Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 25th August 2024, the Louis Vuitton preliminary regatta is underway, and Emirates Team New Zealand has started strong, yet to lose a race. Sailing commentator Chris Steele discusses their chances of defending the Cup in Barcelona. Jannik Sinner has tested positive for a banned substance but has avoided punishment. Former director general o...

Kiwi shooter Neelam O'Neill isn't as nervous as you'd expect a first-time Paralympian to be. O’Neill will be the first woman Paralympian to represent New Zealand in pistol shooting and the second in rifle shooting. She joined Piney to ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson will have a fulltime drive in Formula One next year, with his Red Bull team appearing to virtually confirm the news. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko – in an interview with an Austrian newspaper – says a decision will be made in the next month and the New Zealander will definitely be in one of their cars next year. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joined Piney to explain further.  LISTEN AB...

World tennis number one Jannik Sinner is after a fresh start heading into the final grand slam of the season. The Italian has fired his physio and fitness trainer on the eve of the US Open, which starts at Flushing Meadow this week, after he tested positive for a banned substance through accidental contamination.  Former WADA director general David Howman outlined the controversy with Piney. LISTE...

Team New Zealand has qualified for the final of the final preliminary regatta ahead of the America's Cup in Barcelona. With one round remaining, Luna Rossa shapes as the Kiwis' likely opponent for the final. Sailing commentator Chris Steele join Piney to discuss if New Zealand has what it takes to come out on top. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites have named close to their strongest possible squad for their upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the USA.   Piney catches up with head coach Darren Bazeley to discuss the luxury of having such a strong group of players to pick from.   He said that having such a range of strong players is good for them.   “Now there's competition for places and you know, they all know that the, th...

Lulu Sun is the first high profile name to commit to the upcoming ASB Classic.   Piney catches up with tournament director Nicolas Lamperin to chat about how big it is to have Lulu commit, and dig into who else they're targeting.   He said that while getting Top 10 players can be something of a challenge, there are ongoing discussions, and if not a Top 10, there will be players ranking between 10...

The Olympic Games are done and dusted, and the Paralympics are only a week away.   New Zealand is sending 25 athletes along, competing across eight different Para sports.   Piney caught up with Anna Grimaldi, one of our biggest medal hopes, as she prepares for her third Paralympic Games.   She told him that being offered the role of flag bearer was really special, and a personal achievement for he...

With the news of Leon MacDonald leaving the All Blacks, conversations across the Tasman have arisen about potentially bringing him into the Wallabies coaching fold.   Our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock passes those whispers along to Piney, as well as a mention of a new Rugby League immortal and the pointy end of the AFL season.   “I think a lot of people in Australian rugby will be well ope...

Shaun Johnson has played his last NRL match at Mount Smart Stadium.   The stadium was renamed ‘Shaun Johnson Stadium’ for the night as the Warriors took on the Bulldogs.   Piney catches up with one of his earliest Warriors teammates, Micheal Luck, to discuss Johnson’s career and legacy.   “He was always going to go on and have a good career.”   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

It was a surprise from the All Blacks camp as Leon MacDonald steps away from the coaching set up.   Former All Black and rugby analyst Jeff Wilson joins Piney to discuss what might have led to this outcome.   “I think they’re focusing on everyone being exactly on the same page.”   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a lot of hyperbole when the news of Leon MacDonald's departure broke.   "The news sending shockwaves around the rugby world."   The All Blacks were supposedly in turmoil, in chaos, in crisis, in disarray.   But that's not true, is it? Yes, it's unexpected. It's certainly big news, but when you peel it all back, it's one of a number of assistant coaches in the All Blacks set-up departing....

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 24th August 2024, Leon MacDonald has left the All Blacks coaching staff. Former All Black Jeff Wilson dissects what has happened and what this means for the All Blacks.   Shaun Johnson's Mt Smart career has come to an end. One of his earliest teammates Micheal Luck stops in to chat about his legacy and career   And the Paralympics are abou...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' win, the start of the English Premier League - and his newest project. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famed referee Ben O'Keeffe is set to break Paddy O'Brien's record for most first-class XV games refereed. He joined Piney to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th August 2024, the All Blacks have bounced back in impressive fashion against Argentina. All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen recaps the win with Piney. UFC 305 is kicking off in Perth, Ravinder Hunia offers her thoughts on whether Israel Adesanya can become a three-time world champion. And Tom Rennie gives us the big stories from the firs...

An opening round goal for Chris Wood in football's English Premier League. The All Whites striker's scored Nottingham Forest's lone goal in a 1-all draw with Bournemouth. Elsewhere - the reign of new Liverpool manager Arne Slot has started with a hard-fought 2-nil victory away to newcomers Ipswich Town. Football broadcaster Tom Rennie joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

Katelyn Vahaakolo is set to join the Black Ferns for their upcoming end of year tour. The team will play against England in Twickenham before venturing to Canada for the WXV1 tournament in September. Vahaakolo joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That first half - Sam Cane called it a clinic afterwards, and that's a pretty good description. Everything the All Blacks did in that first 40 was pretty much perfect, and in fairly challenging conditions at times - it was pretty wet at kickoff. The rain did ease off for large parts of the game, but the execution of skills in those conditions was really impressive. To their immense credit, the Pum...

Israel Adesanya isn't pulling his punches after his most recent fight in the octagon. The Kiwi returns at this afternoon's UFC 305 event in Perth, challenging South African Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. It marks his first fight in 11 months - after losing the middleweight belt to American Sean Strickland last September. Sky UFC host Ravinder Hunia explains what fans have to look fo...

The All Blacks will head to South Africa with work to do, but in a much better mindset after their 42-10 response against Argentina. A clash with the Springboks in Johannesburg is next up in a fortnight - a rematch of last year's World Cup final. Assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to recap the team's victory. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a successful Olympic Games for Australia, with their highest ever Gold Medal count, but it was one of their worst performers to make the news.   Rachael Gunn stole the headlines around the world with her performance in the breakout sport of Breaking, scoring zeros across the board.   Adam Peacock, our Australian Correspondent, joined Piney to discuss the Olympic highs and lows from our neig...

The Hamilton's Darts Masters have returned, and the biggest names in the sport have descended on NZ shores, including voice of Darts John McDonald.   He joins Piney to discuss the scenes from Hamilton, and the rise of Luke Littler.   “This is an exceptional talent who seems to take everything in his stride.”   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns will be missing Grace Nweke next season as the shooter will be making a shift over to Australia.   The 22-year-old has signed on with the New South Wales Swifts in Australia’s Super Netball competition, leaving her ineligible for the Silver Ferns.   Nweke joined Jason Pine for a chat about her decision, and what went into making it.   “I was definitely feeling like I needed a chan...

Can Southland win the Ranfurly Shield?   Hokonui’s host of the Muster (and Stags superfan) Andy Muir certainly thinks so, joining Piney to discuss exactly how they're going to do it.   He said that when it comes to these big games, especially being a Southland fan, you’re realistic that things aren’t going to fall your way, but at the same time, there’s always a chance.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnyst...