everest Race, and two Kiwi horses are favoured to win.  Horse racing Journalist Mick Guerin joined Piney for a chat about the event and the hefty prize that could be won.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns have defied the odds.  Their triumph over the West Indies cinched their position in the T20 World Cup Final.  Piney caught up with former White Fern Katey Martin for a chat about how the team managed to pull together this improbable run.  “They've just showed so much heart and determination.”  “I saw the girls at the end of the game and they we’re all just in di...

Auckland FC are putting faith in their preparation as they get ready for their first-ever A-League match.  They’re facing off against the Brisbane Roar at a packed out Mt Smart Stadium this evening, the match kicking off at 5pm.  The Club’s Head of Football, Terry McFlynn, joined Piney for a chat about the club’s preparations leading up to the match.   “The boys are ready, you know,...

There’s a number of big names backing Auckland’s new football club.  Former All Black Ali Williams is one such name, joining Bill Foley as a member of Auckland FC’s ownership group.   He joined Jason Pine to discuss his hopes for the club, as they prepare to make their A-League debut at Mount Smart Stadium.  “It's about fan engagement, it's about getting a buy in, it's about getting...

Auckland FC's inaugural A-League season kicks off today.   Their CEO Nick Becker joins Piney to discuss the journey of getting the team built as they prepare for their first-ever match in front of a sold-out Mt Smart stadium  “We had to go out and convince people that that we were the real deal. That we actually are a team, we had ambition, and we knew we had a plan to go. But once we go...

The Black Caps have responded to their series defeat to Sri Lanka by putting on a textbook display against India.  They dismissed them for 46 in the first innings, then proceeded to amass a lead of 356.  Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson joined the show to discuss how the team was able to deliver such a strong response.   “New Zealand have been excellent so far, but yeah, there's...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th October 2024, Auckland FC's long-awaited debut is here, and Piney is at Mount Smart Stadium to take it all in. He's joined by CEO Nick Becker, Minority Owner Ali Williams, and Director of Football Terry McFlynn to chat about the club's journey and the excitement ahead of their first match.  Our cricket teams are finding form agai...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th October 2024 . Legendary rugby referee Nigel Owens joins the show to discuss World Rugby's controversial 20-minute red card proposal. Mid Canterbury has achieved something no other Heartland Championship team has done since 2019 - a win over South Canterbury. Their coach Matt Winter discusses how they managed to pull off the upset . A...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss NPC quarter finals, the MLB playoffs, and Auckland FC's upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20th season of the A-League is about to get underway - and the Wellington Phoenix are gearing up for the new season. The Phoenix season kicks off on October 20th, with the team going up against Western United FC at home at Sky Stadium. Coach Giancarlo Italiano joined Piney to discuss the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury's snapped South Canterbury's 39-game winning streak in their Heartland Championship semifinal. The Hammers' 17-16 win in Timaru also ends their southern rival's bid to win four consecutive Meads Cups. Mid Canterbury coach Matt Winter joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.