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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The Crusaders have recorded their 30th consecutive home playoff win, beating the Queensland Reds 32-12 to advance to next week's Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.
The hosts led from the jump and out-classed the Reds five tries to two – Ethan Blackadder's 69th minute yellow card for a high tackle rendered meaningless.
Assistant Coach James Marshall joined Piney to unpack their victory.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7th June 2025, Rob Walter has been announced as the new Black Caps coach, taking over from Gary Stead, and he joined Piney to discuss what he hopes to achieve in the job.
The Crusaders have advanced to the Super Rugby semifinals with a win over the Reds in Christchurch. Assistant Coach James Marshall unpacked the victory.
And the All Whites are shaping up for a ...
With the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs upon us, questions have once again been raised about the format.
This year saw the introduction of the ‘lucky loser’ format, in which the three winners from the Qualifying Finals will be joined in the Semi-Finals by the highest-seeded losing team.
CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to discuss the format, and how the regular season went from his perspective.
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Newly appointed Black Caps head coach Rob Walter is confident he can encourage non-contracted players to appear in key matches for New Zealand.
Top talent such as Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have rejected national contracts in favour of lucrative T-20 franchise opportunities around the globe.
Walter wants to give the elite echelon the freedom to do both – but with the Black Cap always coming first.
He joined J...
Shot putter Tom Walsh feels he's heading in the right direction following his Diamond League triumph in Rome.
The world indoor champion won with his first throw of the competition, reaching a season-best 21.89 metres.
Walsh says it's not often he wins with his initial heave.
He told Jason Pine he had a mixed bag of throws, but he wanted to have a crack at throwing a long way, and that’s exactly what he managed to ...
James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest with the Super Rugby, Kosta Barbarouses leaving Wellington and the A-League final.
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US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the NHL Stanley Cup final and NBA finals.
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The 2025 French Open is under way - but the tennis players are struggling to beat the heat.
Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel joined Piney to discuss the latest.
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Disappointment from Liam Lawson after qualifying 13th for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix tomorrow, exiting in the second stage of qualification.
F1 commentator Chris Medland joined Piney to discuss.
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The Warriors are looking to bring collective energy and dig deep for each other in this afternoon's NRL match-up against the Rabbitohs in Sydney.
Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf joined Piney to discuss.
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The Blues have thrashed the Waratahs 46-6 to end their visitors' Super Rugby Pacific season, and keep their hopes of playoffs footie alive.
Sabbatical-bound All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick and departing wing Mark Tele'a grabbed a brace.
Blues assistant coach Palu Tito joined Piney to discuss.
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The Hurricanes will head into a Super Rugby Pacific playoff match against the Brumbies on Saturday in Canberra off the back of five consecutive wins.
The 64-12 drubbing of Moana Pasifika secures them a fourth place finish, knocks Moana out and secures the Blues sixth spot and a date with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw joined Piney to discuss.
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The top three heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have been confirmed after the Chiefs locked up top spot with a bonus-point 41-24 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.
The Crusaders won the battle for second place after edging the third-placed Brumbies 33-31 in Canberra.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan joined Piney to discuss.
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The Crusaders have clinched the second seed in Super Rugby Pacific after a thrilling 33-31 win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Trailing 31-28 with seven minutes remaining, replacement hooker George Bell dotted down in the 77th minute to snatch victory.
Head coach Rob Penney joined Piney to discuss.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast 31st May 2025, abuse of referees in club sport has hit the headlines with Horowhenua-Kapiti RFU threatening to cancel games if it doesn't stop. CEO Corey Kennett joined Piney to discuss what has caused them to take such drastic action.
The shortlist for the Black Caps coaching role is out, and it’s clear Gary Stead’s time as coach is coming to an end. Award winning sports...
Dangerous weather and then darkness has forced an end to play on day two of the US Women's Open golf major in Wisconsin.
A number of players were still on the course at Erin Hills, so they'll resume overnight.
Kiwi great Dame Lydia Ko's managed to finish her second round but is eight shots off the pace on even par, with the projected cut line on two over.
Ko's carded a one-under 71 and is sitting in a tie for 37th...
While the race to succeed outgoing Black Caps coach Gary Stead narrows down to the final candidates, it's one name that was missing from the interview sheet that's sparked intrigue.
Newstalk ZB understands former New Zealand batter and multiple domestic championship-winning coach Peter Fulton failed to get a hearing.
The host of The Bounce podcast, Dylan Cleaver told Jason Pine that Fulton ticked all the boxes to at lea...
Tim Southee has started his post-playing career, signing on to be a skills consultant for the England cricket team.
He’s working alongside former captain Brendon McCullum.
Piney caught up with Southee to see how the new gig is going.
“It's a different kind of buzz you get to when you're playing, but it's certainly, certainly a nice feeling when you when you work with someone and you see them go out and do well.”&n...
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union has taken the unprecedented step of threatening to cancel senior club rugby matches in response to escalating abuse towards match officials.
Club referees are all volunteers, and CEO Corey Kennett says there’s been a slow and constant downward spiral in the treatment of officials.
He joined Piney to discuss what’s led to the club taking such drastic measures.
“Nobody wants this, ...
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