/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/rss 九一星空无限 Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:09:54 Z en /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/briana-stephenson-kiwi-heptathlete-on-the-potts-classic-commonwealth-games-selection/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/briana-stephenson-kiwi-heptathlete-on-the-potts-classic-commonwealth-games-selection/ The New Zealand track and field circuit kicks off today at the Potts Classic in Hastings.  Among the competitors is heptathlete Briana Stephenson, who starts off a potentially career-defining year today as she lines up for the 60m hurdles.  It follows on from her hitting the Commonwealth Games A standard last weekend in Brisbane.  She told Piney that while Athletics NZ and the NZ Olympic Committee still need to select the teams, she’s in a very good spot at the moment and is pretty confident she’ll be on that plane to Glasgow.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:57:43 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/roy-krishna-bula-fc-captain-ahead-of-the-first-ofc-pro-league-clash/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/roy-krishna-bula-fc-captain-ahead-of-the-first-ofc-pro-league-clash/ The OFC Pro League bursts into action today with a doubleheader at Eden Park.  There will be another 10 matches at North Harbour Stadium over the next seven days.  It features eight teams from Pacific nations, Australia and New Zealand, and is the first fully professional football league to be established in the Oceania region.   Roy Krishna is preparing to lead Bula FC into the first match, and told Piney it’s a huge moment for the Fijian club.   He says they’ve been waiting for these opportunities and struggling to get in the A-Leagues, so having something in the backyard is a great platform, especially for younger players.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:46:54 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-venus-former-tennis-doubles-star-and-commentator-on-the-asb-classic-mens-final/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-venus-former-tennis-doubles-star-and-commentator-on-the-asb-classic-mens-final/ The third youngest finalist in the modern history of the men's ASB Classic wants to put his name alongside the greats.  Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik is facing seventh-seed Sebastian Baez in the final.  Only Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potrohave reached the decider at the ASB Classic with fewer days on earth than Mensik.  Former Tennis doubles star and commentator Michael Venus told Piney there’s going to be some really entertaining points scored today.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:38:29 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-scott-robertsons-sacking-as-all-blacks-coach/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-on-scott-robertsons-sacking-as-all-blacks-coach/ Scott Robertson’s departure from the All Blacks has come as a huge shock to the rugby world.   He’s been axed halfway into his four-year contract, following feedback in the end of season review, understood to be scathing towards Robertson and his coaching staff.  Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock gauges the reaction across the Tasman, and offers his thoughts on whether there’s anyone in particular the All Blacks may be targeting among the Wallabies coaching ranks.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:26:57 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-that-led-to-scott-robertsons-sacking/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/liam-napier-nz-herald-sports-journalist-on-the-internal-review-into-the-all-blacks-that-led-to-scott-robertsons-sacking/ After starting with much fanfare, Scott Robertson's tenure as All Blacks coach has come to an end after just two years.  He's parted ways with New Zealand Rugby after just two years in the job, which began in 2024 against England in Dunedin.  It comes following what is understood to be scathing feedback in the end of season review towards Robertson and his coaching staff.  NZ Herald’s Liam Napier was the one to break the news of the internal review, and he told Piney he understands the dissatisfaction was widespread among the team, not confined to one or two players.   “Some of the most stinging feedback came from a number of senior players, y’know, guys that have played 100 tests, have been around a long time, experienced the highs and lows of test football,” he explained.  “You can have bad years in test rugby, and you can have bad weeks, but I think this had steadily built the frustration over the two-year tenure.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:15:48 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-17-january-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 17th January 2026, Scott Robertson has been axed as All Blacks Head Coach.  How did we get here? What next for the All Blacks? Is there another saviour? Piney offers his thoughts and discusses it all with the audience. Plus, Liam Napier, Jeff Wilson, and Adam Peacock all chime in on the subject.  Along with this we cover off the ASB Classic final, Aussie Open Tennis, OFC Pro League and the Potts Classic.  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, 17 Jan 2026 02:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/opinion/jason-pine-who-will-come-forward-to-coach-the-all-blacks-now/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/opinion/jason-pine-who-will-come-forward-to-coach-the-all-blacks-now/ Scott Robertson... gone as All Blacks coach.  The “nuclear option” taken. The slate cleaned. The last two years consigned to history.  Was it the right call to make a change? Yes.  Board chair David Kirk talked about “trajectory” on Thursday. The All Blacks were not heading upwards, they had, at best, plateaued, and were in fact trending dangerously downwards.  We were not more confident about the All Blacks at the end of 2025 than we were at the start of 2024.  The signs of improvement were sporadic at best, overshadowed by doubt and confusion around tactics, around selection, around progress, around potential World Cup success.  That’s the sole filter through which David Kirk and Co. examined things and made their decision.  Were the All Blacks on track? No, they were not. Has Scott Robertson suddenly become a bad rugby coach? No. But he clearly underestimated the enormity of the job and those who put him into the role overestimated his ability to do it.  Razor’s super-power is team culture, which he built superbly at the Crusaders, but consider how different that environment is. You have your players with you every day for six months. If you lose, you go again next week.  And the scrutiny, while certainly robust, pales in comparison to the white-hot spotlight of the All Blacks, which has paralyzed many before him. It’s unforgiving in its intensity, demanding in its 24/7 nature, and relentless in its scrutiny.  Many believe they have what it takes. They go in full of bullishness, bright ideas, bravado, and boldness, only to come to the realisation, either quickly, or over time, that their feet aren’t quite big enough for the enormous boots they’ve been assigned to wear.  And they realise in hindsight, they displayed an obvious naivety about exactly what it is they’d walked into.  There’s a reason this team is talked about in the manner in which it is. This is the All Blacks – there’s a legacy to uphold. A reputation to protect. A history to defend. A responsibility to carry.  Not everyone can do that job – in fact, very few can.  Scott Robertson took it on with every intention of enhancing the All Blacks’ story. Of taking this team to new heights, of winning World Cups.   But not everything you try on is going to fit, and sometimes it’s better to find that out quickly so that you and your employer can move on.  And that is now the question for the All Blacks. Move on... to what?  Or more correctly, to who?  Who has the tools, the knowledge, the fortitude and the resilience to take the job on and make a success of it? Not just a few years down the track, but almost immediately?  There’s no settling-in period, no gentle launch, no soft landing. There’s a World Cup next year and the most gruelling All Blacks schedule ever in the next 10 months.  Being able to coach scrums, line outs and back line moves is no longer enough, nowhere near enough for the enormous scope and complexity of this modern-day role.   Among other things, you need international experience, the ability to assemble an effective support staff, the man management skills to keep the best players in the country happy even when they're not playing every game.   And the charisma and communication skills to front the players, Super Rugby coaches, your bosses at New Zealand Rugby, the board, sponsors, the media and rugby fans.  Who will come forward with the same bravery, the same courage in their convictions, the same confidence in their CV, and do what their predecessor could not?  As the All Blacks often say, who will walk towards the pressure? And shine in its spotlight, rather than shrinking into the shadows?  Who will accept this poisoned chalice and attempt to make it their holy grail?  After what we’ve seen this week, who would want to?  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:27:40 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-wilson-former-all-black-backs-jamie-joseph-to-succeed-scott-robertson/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jeff-wilson-former-all-black-backs-jamie-joseph-to-succeed-scott-robertson/ Former All Black and current Sky Sport pundit Jeff Wilson believes Jamie Joseph is the obvious candidate with the credentials to lead the team towards the Rugby World Cup.  The search for a new All Blacks coach is underway after Scott Roberson was sensationally relieved of his duties two years into a four-year contract, after a scathing review found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest.  Joseph is set to coach the Highlanders in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, with their pre-season game scheduled for January 30, and if he does get the role, it is unclear how it would impact his duties with the Dunedin-based franchise.  There is something similar over in Australia with Les Kiss to coach the Reds before replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach, but with the All Blacks set to tour South Africa this year, NZR might want Joseph earlier to ensure the team is best prepared.  Several other names have been suggested including Dave Rennie and Robbie Deans, while some have suggested they bring back Sir Steve Hansen.  Speaking on 九一星空无限talk ZB’s Weekend Sport, Wilson feels Joseph is the perfect candidate, given his track record at club, leading the Highlanders to Super Rugby glory in 2015, along with his time internationally with Japan and more recently the All Blacks XV.  “There are very few candidates who are immediately available and qualified to take the job,” Wilson said.  “Jamie’s record as an international coach, his experience, and his understanding of New Zealand Rugby and the international game really stand out.  Sky rugby commentator and former All Black Jeff Wilson.  “The key for me is whether he can put together the team he wants, the coaches he believes in, and that may include some of the current coaches.  “Joe Schmidt is committed to Australia until the middle of the year, and other coaches around the world are tied up contractually.  “For me, the logical choice is Jamie Joseph. He went head‑to‑head with Scott Robertson last time and, to my understanding, came close. Jamie Joseph is the obvious man.”  As things stand, Robertson’s assistants including Scott Hansen, Jason Ryan and Tamiti Ellison remain employed, however there is a chance the incoming coach will want his own coaching staff, meaning all their futures are up in the air.  If Joseph is to get the job, he would likely want Tony Brown to be his right-hand man, although that will be challenging with the former All Blacks playmaker currently working as an assistant with the Springboks as their attack coach.  While Wilson feels the decision to axe Robertson was harsh, he says the right call was ultimately made after a messy two years at the helm.  That includes seeing two assistants depart including Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland, while several changes have happened behind the scenes including Mark Robinson stepping down from his role as NZR chief executive.  “He deserves a lot of credit, because there were plenty of challenges along the way, but over the last couple of years this team never really gained any momentum,” Wilson said.  “There were performances that raised doubts about the direction the team was heading, and there was certainly uncertainty within the group. They looked unsettled and didn’t play with consistent confidence, so unfortunately a lot of that responsibility falls on the head coach.  “He’s not a bad rugby coach, it just hasn’t worked with this group of people and this team of players, and it was time to look forward with somebody else.”  Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:53:51 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-global-sports-performance-consultant-on-keeping-new-years-resolutions/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/wayne-goldsmith-global-sports-performance-consultant-on-keeping-new-years-resolutions/ International sports coaching expert and author Wayne Goldsmith joined Jason Pine to give advice on keeping New Years resolutions... if you haven't already broken them.  Goldsmith said, "I think way too many people are looking for a magic key or a secret trick or a poster or something that's going to change and revolutionise their life instead of just saying, 'nah, let's get going'." LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:15:24 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-11-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-11-january-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:12:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/karl-budge-new-blues-ceo-chats-strategies-and-plans-for-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/karl-budge-new-blues-ceo-chats-strategies-and-plans-for-2026/ In October 2025 Karl Budge was appointed as the new Blues CEO.  Budge has previously served as the CEO of the ASB Classic, and been involved in the New Zealand Olympic Committee, SailGP, and the New Zealand Rugby Board.  He joined Jason Pine to chat about plans and strategies for the Blues in 2026.  On his relationship with other Rugby Union CEO's Budge said, "there's 80% that we get on like a house on fire, and want to collaborate and work together, and then there's 20% that we want to flog each other - and I quite like that dynamic." LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:49:08 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-bracewell-black-caps-captain-ahead-of-the-three-match-odi-series-against-india/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/michael-bracewell-black-caps-captain-ahead-of-the-three-match-odi-series-against-india/ Busy times ahead for the Black Caps.   They're preparing for their three-match ODI series against India, followed by the five-match T20 series that serves as ideal preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.  The squad features several new faces, including debutants Jaden Lennox and Christian Clarke, and is captained by Michael Bracewell.  The first test is taking place at India's Kotambi Stadium – a 40,000 seat stadium that reportedly sold out within minutes of the game being announced.  Bracewell told Piney it’s going to be a pretty exciting opportunity to play in front of 40,000 fans, and perhaps a new one for some of the guys in the squad.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:46:19 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-recaps-the-ashes-series/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/adam-peacock-australia-correspondent-recaps-the-ashes-series/ A decisive Ashes victory for Australia.  