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
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd August 2025, NZ Rugby has committed to Sky for another five years. NZR Chair David Kirk and Sky TV's Head of Sport Gary Burchett joined the show to go over the deal.
Codie Taylor with become the 14th All Blacks centurion when he takes the field against Argentina this weekend. Two former teammates Wyatt Crockett and Matt Todd reflect on his journey.
New Zealand netball is facing an exodus, with top players heading across to the Australian game.
No less than eight Silver Ferns have announced their departure, including Donnell Wallam, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, and Karin Burger.
Piney caught up with former Diamonds head coach Lisa Alexander to find out what the Aussies’ thoughts are on the Kiwis flooding their competition.
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After their defeat to the All Blacks last week, Los Pumas are hoping for an improved performance in Buenos Aires.
The Argentinian team has never beaten the All Blacks on home shores, with the New Zealand side winning 14 tests and drawing on one.
ESPN Argentina Commentator Zuca Conti joined Piney to discuss whether Los Pumas can flip the form guide and pull off an elusive home win.
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A 14th member of the All Blacks' 100 club.
Codie Taylor will join the test centurions group on Sunday morning against Argentina in Buenos Aires, the same side he debuted against in 2015.
Former teammates of Taylor, Wyatt Crockett and Matt Todd joined Piney to reflect on his journey to 100 tests.
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Sky have announced a renewed five-year broadcast partnership with New Zealand Rugby, starting this January.
The deal cements almost all men's and women's internationals.
However, the governing body reserve the right to play up to five offshore All Blacks and Black Ferns matches from outside the scheduled competitions, to support efforts to increase their revenue base.
Sky’s Head of Sport, Gary Burchett, joined Pin...
New Zealand Rugby has committed to Sky for another five years.
Nearly every All Blacks match, including the 2029 Lions Tour, the new Nations Cup, and all matches in the Sanzaar countries will broadcast on Sky Sport.
TVNZ has also secured NPC rights, along with a few Farah Palmer Cup games, which will be broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ+.
However, the deal doesn't include five future All Blacks tests, yet to be named,...
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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks' win, the Wallabies' win and the English Premier League season.
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Coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith recently wrote a new book, and he joined Piney to unpack its message further.
The book examines the 'myth' surrounding talent, and reveals how it negatively impacts young athletes.
Goldsmith joined Piney to discuss.
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Kiwi cyclist Sammie Maxwell has had a breakout 2025 season, and she's opened up about her results.
She's proud of her recent races, especially her UCI Mountain Bike World Cup win.
She joined Piney to discuss further.
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There's signs Australian rugby is going from strength to strength.
The Wallabies have upset the Springboks 38-22 in Johannesburg, after trailing 22-nil earlier in the contest.
It's back-to-back wins for Australia after beating the British and Irish Lions in the third test in Sydney earlier this month.
Rugby journalist Mark Keohane joined Piney to discuss.
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The All Blacks have opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-24 win over Argentina.
New Zealand took a commanding 31-10 lead at halftime, before Los Pumas threatened an early second-half fightback to close the margin to 31-24.
Former All Black and rugby commentator Frank Bunce says the team will be 'satisfied' by the win - despite some issues at the end.
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The All Blacks have made a positive start to their Rugby Championship campaign, with a 41-24 victory over Argentina in Cordoba.
New Zealand stunned the hosts with a four-try first half onslaught, to lead 31-10 at the break.
Los Pumas came back with two tries in the second half to close the gap to seven, before a double to hooker Samisoni Taukeiaho snuffed out a fight back.
All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen says their ultimate...
Sail GP hits Germany this weekend for the 8th event of the 12-event season.
The Black Foils are top of the leaderboard for the first time since January after victory in the last regatta in Portsmouth.
Flight controller Leo Takahashi joined Piney for a chat ahead of this weekend’s regatta.
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The Tall Blacks have survived a stern examination of their Asia Cup basketball title ambitions to beat Lebanon 90-86 for a place in the semi-finals.
New Zealand's come back from a 20-point deficit at quarter time and will now play China in the last four.
Point Guard Taylor Britt joined Piney ahead of their big match against China.
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The Wallabies kick off their Rugby Championship in a daunting fashion.
They’re facing the Springboks at Ellis Park, seeking their first win in Johannesburg since 1963.
Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Piney to describe the optimism levels (or lack thereof) ahead of the clash.
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th August 2025, the Warriors have snapped their losing streak and find themselves back in the NRL's top 4 after a scratchy win over the Dragons. Assistant coach Richard Agar joined Piney to discuss their relief in finally getting a win.
Argentina rugby legend Hugo Porta reflects on his career as Los Pumas host the All Blacks Sunday morning.
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The New Zealand Darts Masters is underway, defending champion Luke Humphries beginning his title defence.
One of darts’ icons, Russ Bray is on our shores for the competition.
He joined Piney to discuss his legendary career as a darts referee and the rise of Luke Littler through the ranks.
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The new English Premier League season is underway – Liverpool kicking off their defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
It was an emotional night, the team paying tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically died last month.
Expert football analyst Dominic Fifield joined Piney to preview the new season of the EPL and offer his thoughts on Liverpool’s odds of defending their title.
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Heartland Championship Rugby kicks off today in Waihi, with a rematch of last year’s Meads Cup Final – Thames Valley clashing with Mid Canterbury.
Thames Valley CEO Scott Penney joined the show ahead of kick-off to chat with Piney about the impact of winning last year’s competition on the province, and their plans to defend the title.
“We've done a lot in our community to boost numbers and grow rugby within the valleys...
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