/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Tue, 06 May 2025 09:02:35 Z en /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-hurricanes-v-chiefs-clash-the-latest-warriors-victory-and-auckland-fc-breaking-their-streak/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-hurricanes-v-chiefs-clash-the-latest-warriors-victory-and-auckland-fc-breaking-their-streak/ This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Hurricanes v Chiefs clash, the latest Warriors victory, the NBA playoffs and Auckland FC breaking their streak. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 04 May 2025 03:14:22 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-04-may-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-04-may-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 May. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 04 May 2025 03:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-snooker-writer-on-the-world-snooker-championship-final/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-snooker-writer-on-the-world-snooker-championship-final/ The World Snooker Championship final is due to take place. After a thrilling semi-final where Mark Williams edged out Judd Trump - he's secured himself a spot in the final against Zhao Xintong. Snooker writer Michael Day joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 04 May 2025 03:08:07 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/the-panel-recapping-liam-lawsons-racing-struggles/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/the-panel-recapping-liam-lawsons-racing-struggles/ A great day has turned sour for Liam Lawson at the Miami Grand Prix. He was found guilty of causing Fernando Alonso to crash and stripped of his two points in the Sprint Race...then he qualified a lowly 15th for tomorrow's feature race. Alex Powell and Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 04 May 2025 03:00:31 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-the-teams-30-26-nrl-magic-round-win-over-the-cowboys-in-brisbane/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-the-teams-30-26-nrl-magic-round-win-over-the-cowboys-in-brisbane/ The Warriors are second on the NRL ladder after a heart-stopping 30-26 NRL victory over the Cowboys in the NRL's Magic Round in Brisbane. Five first half tries had the Kiwi side up 28-12 at the break before the Cowboys surged back with three tries in eight minute - but the Warriors managed to hold on and win at the last second. Warriors Assistant Coach Richard Agar joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 04 May 2025 02:54:53 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kevin-malloy-super-rugby-pacific-chairman-on-the-ongoing-super-rugby-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kevin-malloy-super-rugby-pacific-chairman-on-the-ongoing-super-rugby-season/ There's four rounds left to go in the Super Rugby season - and all 11 teams remain in contention for the playoffs.  The Highlanders are set to face Moana Pasifika this afternoon, capping off a weekend full of high-profile matches. Super Rugby Pacific chair Kevin Malloy joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 04 May 2025 02:44:05 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cory-jane-hurricanes-assistant-previews-their-upcoming-match-against-the-chiefs/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cory-jane-hurricanes-assistant-previews-their-upcoming-match-against-the-chiefs/ The Hurricanes and Chiefs are gearing up for a Super Rugby Pacific semifinal rematch tonight in Wellington.  After topping the table throughout the 2024 season, the Canes were ambushed by the Chiefs on home turf and didn't make the final.  Assistant Coach Cory Jane joined Piney to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:51:25 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kurt-eklund-blues-hooker-recaps-their-super-rugby-win-over-the-western-force/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/kurt-eklund-blues-hooker-recaps-their-super-rugby-win-over-the-western-force/ The Blues have moved into Super Rugby's Top 6 with a bonus point 40-19 takedown of the Western Force at Eden Park.  The defending champions led 12-7 at halftime before scoring four tries in the second stanza to extend their advantage.  Coach Vern Cotter says his side are starting to believe they can overcome a sluggish start to their title defence.  Piney caught up with Blues hooker Kurt Eklund after their hard-fought win.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:44:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/drew-mitchell-former-wallaby-on-the-appointment-of-les-kiss-as-wallabies-coach/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/drew-mitchell-former-wallaby-on-the-appointment-of-les-kiss-as-wallabies-coach/ The Wallabies have their coach for the 2027 World Cup.   Reds coach Les Kiss will take over from Joe Schmidt when he steps down mid-way through next year.   Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell offers his thoughts on the appointment.  He also delved into what's led to the improvement in form of the Australian Super Rugby teams, and where James O'Connor sits in the Wallabies pecking order.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:36:05 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/johnathan-thurston-nrl-legend-and-former-cowboys-player-on-the-warriors-as-they-enter-magic-round/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/johnathan-thurston-nrl-legend-and-former-cowboys-player-on-the-warriors-as-they-enter-magic-round/ The Warriors are running on a high.  They’re entering Magic Round with a chance to have their best ever eight game start to a season as they take on the North Queensland Cowboys.  NRL Legend and Cowboys icon Johnathan Thurston offers his thoughts on the Warriors’ season thus far and their odds against the Cowboys.   “They’ve had a fair few injuries to overcome, but they’ve got a squad there that keeps doing the job and getting the win.”  “I think the teams will be very wary of the Warriors.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:24:20 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/henry-moore-tavendale-and-partners-head-of-sports-law-on-the-indian-panthers-saga/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/henry-moore-tavendale-and-partners-head-of-sports-law-on-the-indian-panthers-saga/ As the Indian Panthers saga draws to a sad close, questions are being raised as to who should be held accountable for this failure.  