Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series.

Set a paltry target of 65 for victory, Australia captain Steve Smith pulled Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg to get the job done in style.

BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew joined Piney to discuss.

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver a convincing win against the West Indies. Former Black Caps seam bowler and current selector Gavin Larsen joined the show to discuss it.  

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has announced he will be leaving NZR at the end of 2026 after signing a deal with French club Perpign...

The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch. 

Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended on the city in one of the biggest sporting events of the year. 

CEO Fran Scholey told Piney there’s been a buzz all week. 

She says there’s been a lot of support and it’s been a great vibe. 

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The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed. 

Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams. 

Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together.  

He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation. 

“Venus is huge,” Lamperin says.&...

Head coach Clark Laidlaw anticipates a seamless return to the Hurricanes for Jason Holland. 

The 53-year-old, who led the team for four of his eight years with the Canes' prior to his role with the All Blacks, is back as an assistant for the 20-26 Super Rugby Pacific season. 

Although it's a demotion since Holland was last with the club, Laidlaw believes pride won't be an issue with him or the other assistant coaches.&nbs...

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece is off to France at the end of the next season.  

The 28-year-old has signed on for three years with French club Perpignan, leaving the Crusaders after eight seasons with the side. 

Reece has played 37 tests for New Zealand and is Super Rugby’s all-time leading try scorer with 66 tries. 

He told Piney it makes him so proud and happy knowing that he’s given everything to all of the teams h...

New Zealand have dished out a nine-wicket hiding to the West Indies in the second cricket test in Wellington. 

After bowling the tourists out for 128 after lunch on day three, the Black Caps cantered to the meagre target of 56 before tea, walking off on 57 for one. 

Jacob Duffy finished with figures of five for 38 —his second five-wicket bag in a three-test career— and six for the match. 

Former Black Caps seam bowle...