Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The big guns have fired at Euro 2024 with three-time champs Spain dealing to Croatia 3-nil, Switzerland downing Hungary 3-1 and Italy pipping Albania 2-1. Football journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th June 2024, Black Caps legend Chris Cairns joins the show to discuss what happened with the Blackcaps at the T20 World Cup - and what changes need to be made. We also have our Super Rugby Pacific finalists - Blues v Chiefs next Saturday night - We catch up with Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian after his side went down to Wellington and k...

Nick Willis has carved out an impressive career that started on the Olympic stage 17 years ago. He's New Zealand's only two-time Olympic medallist in the 1500 meters, having won a silver medal in the 2008 Olympics and bronze in 2016. He joined Piney to discuss his athletic legacy. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samisoni Taukei'aho is facing some time on the sidelines including at test level after limping from the field in the Chiefs' Super Rugby semi-final win over the Hurricanes. The All Blacks hooker went off after just 22 minutes with a leg injury - while fellow rake Bradley Slater has a minor MCL injury. Coach Clayton McMillan joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

New Zealand managed a nine-wicket win over Uganda in the T20 World Cup - but it's too little, too late. The Black Caps were knocked out of contention for the Super Eight after losses to Afghanistan and the West Indies. Former Black Caps all-rounder Chris Cairns joined Piney to discuss the losses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Over 70s cricket team will head to the over 70s world cup in England next month.   Chairman of NZ Veterans Cricket Jeremy Wilson told Jason Pine “We started eight years ago – with a group in wellington who got four over-sixties together.”   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15 th  June 2024:   Kicking off the show talking about Auckland hosting State of Origin. We are joined by Nick Hill CE of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited , also joined by Blues Assistant coach Paul Titto after his side booked their spot in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final.   We also preview the second Super Rugby semi-final between the Hurrica...

The Warriors will face-off against the Melbourne Storm this evening at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium.   Jackson Ford is one of only two – to play every single Warriors game this season.   Ford told Jason Pine “It’s now or never – we're slipping down the end of the table. The games our must-wins.”   Ford said “There’s a lot of confidence now – hopefully we can get a roll on over these next few weeks....

Etene Nanai-Seturo has played every single Chiefs fixture this season.   He told Jason Pine “The past five years, I’ve been in and out because of injuries.”   He said “I’m happy with my performance – it's finals footy now.”   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s talks of bringing State of Origin to Auckland.   Australia sports correspondent told Jason Pine “I think we’re okay with this – let's face it, they take in one of the games each year.”   “I don’t see the reason why Auckland, or Wellington would not be able to.”   LISTEN ABOVE.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Du'Plessis Kirifi has been a stand-out coming off the bench this season for the Hurricanes.  He talks maturing as a loose forward with Jason Pine on Weekend Sport. Kirifi told Jason Pine "When I was a younger man I was like a bull in a china shop."  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes face-off against the Chiefs tonight – for a shot at the Super Rugby title.   Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee told Jason Pine “It’s a lovely day outside – more people will probably buy tickets today.”   Lee said “We can get up to 5,000 on game day.”   LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues have secured a spot in the Super Rugby final – but who will they play?   We’ll find out tonight, as the Hurricanes play the Chiefs at Sky Stadium.   Blues Assistant Coach Paul Titto reflects on last night’s game with Jason Pine...   Titto told Jason Pine “It was a big game and I couldn't get back to asleep afterwards – had to have another wine.”   Titto said “We’ve played this way since...

Queensland will play New South Wales in Sydney in the first of three State of Origin games.   Following four losses from the past five series, the NSW Blues have made some big changes. Former Kiwis coach Michael Maguire taking charge and giving debuts to five newcomers tonight.   Nick Hill from Tataki Auckland Unlimited joins Piney on Weekend Sport to discuss the possibility of bringing the compet...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Super Rugby season, including his predictions for next week's semi-finals. He also touched on the Warriors' success and the 'changing of the guard' taking place in the world of tennis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi cyclist Joanna Sharpe is proud to confirm she's completed a record-breaking cycling journey from Darwin to Melbourne. Sharpe underwent this 11-day mission to raise funds and awareness for Bowel Cancer New Zealand. Listen to her discuss her journey with Piney here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empoli FC and All Whites footballer Libby Cacace joins Piney to recap the Serie A season - and discuss the OFC Nations cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes are among the top four seeds through to Super Rugby semi-finals. Following the Chiefs' Friday night win over the Reds, the Hurricanes have thumped the Rebels 47-20 in Wellington. Hurricanes player Peter Lakai joined Piney to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Olympian Hamish Bond has a long list of accomplishments in the world of cycling and rowing. He's among one of two New Zealanders to have won gold in three separate events, the other being Lisa Carrington. He joined Piney to discuss his Olympic accomplishments ahead of the 2024 Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have smashed out a third straight victory against the Cowboys in Townsville. The team's final score was 42-12, moving the Warriors from 14th to 10th on the NRL table. Warriors centre Rocco Berry joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I still don't know why there weren't any warmup games. I can only assume, only assume, as Dylan said - that T20 just doesn't matter as much to New Zealand cricket as the other forms of the game otherwise. They simply would not have sent the players into battle underprepared. There is a rationale to say a decent chunk of the side have come from the IPL, where they've been playing a lot of T20 crick...

A historic defeat to Afghanistan for the Black Caps. They've lost to the Asian nation for the first time in a Twenty20 international, dropping their World Cup opener by 84 runs in Guyana. Cricket commentator Dylan Cleaver joined Piney to unpack the loss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a big year for sports, with the Olympics falling among the other competitions.   The OFC Men’s Nations Cup has reached the group stage, and Darren Bazely has named his squad.   Piney caught up with him to discuss the selections he’s made and the challenges of it falling in the same year as the Olympics.   He told Piney that despite the troubles with scheduling players, he’s wound up with a...

The Highlanders are heading into their Super Rugby quarter final as clear underdogs.   They’re facing off against the Brumbies tonight at their oponents’ home ground.   Piney caught up with their co-captain Ethan de Groot to discuss how they're going to go about upsetting the team from Canberra.   De Groot told Piney that the set piece is going to be massive and reckons whoever wins that will win...

It's been a big sports week in Australia.   The week was headlined by State of Origin, which was dominated by Queensland after Joseph Sua'ali'i was sent off for a high shot on Reece Walsh.   Adam Peacock discussed the fallout from that tackle and all the other headlines from across the Tasman.   Peacock told Piney that he doesn’t have an issue with the ban itself, but with the fact that the Rooste...