They crushed England 4-1, clinching the final test in the series by five wickets.   Australia were spurred to the win by an incredible series from middle order-turned opening batsman Travis Head, and the ageless Michell Starc.  Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to recap the series.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:22:45 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-10-january-2026/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 10th of January 2026, New Zealand’s community sport clubs may be in trouble. Gordon Noble-Campbell broke down the Incorporated Societies Act, and Gary Moller delved into the slow demise of physical clubs.   Bill Tuiloma has signed a two and a half year deal with the Wellington Phoenix, joining Piney to talk about it and the upcoming FIFA World Cup.  And the Black Caps are preparing for their three-match ODI series against India – Captain Michael Bracewell joining Piney to discuss their goals for the series.   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, 10 Jan 2026 02:12:34 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bill-tuiloma-all-whites-defender-on-signing-with-the-wellington-phoenix/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bill-tuiloma-all-whites-defender-on-signing-with-the-wellington-phoenix/ The Wellington Phoenix have confirmed the signing of All Whites defender Bill Tuiloma on a two-and-a-half year deal.  It's a long-awaited homecoming for the 30 year old, who has played more than 200 professional matches in France and the United States.  Tuiloma will have to wait for the A-League's mid-season registration window to open next Wednesday before he is able to make his club debut.  He told Piney he’s excited to get on the pitch and hopefully perform for the team.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:03:20 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sebastian-lavie-sky-sport-tennis-analyst-on-the-latest-from-the-asb-classic/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sebastian-lavie-sky-sport-tennis-analyst-on-the-latest-from-the-asb-classic/ Top seed Elina Svitolina has come through another stern test of her credentials at tennis' ASB Classic.  She's through to the semifinals after battling for more than two-an-a-half hours with British world number 68 Sonay Kartel to claim a 6-4 6-7 7-6 victory.  She’ll face third seed Eva Jovic tonight, while Alexandra Eala takes on China’s Wang Xinyu in the other semifinal.   Sky Sport Tennis Analyst Sebastian Lavie told Piney Svitolina isn’t number 13 in the world for nothing.  He says Kartel did have a few opportunities in the match, but overall Svitolina came out and played very clutch towards the end.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:42:24 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gary-moller-nutritionist-and-active-member-of-community-clubs-on-the-decline-and-demise-of-physical-clubs/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gary-moller-nutritionist-and-active-member-of-community-clubs-on-the-decline-and-demise-of-physical-clubs/ New Zealand’s community sport organisations and physical clubs seem to be on their way out.   Fewer people are getting involved, and more and more clubs, courts, and spaces are closing down or deteriorating.   Gary Moller has been an active member of community clubs for over 15 years, and joined Piney for a chat about the risks community organisations face, including hostile takeovers by outsiders seeking land and assets, and the reasons behind the slow decay.   He told Piney that social media, the internet, and even Covid are to blame, keeping people indoors and prioritising long distance connection over in person.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:12:49 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gordon-noble-campbell-chair-of-the-amateur-sports-association-on-community-sport-organisations-having-to-register-under-the-incorporated-societies-act/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/gordon-noble-campbell-chair-of-the-amateur-sports-association-on-community-sport-organisations-having-to-register-under-the-incorporated-societies-act/ New Zealand’s sports clubs are facing a critical deadline.   By the 5th of April, 2026, all incorporated community sport organisations must re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.  Less than half the country’s 7,000 clubs have registered so far, and failure to do so will result in voluntary dissolution. Chair of the Amateur Sports Association, Gordon Noble-Campbell told Piney the first thing clubs should do is advise their members of the situation, and see what resources and assistance they have available.   He says it can be a tricky process, but if needed, the Amateur Sporting Association is always available and happy to offer input or information.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:13:48 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-04-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-04-january-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 January. 