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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July 12, 2025 16 mins

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. 

Founder of the Toyota Racing Series Barrie Thomlinson of...

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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...

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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. ...

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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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US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the latest from the NBA off-season.

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July 5, 2025 124 mins
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The Warriors Women are making their grand return to the NRLW, and one player opened up about the switch.

10-test Black Fern Patricia Maliepo joined the side just days after helping the Blues win the Super Rugby Aupiki final for the second straight year.

She joined Piney to discuss further.

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One former All Black applauded the team's performance against France - as the side walked away with a narrow 31-27 win.

The All Blacks won a late scrum penalty to get out of trouble as the French searched for a match-winning try.

Paul Miller joined Piney to weigh in.

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The All Blacks have travelled to Wellington with a laundry list of improvements required for the second test against France.

The tight 31-27 opening win came after a mountain of opportunities went unconverted by the All Blacks attack, while they shipped three tries to the visitors.

 All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland joined Piney to evaluate the match - and reveal how the team can improve themselves.

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Kiwi para-athlete Adam Hall has been selected for a record 6th Paralympic Games. 

He’s off to Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March. 

Set to match the achievement of para-athlete and swimmer Graham Condon and parachuter Michael Johnson, he’ll be the first Kiwi to appear at six Paralympic Winter Games. 

He joined Piney to discuss his career and what it means to be selected for the sixth time. 

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With the first All Blacks game of the season kicking off tonight, it’s time to take a look back in time. 

Andrew Hore, former All Black and RWC winner, now a farmer in Otago, joined Piney to reflect on his career and life post-rugby. 

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Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team of the season raised a few eyebrows.

The team selected to go up against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium features four uncapped players, with a few major names relegated to the reserves.

Former All Blacks Captain Taine Randell joined Piney to discuss the selection choices and preview tonight's clash against France.

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The Junior Tall Blacks incredible run has continued at the Under 19 World Cup in Lausanne. New Zealand has surged to an historic quarter-final win against the hosts Switzerland, booking their place in the semifinals against USA 

Down by six points at halftime, the junior Tall Blacks won 84-70 - the first time they've made the semi-finals of the global event in this age group. 

Head coach Matt Lacey joined the show to chat...

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July 4, 2025 124 mins

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Emerson’s bar in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first test of 2025. 

Among the names that feature are former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Tom Donnelly, Taine Randell, and Andrew Hore. 

Also popping in was para-athlete Adam Hall, who has just been named to his 6th Paralympic games.  

Matt Lacey, head coach of the Ju...

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One of the most watched sporting events in the world gets underway tonight as the Tour de France sets off in Lille. 

Only one Kiwi is competing in this year’s race, 22 year old Laurence Pithie hoping to score a few stage wins for Germany’s Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe. 

Sam Bewley is over in France as well, the Director of Sport for Israel Premier Tech. 

He joined the show to discuss the scale of the race, and what he hop...

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Both teams have their share of debutants in tonight's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

On the All Blacks side, both Fabien Holland and Christian Lio Willie are set to make their debuts in front of their home crowd in Dunedin.

Tom Donnelly was assistant coach for Otago when the pair made their NPC debuts for the team, and joined Piney to reflect on their journey to the national team.

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