Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The Kiwis play the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championship Rugby League final in Hamilton. It is the third time in 11 years that Australia and New Zealand have played rugby league in a men's international on New Zealand soil. Kiwis and Canberra Raiders centre Matt Timoko talked with Jason Pine on Weekend Sport about what to expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge day for women's rugby at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium as the world's best sides square off. The WXV1 final is a rematch of the 2022 world cup final where England will play New Zealand. Black Fern Luka Connor spoke to Jason Pine on Weekend sport about the tournament.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps face a crucial Cricket World Cup game against Pakistan, off the back off three consecutive losses.     If they beat Pakistan, their chances of making the semi-finals will improve.     However, if they lose, their fate will be in the hands of the other teams in the last few matches.     Former Black Cap Mitchell McClenaghan spoke to Jason Pine on Weekend Sport about it.   LISTEN ABOV...

NZ Warriors front rower Addin Fonua-Blake has reversed his initial request for an exit from the club and is expected to stay through 2024. While, earlier this week, Australia declined to bid for the 2034 Football World Cup, pretty much assuring the tournament will go to Saudi Arabia. Australian correspondent Adam Peacock talked with Jason Pine on Weekend Sport about these subjects and more.    LIS...

A win against Pakistan in tonight Cricket World Cup would put the Black Caps in a great position to make the semi-finals, while a loss would leave it up to the final group games. Black Caps batter Will Young spoke to Jason Pine on Weekend Sport on what to expect for the game against Pakistan. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby referee Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement. It comes after a career spanning 17 years, 111 test matches, including five rugby world cups. The announcement came five days after he officiated the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and the Springboks. NZ Rugby head of refereeing Chris Pollock spoke to Jason Pine on Weekend Sport about Barnes' career.   LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

Piney and Bonnie Jansen return to discuss all the key events going on in the world of football! Today, the pair talk about the promising start to Wellington Phoenix season and the Football Ferns' next challenges. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a disappointing day in the rugby world, as the All Blacks lost their highly-anticipated World Cup final to the Springboks. South Africa are world champions for the fourth time after edging the big dance 12-11 - helped mightily when New Zealand captain Sam Cane's yellow card was upgraded to red in the 34th minute. Former All Black Aaron Mauger is 'gutted' by the team's loss. LISTEN ABOVE...

Christopher Luxon was one of multiple All Blacks fans out supporting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final. The Prime Minister-elect watched the All Blacks lose 12-11 to the Springboks from the comfort of Coops Corner Bar on Auckland's Viaduct. Luxon says the mood was pretty respectful when walking around the Viaduct. He says we're all disappointed, but the fans he encountered were all proud of...

The Crowd Goes Wild commentator James McOnie recaps the biggest sports stories of the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of tight games and triumphs, New Zealand's World Cup journey ended in defeat. The Springboks beat the All Blacks 12-11- becoming the first nation to win four World Cups. ZB rugby editor and commentator Elliott Smith recaps the All Blacks' emotional journey. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks faced a 12-11 by South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris. The All Blacks were reduced to a 14-strong team and hampered by TMO junctures, resulting in a narrow loss. Former All Black Pita Alatini says the team showed 'courage' in the face of defeat- and they should be proud of their progress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the World Cup Final Piney caught up with South African Rugby legend Naas Botha to discuss both teams chances and in particular, what South Africa will need to do to win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney headed across to Tasman to find out what is going on in the Eddie Jones situation, who the Aussies want to win the Rugby World Cup, and chat about the Blackcaps v Australia match in the Cricket World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney continues to look back at the 2015 Rugby World Cup with All Blacks fullback from that cup, Ben Smith. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks became the first team to defend the Rugby World Cup title when they won in 2015. Piney takes a look back on that win with one of the heroes of the tournament, Nehe Milner-Skudder. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2011 Rugby World Cup final was the most stressful rugby experience for All Blacks fans, but they managed to break their 24 year drought when they beat France 8-7 at Eden Park. Piney caught up with the All Blacks winger from that game, Cory Jane, to reminisce on that day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have faced South Africa once before in the Rugby World Cup Final. In 1995 South Africa came out victorious 15-12 at Johannesburg. Piney caught up with All Blacks loosie from that game Josh Kronfeld to chat about what happened then. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney continues to look back on past Rugby World Cup finals. This time he goes all the way back to 1987 with All Blacks legend Grant Fox to discuss the All Blacks inaugural Rugby World Cup triumph. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are set to play for their fourth World Cup title tomorrow morning. Ahead of the game, Piney caught up with the last man to coach them to the title, 2015 World Cup winning coach Sir Steve Hansen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks coach John Hart discussed the All Black's chances ahead of next week's World Cup final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crowd Goes Wild commentator James McOnie recaps the big sports stories of the week- and what we can expect from next week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakers point guard Will McDowell-White discussed his return to the NBL with ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former White Fern-turned cricket commentator Katey Martin discusses her 'unreal' role as she tags along to India with the Black Caps. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's Cricket World Cup showdown between India and New Zealand promises to be a blockbuster clash. Both teams are four from four, after the hosts beat Bangladesh by seven wickets earlier this week. Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.