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: Who will come out on top this Super Rugby season?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the 2025 Masters and the ongoing Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Phoenix v Canberra United: Can the women's side come out on top?
The Wellington Phoenix women's side are set to face off against Canberra United. Alyssa Winham joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE
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Blues v Matatū: Blues go back-to-back as Super Rugby Aupiki champions
The coach of the Blues women, Willie Walker, says last night's victory was still a little too close for comfort. An early 12-0 deficit and a late red card weren’t...
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Erin Clark set to celebrate milestone as part of Melbourne Storm clash
It's the calm before the Melbourne Storm for the Warriors heading into this afternoon's NRL clash - but one player is set to celebrate an important milestone. Eight...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 13 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Supercars Taupō: Recapping the highlights ahead of upcoming race
Matthew Payne and Ryan Wood provided the Kiwi highlights on the first day of Supercars racing in Taupō on Saturday. Ryan scored his third first and Wood his first...
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Highlanders beat four-game losing streak with win over Fijian Drua
The Highlanders have bounced back - with a 43-20 victory over the Fijian Drua. This breaks the team's four-game losing streak - and lifts them up to 7th on the table. Highlanders...
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Blues v Moana Pasifika: Blues bounce back and win 36-17
Blues coach Vern Cotter has commended Beauden Barrett's influence on the Super Rugby team since returning from a hand injury. The All Black steered the Blues to...
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Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy on verge of career Grand Slam
A familiar foe looms as golfer Rory McIlroy's biggest obstacle between the Northern Irishman and a maiden green jacket heading into the final round of the Masters...
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Rugby World Cup 2035: Helen Clark asks if the event can return to NZ
The race is on to determine the future host of the 2035 Rugby World Cup, and plenty of contenders have voiced interest. Reports claim that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and...
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Auckland FC look to "get the job done" in upcoming Sydney clash
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica believes his side still have plenty left in the tank as they look to claim the A-League's Premier's Plate with four games remaining. The...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 April 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday April 12th, Super Rugby Aupiki comes to an end tonight with a clash between the Blues Women and...
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"A whole different beast": Does Matatu have what it takes to beat the Blues?
It’s come to the end for Super Rugby Aupiki. Tonight is the grand final, the Blues Women hosting Matatu at Eden Park. Former Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge joined...
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Crusaders Coach praises resilience, determination as team tops table
The Crusaders have made their way to the top spot. They’re sitting in first after a seven-point win over the Hurricanes in Wellington. Coach Rob Penney joined...
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"Knowledge is very, very helpful": Steve Williams on what it takes to win a Masters
Steve Williams is one half of one of the most successful golfing partnerships in the sport’s history. He was the caddy for Tiger Woods, the two spending twelve...
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Could a split-coaching model be in the Black Caps' future?
Gary Stead will step down as coach of the Black Caps’ white-ball teams, but will spend the next few weeks to decide if he will stay to lead the test team. New Zealand...
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James McOnie: Can Liam Lawson turn his luck around?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Liam Lawson's next big race, the latest with the Super Rugby and the Black Caps' latest win. LISTEN...
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Basketball recap: US expert recaps the final stretch of March Madness
US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap a full week in the world of American basketball. LISTEN ABOVE
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Black Caps claim 43-run win in third ODI to sweep series against Pakistan
The Black Caps are looking forward to more than three months off after beating Pakistan 3-zip in the final ODI series of the season. Captain Michael Bracewell ended...
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'Amazing': Moana Pasifika celebrates after beating out Waratahs
Moana Pasifika are up into the Super Rugby Pacific playoff places after winning back-to-back games for the first time in their history. They've beaten the Waratahs...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 06 April 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Black Caps: Which new players should we keep an eye on?
The Black Caps are starting to build some next-generation depth, with some players being touted as the next big thing. NZC talent identification manager Paul Wiseman...
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Japanese Grand Prix: Lawson outqualifies Tsunoda, gets upgraded to 13th place
Liam Lawson has out-qualified stablemate Yuki Tsunoda to start 13th in tonight's Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Just over a week after Red Bull made...
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'Trust the process': Auckland FC confident heading into Wanderers clash
Auckland FC look to continue their momentum as they chase silverware in their first season of existence. They face the inform West Sydney Wanderers to try extend...
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Kurt Eklund on his "frustrating" start to the Super Rugby season
Kurt Eklund is making just his second appearance of the Super Rugby season. An injury kept the Blues hooker on the sidelines for the first month, but he’s back...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 5 April 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th April 2025, former All Whites goalkeeper Jake Gleeson has been awarded NZ$35.7 million in damages...
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Aussies dominate Super Rugby top 6 - what suddenly clicked?
After a long stretch of bringing up the rear of Super Rugby, Australia seems to have found the golden ticket. All four Australian teams are sitting in the top six...
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"I focused on just being better": Du'Plessis Kirifi explains rapid improvement
Du’Plessis Kirifi has had a huge season. The Hurricanes loose forward's performance throughout the Super Rugby season has put his name well into consideration for...
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"We believe we can": Chiefs confident in ability to win Super Rugby title
The Chiefs have let the rest of Super Rugby know they’re the team to beat after winning their top-of-the-table clash against the Reds. They claimed the victory...
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‘Didn’t want to live’: Ex-All White’s battle after medical ordeal
Former All Whites goalkeeper Jake Gleeson says he contemplated taking his life after prolonged surgeries turned into a battle for survival and forced his early retirement. In...
