Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw's faith in his players continues to rise after a 47-24 Super Rugby victory over the Blues. The competition front-runners ran in seven tries to four to restore their lead over the second-placed Chiefs to five points. Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff is looming for the Warriors, as the team gears up for their next clash in Brisbane. The Warriors are hoping to keep the streak alive after beating the Parramatta Eels 36-14 in their last match. Warriors CEO Cameron George joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos, and one former player is looking back on his own career. Brent Tate used to be a part of the Broncos, but he also played for the Warriors and the North Queensland Cowboys. He joined Piney to discuss his sporting history. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are getting back into it, with the team returning to the field after their week off. They're set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos for the NRL Magic Round, with kickoff happening at 6pm tonight. Coach Andrew Webster joined Piney to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the biggest day in the Wellington Phoenix’s history as the women’s team readies themselves for the A-League grand final.  They’ve risen from missing the playoffs in each of their past four seasons, to a second place regular season finish and a shot at putting the club's first piece of silverware in the trophy cupboard.  CJ Bott captained the team at the start of the season before st...

The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close.  Their 42-12 win came at the expense of injured fullback Damian Mackenzie, who was knocked out in the second half after copping a boot to the chin, while the Highlanders lost Caleb Tangitau to a non-contact knee injury at the end of...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th May 2026, it's all Magic Round as Piney brings the show to you from Brisbane, where he's joined by NRL legends Braith Anasta and Mal Meninga .   Josh Jacomb recaps the Chiefs’ big win over the Highlanders in Hamilton.  And it’s a huge day for Football fans after Auckland FC booked their spot in the A-League Men's final and t...

Auckland FC has used its underdog tag as motivation to pound Adelaide United 3-nil and make the A-League grand final.  The tie was deadlocked heading into the return leg across the Tasman, but Black Knights coach Steve Corica says his team was fired up by critics saying they couldn't win.   Auckland FC won the two-leg tie 4-1 on aggregate and will now meet the Newcastle Jets or Sydney FC...

Brisbane has been inundated with footy-kit wearing fans this weekend.  Magic Round has flooded the city with dedicated fans repping their teams and eager to see the wins and losses all in one place.   NRL legend and coach of the incoming Perth Bears, Mal Meninga told Piney the weekend is a happy festival – there's less focus on the adversarial nature of the competition, instead people ar...

It’s one of the biggest weekends on the rugby league calendar, with hordes of NRL fans swarming Brisbane for Magic Round.   But for the Warriors, the weekend has been overshadowed by news of halfback specialist Luke Metcalf’s split from the team.  The 27 year old had previously committed to the Warriors until 2028, but has now reportedly signed a contract with the St George Illawarra Dra...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders bringing the horses back and Auckland FC's first clash against Adelaide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fribourg-Gottéron has claimed their first ice hockey championship title. One Auckland-based hockey fan made the 40-hour journey to see the team claim the win. Fabian Herzog joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika's future is hanging in the balance, and there's a rugby consortium hoping to save the team. Kanaloa Consortium are trying to buy the licence for the Moana Pasifika rugby franchise in order to revitalise it.  John Afoa, Ben Atiga, and Sam Tuitupou joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC aren't fazed by having to win in Adelaide to make the A-League grand final. The Black Knights are deadlocked at one-all after the first leg of the two-leg semi-final. Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay joined Piney to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women are under no illusions how important the second leg of their A-League semifinal against Brisbane Roar is for the entire organisation. They must overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit this afternoon but coach Bev Priestman has underlined her belief that her team can lift. Wellington Phoenix women goalkeeper Vic Esson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi...

The Black Caps are gearing up for their latest test series. The Kiwi side will face off against England in a three-test series - and it's likely to be challenging endeavour for the team. Black Caps test captain Tom Latham joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sigh of relief from the Chiefs, as they were able to outlast the Reds.  A late try by Wallace Sititi sealed their victory over in Brisbane – taking them to the top of the table alongside the Hurricanes.  Chiefs and All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie told Piney they’re happy with the way their performance is trending.  He says that even when they lost their momentum, they were a...

This year’s finals series in men’s A-League football could be one for the history books.  Auckland FC has made it through to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout with Melbourne FC saw them clinch the win.   They’re now set to face off against Adelaide United in a two leg clash – the first of which is taking place tonight at Mt Smart.  Adelaide United legend and former So...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 9th May 2026, new NZR CEO Steve Lacaster joined for a chat – clarifying the organisations continued stance on overseas eligibility for the All Blacks.  The Crusaders have picked up a much-needed win over the Blues, with Leicester Faiinga'anuku once again starring at openside flanker. Assistant coach Dan Perrin recaps the win.  An...

Auckland FC are through to the A-League semifinals are one of the most dramatic nights in the club’s short history.  Last weekend’s elimination final against Melbourne FC went right through to penalties before goalkeeper Michael Woud’s decisive save and a spot-kick from Dan Hall ticked the Black Knights over into a 7-6 win.  The focus is now shifting to a two-legged semifinal against Ade...

The Crusaders have kept their home ground streak alive, dominating the back half of their match against the Blues to pull a 36-20 victory.  George Bower scored his first try for the team in his 100th match – one of the six tries they scored, four of which were in the second half.   Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin told Piney they pulled a couple of moves out of the vault, adjusting t...

Newly appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has doubled down on the organisation’s eligibility policy, confirming returning first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’ initial squads for the July series or the tour to South Africa.  Mo’unga has signed an 18-month contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to return home after spending the past th...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's victory and the Warriors' winning streak. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018 as part of the next cycle in 2027. The event will see the fleet travel halfway around the world before they are back on land. Ocean Race chair Richard Brisius joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.