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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September 27, 2025 9 mins

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks beating out Australia, the NRL finals and the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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A strange environment hasn't stopped Kiwi cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black becoming the first New Zealander to podium at the Road World Championships - finishing second in the elite road race in Rwanda.

Cycling expert Del Woodford joined Piney to discuss.

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Jahrome Hughes has completed a remarkable injury recovery to lead the Storm into another NRL Grand Final. 

The Kiwis halfback has scored a try and been instrumental in Melbourne's 22-14 win over the Sharks in their preliminary final - three weeks after breaking his arm. 

NRL writer Brad Walter joined Piney to discuss.

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The infamous bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier III, billed as the Thrilla in Manila, is set to celebrate its 50-year anniversary.

The 14-round fight is universally regarded as one of the most brutal clashes in the history of boxing.

Boxing journalist Thomas Hauser joined Piney to discuss.

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Fans, coaches and experts alike are celebrating Cam Roigard's match-winning performance against the Wallabies.

Roigard was hugely influential in the 33-24 Bledisloe Cup win at Eden Park, scoring two tries - including one to seal the win.

Former All Black and rugby analyst Ant Strachan joined Piney to discuss.

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The Bledisloe Cup is safe for another year.

The All Blacks' last remaining major trophy remains in their hands after a 33-24 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park, clinched by a late Cam Roigard try.

All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison joined Piney to discuss.

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New Zealand’s under-20 men’s football team is kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this weekend. 

Tomorrow will see them face their hosts in Chile, before further pool clashes against Egypt and Japan. 

NZ striker Luke Brooke-Smith told Piney the team’s spirit is super high and they’re all buzzing for the first game.  

“I think it’ll be a good, almost a surprise to the world, is what we want to do, and show what ...

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September 26, 2025 124 mins

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 27th September 2025, Piney is back at the Kingslander ahead of the Eden Park Bledisloe Test tonight.  

NZ and Australian rugby icons join the show, including Nick Farr-Jones, Ian Jones, and Brendan Cannon. 

And New Zealand's number one golfer Ryan Fox joins for a chat about his incredible year. 

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It’s the biggest day in the Australian sporting calendar. 

Not only is tonight the AFL Grand Final, but there’s also the NRL preliminary finals, as well as the Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park.  

Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to brief him on all the goings on.  

“It’s a huge weekend overall in Melbourne,” he said of the AFL Grand Final. 

“it’s the biggest thing since sliced bread.” 

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Ryan Fox has had a stunner of a year so far, with two PGA Tour wins and a Top 20 finish at the US Open under his belt – not to mention a world record. 

Fox has said a few times that he knew his best golf across a given weekend was enough to beat the best golfers in the world, which has been proven true. 

“I had kind of believed it, and it was nice to actually do it,” he told Piney. 

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The Bledisloe Cup has returned to Eden Park and joining Piney for a chat was one of the country’s greatest ever lock forwards. 

Ian Jones toured with the 1989 All Blacks, making his test debut the following year against Scotland at Carisbrook – scoring a try in the match. 

Jones played 105 games for the All Blacks, 79 of which were tests, and is now the GM of the All Blacks Experience – an interactive attraction dedicated...

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Fans on both sides of the Tasman are raring to go as the All Blacks and Wallabies battle it out for the Bledisloe Cup.  

They’re clashing tonight at Eden Park, where the All Blacks have remained undefeated for over thirty years. 

Former Wallaby Brendan Cannon just so happened to stop by the Kingslander, hopping on air with Piney to preview the clash. 

“We’ve obviously been through a fairly long and protracted period ...

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It’s time for the Bledisloe Cup, with the Wallabies and All Blacks clashing tonight at Eden Park.

The last time the Wallabies were able to claim the victory at the Fortress was in 1986 – David Campese scoring the winning point.  

Australian halfback Nick Farr-Jones was the one to pass Campese the ball, and he later became the captain of the side, leading to victory in the 1991 Rugby World Cup. 

Farr-Jones told Piney that ...

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Beamish and Kerr's recent accolades, the ongoing NPC season, and the Black Ferns' World Cup loss.

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September 20, 2025 124 mins
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US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the Clippers scandal and the MLB playoffs.

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New Zealand is currently a staggering 5th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Shot-putter Maddi Wesche has earned bronze to ensure New Zealand's biggest-ever haul at the event.

Former track and field athlete Sarah Cowley-Ross joined Piney to discuss.

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Liam Lawson has brushed off bad weather and skirted six separate crashes to deliver his best qualifying effort at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Only Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc pipped Lawson, who says his goal was to stay on track as much as possible.

NZ Herald motorsport journalist Alex Powell joined Piney to discuss.

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Canterbury's reign with the Ranfurly Shield has lasted a fortnight.

They've been edged 38-36 by Otago in their NPC contest in Christchurch - their maiden NPC loss of the season.

The red-and-blacks led 36-21 in the 53rd minute, before the visitors scored three tries to snatch the Log O' Wood.

Otago head coach Mark Brown joined Piney to discuss further.

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