Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Warriors coach Andrew Webster's welcoming the pressure being added by Tanah Boyd after another impressive performance in league's NRL. The halfback was again the orchestrator - including scoring another try -  as the Warriors went to the top of the ladder with a 38-12 win over the Knights in Newcastle. Webster joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

New Zealand Cricket is poised to decide whether to keep domestic T20 cricket as is, form a new privatise franchise league, or bid for expansion spots across the Tasman. Discussions have been taking place, with many cricketers and industry experts voicing their insights into NZ Cricket's next steps.  Daily Telegraph cricket writer Ben Horne joined Piney to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See...

The Chiefs crashed from a 24-7 lead to fall 33-24 to the Brumbies in Super Rugby in Canberra.  The visitors were on course to upset prop James Slipper's record 203rd game with 24 minutes remaining, before three tries in ten minutes changed the course of the game for the Brumbies.  The home side then capped the win with a Corey Toole try with a minute left.  Chiefs Coach Jono Gibbes...

A milestone moment for Auckland FC as they host Macarthur this afternoon, bringing up their 50th match in football's A-League.  Defender Francis de Vries has been there every for game since the team's entry to the competition at the start of last season.  He says it's a privilege to be part of the Black Knights squad.  De Vris told Piney the team’s consistency can be attributed to t...

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The Hurricanes gave the Highlanders a thumping in Dunedin.  Claiming victory 50-7, they ran eight tries to one to stay atop the Super Rugby ladder – their biggest win over the Highlanders.  Though he was moved to fullback after a groin injury, first five Ruben Love told Piney that he wants to have a crack at the number 10 role once again.  “I grew up as a 10 and I started at the Hur...

New Zealand’s oldest rugby club is scrapping all junior fees in a bid to keep kids on the field.   Nelson Rugby Football Club says the decision’s been brewing for a couple of seasons, but the support of the community means they can finally move forward with it.   Junior club captain Lisa Trusler told Piney that families all over are struggling financially at the moment, and sport is one...

New Zealand Rugby is acknowledging an ongoing shortage of specialist front rowers at a club level.  Some clubs are even struggling to field teams due to a lack of props and hookers available to them.  NZR’s Head of Rugby Participation and Development, Mike Hester told Piney it’s unfortunately not a new problem.   He says it’s one they’ve faced for some years now, and they’re doing s...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Warriors' weekend victory over the Raiders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues will look to utilise the talents of their backline as they clash with their rivals Moana Pasifika this afternoon. Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick in their win over the Crusaders last weekend, while first-five Beuden Barrett was also instrumental in their win.  Blues fullback Cole Forbes joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps believe it's depth in their squad that will get them through the T20 series against South Africa - which starts tonight at Bay Oval.  Eight members of New Zealand’s squad that were beaten by India in the World Cup final will miss out, and are resting. Black Cap Nathan Smith joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liam Lawson has scored his first points of the F1 season, finishing seventh in the sprint race at Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix. No driver made more overtakes over the 19 laps than the Kiwi, who started 13th. Lawson comes away with two points. Formula 1 writer Michael Lamonato joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders will be celebrating after a 29-18 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in Christchurch. The defending champions have mixed two wins with three losses to start the 2026 season. Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An impasse could be brewing between Dave Rennie and New Zealand Rugby as the new All Blacks coach seeks to finalise his coaching team next week. No contracts at this stage have been offered to any All Blacks assistants, but speculation indicates an announcement will be made soon.  NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

One of the nation's biggest lumbersport events took place over the weekend, and Shane Jordan made history. He beat out his younger brother Jack Jordan and he joined D'Arcy to discuss his victory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most heroic innings in New Zealand cricket has spawned a business for Black Caps great Kane Williamson. On March 27, 2012 at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, the hosts faced a formidable task on the final day of the third test chasing 389 for victory against South Africa, where Williamson sustained some injuries. This incident inspired Cover, a new sports protection brand with science-backed...

New Zealand Cricket is faced with ever-growing tension and a major decision.   The organisation is considering an overhaul of the domestic game, a privatised T20 league, dubbed NZ20.   Former NZ Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan joined D’Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the complexities of the situation, what will happen, and whether it’s a good idea.  Vaughan told D’Arcy that it’s been coming f...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th March 2026, D’Arcy Waldegrave takes over, chatting with Warriors Assistant Coach Stacey Jones about the team’s thorough thrashing of the Raiders last night.   Former NZ Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan talks NZ20 – what's happening? Is it a good idea?  And Auckland FC is facing off against the table topping Newcastle Jets tonight,...

The Warriors have gone two-from-two in league's NRL in emphatic fashion.  Coach Andrew Webster's praising the side's mental strength after they shook off a slow start to power away in the second half for a thumping 40-6 win over the Canberra Raiders in Auckland.  Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell.&nbsp...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Six Nations Championship, the current Super Rugby season, and the T20 World Cup final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans are feeling hopeful ahead of the Black Caps' highly-anticipated match. The Black Caps face India tomorrow morning for the T20 World Cup trophy in Ahmedabad. ACC head Mike Lane joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th March 2026, Former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan joins Piney to chat the Dave Rennie appointment as All Blacks coach. McLennan was the man who fired Dave Rennie as Wallabies coach and replaced him with Eddie Jones just before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Piney also catches up with Black Cap Rachin Ravindra on the eve of the T20 Wo...

Liam Lawson is surprised to be a creditable 8th on the grid for this afternoon's Formula One grand prix in Melbourne. With the field of 24 getting to grips with radically different cars and new power units, the Kiwi driver feels he's still finding his feet. Australian Formula One broadcaster James Baldwin joined Piney to speculate ahead of the race. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

It's been a good weekend for Kiwi farmers, with New Zealand holding strong at the 2026 Golden Shears event. New Zealand won five of six titles at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Masterton - with Rowland Smith and Joel Henare being among the big winners. The Country's Jamie Mackay joined Piney to recap the action.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...