/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:22:38 Z en /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/lisa-alexander-former-diamonds-head-coach-on-the-nz-netball-players-moving-to-play-in-australia/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/lisa-alexander-former-diamonds-head-coach-on-the-nz-netball-players-moving-to-play-in-australia/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:23:41 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-23-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-23-august-2025/ 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.  And Lisa Alexander offers an Australian perspective on the wave of Kiwi Netballers heading to Australia.  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, 23 Aug 2025 03:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/zuca-conti-espn-argentina-commentator-ahead-of-the-second-clash-between-the-all-blacks-and-argentina/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/zuca-conti-espn-argentina-commentator-ahead-of-the-second-clash-between-the-all-blacks-and-argentina/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:08:08 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wyatt-crockett-and-matt-todd-former-teammates-pay-tribute-to-codie-taylor-ahead-of-his-100th-test/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wyatt-crockett-and-matt-todd-former-teammates-pay-tribute-to-codie-taylor-ahead-of-his-100th-test/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:52:52 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gary-burchett-sky-tv-head-of-sport-on-the-broadcasting-deal-with-nz-rugby/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gary-burchett-sky-tv-head-of-sport-on-the-broadcasting-deal-with-nz-rugby/ 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 Piney to discuss just what this means for the country’s largest sport TV provider.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:43:43 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chair-on-the-broadcast-deal-with-sky-tvnz/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chair-on-the-broadcast-deal-with-sky-tvnz/ 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, which will be open to bidding when they are announced.  Chair of New Zealand Rugby David Kirk joined the show to discuss the ins and outs of the deal.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:25:11 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-august-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 17 August. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:12:32 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-all-blacks-win-the-wallabies-win-and-the-english-premier-league-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-all-blacks-win-the-wallabies-win-and-the-english-premier-league-season/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks' win, the Wallabies' win and the English Premier League season. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:08:53 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-coaching-expert-on-his-new-book-exploring-the-talent-myth/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-coaching-expert-on-his-new-book-exploring-the-talent-myth/ 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. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:05:11 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sammie-maxwell-kiwi-cross-country-cyclist-on-leading-the-cross-country-world-cup-rankings/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sammie-maxwell-kiwi-cross-country-cyclist-on-leading-the-cross-country-world-cup-rankings/ 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. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:59:25 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-keohane-rugby-journalist-on-the-wallabies-beating-out-the-springboks-in-johannesburg/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-keohane-rugby-journalist-on-the-wallabies-beating-out-the-springboks-in-johannesburg/ 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. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:44:58 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/frank-bunce-former-all-black-and-rugby-commentator-on-the-all-blacks-opening-the-rugby-championship-with-a-win-over-argentina/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/frank-bunce-former-all-black-and-rugby-commentator-on-the-all-blacks-opening-the-rugby-championship-with-a-win-over-argentina/ 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. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:02:45 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-hansen-all-blacks-assistant-coach-on-the-all-blacks-beating-out-argentina-in-cordoba/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-hansen-all-blacks-assistant-coach-on-the-all-blacks-beating-out-argentina-in-cordoba/ 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 goal was to get the job done. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:41:54 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leo-takahashi-black-foils-flight-controller-ahead-of-this-weekends-sail-gp-regatta/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leo-takahashi-black-foils-flight-controller-ahead-of-this-weekends-sail-gp-regatta/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:45:38 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/taylor-britt-tall-blacks-point-guard-previews-the-asia-cup-semi-final-clash-against-china/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/taylor-britt-tall-blacks-point-guard-previews-the-asia-cup-semi-final-clash-against-china/ 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.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:38:44 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-correspondent-on-the-rugby-championship-clash-between-the-wallabies-and-springboks/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-correspondent-on-the-rugby-championship-clash-between-the-wallabies-and-springboks/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:32:05 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/russ-bray-darts-referee-on-his-career-nz-darts-masters-luke-littler/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/russ-bray-darts-referee-on-his-career-nz-darts-masters-luke-littler/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:22:41 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-16-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-16-august-2025/ 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.  Plus, plenty more including NZ Darts Masters, English Premier League, Heartland Championship Rugby, and FIBA's Asia Cup.  