Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Kiwi rugby and league fans can look forward to another dose of free sport on their screens. During the 2024 season, Sky will ensure viewers will have a free NRL match to watch on Friday and a free Super Rugby Pacific match available on Saturday through their Sky Open service. This will begin with the Highlanders v Moana Pasifika match, airing Saturday February 24. Super Rugby Pacific chairman Kevi...

The OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers are underway as the Football Ferns look to book their ticket to Paris. Piney caught up with Midfielder Macey Fraser to discuss the qualifiers and her rise into the team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big year for New Zealand Swimmers. Starting off with the World Championships this week, which for many will double as preparation for the Paris Olympics. Piney caught up with Olympic program lead Gary Francis to chat about what the swim team hopes to achieve at the World Champs in Doha. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australians have taken a different tack than South Africa. The Australians have named a full-strength team to play the Black Caps in the upcoming test series. Adam Peacock joined Piney to break that down and to discuss all the other stories making sports headlines across the ditch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Cyclist Corbin Strong has a big year ahead of him, starting with the NZ Elite road nationals. He joined Piney to discuss the year ahead and what he hopes to achieve, and also take a look back on his first Tour De France last year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers stole a big win over the Illawarra Hawks last night, putting themselves firmly in the playoff race of the NBL. Breakers Guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright scored 31 points, leading the team to win 88-85. He joined Piney to discuss his performance and the emotion of the night. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have put together a strong performance to defeat a weakened South African test side. They won their match by 281 runs, crushing their opponents. Piney caught up with the Black Caps test captain Tim Southee to reflect on the win and the chance for the the team to get their first-ever test series win against the Proteas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The man who has scored more Test runs and more Test centuries than any other player from New Zealand was always likely to be a childhood star - but Kane Williamson’s first cricket coach says it wasn’t just his ability, but the way he carried himself that set him apart and set him on the course to be our greatest ever. David Johnston worked for Bay of Plenty Cricket for many years and came across a...

Piney and Bonnie review the latest outings for the Phoenix men and women and also look ahead to a blockbuster Waitangi Day clash and the Football Ferns' Olympic qualifiers.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 supercars season is set to begin soon, and one under-the-radar team is generating some interest. Grove Racing's Matt Payne joined Piney to discuss the upcoming event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the start of the Six Nations, Blackcaps v Proteas, the deapture of Steven Adams, and the Wellington Phoenix updates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contest to be the next Kiwis coach is a two-horse race between two preferred candidates. Seven-time premiership winner Wayne Bennett and former Test great Stacey Jones are the favourites to take over the role. Former Warriors coach Frank Endacott shares his preferred pick for the role with Piney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan has condemned the abuse of rugby referees following a recent report by World Rugby. It found that Rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes was the most targeted person of social media slander at the tournament, picking up a third of all abuse aimed at individuals. Ryan says the findings in the report were 'disgusting' to read- and this problem needs to be cracked...

A promise to protect rugby's match officials from online abuse. It comes after a World Rugby report found referees were the fourth most targeted group at last year's Rugby World Cup. Prominent official Wayne Barnes picked up a third of vitriol aimed at individuals by the end of the 2023 event. World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin says protecting match officials from online abuse is crucial towards keeping...

The Wellington Phoenix continue to sit atop the A-League table after a one-all draw against the Brisbane Roar. Piney caught up with Former Phoenix and Roar player Karl Dodd to discuss the rise of the Wellington Phoenix, going back to the early days of the club. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACC has joined forces with seven national sporting organizations in an attempt to mitigate head trauma. They've announced the new National Concussion Guidelines for Community Sport, and to find out what this all means Piney was joined by Medical Director at New Zealand Football, Dr Mark Fulcher. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been another big weekend for Australian sport. Adam Peacock joined Piney to dig into it all, including Mitchell Marsh being awarded the Allan Border Medal, Wayne Bennett throwing his hat in the ring to coach the Kiwis, and the Socceroos disappointing outing at the Asian Cup, LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Black Caps prepare for the upcoming test series against the Proteas, questions have been raised about the team they’re playing against.   The Proteas have sent an inexperienced team, leaving their big names in South Africa to play in the SA20 league.   Piney caught up with ESPNcricinfo’s Firdose Moonda to discuss what this means for test cricket, and whether this Proteas team stands a chanc...

New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe takes a pragmatic view of the criticism he faced following his performance with the whistle in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.    In particular, French captain Antoine Dupont made his feelings known following his side’s one-point loss at the hands of the Springboks - he thought O’Keeffe made far too many mistakes.    “There’s a lot of frustration and disappointm...

Piney and Bonnie break down victories for both the Wellington Phoenix men and women, including high drama at Porirua Park and Oskar Zawada's goalscoring return. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a shaky performance against Pakistan, New Zealand's U-19 cricket team are hopeful ahead of the super sixes stage of the World Cup. Captain Oscar Jackson joined Piney to discuss what the team learned ahead of their upcoming match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild Joined Piney to discuss the Australian Open, the Black Caps test side, Netflix's 6Nations series and the Wellington Phoenix holding on to number 1. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweet satisfaction for Aryna Sabalenka after successfully defending her women's singles title at tennis' Australian Open. The world number two has beaten Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in straight sets. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skier Ruby Star Andrews believes she's in with a podium shout in her X-Games debut. The 19-year-old - who secured a podium finish in a Freeski Slopestyle World Cup last year - will make her first X-Games appearance at Aspen, competing in both the Big Air and Slopestyle. She joined Piney ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl is drawing closer, with the NFL playoff games kicking off tomorrow.  The Ravens will play against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions will clash with the San Francisco 49ers, with the winners going on to compete in the biggest football event of the season. ESPN sportswriter Bill Barnwell joined Piney to discuss what to expect come playoff time. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystud...