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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Three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Cameron Leslie is preparing for the pool.
The World Para Swimming Championships are taking place from 21-27th of September in Singapore.
It’ll be the eighth World Championships he’s competed in, the athlete having won a staggering 14 medals in the competitions.
He caught up with Piney for a chat about what he’s been up to and his preparations for September, as well as for the ...
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th July 2025, Netball is in decline – what can be done to bring it back to its glory days? Piney chats to former Mainland Tactix GM Haidee Stratford and sports innovator Justin Nelson about the issues the game’s facing.
The Black Ferns World Cup squad has been named and Piney caught up with several of the named players after the announcement.
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Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is promising they'll peak at the right time in their Rugby World Cup title defence.
A 33-player squad has been confirmed for the tournament starting in England next month.
The hosts are hot favourites - but Demant says they'll be up for it.
Jason Pine caught up with Demant as well as Ayesha Leti-I'iga after the squad announcement in Upper Hutt.
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The New Zealand netball game has been facing increasing struggles.
It’s tried to innovate, however it’s still far from the game it once was.
Former GM of the Mainland Tactix, Haidee Stratford joined Piney to discuss the state of the game, and what more needs to be done to save it.
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It’s a must-win match as the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions clash for the second time.
The Lions claimed victory in the first match, and if the Australian side will need to take the win today in order to keep their chances alive.
Former Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland joined Jason Pine to break down what the Wallabies would need to do to turn their chances around, and how difficult it will be for the Lions to ...
Netball is navigating choppy waters as participation declines and viewership remains low.
The future of the New Zealand game’s highest level competition is still uncertain, as a broadcasting deal for the ANZ Premiership is still up in the air.
Justin Nelson was the driving force behind the revival of NZNBL, and joined Piney to discuss the problems with netball in New Zealand, and how it can be brought back to it’s glor...
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' sweep of the French series, R360 and the Phoenix's victory over Wrexham.
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A team of 84 student athletes are set to represent New Zealand at the World University Games in Germany.
Organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), it is one of the world's largest multi-sport events.
Chef de Mission Evelyn Williamson joined Piney to discuss.
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The Wellington Phoenix stunned famous Welsh football club Wrexham 1-nil in their pre-season match in the capital.
Wellington Phoenix academy striker Luke Flowerdew was the hero of the match, having scored the second-half strike that helped the team win.
Phoenix reserves coach Chris Greenacre joined Piney to discuss.
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New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career in winning the Diamond League event at London’s Olympic Stadium.
In front of a sold-out crowd of 60,000, McTaggart leapt to a new lifetime best, clearing 4.73m to claim the victory on a countback.
McTaggart joined Piney to discuss.
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The Wellington Saints are hoping it'll be lucky number 13 when they host the Southland Sharks in this afternoon's New Zealand basketball league final.
The Saints had an imposing regular season record of 16 wins and four losses and have won 12 titles, with their last coming in 2021.
Wellington Saints star Jordan Ngatai joined Piney to discuss.
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The All Blacks have a laundry list of new injuries to worry about but it's an improving picture for some of their older ones ahead of the Rugby Championship.
The squad have dispersed from Hamilton after wrapping up a 3-nil series win over France.
Former All Black Steve Gordon joined Piney to discuss.
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The All Blacks managed a narrow 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, but they've got work to do going forward.
The hosts trailed by 10 early on, and nine just before halftime, before running in the last 19 points of the game.
All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss.
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Another icon of Waikato Rugby was former All Black Matthew Cooper.
He made his All Blacks test debut in 1992, setting a then-world record of 23 points on test debut, and holds the scoring record for Waikato, with 1604 points.
The now-President of NZR joined Piney ahead of the final All Blacks test against France to discuss his playing days, his current role, and the current All Blacks series.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Roaming Giant Bar in Hamilton ahead of the third All Blacks test against France.
NZR President and Former All Black Matthew Cooper pops in for a chat, as does All Blacks icon Stephen Donald.
Player Agent Bruce Sharrock joins the show as well to discuss what R360 could mean for the future of Rugby.
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An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book.
Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend, covers his 210-test tenure with the All Blacks, including Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015, and his current role with the Wallabies.
The ‘Scrum Doctor’ joined Piney to discuss his extensive career and new book.
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Rugby360 has been making headlines this week, with the revelation that they’re approaching some of our top players.
But will the competition take off? NZ Rugby Players Association Boss Rob Nichol joined Piney to discuss what new competitions mean for players, and how they should be approaching any that crop up.
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An understanding is emerging about rugby's proposed R360 competition moves to attract leading oval ball players.
Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has admitted the approach he's had from organisers could be an option when his contract expires at the end of next year.
But what is R360? And how will it reshape World Rugby? Tuivasa-Sheck's agent, Bruce Sharrock, joined Piney to discuss what impact the tournament could have going...
Stephen Donald has had an iconic, if not turbulent rugby career.
He was an All Black for four years, playing from 2008 to 2011, and capped it off by kicking the winning penalty in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Donald joined Piney to discuss that moment, what he’s been up to in the years after retiring from the game, and what he makes of the current All Blacks performances.
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