Henry Moore is the head of the Sports Law practice at law firm Tavendale and Partners, and he joined Piney to discuss what potential legal ramifications for the Panters and the NZNBL.  He told Piney that realistically, the consequences are more likely to be reputational as opposed to legal.  “The leagues credibility is obviously now under question, and that’s one of the biggest challenges for the sport, I think.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:13:06 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-may-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-may-2025/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 3rd March 2025, the sorry saga of the Indian Panthers reached a climax this week with a player's strike and the team being suspended from the NBL indefinitely. Prominent NZ Basketball figure Jeff Green joins Piney to discuss the damage this has caused.  Les Kiss has been named as the next Wallabies head coach. Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell discusses what this means for the team, the overall improvement of Australian rugby, and the good form of James O'Connor.  And it's Magic Round in the NRL. Legendary Rugby League footballer Johnathan Thurston joined the show to discuss the chances of the Warriors as they face his former team, The North Queensland Cowboys.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 03:12:32 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-green-prominent-nz-basketball-coach-on-the-indian-panthers-situation/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-green-prominent-nz-basketball-coach-on-the-indian-panthers-situation/ The debut of the Indian Panthers from the men's NBL was always going to be a disaster, according to long-time basketball coach Jeff Green.  The Panthers have been suspended indefinitely after allegations emerged around delayed player payments and treatment.  Green told Jason Pine it was a tough ask to come in at a late stage with no real ties to this country, and to be any chance of surviving, it needed to be planned carefully.  He also has suspicions it was a trans-Tasman back-door listing attempt.  Green told Piney the ill-fated Indian Panthers may have been a Trojan horse to enter the other NBL.  Green says he's basing his allegations on the fact all the Panthers owners are based in Australia.  "You can assume that they were doing similar things to what the Tasmanian Huskies did early on a few years ago when they entered the New Zealand NBL, and then they left and became the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers in the Australian NBL.”   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 May 2025 02:45:49 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fc-winning-their-debut-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fc-winning-their-debut-season/ Auckland FC is set to win the A-League premiership in their very first season no matter what happens this evening. The Crowd Goes Wild's James McOnie speculates ahead of the final match. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:33:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-mcgoff-liverpool-supporters-group-of-wellington-chair-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-tottenham/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-mcgoff-liverpool-supporters-group-of-wellington-chair-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-tottenham/ Liverpool only has five games left in the current EPL season, and they're 12 points clear at the top. Arsenal, which is currently in second place, has only four games left - meaning Liverpool is one point away from clinching a second title in the Premier League era. Liverpool Supporters Group of Wellington chair Andrew McGoff joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:30:18 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cameron-frear-ice-blacks-coach-ahead-of-the-mens-world-hockey-championships/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cameron-frear-ice-blacks-coach-ahead-of-the-mens-world-hockey-championships/ The Ice Blacks are gearing up for their next big event- they're set to play in the men's world hockey championships in the coming days. Coach Cameron Frear joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:20:18 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-27-april-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-27-april-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-unpacks-auckland-fcs-success-in-debut-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/louis-verstraete-auckland-fc-midfielder-unpacks-auckland-fcs-success-in-debut-season/ Auckland FC's historic A-League premiership win will be celebrated this afternoon when they lift the regular season silverware following their clash against Perth Glory at Mt Smart. Thanks to results overnight, the Black Knights have an unassailable lead at the top of the table heading into their penultimate match. Gun midfielder Louis Verstraete joined Piney to unpack what made the side so successful in its debut season. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:10:23 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-hore-blues-ceo-hopes-to-turn-the-teams-luck-around-this-super-rugby-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-hore-blues-ceo-hopes-to-turn-the-teams-luck-around-this-super-rugby-season/ It's been a difficult start for the Blues this Super Rugby season, but the team's boss is hoping this will change. A 35-21 defeat to the Reds in Brisbane is the team's seventh loss - leaving them languishing in ninth on the ladder after 10 matches. Blues CEO Andrew Hore joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:56:52 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nando-pijnaker-auckland-fc-player-hopes-to-put-on-a-good-performance-despite-side-already-winning-premiers-plate/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nando-pijnaker-auckland-fc-player-hopes-to-put-on-a-good-performance-despite-side-already-winning-premiers-plate/ Auckland FC has accomplished a significant feat and clinched the Premiers Plate without kicking a ball. Melbourne City's nil-all draw with Adelaide ensured the Black Knights can't be overtaken on the regular season ladder. Auckland FC player Nando Pijnaker joined Piney ahead of the team's clash at Mount Smart Stadium. