Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Episodes
The Crusaders are no strangers to playing on the biggest stage.
One of the icons of the Crusaders is 7-time champion and captain of the undefeated 2002 champion team, Reuben Thorne.
He joined Piney to discuss what’s behind the club’s prolonged success.
“There was obviously a lot of talented players, there’s some outstanding players, but it was the way that we were able to be a team, y’know, true team players.”&nb...
The Crusaders and Chiefs meet in Christchurch tonight to decide the Super Rugby Pacific final.
It’s set to be a tough match, with the Chiefs having defeated the Crusaders in both of the games they’ve played this season.
Piney was joined by Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley, as well as Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis and Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge ahead of the fated clash.
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The Crusaders have bounced back in a strong way from their disappointing 2024 season.
They've made it all the way back to the Super Rugby grand final, where they host the Chiefs in a clash to claim the title.
Halfback Noah Hotham joined Piney ahead of the Grand Final.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st June 2025, it's all about the Super Rugby Final as Piney brings you the show from the Rockpool Gastropub in Christchurch.
Among the names that feature are Chiefs stars Shaun Stevenson and Wallace Sititi. And from the Crusaders side, halfback Noah Hotham, and former title winning captain, Reuben Thorne.
And Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley, along with Chiefs CEO ...
The Chiefs have made it to their third Super Rugby final in as many years, but have failed to win on the biggest stage in their previous two attempts.
They look to right those two wrongs tonight as the face the Crusaders in Christchurch to determine the champions of the 2025 Super Rugby Season.
Chiefs Fullback Shaun Stevenson joined Piney for a chat ahead of what is his last Chiefs game.
He told Piney that the te...
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss how NPC ruby can be improved, the ongoing Super Rugby season and Ryan Fox's golf prowess.
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This week, US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the action from the States, including the NHL finals, the NBA finals and the NCAA players pay ruling.
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Former All Black Daryl Gibson has jumped the fence and taken up a new role - within a different sport.
Gibson is set to become the new Chief High Performance Officer for New Zealand Cricket, effective from next month.
He joined Piney to discuss what drew him to the role.
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This week on Piney's rugby panel, Northland rugby commentator Steve Harris and Tasman Mako longtime backer Shane Drummond joined in on a discussion about whether NPC rugby can be fixed - and how to go about doing that.
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The Chiefs' man with the golden boot is finding his feet at the right time as another Super Rugby final looms.
First-five Damian McKenzie was instrumental in the Chiefs semi-final win over the Brumbies, scoring 22 points to set up a final with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Chiefs midfielder Daniel Rona joined Piney to recap the action.
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Play has officially been suspended for the day at the US golf Open major, due to dangerous weather and darkness.
Thirteen players did not complete their second rounds, among them currently sixth-placed South African Thriston Lawrence, who's on his last hole.
Sam Burns leads by one shot on three-under-par after firing the low round of the championship, a brilliant five-under 65.
Our golf correspondent Graeme Agars ...
Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson's hoping his form in practice can translate into qualifying overnight at the Canadian Grand Prix.
He's logged two top 10 finishes in practice, finishing 8th and 10th respectively on the first day of the race weekend.
Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix is tomorrow morning.
NZ Herald Sports Journalist Alex Powell joined Piney to recap Lawson’s impressive day.
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Sonny Bill Williams’ focus is remaining on the much-anticipated bout against Paul Gallen.
Animosity has been building between the two former rugby players turned boxers, with Williams even claiming Gallen thinks he’s above Polynesians.
He joined Piney in studio to discuss his preparations for the fight, and the tensions between him and his opponent.
“I think the reason this grudge match is so big is because of, y...
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 14th June 2025, the Crusaders are heading back to the Super Rugby Finals. David Havili reflects on their semifinal victory over the Blues.
Principal of Rongotai College, Kevin Carter is on to discuss if students are returning for year 14 just to play sport.
And Sonny Bill Williams is in studio as he prepares for his fight against Paul Gallen.
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Marlborough Boy’s College has made headlines once more, this time for the number of “year 14s” in its First XV team.
One of the top rugby schools in the South Island, the team has five year 14 students playing this season.
It’s led to debates around eligibility for school sports, and raised questions about the integrity of the Miles Totora Premiership.
Rongotai College Principal Kevin Carter joined Piney to discus...
The Crusaders are into another Super Rugby final after defeating the Blues 21-14.
Will Jordan scored the deciding try in the 70th minute of the semi-final in Christchurch after scores were locked at 14-all at halftime.
Crusaders Commentator joined Piney to recap the clash.
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The Crusaders feel last season's pain has been this season's gain.
And for seasons to come.
The perennial Super Rugby contenders have shrugged off the agony of missing the finals in 2024, to now be hosting this year's final.
Crusaders captain David Havili says last year's suffering was worth it.
He told Piney it wasn’t ideal at the time, but there were huge learnings to come of it, which has set them up for ...
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Super Rugby finals, the Warriors, the All Whites and the NBA.
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