Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Canterbury's won the men's one-day domestic cricket title by five wickets over Auckland in Christchurch on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Set a rain-reduced target of 206, the hosts got there with five balls to spare after Tom Latham had earlier made 64. Coach Peter Fulton joined ZB's Jason Pine to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former English cricketer Sir Ian Botham has a long-standing history with the sport. Despite his reputation as a cricketing legend, he's set to play at the New Zealand Golf Open next weekend. He joined ZB's Jason Pine to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have wrapped up their 2024 NRL pre-season campaign. The team ended the season strongly, with a 34-22 victory over the Dolphins in front of 19,000 at Mt Smart stadium. Coach Andrew Webster joined Piney to discuss the victory- and assure him the team won't get carried away. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sail GP has landed in Sydney this weekend.   Piney caught up with flight controller Andy Maloney to preview the regatta and to find out what it's like having a new helmsman in Nathan Outteridge.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Olympics are looming, casting a shadow over athletes across every discipline.   A new Triathlon World Cup season is underway, carrying even more weight in this Olympic year.   Piney caught up with Kiwi triathlete Ainsley Thorpe to chat about what she hopes to gain this season.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Tanner is shaping up for a big year that culminates in the Paris Olympics.   He's competing in the International Track meet in Christchurch this week and joined Piney in studio to discuss the big year ahead and the stress of being a professional athlete.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby is underway, but it's the off-field stories that are making headlines across the ditch.   The Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies are in financial strife, the future of Super Rugby in Australia not looking promising.   Piney caught up with our Australian correspondent to discuss what the future holds there, and all the other stories making headlines across the ditch.   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Despite their disappointing loss at Eden Park, there were some bright spots for the Black Caps.   Lockie Ferguson shone with the ball, the only bowler on the kiwi team to avoid punishment in the opener.   He joined Piney to recap the game and give an insight into what worked allowed him to succeed.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have fallen to Australia in their T20 series and are now turning their attention to the upcoming Test series.   Piney caught up with legend and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting for a chat about the series and get his insight into what the Black Caps need to do to finally beat the Aussies.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby is at a crossroads, with other sports gaining popularity and Rugby Union stuck in the mud.   Mark Robinson is about to head to the UK for a 'Shape of the Game' meeting, but before that, he joined Piney to discuss the state of the game in New Zealand   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney and Bonnie break down the weekend's action, including the Phoenix men's win over the Bulls and the Football Ferns punching their ticket to the Paris Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans will get their first taste of the 2024 Warriors in this afternoon's sold out preseason hit-out against the Wests Tigers in Christchurch. Newstalk ZB sports commentator Nick Bewley joined Piney ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are set to clash against the Wests Tigers in Christchurch in a highly anticipated NRL preseason trial. Warriors centre Marcelo Montoya looks forward to this opportunity- and he joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One expert says it's important to find the right balance in coaching kids in sport. Rachin Ravindra, the new young talent taking over the Black Caps, was reportedly trained consistently since he was 4- but is that a realistic outcome? Coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith says it's important to ensure parents don't burn their kids out on sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap a full week of stories in the world of sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine speaks to rugby commentator Jeff McTavish about the upcoming Super Rugby season and predictions for the clubs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix have had an excellent season so far.   They’re sitting at the top of the table with 33 points, Central Coast behind by five at 28.   Finn Surman joined Jason Pine for a chat about the Phoenix’s success so far, what’s driving them, and a bit about the upcoming Olympic selections.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakers star Tom Abercrombie confirmed his retirement a few days ago, bringing an end to a sixteen-year professional career.   He planned to retire at the end of the 2023-24 Australian NBL season, but his farewell tour will now extend beyond after the Breakers locked in their spot in the finals on Friday.   Tom joined Jason Pine for a chat about the recent wins, and a look into what comes next fo...

The Halberg Awards, New Zealand’s premiere event recognising and honouring the country’s sporting talent.   They’ve been running for 61 years, crowning the top athletes from across the community.   Are they still relevant?   Jason Pine was joined by the ACC’s Mike Lane and reporter Kate Wells to discuss the relevancy of the awards, and whether they’re worth keeping around.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omn...

It’s time for the Black Caps to face a new challenge.   They made history by securing a seven wicket win over South Africa, ending their opponents 92-year streak.   The Black Caps are now looking ahead to a two-week test series against Australia.   Former Black Cap and Cricket Commentator Mark Richardson joined Jason Pine to not only look back at the team’s success against Proteas, but for a discu...

Piney and Bonnie break down the Football Ferns' 6-0 win over Samoa and the Phoenix men's latest win, taking them five points clear at the top of the A-League men's ladder.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl LVIII is expected to start at 12:30 NZT, and advertisers have been ready for kickoff all year. Brands will be bringing in high-profile celebrities and the best effects money can buy in order to lure in doves of prospective buyers. Michigan State University researcher Dr Ayalla Ruvio says brands will be more likely to prioritise the entertainment value of their ads this year. "The econom...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joins Piney to discuss the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, the Super Rugby preseason, the Six Nations and the possibility of an 'Enhanced Games'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow afternoon's (NZT) Super Bowl is predicted to break viewership records all over the US- and globally. The highly anticipated match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will be shown in over 190 countries. SB Nation NFL writer Mark Schofield joined Piney to share his predictions for tomorrow's big game.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Could rugby league make the jump into Christchurch? A consortium in the Garden City are hoping to be the 18th expansion franchise tipped to enter the NRL by 2026. Former Canterbury rugby league chair Tony Kidd joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.