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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According to reports, New Zealand is set to host a State of Origin game next year.
Code Sports is reporting that the second game of the 2027 series will be held at Auckland’s Eden Park, with a kickoff time of 9:30pm to suit NSW and Queensland viewers.
However, logistical issues are sure to come thanks to the time zone difference and the impact it’ll have on broadcast deals.
Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss ...
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7th February 2026, more details are being revealed on the fallout of Scott Robertsons All Blacks coaching tenure.
Neil McGregor is a Leadership and Organisational Culture Consultant from Human Synergistics NZ, and joined Piney to discuss why Razor's Crusaders success might not have translated to the role of All Blacks coach.
Rob Penney, Jason O'Halloran, and Tan...
A significant match for Auckland FC this afternoon.
It was a rough start to the year for the club, with three losses and only one win in January – including a last-minute defeat at the hands of Perth Glory.
They’re taking on Sydney FC today, the two sides currently tied at 25 points on the A-League ladder – two points behind Newcastle.
Auckland FC Defender Dan Hall told Piney they’re obviously experiencing a rath...
It was a breakthrough season for Moana Pasifika in 2025.
With six victories, including wins over the Hurricanes, Highlanders, Blues, and Crusaders, the team ended up finishing 7th – just shy of the playoffs.
They’re kicking off their 2026 season next Saturday, with a clash against the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Coach Tana Umaga joined Piney ahead of the season to discuss their plans to keep momentum rolling, and the ...
The Blues are looking down the barrel of an interesting start to the Super Rugby season.
They were the 2024 Champions, but a rough season saw them slip down the ranks, before they were felled by the Crusaders in the semi-finals.
Now they’re having to replace several key players ahead of their season kicking off next Saturday with a clash against the Chiefs.
Assistant Coach Jason O’Halloran told Piney that you don’...
The defending champions, the Crusaders are kicking off their Super Rugby title defence on Friday with a clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
It’s a contrast to this time last year, as they were entering the season having missed the playoffs.
Head Coach Rob Penney joined Piney ahead of the season to discuss the emotional shift from last season to now, and why it took him so long to commit to another season.
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New details have been revealed in the tale of Scott Robertson’s sudden departure from the All Blacks.
NZ Herald Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie has delved into the story in an article called ‘From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit’, with first-hand accounts and sources giving shape to the saga.
Sources claimed as All Blacks coach, Robertson wa...
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss on the Australian Open, the upcoming Super Rugby season and the T20 World Cup.
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The Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship is set to get underway at the Royal Wellington Golf Club later this month.
Amateur golfer Caitlin Maurice joined Piney to discuss.
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The BYD Auckland Hyrox competition has kicked off for another year.
The race combines eight 1km bouts of running and eight workout stations, with more Kiwis getting into the race,
Hyrox ambassador Abbas Nazari joined Piney to explain further.
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Wellington Blaze skipper Jess Kerr has revealed the secret of the side's winning culture after claiming a third-straight women's Super Smash T20 title in Christchurch.
Beating the Auckland Hearts by five wickets with a ball to spare provided a seventh title in the past nine seasons.
Kerr joined Piney to discuss the win.
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Captain Robbie O'Donnell is relieved the Northern Brave men's cricket team didn't fall at the final hurdle.
The Braves have beaten the Canterbury Kings by five wickets in their Super Smash T20 final in Christchurch.
O'Donnell joined Piney to discuss yesterday's win.
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In-form Auckland FC forward Jesse Randall is on the move after the current season in football's A-League.
Scottish Premiership side Dundee United have announced the signing of the 23-year-old on a pre-contract agreement.
Former footballer Paul Ifill joined Piney to discuss.
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History is on the line for both the men's singles finalists at the Australian Open tonight.
The match between 38-year-old Novak Djokovic and 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.
Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley joined Piney to discuss.
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The tenth edition of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is set to kick off next week.
The event will run from February 7 to March 8, kicking off with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands.
Former NZ Cricket CEO Martin Snedden joined Piney to discuss.
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Teenage running star Sam Ruthe says he was racing to win, not break any records at Boston University - but he did just that.
The 16-year-old has broken Sir John Walker's 1982 outdoor mile record of 3 minutes and 49 point 8 seconds by two-tenths of a second - running 3 minutes 48 point 88 seconds at the indoor meet.
It's the fastest-ever indoor mile by a high school student, and an under 18 World Record for the Mile.
He joined Piney...
Xara Jetley: Wellington Blaze All Rounder ahead of the Super Smash Final against the Auckland Hearts
The Wellington Blaze have made it into the Super Smash Finals.
They’re facing off against the Auckland Hearts tomorrow at Hagley Oval, both teams vying for the crown.
All Rounder Xara Jetley told Piney it’s just another game of cricket, and ultimately, they know how to win.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 31st January 2026, an incredible night of tennis was served up at Rod Laver Arena last night, with both men’s semi-finals going the distance. Robbie Koenig and Craig Gabriel relived the action from Melbourne Park.
Brad Thorn has released a book on his legendary oval ball career, ‘Champions Do Extra’.
And Piney previews the Super Smash finals, set for later toda...
One of the most enduring two-code careers in Australasian sport belongs to Brad Thorn.
An All Black, Crusader, Highlander, Bronco, Queenslander, and Kangaroo, Thorn has nearly done it all over the span of his 40 year career.
‘Champions Do Extra’, is Thorn’s memoir, and it delves into his legendary rugby career and the lessons he’s learnt along the way.
He began working on it after he finished up with the Reds.&nb...
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