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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August 9, 2025 8 mins

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Ferns' upcoming matches and the ongoing NPC season.

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The Tall Blacks are quarter-final bound at basketball's Asia Cup, after a commanding 118-78 win over Chinese Taipei in Jeddah.

New Zealand led 49-35 at halftime, before outscoring their opponents 69-43 in the second half.

Tall Blacks star Flynn Cameron joined Piney to discuss.

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The Black Ferns are set to begin their Rugby World Cup title defence and excitement is growing.

Many of the newly-confirmed squad will be heading to their first World Cup match, including Sevens star Jorja Miller.

She joined Piney to discuss further.

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August 9, 2025 124 mins
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Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70. 

Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America’s Cup campaigns as a tactician. 

He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America’s Cup in Barcelona.

Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute.

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New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson insists there's been no pushback from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson over the details of Richie Mo'unga's 18-month contract.

On his return next July, the first five will have to play for the Canterbury NPC team first - as he won't be eligible for tests until October 2026.

Mark Robinson joined Piney to discuss further.

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The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot.

Their heavy 32-14 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs in Sydney leaves the team fifth on the ladder - the first time since mid-April that they've been outside of the top four.

FOX sports commentator Jake Duke joined Piney to discuss.

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August 8, 2025 123 mins

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for the 9th of August 2025, Richie Mo'unga has confirmed his return to New Zealand rugby. Former All Blacks Coach Sir Steve Hansen joined to discuss the news.

A Government proposal around online gambling could see community and grassroot sport have their funding undercut - Martin Sneddon unpacks the impact the bill would have on the sector.

And the Warriors are facing off again...

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The quarter finals of the Australian Darts Masters is upon us. 

The opening quarter-final tie sees world number four Stephen Bunting take on World Series debutant Josh Rock. 

Bunting joined Jason Pine for a chat about the Masters and the success he’s had so far this year. 

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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...

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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 ...

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the NPC season, Cam Roigard's foot injury and the Lions v Wallabies match.

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Zac Prendergast made history as the first New Zealander to officiate on the iconic Tour de France.

Prendergast, who officiated at the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Paralympics, was selected by cycling’s world governing body for the 2025 event.

He joined Piney to discuss.

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Football Ferns defender C.J Bott is delighted to sign for her hometown club - the Wellington Phoenix.

The 50-cap New Zealand international is new coach Bev Priestman's first signing.

She joined Piney to discuss her new role.

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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 All Blacks have lost one of their most influential players for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign.

Halfback Cameron Roigard will miss the beginning of the competition due to a stress fracture in his foot.

NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss.

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August 2, 2025 124 mins
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Corbin Strong  won the overall title at the Tour de Wallonie after peloton caught five attackers just before the finish line.

He joined Piney to discuss the race.

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The Black Caps have started strong in Zimbabwe, having beaten the other side by by nine wickets in the first test.

The tourists dismissed Zimbabwe for 165 in their second innings, then chased down the eight runs required for the win.

Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined Piney to discuss.

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