Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Towering shooter Grace Nweke won’t play for New Zealand next year as she signs with the New South Wales Swifts in Australia’s Super Netball competition for the 2025 season.   The 22-year-old – who has played for the Northern Mystics since debuting in the ANZ Premiership in 2019 – was announced today by the Swifts via a statement on their website.   Grace Nweke told NZME she was keen to move across...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast Saturday 10th August 2024, the All Blacks are looking to bounce back from their loss last week to Argentina. All Blacks Mark Tele'a, Patrick Tuipolotu, and Caleb Clarke join Piney to discuss the week they've had.   Devon Conway and Finn Allen have become the latest Black Caps to turn down central contracts in favour of playing T20 Franchise cr...

With more and more franchise T20 Cricket leagues popping up around the world, cricket is facing many changes and challenges.   Black Caps Devon Conway and Finn Allen have become the latest in a line of players who turned down national contracts in favour of playing in franchise leagues.    New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills joined Piney to discuss what this means for the futu...

Following last week’s loss to Argentina, Jason Pine headed along to the hotel the All Blacks were staying in.   He sat down with three of the Auckland based All Blacks; Mark Tele'a, Patrick Tuipolotu, and Caleb Clarke to discuss their season from the Blues to the All Blacks. Patrick chats about the rise of his locking partner Sam Darry, Mark talks about being world rugby's breakthrough player of t...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss last night's gold medal haul - and shares his experience meeting Tony Hawk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the world's best darts players are set to come together during the upcoming Hamilton Masters. New Zealand number one Haupai Puha joined Piney ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th August 2024. A golden day in Paris with Lisa Carrington, Lydia Ko and Hamish Kerr all claiming gold medals. Hamish and Lydia both join the show to bask in their golden glow. However, the All Blacks were a different story, losing their first test in the Scott Roberston era to a fired-up Argentinian side. Assistant coach Jason Holland j...

Golfer Lydia Ko is an Olympic champion - winning the women's competition by two-strokes at Le Golf National. The Kiwi's fired a one-under 71 in the final round to finish ten-under overall, which included a 46-foot putt on the seventh hole. The result sees Ko complete the trifecta of medals after winning silver in Rio and bronze in Tokyo. Ko joined Piney to discuss her victory. LISTEN ABOVE   See o...

The All Blacks are reflecting on what went wrong in their 38-30 loss to Argentina in Wellington. It continues their winless run in the capital since 2018 and marks the Pumas' third-ever victory over New Zealand. Assistant coach Jason Holland joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Kerr is looking back on the moments that led up to his gold medal-winning performance in the men's high jump final at the Paris Olympics. Kerr clinched New Zealand's ninth gold medal of these Games, beating American Shelby McEwan in a jump-off after neither could clear 2.38 metres. He joined Piney to recap the winning leap. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is sitting pretty in third on the medal tally, with a total of 18 Gold medals in the Olympics so far.   Some across the ditch as describing it as their greatest games ever, including our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock.   He joins Piney to discuss the Australian team’s performance at the Paris Olympics.   Peacock told Piney that anything upwards of sixth on the table is pretty good...

After a nervy qualifier, Hamish Kerr has made it into the finals for the Olympic high jump.   Roger Te Puni, one of New Zealand’s best high jumpers, joined Piney to discuss Kerr’s chances in the finals.   He told Piney that in his opinion, Kerr is absolutely a gold medal chance.   Te Puni said that the other contenders are strong jumpers, but Kerr has shown some pretty great form that could get hi...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 10 th  August 2024, silver for Maddi Wesche in the shot put! She joined Piney to chat about her triumph in Paris.   The All Blacks are preparing for the first Rugby Championship test against Argentina, so former All Black Pita Alatini joined the show to discuss what he expects may happen.   And Darts World Champion Luke Humphries chats to...

The Rugby Championship is just around the corner.   The All Blacks are facing off against Argentina tonight in the opening match at Sky Stadium in Wellington, kicking off at 7pm.   Piney caught up with former All Black Pita Alatini to discuss what we should expect from the match.   He told him we should always treat Argentina with the respect they deserve, remembering that they are a threat, and i...

It's been a whirlwind year for World Number 1 Darts player Luke Humphries, starting off with winning the World Champs.   He's in New Zealand for the Hamilton Darts Masters, and stopped in for a chat with Piney about his ascent to the top of the World.   He told Piney that to win the three biggest tournaments he’s always dreamed of winning, all in the space of about 6 or 7 months, is unbelievable....

Maddison-Lee Wesche claimed the silver medal in a thrilling women’s shot put final at the Paris 2024 Olympics this morning.    Yemisi Ogunleye of Germany emerged as the ultimate champion, but not before a nail-biting battle with Wesche for the top spot.    For most of the final, Wesche held the lead. However, Ogunleye had a remarkable final round throw, stealing the lead from the Kiwi athlete.   P...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 4th August 2024. More medals for Kiwis at the Olympics as Emma Twigg rows to silver, she joins Piney to reflect on yet more Olympic glory. Lydia Ko also joins the show as she prepares for another tilt at Olympic gold in the golf. And Sam Whitelock has begun his post-rugby playing career by releasing his autobiography - View from the Second...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the highs and lows of the ongoing Paris Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental performance coach David Niethe has built a solid brand training and motivating people over the years - having worked with City Kickboxing and Israel Adesanya, among others. He's put his expertise into a new book- The Winning Mindset. He joined Piney to elaborate further. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is feeling confident about the team's odds of winning this afternoon. The Mystics are expected to go up against the Pulse in this afternoon's ANZ Premiership grand final in Wellington. Sokolich-Beatson joined Piney to discuss the team's strategies further. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending part of the season out of commission, Pulse shooter Tiana Metuarau is feeling hopeful ahead of this afternoon's clash against the Mystics. She joined Piney to discuss what viewers can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Sam Whitelock is reflecting on the ups and downs of rugby in his new book.  Samuel Whitelock: View from the Second Row , Whitelock looks back on a sports career filled with achievements - and hidden costs. Listen to his full chat with Piney here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a week into the ongoing Olympic Games, and there's been plenty of emotional moments. Viewers have seen Kiwi athlete undergo joy or pain as they achieve great moments - or narrowly miss the mark. Coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith explains how athletes can handle their emotions in these high-pressure situations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko is hoping to complete her set of Olympic medals ahead of her final round at the Games. Ko claimed silver in Rio and a bronze in Tokyo - and hopes to go for gold. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rower Emma Twigg has shared her delight for Karolien Florijn's Olympic triumph. The 37-year-old Kiwi fell short of back-to-back gold medals, finishing just in the wake of her Dutch rival. Twigg joined Piney to discuss her victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.