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: Recapping Sam Ruthe's 'incredible' performance
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Sam Ruthe's record-setting performance, the Super Rugby season and the All Whites' upcoming...
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Kiwi rally star recaps Ayrburn Classic
Kiwi rally star Emma Gilmour is expected to appear at the Ayrburn Classic - and she joined Piney to discuss the event. LISTEN ABOVE
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All Whites set to face off against New Caledonia for World Cup qualifying spot
The All Whites will face New Caledonia at Eden Park on Monday for a spot in next year's Football World Cup. A Chris Wood hat-trick has seen New Zealand smoke Fiji...
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Three sports, four days: Eden Park turf manager recaps 'challenging' weekend for stadium
In the space of four nights, Eden Park has played host to multiple high-profile events. The White Ferns faced off against the Aussies on Friday - and the Black Caps...
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Tributes flooding in after death of Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie
The rugby world is mourning the death of the legendary Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie. The All Black loose forward played 11 tests and a mammoth 210 provincial games for Canterbury...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd March 2025, Ioane Moananu of the Crusaders joined Piney to recap the team's win over the Blues. Boxing...
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'Iconic in so many ways': Expert examines the legacy of George Foreman
One of the great second acts in sports, American boxing legend George Foreman, has died at the age of 76. Foreman famously reclaimed the world heavyweight title...
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'Real good win': Crusaders hooker Ioane Moananu celebrates victory over Blues
The penny has dropped for the Crusaders. Last year, the historically strong Super Rugby side were the surprise package of the competition as they won just four of...
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Ex-Formula 1 star leads Napier's Porsche parade
Former Formula 1 star Mark Webber led this weekend's annual Porsche parade on Saturday. The Porsche Club of New Zealand is holding its 50th anniversary celebration...
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"Promising future": Nick Willis says Ruthe 'rose to the occasion'
The name on everyone's lips in athletics circles both here and around the world is Sam Ruthe. The Tauranga 15-year-old's sent the running world into a spin by becoming...
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"Very dynamic sailing" expected as Sail GP hits San Francisco
Sail GP hits San Francisco this weekend for event five of season four. The Black Foils bounced back from double disappointment in Auckland and Sydney to finish...
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"Shockingly quick": Ben Ruthe on his son's history-making 4-minute mile
Kiwi middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has made history. The 15-year-old is the youngest person to break the four-minute mile barrier, and the 49th New Zealander...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 22 March 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd March 2025, another big win for the Warriors as they triumphed in a hard-fought battle against the...
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'Playing with a living legend': Tyler Bindon on playing alongside Chris Wood
A hat-trick of goals from Chris Wood has guided the All Whites to a 7-nil thrashing of Fiji in Wellington to go within one win of qualification for next year's Football...
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"They've definitely improved": Chiefs will be 'well prepared' for next Moana Pasifika clash, assistant coach says
The Chiefs have survived a second-half fightback from Moana Pasifika, prevailing 50-35 in their Super Rugby Pacific contest in Pukekohe. The table-toppers conceded...
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Win over the Roosters is "reassuring" for Warriors
The Warriors are drawing confidence from their gritty 14-6 grind over the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart. The New Zealand side didn't take the lead until the 66th...
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James McOnie: The Warriors are back!
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby highlights, the Six Nations and Liam Lawson's upcoming race. LISTEN ABOVE
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NBA recap: US expert unpacks this week's highlights
US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap a full week out of the NBA. LISTEN ABOVE
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Craig Perks recaps Players Championship win
In 2002, Kiwi golfer Craig Perks produced one of golf's most memorable triumphs when he won the Players Championship. He joined Piney to discuss the historic accomplishment. LISTEN...
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Chiefs v Blues: Chiefs score narrow win over Blues
The Chiefs remain top of the Super Rugby ladder after recording their fourth victory of the season with a 32-31 win over the Blues in Hamilton. Commentator Graeme...
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Crusaders v Western Force result: Macca Springer equals try-scoring record
Macca Springer might have his work cut out for him at Crusaders training on Monday, despite scoring a record-equalling five tries in their Super Rugby win over the...
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'A big opportunity': Kiwi rally driver on Liam Lawson's upcoming race
Liam Lawson will make his Red Bull Formula One debut from 18th on the grid, after being eliminated in the opening qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix...
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Can Lawson get up to speed in Melbourne race?
Belief that Liam Lawson's tough couple of days in the Formula 1 Grand Prix could be turned around in Melbourne in the race proper this afternoon. F1 journalist Chris...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16h March 2025, an F1 journo and a Kiwi rally driver joined Piney ahead of Liam Lawson's Melbourne race. Later,...
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"Pretty crucial": Mitch Hay talks wicketkeeping, upcoming T20 series
Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay has been given the Gloves for the Black Caps’ T20 series against Pakistan. Piney catches up with him to discuss his role in the team and...
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NBA's 'definitely' a goal for history-making Kiwi basketballer
Kiwi basketballer Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones has made history. He became the first New Zealander to win Big West Player of the Year in NCAA division one basketball. He...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 15 March 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th March 2025, the Warriors have bounced back from their loss in Vegas with a big win over the Manly...
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"100% ready": Getting podium is 'very achievable' for Liam Lawson, Greg Murphy says
The final Formula 1 practice session is under way. Liam Lawson had a bit of a rough start to his first day as a fulltime driver, finishing 16th and 17th in his...
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Coutts’ plans for Auckland as SailGP eye six-season agreement
Auckland could become one of the cornerstones of the SailGP calendar, with the league discussing a six-year agreement to run events in the City of Sails. The global...
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Liam Lawson's under 'intense scrutiny' as Grand Prix kicks off
Liam Lawson’s first day as a fulltime Formula 1 driver was a bit of a mixed bag. The practice drives got under way at the Melbourne Grand Prix earlier today. The...
