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
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby Final, the Warriors' loss, England's performance in the Euros and the upcoming All Blacks squad announcement.
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As the nation braces for coach Scott Robertson to name his first All Blacks squad, coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith shares his advice for offering new leadership to an established team.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd June 2024, Jeff Wilson and Mike Brewer play selectors as they discuss who they think will be named in the first All Blacks squad of the year.
The Blues have been crowned Super Rugby Champions for the first time since 2003. Kees Meeuws was on that 2003 team, he discusses the final which saw the Blues demolish the Chiefs to claim the silverware
We also continue our Ro...
Sir Mark Todd has racked up an impressive Olympic medal count for New Zealand in his time.
The famed equestrian has won two gold medals and three bronze medals within his chosen sport.
He was also voted Event Rider of the 20th Century by the International Equestrian Federation in 2000.
He joined Piney to discuss his athletic legacy.
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What can you say about the Warriors last night?
66 points to 6. Absolutely inexplicable, almost impossible to explain.
The joint biggest defeat in the history of the club, equalling the loss to the Storm 2 years ago.
But that was against a team that was top of the comp against a comparatively weak Warriors side, during the COVID period.
Last night's defeat was to the team at the bottom of the NRL ladder, and a team that was pre...
All eyes will be on Christchurch tomorrow, as All Blacks coach Scott Robertson unveils his first All Blacks squad.
The 32-strong lineup is set to play two home test matches against England, followed by their hotly-anticipated clash against Fiji in San Diego.
Ahead of Monday's big reveal, Piney unveiled his top 15:
1. Ethan de Groot
2. Codie Taylor
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Patrick Tuipulotu
5. Scott Barrett
6. Samipeni F...
The Blues are Super Rugby champions for the first time since 2003 after routing the Chiefs 41-10 at Eden Park.
The convincing display was supported by a hatrick of tries from Caleb Clarke, and one each from Akira Ioane and AJ Lam.
Former Blues player Kees Meeuws joined Piney to discuss the win.
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The Warriors are seeking redemption this afternoon against the Gold Coast Titans after squandering a 14-0 lead against the Melbourne Storm last week at Mount Smart.
The home side started strong but struggled to maintain momentum in the second half as Storm and Kiwis halfback Jahrome Hughes took control. As a result, the Warriors extended their losing streak against the Storm to 16 matches.
The ...
SailGP hits New York this weekend, the last event before July’s season finale.
Co-CEO of the Black Foils Blair Tuke joined Piney to preview the race and look back at the last event in Halifax.
He told him that although they’re entering this event with an 11 point lead, they want to continue to build momentum and confidence heading into the final race.
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You've heard from Greg Barclay.
He was unequivocal, wasn't he, that what Kane Williamson is doing is simply part of what he called the evolution of the game. A fact of life.
Greg Barclay wants member associations to embrace the T20 leagues and work more closely with them.
The sport's governing body has clearly worked out there's no point fighting against T20 leagues, they're here a...
Kiwi runner Geordie Beamish has had an incredible 12 months.
He's set to become New Zealand's first steeplechase runner at an Olympic Games in 40 years. He joined Piney to discuss his journey to Paris.
"I didn’t know it had been that long,” Beamish revealed.
“That’s pretty cool.”
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Our Australian Correspondent is completely bemused as to how New South Wales are favourites for the second match of State of Origin, and he joined Piney to discuss why they've been given that tag.
“I don't know how,” he told Piney.
“I think everyone’s fallen in love with the 17 that New South Wales has selected on paper.”
Also, how is Australia faring in the T20 World Cup? Marnus ...
The cricket landscape is going through some changes.
T20 cricket is gaining momentum, leaving the future of other formats uncertain.
ICC Board of Directors Chairman Greg Barclay joined Jason Pine to take a look at the future of the game and whether the red ball format is becoming a thing of the past.
He told him that we are likely to see more people turning down central contracts...
Tonight could mark a comeback for the Chiefs.
They last won Super Rugby back in 2013 but have made their second final in a row.
They're looking to play spoilers as they face a much-favored Blues side in the battle for the silverware.
Piney caught up with lock Jimmy Tupou to discuss how they're approaching the final.
He told him that they’ve got a lot of faith in the...
Super Rugby comes to an end tonight in what’s set to be an intense match.
The Blues are facing off against the Chiefs before a packed-out Eden Park, taking the home field advantage.
Blues’ Caleb Clarke joined Piney to preview the match.
He told him that Coach Vern Cotter just wants each player to go out there and do their role and just focus on the moment to moment.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd June 2024, ICC Board of Directors chair Greg Barclay discussed Kane Williamson's decision to forgo a NZC contract, and what the future of cricket looks like with more players prioritizing franchise T20 leagues over playing longer formats for their countries
We're also closing in on the Super Rugby Pacific grand final, and Caleb Clarke from the Blue...
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps' T20 woes, the ongoing Super Rugby season and Caitlin Clark's Olympic snubbing.
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Former All Black Conrad Smith has traded in the rugby ball for a whistle.
Following a move to New Plymouth, the former 94 test player has taken up refereeing, after being curious about it for years.
He joined Piney to discuss his new direction.
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The big guns have fired at Euro 2024 with three-time champs Spain dealing to Croatia 3-nil, Switzerland downing Hungary 3-1 and Italy pipping Albania 2-1.
Football journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor joined Piney to discuss.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th June 2024, Black Caps legend Chris Cairns joins the show to discuss what happened with the Blackcaps at the T20 World Cup - and what changes need to be made.
We also have our Super Rugby Pacific finalists - Blues v Chiefs next Saturday night - We catch up with Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian after his side went down to Wellington and knocked out the number one seeds 30...
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