Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Episodes
The Crusaders are now in 'must win' territory as they head down to Dunedin to face the Highlanders.
Piney caught up with Highlander's assistant Dave Dillon to dig into how they’re preparing for a wounded Crusaders outfit.
Dillon told him that although they’re coming off the back of two good wins, it’s going up another level tonight.
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Craig Bellamy has extended his contract with Melbourne Storm.
Piney was joined by our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock to discuss how important that signing is for the four-time champions.
He told him that Bellamy’s got a reputation up there with Wayne Bennett, if not exceeding him, for the consistency of the Melbourne Storm.
They don't have bad years, Peacock said.
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The Blues are angling for the top spot.
They’re preparing to face the Hurricanes in tonight’s match, missing their star midfielder Reiko Ioane who's sitting out with concussion protocols.
Fellow back Mark Tele’a joined Piney to discuss the clash and dig into what Reiko’s absence means for the team.
He told him that they’ll miss him out on the field and will try and cinch the win fo...
The Hurricanes are facing the Blues in a top of the table clash.
Making their way to Auckland, the match is kicking off this afternoon at Eden Park.
Piney caught up with Hurricanes utility back Josh Moorby ahead of kickoff to preview the match.
He told Piney that it’s been a long, long few weeks since they last met the Blues, and both teams have grown stronger and stronger, so it’l...
Damian McKenzie and Stephen Perofeta would be in their rights to feel aggrieved at New Zealand Rugby’s attempts to bring Richie Mo’unga back from Japan, former Crusaders and Fiji utility Nemani Nadolo believes.
Mo’unga, 29, is currently enjoying his first of three years in Japan, after signing a contract to join League One side Toshiba Brave Lupus following the 2023 World Cup in France.
But, as...
Ex-Black Caps batter Colin Munro believes he was “blacklisted” by New Zealand Cricket for opting to ply his trade as a Twenty20 freelancer.
Munro, 37, has not played for the Black Caps at any level since 2020, but on Friday officially confirmed his time as an international is done.
While he hasn’t...
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the weekend's Super Rugby results, the NBA playoffs, the Wellington Phoenix, the EPL's two-horse race and Qatar's 'sports-washing'.
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When it comes to coaching, there's debate over whether former elite players make for better coaches.
Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith offers his answer to these questions.
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A sports expert from Amnesty International has expressed surprise over Qatar's interest in hosting a Nations Championship event.
Reports have surfaced about the finals of the new competition being hosted in the Arab country, which has been accused of human rights violations and was heavily criticised when hosting the 2022 Football World Cup.
Amnesty International Felix Jakens joined Piney to discuss.
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The Warriors are striving for a defensive effort that reaps more control as they look to break out of a slump in league's NRL.
This afternoon's game against the Knights in Newcastle comes after a stretch of three winless weekends for the Auckland-based club.
Assistant coach Stacey Jones says a common theme of their struggles has been a lack of dominance in the ruck.
Kick-off is at 4pm.
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Former NZ Rugby chairman Brent Impey believes a Nations Championship hosted in Qatar is a smart move.
Now chair of the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side, Impey says Fiji would seize the chance to participate in a tournament held in the middle-eastern nation.
While acknowledging potential moral dilemmas Impey told Jason Pine that the undeniable financial appeal would be difficult to pass up.
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Kirk Penney is reflecting on his career following the Hall of Fame announcement.
The Kiwi basketball legend is being inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. He joined Piney to reflect on his career and what this honour means to him.
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Dave Heine won the first ever Rotorua marathon.
He was hoping to compete in the 10km run at this year's event, the 60th anniversary, but illness has had him withdraw.
Instead, he found time for a chat with Piney, reflecting on his achievement.
He told him that he didn’t expect to win the race, as it was just meant to be a training run....
The Crusaders are looking to get back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they play the Reds.
Piney caught up with captain Scott Barrett ahead of the match, and to get some insight on the team's struggles this season.
“Hopefully we’ve turned our season around and string some wins together late in this competition.”
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Phillip Wilson has jumped ship from singles to pairs.
The rower took the gold in the Men’s 8s at the Tokyo Olympics, but has made the decision to compete in the pairs at Paris this year.
He chatted with Piney about his previous success and whether he feels the pressure of Hamish Bond and Eric Murray, who were undefeated in that boat.
“You kind of have to not compare yourself to the...
Australia has named their T20 World Cup squad, and there’s one notable omission.
Adam Peacock, our Australian Correspondent, joined Piney to discuss the reaction to Steve Smith’s absence and whether Wayne Bennett would be able to fix the Rabbitohs.
He told him that his absence was no big surprise, as there’s far more explosive players available.
“That’s probably the end of him T20 ...
The Wellington Phoenix are finals-bound.
They’re awaiting the confirmation of their semifinal opponents, finishing the regular season in second place on the ladder.
Captain Alex Rufer joined Piney live in studio to look back on the season, answering the question of whether he thinks they can go all the way.
“I don’t see why not,” he told Piney.
“We’re a confident tea...
Can you beat Dan Carter?
The All Blacks legend has teamed up with UNICEF, setting a challenge for rugby enthusiasts with the aim to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for children in the Pacific.
In one hour Carter kicked 273 goals using one ball and one tee, and he’s challenging others to beat his score.
He joined Piney to discuss the challenge, and give his thoughts on ...
Piney and Bonnie review the last game of Wellington Phoenix's regular season and look ahead to finals football.
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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' struggles, the Super Rugby ANZAC Round, the Phoenix's chances of winning the A-League, NRL scouts at first XV rugby games, and the NFL draft.
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