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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Auckland's maiden SailGP event this weekend could provide some extra thrills – and even spills.
Not only are the fleet competing with the new high-speed foils, they'll be split into two six-boat heats, meaning more races – and possibly more close shaves on the tight Waitematā Harbour course.
Dylan Fletcher, the driver for Team Great Britain, told Piney that there’s been plenty of differences between the teams as they ad...
Sky TV appears to be in the box seat to secure top-level rugby rights, including the All Blacks, for another five years – at a drastically reduced rate – but fans could yet find some games on a free-to-air channel such as TVNZ or New Zealand Rugby’s own digital platform.
The deal is reportedly worth $85 million a year, well below the existing $111 million annual deal expiring at the end of the year.
Hamish McLennan, ch...
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Team Brazil’s CEO is hoping for a surprising result in Auckland.
The new team came second to last in Dubai, but reports show that they’ve been sailing very well in the training leading up to this weekend’s regatta.
Alan Adler told Jason Pine that they learnt a lot from their run in Dubai, and were able to improve on their mistakes.
“The guys are good, you know, we have a great team and I think it’s all about huma...
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18 January 2025, Jason Pine is broadcasting live from the Sail GP village ahead of this weekend’s racing action.
Black Foils Helmsman Peter Burling and Team Australia’s flight coordinator Jason Waterhouse joined him in Auckland to preview today’s regatta.
Team Brazil CEO Alan Adler revealed his motivations for entering the world of Sail GP.
And Hamish McCl...
Some high-octane racing is expected on Auckland’s waters today, as the Sail GP kicks off in Waitemata Harbour.
Australia’s flight controller Jason Waterhouse has been involved with Sail GP right from the start, and he told Jason Pine that the league’s growth has been “incredible”.
“But this has been a big change this week, with the new foils coming online,” Waterhouse said.
“It’s just really exciting – it's somet...
Race day in Auckland and New Zealand's Sail GP helmsman Peter Burling has declared his team ready to go.
It's the first event to be held in Auckland and second of the current season, after victory in Dubai.
Burling told Jason Pine that the stage is set.
“There’s big change ups this week with the T4s coming in being a bit more up, the wind range should be a really good equaliser.”
“We're under no illusions we...
Hamish Kerr is looking back on the moments that led up to his gold medal-winning performance in the men's high jump final at the Paris Olympics.
Kerr clinched New Zealand's ninth gold medal of these Games, beating American Shelby McEwan in a jump-off after neither could clear 2.38 metres.
He joined Piney to recap the winning leap.
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One of the major highlights on the Tennis calendar is underway in Melbourne - the Australian Open.
Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner is a favourite to win and straight into it tomorrow in the first round.
10 time champion Novak Jokic will also have fans abuzz as he goes for his 25th major.
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is headlining the opening night of the tournament tonight, as she attempts a...
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Sail GP is bringing huge anticipation as it arrives in Auckland next week.
How are the Kiwi team - the Black Foils - preparing?
New Zealand sailor and Black Foils coach Sam Meech talks to Piney about improvements they have made to their boat, lessons from Dubai, integrating with the team, and new technology that allows him to coach his team during the race.
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Fast bowler Ben Sears will make his international return after being named in the Black Caps’ squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE next month.
Eight months post knee injury, the 26-year-old's comeback performance in the Super Smash this week has impressed selectors enough to see him join the team for the tournament.
New captain Mitchell Santner is the sole specialist spinner for the Tournament and ...
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Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket.
The legend of the game reflects on being nervous for his first test debut, the top innings he's played and what retirement means for him.
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A massive blow for the Warriors this week as their captain Tohu Harris retires due to injury.
Harris ends his career with 117 appearances since he joined the Warriors in 2018.
What will his Warriors legacy be and what does this mean for his team?
Former Warriors player Monty Betham talks to piney about the shock decision.
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The Australian Open is finally underway and is bringing with it major names in the tennis arena.
Nick Kyrgios is making headlines, but can his body hold out for the tournament?
Aryna Sabalenka has a strong record down under and is proving to be a favourite.
As the ASB Classic wraps up today, Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock talks to Piney about what to expect when getting your tennis fix from across the ditch from ...
The ASB Classic singles finals are occupying Auckland today, off the back of Zizou Bergs thrilling three-set win against Nuno Borges yesterday.
Bergs will take on Frenchman Gaël Monfils who got through in straight sets.
Tennis commentator and former tennis pro Lee Radovanovic joins the show.
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