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, 16 Aug 2025 03:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dominic-fifield-football-analyst-previews-the-english-premier-league-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dominic-fifield-football-analyst-previews-the-english-premier-league-season/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:10:46 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-penney-thames-valley-ceo-on-last-years-heartland-championship-win-defending-the-title/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/scott-penney-thames-valley-ceo-on-last-years-heartland-championship-win-defending-the-title/ 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, but to have the icing on the cake and bring the Meads Cup home was fantastic for everybody involved."  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:00:07 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/hugo-porta-former-los-pumas-player-ahead-of-the-rugby-championship-opener-between-argentina-and-the-all-blacks/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/hugo-porta-former-los-pumas-player-ahead-of-the-rugby-championship-opener-between-argentina-and-the-all-blacks/ Delivering away from home under pressure is the focus for the All Blacks, as they face their first road assignment of 2025.  On the other hand, the Argentinian team is eager to claim victory over the boys in black at home.  Hugo Porta was one of the great Argentinian players, having kicked 21 points in a 21-all draw against the New Zealand side in 1985 – the Los Pumas’ best result at the time.  He joined Piney to reflect on his time playing and delve into what he hopes to see from Argentina tomorrow morning.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:51:22 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-their-victory-over-the-dragons/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/richard-agar-warriors-assistant-coach-on-their-victory-over-the-dragons/ The Warriors have regained their place in the NRL's top four with a thrilling 14-10 comeback victory over a brave Dragons outfit in Auckland.  The Warriors recovered from a 10-point deficit to snap a three-game losing streak after the visitors lost three forwards before halftime due to concussion.  Assistant Coach Richard Agar joined Piney for a chat about how pleasing it is to snap their losing streak.   “I thought we came off the ropes, y’know, pretty well in what were a tight and very tough game.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:42:10 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-black-ferns-upcoming-match-and-the-ongoing-npc-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-black-ferns-upcoming-match-and-the-ongoing-npc-season/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Ferns' upcoming matches and the ongoing NPC season. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:38:42 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/flynn-cameron-tall-blacks-player-on-the-sides-performance-at-the-asia-cup/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/flynn-cameron-tall-blacks-player-on-the-sides-performance-at-the-asia-cup/ The Tall Blacks are quarter-final bound at basketball's Asia Cup, after a commanding 118-78 win over Chinese Taipei in Jeddah. New Zealand led 49-35 at halftime, before outscoring their opponents 69-43 in the second half. Tall Blacks star Flynn Cameron joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:31:59 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jorja-miller-black-ferns-sevens-player-ahead-of-upcoming-world-cup/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jorja-miller-black-ferns-sevens-player-ahead-of-upcoming-world-cup/ The Black Ferns are set to begin their Rugby World Cup title defence and excitement is growing. Many of the newly-confirmed squad will be heading to their first World Cup match, including Sevens star Jorja Miller. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:27:02 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/pj-montgomery-americas-cup-commentator-pays-tribute-to-peter-lester/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/pj-montgomery-americas-cup-commentator-pays-tribute-to-peter-lester/ Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70.  Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America’s Cup campaigns as a tactician.  He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America’s Cup in Barcelona. Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:19:50 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-august-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10 August. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:12:28 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-robinson-nz-rugby-ceo-on-richie-moungas-return-to-nz-rugby/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mark-robinson-nz-rugby-ceo-on-richie-moungas-return-to-nz-rugby/ New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson insists there's been no pushback from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson over the details of Richie Mo'unga's 18-month contract. On his return next July, the first five will have to play for the Canterbury NPC team first - as he won't be eligible for tests until October 2026. Mark Robinson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:10:49 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jake-duke-fox-sports-commentator-on-the-warriors-getting-knocked-out-of-the-top-four-following-bulldogs-loss/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jake-duke-fox-sports-commentator-on-the-warriors-getting-knocked-out-of-the-top-four-following-bulldogs-loss/ The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot. Their heavy 32-14 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs in Sydney leaves the team fifth on the ladder - the first time since mid-April that they've been outside of the top four. FOX sports commentator Jake Duke joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:55:41 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/stephen-bunting-english-darts-player-on-the-australian-darts-masters-his-success-in-2025-so-far/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/stephen-bunting-english-darts-player-on-the-australian-darts-masters-his-success-in-2025-so-far/ The quarter finals of the Australian Darts Masters is upon us.  The opening quarter-final tie sees world number four Stephen Bunting take on World Series debutant Josh Rock.  Bunting joined Jason Pine for a chat about the Masters and the success he’s had so far this year.