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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May 3, 2025 8 mins

The Hurricanes and Chiefs are gearing up for a Super Rugby Pacific semifinal rematch tonight in Wellington. 

After topping the table throughout the 2024 season, the Canes were ambushed by the Chiefs on home turf and didn't make the final. 

Assistant Coach Cory Jane joined Piney to preview the clash. 

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The Blues have moved into Super Rugby's Top 6 with a bonus point 40-19 takedown of the Western Force at Eden Park. 

The defending champions led 12-7 at halftime before scoring four tries in the second stanza to extend their advantage. 

Coach Vern Cotter says his side are starting to believe they can overcome a sluggish start to their title defence. 

Piney caught up with Blues hooker Kurt Eklund after their hard-fough...

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The Wallabies have their coach for the 2027 World Cup.  

Reds coach Les Kiss will take over from Joe Schmidt when he steps down mid-way through next year.  

Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell offers his thoughts on the appointment. 

He also delved into what's led to the improvement in form of the Australian Super Rugby teams, and where James O'Connor sits in the Wallabies pecking order. 

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The Warriors are running on a high. 

They’re entering Magic Round with a chance to have their best ever eight game start to a season as they take on the North Queensland Cowboys. 

NRL Legend and Cowboys icon Johnathan Thurston offers his thoughts on the Warriors’ season thus far and their odds against the Cowboys.  

“They’ve had a fair few injuries to overcome, but they’ve got a squad there that keeps doing the job a...

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May 2, 2025 83 mins

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 3rd March 2025, the sorry saga of the Indian Panthers reached a climax this week with a player's strike and the team being suspended from the NBL indefinitely. Prominent NZ Basketball figure Jeff Green joins Piney to discuss the damage this has caused. 

Les Kiss has been named as the next Wallabies head coach. Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell discusses what this means for ...

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As the Indian Panthers saga draws to a sad close, questions are being raised as to who should be held accountable for this failure. 

Henry Moore is the head of the Sports Law practice at law firm Tavendale and Partners, and he joined Piney to discuss what potential legal ramifications for the Panters and the NZNBL. 

He told Piney that realistically, the consequences are more likely to be reputational as opposed to legal.&...

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The debut of the Indian Panthers from the men's NBL was always going to be a disaster, according to long-time basketball coach Jeff Green. 

The Panthers have been suspended indefinitely after allegations emerged around delayed player payments and treatment. 

Green told Jason Pine it was a tough ask to come in at a late stage with no real ties to this country, and to be any chance of surviving, it needed to be planned care...

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April 26, 2025 125 mins
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Auckland FC is set to win the A-League premiership in their very first season no matter what happens this evening.

The Crowd Goes Wild's James McOnie speculates ahead of the final match.

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Liverpool only has five games left in the current EPL season, and they're 12 points clear at the top.

Arsenal, which is currently in second place, has only four games left - meaning Liverpool is one point away from clinching a second title in the Premier League era.

Liverpool Supporters Group of Wellington chair Andrew McGoff joined Piney to discuss.

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The Ice Blacks are gearing up for their next big event- they're set to play in the men's world hockey championships in the coming days.

Coach Cameron Frear joined Piney to discuss.

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Auckland FC's historic A-League premiership win will be celebrated this afternoon when they lift the regular season silverware following their clash against Perth Glory at Mt Smart.

Thanks to results overnight, the Black Knights have an unassailable lead at the top of the table heading into their penultimate match.

Gun midfielder Louis Verstraete joined Piney to unpack what made the side so successful in its debut season.

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It's been a difficult start for the Blues this Super Rugby season, but the team's boss is hoping this will change.

A 35-21 defeat to the Reds in Brisbane is the team's seventh loss - leaving them languishing in ninth on the ladder after 10 matches.

Blues CEO Andrew Hore joined Piney to discuss.

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Auckland FC has accomplished a significant feat and clinched the Premiers Plate without kicking a ball.

Melbourne City's nil-all draw with Adelaide ensured the Black Knights can't be overtaken on the regular season ladder.

Auckland FC player Nando Pijnaker joined Piney ahead of the team's clash at Mount Smart Stadium.

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A fierce desire to play for each other is behind Auckland FC's historic run to the A-League's Premiers Plate.

The Black Knights will lift the silverware as the best regular season team following this afternoon's clash against Perth Glory at Mount Smart.

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss.

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The 2025 World Snooker Championship is well underway. 

It runs from the 19th of April through to May 5th at the Crucible in Sheffield – the very best in the world competing to claim the game’s most famous and coveted trophy. 

Totally Snookered’s Michael Day joined Piney to give an update on the state of the competition so far. 

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April 25, 2025 125 mins

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th April 2025, New Zealand Cricket has a new venture. CEO Scott Weenink discusses the decision to branch out into Major League Cricket. 

The Warriors claimed the first Anzac Day win since 2014 – Adam Pompey joined to break down their decisive victory.

And speaking of dominating wins, the Chiefs are five points clear at the top of the Super Rugby table after thumping ...

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One of the most anticipated events in team sports is currently taking place. 

257 players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, with each team eager to claim the best athletes they can. 

Leon Busby joined Jason Pine to break down the current standings and delve into the importance of the event. 

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The Chiefs are sitting pretty at the top of the Super Rugby table – five points clear of the Crusaders in second. 

It comes after their dominating victory over the Western Force, claiming the win 56-22. 

Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis joined Jason Pine for a chat about the team’s success in this season, and how it influences the club as a whole.  

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A pause to celebrate and rest for the Chiefs ahead of a big couple of weeks for their Super Rugby title ambitions. 

Their 56-22 thumping of the Force leaves them five points clear at the top. 

Away derbies against the Hurricanes and Crusaders loom - but coach Clayton McMillan says they're taking it one step at a time. 

Chief’s Josh Jacomb joined Piney to break down their win. 

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