Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
12pm-3pm Weekends
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Weekend Sport on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Whether it's on the international stage, or at the grassroots, we talk to the players, coaches, our sport correspondents and journalists, and most importantly... you.
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James McOnie: Can the Kiwi side bounce back in SailGP?
Ahead of the second day of SailGP, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap day one - and discuss what Kiwi sailing fans can expect this afternoon. LISTEN...
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SailGP: What can racing fans expect from day two?
A win in the last race of day one has turned around a poor start by New Zealand to their home SailGP regatta in Auckland. After a fourth, eighth and sixth, the Peter...
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Phoenix forward David Ball unpacks team departure
Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with club centurion David Ball, freeing up a spot ahead of the A-League's transfer window. The club and English striker Ball...
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'Fantastic': Mattias Coutts celebrates winning Moth World Championships title
19-year-old Mattias Coutts is looking back on achieving a personal goal and making sailing history after winning the Moth World Championships. The son of Kiwi sailing...
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Black Foils strategist hopes to remedy team performance ahead of SailGP day two
The Black Foils are adamant bad starts can be remedied ahead of day two of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix on Auckland's harbour. The Kiwi crew are fourth overall...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19 January 2025, Piney is looking ahead to the second day of SailGP for more racing action. SailGP chief...
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'Amazing': British sailing great recaps first day of SailGP
Former two-time world champion in the Women's 470 sailing class, Hannah Mills, has been quick to offer positive feedback regarding yesterday's SailGP regatta in...
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'Passionate': Italian SailGP CEO hopeful ahead of Auckland regatta
Italian SailGP CEO Jimmy Spithill is pleasantly surprised at how competitive the newcomers are. Despite having a new team and limited time to get to grips with the...
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SailGP Auckland: Andy Maloney opens up about making the switch to the Brazilian side
Andy Maloney is relishing the chance to hit the Waitemata Harbour in different colours this weekend. The Kiwi sailor is the flight controller for the new Brazilian...
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SailGP's Sir Russell Coutts confirms conversations about long-term hosting agreement in Auckland
Auckland could become a fixture of the SailGP calendar for years to come, with Sir Russell Coutts confirming the global foiling league is in conversations regarding...
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Thrills and possible spills as Sail GP teams adapt to new boats
Auckland's maiden SailGP event this weekend could provide some extra thrills – and even spills. Not only are the fleet competing with the new high-speed foils,...
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Free-to-air or paywall: Is money or exposure more important for broadcast sport?
Sky TV appears to be in the box seat to secure top-level rugby rights, including the All Blacks, for another five years – at a drastically reduced rate – but fans...
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"Ruthless sailing": Team USA's 'revved up' for the Sail GP season
Team USA is ready to take on the waters at Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. The first Sail GP races get under way today, with 11 teams competing for the win. Taylor...
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Sail GP: Team Brazil CEO hopes for a surprising result
Team Brazil’s CEO is hoping for a surprising result in Auckland. The new team came second to last in Dubai, but reports show that they’ve been sailing very well...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18 January 2025, Jason Pine is broadcasting live from the Sail GP village ahead of this weekend’s racing...
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"Something a bit different": New T-Foils are an 'exciting change' for Sail GP
Some high-octane racing is expected on Auckland’s waters today, as the Sail GP kicks off in Waitemata Harbour. Australia’s flight controller Jason Waterhouse has...
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Black Foils "under no illusions" about needing a top-tier performance
Race day in Auckland and New Zealand's Sail GP helmsman Peter Burling has declared his team ready to go. It's the first event to be held in Auckland and second...
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Best of 2024: Hamish Kerr recaps jump-off for Olympic gold
Hamish Kerr is looking back on the moments that led up to his gold medal-winning performance in the men's high jump final at the Paris Olympics. Kerr clinched New...
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Craig Gabriel: Defending champion to face challenges in Melbourne
One of the major highlights on the Tennis calendar is underway in Melbourne - the Australian Open. Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner is a favourite...
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James Mconie: Black Caps brutal surprises in Champion Trophy pick
Regular Correspondent James McOnie joins Piney to talk all things sport. The Australian Open is underway and bringing with it big names. The Black Caps Champion...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12 January 2025, Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner on the squad named for the ICC Champions Trophy....
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Sam Meech: Action-packed racing set for Auckland Sail GP
Sail GP is bringing huge anticipation as it arrives in Auckland next week. How are the Kiwi team - the Black Foils - preparing? New Zealand sailor and Black Foils...
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Lee Radovanovic: Another day at the office for Gaël Monfils
Gaël Monfils has won a tournament every year of his 19-year long career, and the ASB Classic is now no exception. The Frenchman was in control of the game, the...
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Christy Doran: Why Joe Schmidt can take as long as he wants with future decision
It was a challenging year for Rugby Australia last year and coach Joe Schmidt is making it no brighter as he takes his time in revealing his future with the team....
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Mitchell Santner: Very happy with Champions Trophy squad selection
Fast bowler Ben Sears will make his international return after being named in the Black Caps’ squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE next month. Eight...
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Martin Guptill: 'Immense pride' over cricket career
Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket. The legend of the game reflects on being nervous for his first test debut, the...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 January 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 11 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Monty Betham: Tohu Harris one of the greats
A massive blow for the Warriors this week as their captain Tohu Harris retires due to injury. Harris ends his career with 117 appearances since he joined the Warriors...
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Adam Peacock: Can Nick Kyrgios really make it through the Australian Open?
The Australian Open is finally underway and is bringing with it major names in the tennis arena. Nick Kyrgios is making headlines, but can his body hold out for...
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Lee Radovanovic: The tennis final no one predicted
The ASB Classic singles finals are occupying Auckland today, off the back of Zizou Bergs thrilling three-set win against Nuno Borges yesterday. Bergs will take...