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:28:22 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/monty-betham-former-warrior-and-sky-sport-commentator-previews-their-nrl-clash-against-the-bulldogs/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/monty-betham-former-warrior-and-sky-sport-commentator-previews-their-nrl-clash-against-the-bulldogs/ The Warriors are anticipating a mirror image of themselves when they take on the Bulldogs in tonight's NRL clash in Sydney.  The Bulldogs sit third on the competition ladder, four points ahead of the 5th placed Warriors.   Former Warrior, now commentator, Monty Betham joined Jason Pine to preview the clash – giving his thoughts on whether the Warriors will bounce back from their two loss streak, or if they’ll lose their shot at the playoffs.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:16:28 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-09-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-09-august-2025/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for the 9th of August 2025, Richie Mo'unga has confirmed his return to New Zealand rugby. Former All Blacks Coach Sir Steve Hansen joined to discuss the news. A Government proposal around online gambling could see community and grassroot sport have their funding undercut - Martin Sneddon unpacks the impact the bill would have on the sector. And the Warriors are facing off against the Bulldogs tonight, will they be able to break their two loss streak? Monty Betham shares his thoughts. 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, 09 Aug 2025 03:12:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/martin-sneddon-cycling-nz-chair-on-the-impact-of-the-online-casino-gambling-bill-on-grassroots-and-community-sport/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/martin-sneddon-cycling-nz-chair-on-the-impact-of-the-online-casino-gambling-bill-on-grassroots-and-community-sport/ The Government has been accused of undermining community sport with its plans for online casinos.  It's is preparing to licence up to 15 online casinos as it regulates online gambling for the first time.  The online operators won't need to give returns to sporting clubs or other community groups, like is required of other licensed gambling, like Lotto, TAB, and pokies.  The leaders of the country’s 33 biggest sports are warning it puts grassroots sports at risk.  Cycling NZ Chair Martin Snedden joined Jason Pine to unpack the plans and the impact it will have on community sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 02:57:06 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sir-steve-hansen-former-all-blacks-coach-on-richie-moungas-return-to-new-zealand-rugby/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sir-steve-hansen-former-all-blacks-coach-on-richie-moungas-return-to-new-zealand-rugby/ Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round.  Hansen's been on the ground in Japan at Toyota Verblitz, where Mo'unga's guided Toshiba to back-to-back titles in the top league.  He told Jason Pine he's got no doubt the 31-year-old will hit the ground running, as Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett, among others, have.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 02:43:46 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-npc-season-cam-roigards-foot-injury-and-the-lions-v-wallabies-match/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-npc-season-cam-roigards-foot-injury-and-the-lions-v-wallabies-match/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the NPC season, Cam Roigard's foot injury and the Lions v Wallabies match. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:01:18 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/zac-prendergast-cycling-commissaire-on-new-role-with-tour-de-france/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/zac-prendergast-cycling-commissaire-on-new-role-with-tour-de-france/ Zac Prendergast made history as the first New Zealander to officiate on the iconic Tour de France. Prendergast, who officiated at the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Paralympics, was selected by cycling’s world governing body for the 2025 event. He joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:56:33 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cj-bott-former-football-fern-on-signing-on-with-the-wellington-phoenix/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/cj-bott-former-football-fern-on-signing-on-with-the-wellington-phoenix/ Football Ferns defender C.J Bott is delighted to sign for her hometown club - the Wellington Phoenix. The 50-cap New Zealand international is new coach Bev Priestman's first signing. She joined Piney to discuss her new role. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:49:34 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/shaun-gill-wellington-phoenix-director-of-football-on-the-latest-developments-with-the-womens-side/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/shaun-gill-wellington-phoenix-director-of-football-on-the-latest-developments-with-the-womens-side/ Football coach Bev Priestman will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix women’s team for the next two A-League seasons. The announcement comes as the English national’s one-year ban from any football-related activity concludes following her role in Canada’s drone use at last year’s Paris Olympics. Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:44:09 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-rugby-writer-on-cam-roigard-being-ruled-out-of-the-rugby-championship/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-rugby-writer-on-cam-roigard-being-ruled-out-of-the-rugby-championship/ The All Blacks have lost one of their most influential players for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign. Halfback Cameron Roigard will miss the beginning of the competition due to a stress fracture in his foot. NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:29:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/corbin-strong-kiwi-cyclist-on-his-title-sealing-tour-de-wallonie-performance/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/corbin-strong-kiwi-cyclist-on-his-title-sealing-tour-de-wallonie-performance/ Corbin Strong  won the overall title at the Tour de Wallonie after peloton caught five attackers just before the finish line. He joined Piney to discuss the race. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:26:07 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jacob-oram-black-caps-bowling-coach-on-the-teams-win-over-zimbabwe/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jacob-oram-black-caps-bowling-coach-on-the-teams-win-over-zimbabwe/ The Black Caps have started strong in Zimbabwe, having beaten the other side by by nine wickets in the first test. The tourists dismissed Zimbabwe for 165 in their second innings, then chased down the eight runs required for the win. Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:14:27 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-august-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 3 August. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:12:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dayle-hadlee-former-black-cap-on-matt-henrys-cricket-rise/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/dayle-hadlee-former-black-cap-on-matt-henrys-cricket-rise/ The Black Caps have claimed the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days in Bulawayo and taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. After bowling their hosts out for 165 with the final ball of the afternoon session, New Zealand needed 14 deliveries to reel in their eight-run target for a nine-wicket victory and preserve their unbeaten record against Zimbabwe in test cricket. Fresh from a haul of 6/39 in the first innings, Matt Henry added another 3/51 in the second for match figures of 9/90, as comfortably the standout player on either side. Former Black Cap Dayle Hadlee joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:06:41 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/aaron-walsh-mental-skills-coach-on-carlo-tizzano-being-left-out-of-the-third-clash-against-the-british-irish-lions/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/aaron-walsh-mental-skills-coach-on-carlo-tizzano-being-left-out-of-the-third-clash-against-the-british-irish-lions/ Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano has been overlooked for the final test against the British and Irish Lions.  Coach Joe Schmidt has revealed Tizzano has been the victim of online abuse following the controversial end to the second test, in which he’s been accused of diving.  Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh joined Piney to discuss what should be done in these situations, and how players can be looked after.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:46:00 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-correspondent-on-the-british-and-irish-lions-tour-in-australia/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australian-correspondent-on-the-british-and-irish-lions-tour-in-australia/ The Wallabies' Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt has faith his side can deliver a consolation win over the British and Irish Lions, despite a week of frustration.  Schmidt says it's been one of the more challenging weeks of his coaching career, trying to pick his side up off the canvas after the controversial second-test defeat at the MCG.  The fallout from the controversial finish of last week’s match is still continuing, and Piney caught up with our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock to discuss the series as a whole and the final test.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:34:45 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-02-august-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-02-august-2025/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 2nd August 2025, NPC is back! Piney catches up with the provinces, guests including Wellington Rugby CEO Tony Giles out of Porirua Park, Northland’s Simon Parker and Taranaki’s Josh Jacomb ahead of their Shield challenge, and the Muster’s Andy Muir out of Invercargill for Stag Day.  Rob Penney called in for a chat about his decision to return to the Crusaders for another season.  And NZ Herald League writer Michael Burgess recaps the Warriors heartbreaking loss to the Dolphins.  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, 02 Aug 2025 03:12:32 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-talks-his-decision-to-stay-coach-for-the-2026-season/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-talks-his-decision-to-stay-coach-for-the-2026-season/ After tasting his first Super Rugby Pacific success this year, Crusaders Coach Rob Penney has made the decision to stick around for another year.  After a tumultuous and underwhelming campaign in his first season in 2024, the Crusaders bounced back to claim their 13th full title, defeating the Chiefs 16-12 in last month’s final.  He joined Jason Pine to discuss his decision to stay with the team.  “I always said, you know, if I wasn’t wanted, I would never stay, but you know, that wasn’t the case, so, rapt to be doing it again.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:11:18 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-rugby-league-correspondent-on-the-warriors-loss-to-the-dolphins/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-burgess-nz-herald-rugby-league-correspondent-on-the-warriors-loss-to-the-dolphins/ Disappointment for the New Zealand Warriors and their fans at the last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins last night.  Leading 18-16 in the 79th minute at Mt Smart, Redcliffe winger Jamayne Isaako then scored the match-winning try to take the points, 20-18.  Michael Burgess was at the game and told Jason Pine some overly safe calls late on to die with the ball on the last tackle, as well as a fateful decision to not take a penalty shot.  He says that the loss of confidence and mojo as well as the injury crisis is happening at the worst possible time, and it’s really stalled the Warriors’ momentum.  To make matters worse, the Broncos then closed to within a win of the fourth-placed Warriors with a 60-14 demolition of the Rabbitohs.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:36:16 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-lions-v-wallabies-the-warriors-latest-loss-and-the-reveal-that-there-wont-be-an-auckland-fc-womens-side/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-lions-v-wallabies-the-warriors-latest-loss-and-the-reveal-that-there-wont-be-an-auckland-fc-womens-side/ James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Lions v Wallabies match, the Warriors' latest loss and the reveal that there won't be an Auckland FC women's side. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:34:39 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-us-correspondent-on-the-wnba-all-star-game-nba-offseason-and-the-mlb/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-us-correspondent-on-the-wnba-all-star-game-nba-offseason-and-the-mlb/ US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the WNBA All-Star game, NBA offseason, and the MLB. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:31:00 Z