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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An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book.
Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend, covers his 210-test tenure with the All Blacks, including Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015, and his current role with the Wallabies.
The ‘Scrum Doctor’ joined Piney to discuss his extensive career and new book.
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Rugby360 has been making headlines this week, with the revelation that they’re approaching some of our top players.
But will the competition take off? NZ Rugby Players Association Boss Rob Nichol joined Piney to discuss what new competitions mean for players, and how they should be approaching any that crop up.
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An understanding is emerging about rugby's proposed R360 competition moves to attract leading oval ball players.
Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has admitted the approach he's had from organisers could be an option when his contract expires at the end of next year.
But what is R360? And how will it reshape World Rugby? Tuivasa-Sheck's agent, Bruce Sharrock, joined Piney to discuss what impact the tournament could have going...
Stephen Donald has had an iconic, if not turbulent rugby career.
He was an All Black for four years, playing from 2008 to 2011, and capped it off by kicking the winning penalty in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Donald joined Piney to discuss that moment, what he’s been up to in the years after retiring from the game, and what he makes of the current All Blacks performances.
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Assistant coach Tamati Ellison and James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest All Blacks v France test, attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss the Black Ferns’ win and how their tracking for the World Cup, and our coaching guru Wayne Gold...
Brad Shields has had quite an eventful career.
He was an under-20 representative for New Zealand, has played 81 games for Wellington, 128 for the Hurricanes, and played for the English international team as well.
Shields joined Piney for a chat about his career, and offered his thoughts on the second test between the All Blacks and France.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th July 2025, Piney is broadcasting live from Wellington’s Shed 22 ahead of the second All Blacks test against France. Former All Blacks Conrad Smith and Victor Vito call in to give their thoughts ahad of the game.
Also popping in were Dane Coles and Brad Shields, who chatted about their playing careers.
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Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal.
The 51-year-old had been in the role since 2005, overseeing eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' titles.
Founder of the Toyota racing series Barrie Thomlinson joined Piney to discuss what happened behind the scenes at Red Bull that led to his sudden exit.
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The All Blacks are in the capitol for their second France clash.
They’ll be aiming to claim a series win, maintaining their winning momentum from last’s week’s game in Dunedin.
All Blacks great Dane Coles joined Piney ahead of the test to discuss his career, confronting playing style, and what he's up to now he's hung up the boots.
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France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has come to an end.
Despite missing most of their front-liners, the tourists only suffered a four-point loss in the Dunedin opener.
The French have made 10 changes for the rematch in Wellington.
Former All Black Victor Vito joined Piney to preview the secon...
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is happy to 'pick and stick' as he aims to mould combinations in test rugby.
The only changes Robertson has made for the second test against France in Wellington are injury related, with Caleb Clarke and Patrick Tuipulotu coming into the run-on side.
The likes of Tupou Vaa'i and Billy Proctor get another week at blindside and centre respectively, and Robertson says that's important. ...
This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie to recap the All Blacks' win over France, the Māori All Blacks' defeat to Scotland and Diogo Jota's death.
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Disappointment for the Junior Tall Blacks after the side was beaten out by the US in last night's semi-final.
The Kiwis were defeated 120-64 by the Americans in a one-sided semifinal in Lausanne.
Tall Blacks head coach Judd Flavell joined Piney to discuss.
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