Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The Warriors are anticipating a mirror image of themselves when they take on the Bulldogs in tonight's NRL clash in Sydney. 

The Bulldogs sit third on the competition ladder, four points ahead of the 5th placed Warriors.  

Former Warrior, now commentator, Monty Betham joined Jason Pine to preview the clash – giving his thoughts on whether the Warriors will bounce back from their two loss streak, or if they’ll lose their s...

The Government has been accused of undermining community sport with its plans for online casinos. 

It's is preparing to licence up to 15 online casinos as it regulates online gambling for the first time. 

The online operators won't need to give returns to sporting clubs or other community groups, like is required of other licensed gambling, like Lotto, TAB, and pokies. 

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Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round. 

Hansen's been on the ground in Japan at Toyota Verblitz, where Mo'unga's guided Toshiba to back-to-back titles in the top league. 

He told Jason Pine he's got no doubt the 31-year-old will hit the ground running, as Ardie Savea and Beauden ...

Football coach Bev Priestman will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix women’s team for the next two A-League seasons.

The announcement comes as the English national’s one-year ban from any football-related activity concludes following her role in Canada’s drone use at last year’s Paris Olympics.

Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss.

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The Black Caps have claimed the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days in Bulawayo and taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series.

After bowling their hosts out for 165 with the final ball of the afternoon session, New Zealand needed 14 deliveries to reel in their eight-run target for a nine-wicket victory and preserve their unbeaten record against Zimbabwe in test cricket.

Fresh from a haul of 6/39 in the first innings, M...

Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has been overlooked for the final test against the British and Irish Lions. 

Coach Joe Schmidt has revealed Tizzano has been the victim of online abuse following the controversial end to the second test, in which he’s been accused of diving. 

Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh joined Piney to discuss what should be done in these situations, and how players can be looked after. 

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The Wallabies' Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt has faith his side can deliver a consolation win over the British and Irish Lions, despite a week of frustration. 

Schmidt says it's been one of the more challenging weeks of his coaching career, trying to pick his side up off the canvas after the controversial second-test defeat at the MCG. 

The fallout from the controversial finish of last week’s match is still continuing, and Piney...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 2nd August 2025, NPC is back! Piney catches up with the provinces, guests including Wellington Rugby CEO Tony Giles out of Porirua Park, Northland’s Simon Parker and Taranaki’s Josh Jacomb ahead of their Shield challenge, and the Muster’s Andy Muir out of Invercargill for Stag Day. 

Rob Penney called in for a chat about his decision to return to the Crusaders for anoth...

After tasting his first Super Rugby Pacific success this year, Crusaders Coach Rob Penney has made the decision to stick around for another year. 

After a tumultuous and underwhelming campaign in his first season in 2024, the Crusaders bounced back to claim their 13th full title, defeating the Chiefs 16-12 in last month’s final. 

He joined Jason Pine to discuss his decision to stay with the team. 

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Disappointment for the New Zealand Warriors and their fans at the last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins last night. 

Leading 18-16 in the 79th minute at Mt Smart, Redcliffe winger Jamayne Isaako then scored the match-winning try to take the points, 20-18. 

Michael Burgess was at the game and told Jason Pine some overly safe calls late on to die with the ball on the last tackle, as well as a fateful decision to not ...