Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The jostling for inclusion at the 2026 Commonwealth Games has ramped up after confirmation Glasgow will step in as host.   A lite edition of the event featuring 10 sports will be staged at four existing venues.   Swimming and athletics are guaranteed with netball, sevens and track cycling looking odds on, given the stadia selected.   Silver Ferns Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney for a chat a...

With the All Blacks desperate to hold on to their final major piece of silverware, the Wallabies are in for an intense match.   Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Jason Pine to give an update ahead of the game and a look into the world of Aussie Sport.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consistency is the name when it comes to the All Blacks’ performance thus far in 2024, according to a former player.   Mike Brewer told Jason Pine he thinks they're still trying to find their feet with respect to their style and overall methodology, but overall, it’s been a positive run.   He joined Piney for a chat about their use of the bench and run against South Africa before this evening’s Bl...

The Breakers are confident of putting their pre-season woes behind them in tonight's NBL opener against Brisbane in Perth.   The Kiwi outfit lost all four of their preseason games, while the red-hot Bullets won six of their seven, including the Blitz preseason tournament.   Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright says Brisbane should be feeling confident, but the Breakers also like their chances....

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st September 2024, the All Blacks are desperate to hold onto their last major piece of silverware as they prepare to face the Wallabies for the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby Australia President Joe Roff joined Piney to give his thoughts on tonight’s test and recount some of his memories playing against the boys in black.   Dame Noeline Taurua gav...

Our politicians aren’t the only ones focused on doing the basics brilliantly, as the Wallabies prepare to fight the All Blacks for the Bledisloe Cup.   Rugby Australia President and former Wallaby Joe Roff joined Jason Pine for a chat about his memories facing off against the boys in black, and give his thoughts on how tonight’s test will pan out.   “Our team just have to have the discipline not t...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the classic All Blacks v classic Taniwha clash, the All Whites, the Football Ferns and the new Super Rugby format. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th September 2024. A huge afternoon in Marlborough as the Ranfurly shield is on the line. Mako Captain Quinten Strange discusses what winning the shield has meant for the top of the South. Gold medal high jumper Hamish Kerr stops in to have a chat about his heroics in Paris. And Black Ferns star Ruby Tui recaps a tough defeat at the hand...

The Black Caps are itching to finally play some cricket ahead of their test series in Sri Lanka. Not a single ball was bowled during their five-day warm up with Afghanistan after it was washed out. New Zealand's last test was against Australia in March. Coach Gary Stead joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a nervous mood among fans as the Wellington Lions face off against the Tasman Mako for the Ranfurly Shield. Nelson Bays life member Shane Drummond joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Lions are ready to challenge the Tasman Mako for the Ranfurly Shield. The Lions will play against the Mako in NPC's round six that doubles as a Shield game. Wellington's Jackson Garden-Bachop joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns have switched focus to their next job following their historic first test at Twickenham with England. New Zealand have lost 24-12, with winger Katelyn Vaha'akolo grabbing two second half tries. They now prepare for the WXV tournament in Canada starting at the end of the month, where they'll face Ireland, the Red Roses again and France. Outside back Ruby Tui joined Piney to discuss....

Hamish Kerr's performance in the Paris Olympics has been regarded as one of the defining sports moments of 2024. Kerr won gold after coming out on top in a jump-off against American Shelby McEwen. He joined Piney to discuss this historic moment from earlier in the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions have the chance to win the Ranfurly Shield for the eleventh time in the union's history, when challenging Tasman in Blenheim this afternoon. Tasman Mako captain Quinten Strange joined Piney to discuss the team's odds of hanging on to the shield. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones joined Jason Pine live in the studio for a chat, discussing the upcoming Pacific Championship, the Warriors’ performance in 2024 and answering listener questions.   The Pacific Championship is set to kickoff late next month. The competition is two-tiered, with men’s and women’s teams from across the region competing for the Pacific Cup and the Pacific Bowl.    ...

Super Rugby is going through a few changes.   Most notable is the alterations to its finals format, with all six teams who qualify for the post-season featuring in the quarter-finals – the three winners and highest-seeded loser making up the draw.   CEO Jack Mesley joined Jason Pine to discuss the changes to the competition.   He told Piney that they think the new format is going to create great i...

The first week of the NRL Finals are underway, which started with a dominant win to the three-time reigning champions.   Piney catches up with Brad Walter from NRL.com to discuss what we might see from the rest of the finals matches this weekend.   “People have been concerned that the Panthers have been flat, you know, and haven't looked sort of maybe as hungry as they have in past years, but they...

The tumultuous reign of Jitka Klimkova has come to an end.   In her time as coach the Football Ferns achieved a groundbreaking win over Norway, but aside from that success her tenure was filled with many failures and controversies.   NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell joined Piney to discuss what has led to her departure.   “At the end of the day, she's put it in pretty hard yards. She's achieved some things...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 14th September 2024, Kiwis Coach Stacey Jones joins Piney in studio for a wide-ranging chat about his career, the Warriors’ disappointing season, the upcoming Pacific Championship, as well as taking some questions from callers.   New CEO of Super Rugby Jack Mesley discussed the changes to the Super Rugby draw and finals format.   And NZ Fo...

James McOnie joined D'Arcy to discuss the All Blacks' loss to South Africa, the Tasman Mako's victory for the Ranfurly Shield and the start of the NFL season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL season is underway, with a solid opening for the returning champions. The Kansas City Chiefs have edged the visiting Baltimore Ravens 27-20. Fox Sports commentator Ben Maller joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th September 2024, D'Arcy Waldegrave fills in for Jason Pine, and after another loss to the Springboks, catches up with All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison to work out why we can't beat our old foes. Anna Grimaldi has picked up our first Paralympics gold medal in Paris, she joins the show. And Tasman Mako hero Campbell Parata stops...

The new test cricket season is set to get started, and specialist spinner Ajaz Patel is welcoming the challenge. The Black Caps are due to play six tests in India and Sri Lanka - with the first clash against Afghanistan taking place next week. Patel joined D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming matches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 Paris Paralympics are drawing to a close with New Zealand bringing in a total of 8 medals. Former Paralympic gold medallist Dame Sophie Pascoe sat out this year - but covered the Games as part of TVNZ's broadcast team. She joined D'Arcy to discuss this year's event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tasman Mako have lifted the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history - beating holders Hawke's Bay 25-24. Tasman had never previously won the Log O' Wood since the unions of Nelson Bays and Marlborough combined in 2006. Campbell Parata, the man behind the match-winning penalty shot, joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...