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:40:13 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-team-winning-the-a-league-mens-premiership-in-first-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-the-team-winning-the-a-league-mens-premiership-in-first-season/ A fierce desire to play for each other is behind Auckland FC's historic run to the A-League's Premiers Plate. The Black Knights will lift the silverware as the best regular season team following this afternoon's clash against Perth Glory at Mount Smart. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:31:13 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-snooker-journalist-on-the-world-snooker-championships/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-day-snooker-journalist-on-the-world-snooker-championships/ The 2025 World Snooker Championship is well underway.  It runs from the 19th of April through to May 5th at the Crucible in Sheffield – the very best in the world competing to claim the game’s most famous and coveted trophy.  Totally Snookered’s Michael Day joined Piney to give an update on the state of the competition so far.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:33:02 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-us-sports-correspondent-talks-nba-playoffs-and-nfl-draft/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-us-sports-correspondent-talks-nba-playoffs-and-nfl-draft/ One of the most anticipated events in team sports is currently taking place.  257 players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, with each team eager to claim the best athletes they can.  Leon Busby joined Jason Pine to break down the current standings and delve into the importance of the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:25:52 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/simon-graafhuis-chiefs-ceo-on-the-organisation-of-the-club-the-teams-success/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/simon-graafhuis-chiefs-ceo-on-the-organisation-of-the-club-the-teams-success/ The Chiefs are sitting pretty at the top of the Super Rugby table – five points clear of the Crusaders in second.  It comes after their dominating victory over the Western Force, claiming the win 56-22.  Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis joined Jason Pine for a chat about the team’s success in this season, and how it influences the club as a whole.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:17:17 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-26-april-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-26-april-2025/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th April 2025, New Zealand Cricket has a new venture. CEO Scott Weenink discusses the decision to branch out into Major League Cricket.  The Warriors claimed the first Anzac Day win since 2014 – Adam Pompey joined to break down their decisive victory. And speaking of dominating wins, the Chiefs are five points clear at the top of the Super Rugby table after thumping the Western Force 56-22. Josh Jacomb talks their win.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:12:31 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-jacomb-chiefs-player-breaks-down-their-dominating-win-over-the-western-force/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/josh-jacomb-chiefs-player-breaks-down-their-dominating-win-over-the-western-force/ A pause to celebrate and rest for the Chiefs ahead of a big couple of weeks for their Super Rugby title ambitions.  Their 56-22 thumping of the Force leaves them five points clear at the top.  Away derbies against the Hurricanes and Crusaders loom - but coach Clayton McMillan says they're taking it one step at a time.  Chief’s Josh Jacomb joined Piney to break down their win.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:58:17 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-pompey-warriors-winger-reflects-on-the-teams-decisive-victory-over-the-newcastle-knights/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-pompey-warriors-winger-reflects-on-the-teams-decisive-victory-over-the-newcastle-knights/ A marked improvement in the Warriors attack has inspired a 26-12 NRL victory over the Newcastle Knights - their first Anzac Day win since 2014.  The hosts ran in five tries, with Adam Pompey and Jackson Ford bagging doubles.  It's their fifth win of the season, taking them to third on the NRL ladder.  Pompey joined Piney for a chat about their decisive victory.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:41:08 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-partnership-with-major-league-cricket/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-partnership-with-major-league-cricket/ New Zealand Cricket is branching out.  They've become the first national body in the code to invest in a franchise T20 league - taking a stake in an expansion team in North America's Major League Cricket.  The aim is to keep some of our leading players – and coaches – available for Black Caps duty, instead of opting to effectively become freelancers on the global Twenty20 stage.  NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink joined Jason Pine to talk about the decision.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:10:25 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-latest-win/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-auckland-fcs-latest-win/ James McOnie from the The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's latest win and the ongoing Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:43:43 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-coaching-expert-on-applying-the-spirit-of-renewal-to-coaching/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-coaching-expert-on-applying-the-spirit-of-renewal-to-coaching/ Easter is the season of renewal - and one expert joined Piney to reveal how that spirit can be applied to coaching in a changing world. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:36:46 Z