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
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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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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Shooter Grace Nweke is adamant the Silver Ferns are keeping a united front heading into tonight's first netball test against South Africa.
The clash on Auckland's North Shore comes amid the turmoil of head coach Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down.
Grace Nweke joined Piney to discuss further.
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The All Blacks are staring down the barrel of two high-pressure tests against the Wallabies.
The Kiwi side took a record thrashing against the Springboks at Sky Stadium earlier this months and the pressure's on for Razor.
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined Piney to explain further.
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One of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport events is hitting the ground this weekend.
The Ashley Forest Rally Sprint has attracted many of both the country’s top drivers and international names over the years, with a fast and challenging 1.7 kilometre gravel hillclimb.
Having first competed at age 14, Ashley Forest has played a big part in the career of Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon, setting multiple records and clai...
The Black Ferns are coming to terms with their eight year reign as world champions being over.
They've been stunned by Canada 34-19 in their World Cup semi-final in Bristol.
Canada raced out the gates with three tries in the opening 25 minutes and led 24-7 at half-time.
Former Black Ferns Captain and Sky Sport Commentator Les Elder told Piney Canada not only outplayed us, but we were also outcoached.
“Everyt...
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 20th September 2025, the Black Ferns have been defeated by Canada, ending their 8-year run as world champions. Head Coach Head Coach Allan Bunting and former captain Les Elder reflect on the loss.
Its 10 years to the day since one of the biggest upsets in sports history, when Japan beat South Africa 34-32 at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Japan First Five that day was Kose...
Today marks 10 years since one of the biggest upsets in sporting history.
On this day in 2015, Japan defeated South Africa 34-32 at the Rugby World Cup in what became known as the Brighton Miracle.
Japan First Five that day was Kosei Ono, who told Piney that it really was a miracle.
“If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn’t have put it on Japan to win that game myself.”
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Kyle Jamieson is returning to the Black Caps after an unfortunate run of injuries.
He’s been named in the squad set to face Australia in the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series, and has hopes of returning to test cricket down the line.
Jamieson told Piney it’s certainly on the table, and his odds are higher having taken the path he has, making sure his return to the game as a whole is safe.
“On the table for sure, and...
The BNZ Breakers are under new ownership.
Kiwi-American attorney and businessman Marc Mitchell has taken majority ownership from Matt Walsh.
The ownership group includes Kiwi businessmen Leon and Stephen Grice, their business partner Sean Colgan, along with former owners Liz and Paul Blackwell, and former Breaker and Tall Black Tom Abercrombie.
Mitchell told Piney he saw the opportunity to continue to grow the spo...
Heartbreak for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup semi-final with Canada in Bristol.
The defending champions have been outplayed 34-19, after trailing 24-7 at the break.
Their defeat has been chalked up to poor discipline, the team unable to win a penalty of their own until the 61st minute.
Coach Allan Bunting told Piney they can’t fault the players, who kept trying and certainly didn’t give in.
“Once...
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks and Warriors' latest losses.
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The Purchas Cup 2025 is one of the most important events on the gay and inclusive rugby calendar, and it's taking place this weekend.
The Purchas Cup 2025 had its opening ceremony on Thursday night at the All Blacks Experience, with the event attracting over 300 players and supporters.
Andrew Purchas joined Piney to discuss.
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This won't be the Warriors season after all, as the team's been bundled out of the NRL playoffs by Penrith after a 24-8 loss at Mt Smart.
Another promising season has drawn to a close, and fans will likely be disappointed.
Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joined Piney to discuss.
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The All Blacks have taken a giant step backwards in a 43-10 crushing at the hands of South Africa in Wellington.
It’s their worst ever defeat shipping six tries to one after leading 10-7 at halftime on the back of debutant Leroy Carter’s try.
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan joined Piney to discuss.
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