Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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June 27, 2026 124 mins
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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup action - including the All Whites getting knocked out after they were beaten out by Belgium.

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Author and famed sports historian Joseph Romanos knows his way around New Zealand's top Olympic athletes - and he's ranked them in his new book.

Our Olympic Legends ranks New Zealand’s top 50 Olympians, from the 1900s to the high points of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Romanos joined Piney to explain further.

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A lock-down defensive effort on the Steel shooters by Mystics' goal keep Phoenix Karaka has been highlighted as key to the Mystic's ANZ Premiership title win.

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson says Karaka's defensive efforts were crucial in the 56-46 win over the Steel.

She joined Piney to recap the action further.

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An opportunity missed for the Warriors after suffering a 26-24 loss to the Dolphins in Brisbane.

A late Sam Healey try gave the visitors a four-point lead with four minutes to play.

But the Dolphins regained their short kick-off, before Selywn Cobbo dotted down - the successful conversion sealing the home team's eighth straight win.

NRL commentator Matt Russell joined Piney to recap the results.

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The All Blacks and Wallabies have been given the go-ahead to create a significant new trans-Tasman sporting tradition, with ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches confirmed for 2027, 2029 and 2031.
 
All three fixtures will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.  

The Bledisloe Cup in those years will be a three-match series, remaining a two-test challenge in 2028 and 2030 due to the new Nations Championship. 

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There's belief the All Whites will benefit from their latest World Cup experience.

They’ve been eliminated in the group stages of the 2026 tournament, taking just one point from their three matches.

NZ Men's U-20 national coach José Figueira joined Piney to recap what went wrong for the Kiwi side.

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June 26, 2026 124 mins
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 27 June.
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Thousands of Kiwi fans have descended on Vancouver as the All Whites look to make history at the FIFA World Cup.

New Zealand must beat world number ten Belgium this afternoon, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage.

Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss the mood ahead of the big match.

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The All Whites are hoping to make history today, as they stare down the barrel of their upcoming clash against Belgium.

The Kiwi side needs to secure victory today in Vancouver, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage.

Louis Verstraete plays for Auckland FC, but he was born and raised in Belgium, and he joined Piney to discuss the conflict.

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The All Whites are gearing up for their crucial match against Belgium in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

New Zealand will meet their 10th-ranked opponent in Vancouver this afternoon needing a win to progress to the knockout rounds for the first time.

British Columbia Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, Anne Kang, joined Piney to express her excitement in welcoming Kiwi fans to the region.

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Australia are eyeing history after advancing to the round of 32 at the Football World Cup.

A nil-all draw with Paraguay in San Francisco has secured the Socceroos a place in the knockout stages for a third time.

Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss further.

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The All Whites bid to upset 10th-ranked Belgium and advance to the knockout rounds at the Football World Cup is getting underway in Vancouver.

New Zealand start the match with two changes - Tyler Bindon replacing Michael Boxall in defence and Ryan Thomas coming into the midfield for Callum McCowatt.

All White Finn Surman joined Piney ahead of the big clash against Belgium.

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The All Whites have made two changes as they look to make history against Belgium at the Football World Cup.

Tyler Bindon has replaced Michael Boxall at centre-back, while Ryan Thomas comes into the midfield for Callum McCowatt.

New Zealand know anything else but victory will end their tournament.

Coach Darren Bazeley joined Piney to discuss.

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final and speculate about the upcoming All Blacks squad.

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Northland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie has welcomed a national grant programme designed to get more disabled people into para sports.

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Bupa New Zealand have joined forces to launch the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant.

Cam Leslie joined Piney to discuss further. 

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The Warriors believe everyone at the NRL club understands their responsibility to their fans outside the Auckland region.

The Warriors play their first game at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch from 4pm when they meet North Queensland.

Former Warrior Mark Tookey joined Piney to discuss.

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June 20, 2026 124 mins
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 June.
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Hearty celebrations from the Hurricanes as they toast their first Super Rugby title in a decade.

The Hurricanes have had a civic reception on the Wellington waterfront after thrashing the Chiefs in last night's decider.

Coach Clark Laidlaw it was special to win the title at their Hnry Stadium home.

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The Hurricanes will be celebrating hard today, following last night's victory over the Chiefs.

With the All Blacks squad announcement looming, it's likely last night's big win will be taken into account ahead of coach Dave Rennie's announcement tomorrow. 

Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Mils Muliaina and Jeff McTainsh joined Piney on The Rugby Panel to outline their predictions.

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