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 Jan 2026 02:12:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nico-lamperin-asb-classic-tournament-director-speaks-two-days-out-from-the-tournament/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nico-lamperin-asb-classic-tournament-director-speaks-two-days-out-from-the-tournament/ Annual Auckland-based WTA 250 tournament, the ASB Classic, is set to take place on January 5th to January 11th with players like Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, and Emma Navarro taking to the court.  ASB Classic Tournament director Nico Lamperin joined Jason Pine to chat ahead of the tournament's start on Monday. LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:26:21 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-january-2026/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-03-january-2026/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:12:30 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rod-dixon-former-new-zealand-runner-recognised-in-new-year-2026-honours/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/rod-dixon-former-new-zealand-runner-recognised-in-new-year-2026-honours/ Former New Zealand middle and long-distance runner Rod Dixon was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year 2026 Honours for services to athletics. Dixon is a four-time Olympian, winning the bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. He won the New York City Marathon in 1983 making him the only athlete in history to have won the New York Marathon and medalled in the Olympic 1500m. Dixon joined Jason Pine to chat about his introduction into running, the 1972 Munich Olympics, and being recognised in the New Year 2026 Honours. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:11:32 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/best-of-2025-warriors-coach-andrew-webster-on-weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/best-of-2025-warriors-coach-andrew-webster-on-weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/ Andrew Webster: The Warriors are 'scrambling for each other'  It hasn't been an easy start to the seasons for the Warriors, after losing to the Raiders in their opening match in Las Vegas, but the team have won their last two games against Manly and the Roosters.  Warriors head coach Andrew Webster talks to Piney about what went wrong in Vegas, Ivan Cleary's influence, how Luke Metcalf's stepped into Shaun Johnson's shoes, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW  Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:30:37 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-28-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-28-december-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:12:34 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fcs-english-import-on-his-move-to-new-zealand-and-summer-football/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sam-cosgrove-auckland-fcs-english-import-on-his-move-to-new-zealand-and-summer-football/ English striker Sam Cosgrove was announced to have been signed by Auckland FC in August. He was brought on with the hope he could boost head coach Steve Corica’s attacking options. Cosgrove joined Jason Pine to chat about the decision to move to New Zealand, and the differences to playing football in England and NZ including the summer heat and trans-Tasman travel.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:35:38 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-american-sports-analyst-chats-nfl-nba-and-ncaa-football/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/leon-busby-american-sports-analyst-chats-nfl-nba-and-ncaa-football/ American sports analyst Leon Busby joined Jason Pine to chat about the latest in US sport from the NFL, NBA, and NCAA Football. As 'Black Monday' approaches a high turnover rate is increasingly expected. "There's a lot of rumours going on and as, as per ESPN's Adam Schefter, he's a senior NFL insider for the network. He's projected there'll be anywhere between 7 and 9 openings as the regular season comes to a close. "At this time, there are already 2 vacancies, and Monday, January 5th will be the day of reckoning, commonly referred to as Black Monday," Busby said. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:20:22 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-27-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-27-december-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 27 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:12:34 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tom-abercrombie-basketball-great-to-be-honoured-by-nz-breakers/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tom-abercrombie-basketball-great-to-be-honoured-by-nz-breakers/ The NZ Breakers are set to honour four-time ANBL champion Tom Abercrombie. They will retire the iconic number 10 singlet Abercrombie famously wore throughout his 429-game career. Abercrombie caught up with Jason Pine to chat about the achievement.  "Obviously it's an incredible honour, and a great chance to reminisce on some great memories once again, and remember all the awesome people that were along that journey with me," he said. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:31:52 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/eunseo-choi-teen-golf-star-chats-studying-in-california-and-the-2026-womens-amateur-asia-pacific-championship/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/eunseo-choi-teen-golf-star-chats-studying-in-california-and-the-2026-womens-amateur-asia-pacific-championship/ Up-and-coming New Zealand golf star Eunseo Choi won the New Zealand Women's Stroke Play Championship in 2024, placed third in the 2024 Australian Women's Amateur Championship, and was ranked #54 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR). She joined Jason Pine to chat about studying at Pepperdine College in California, and the upcoming Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:09:38 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-alderson-live-updates-from-the-west-indies-v-black-caps-test/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-alderson-live-updates-from-the-west-indies-v-black-caps-test/ Sports Journalist Andrew Alderson provided two live updates from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui about the West Indies vs. Black Caps test. He chatted to Jason Pine about Conway's performance, what approach the West Indies will implement and the likelihood of a win, Jacob Duffy's contributions to the test, and Ajaz Patel's performance. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:28:47 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-21-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-21-december-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:12:29 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bev-priestman-wellington-fc-coach-on-7-0-victory-against-sydney-fc/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bev-priestman-wellington-fc-coach-on-7-0-victory-against-sydney-fc/ The Women's Wellington Phoenix redeemed themselves after back-to-back losses yesterday in a match against Sydney FC winning 7-0. Wellington FC Women's Team Head Coach Bev Priestman talks about their victory against Sydney FC, what changes were made to the gameplans, how they maintained the energy, and how they've shaped their defensive identity. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:48:15 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/luke-hetzel-what-we-can-expect-from-winter-sports-in-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/luke-hetzel-what-we-can-expect-from-winter-sports-in-2025/ Snow Sports New Zealand General Manager of High Performance Luke Hetzel reflects on the year and discusses what people can expect from New Zealand in 2026. Hetzel spoke to Jason Pine about Alice Robinson's recent successes, Zoi Synott's longevity at the top, the Winter Olympics, and if more athletes will appear in next year's circuit. LISTEN ABOVE     Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:57:27 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andy-mcdonnell-reporting-live-from-the-5th-day-of-the-ashes/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andy-mcdonnell-reporting-live-from-the-5th-day-of-the-ashes/ Regular Weekend Sport Producer Andy McDonnell reports live from Adelaide Oval on day five of the Ashes.  He chats to Jason Pine about how conditions have affected bowls, England's batsmen not promising a comeback, and the impact of pressure on the English side. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:06:04 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/joe-bell-all-whites-midfielder-discusses-world-cup-preparation/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/joe-bell-all-whites-midfielder-discusses-world-cup-preparation/ All Whites Midfielder Joe Bell joined Piney to chat about the team's preparation ahead of the World Cup next year. He explains how international games have sharpened the squad, how they plan to avoid narrow defeats, how the 26-man roster shapes their team's identity, and the confidence boost they'll have from playing at home in March. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:51:58 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-20-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-20-december-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 20 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:12:36 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/whitney-hansen-new-black-ferns-coach-on-strategy-challenges-and-goals/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/whitney-hansen-new-black-ferns-coach-on-strategy-challenges-and-goals/ Whitney Hansen, daughter of Sir Steve Hansen, was announced as the new Black Ferns head coach after being appointed through to the end of 2027. She becomes the second woman to hold the position after Vicky Dombroski in 1994. Hansen chats to Jason Pine about what changes will be implemented under her vision, what assessments she's made of the team so far, what the biggest challenges will be, and how she wants to elevate the women's game higher. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:38:58 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-alderson-live-report-from-third-black-caps-v-west-indies-test/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/andrew-alderson-live-report-from-third-black-caps-v-west-indies-test/ Sports journalist Andrew Alderson reports live from the Bay Oval cricket ground in Mount Manganui, about the third Test Match between the Black Caps and West Indies. Which side is looking stronger? And, what changes the West Indies have made to boost their batting confidence? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:41:54 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-black-caps-test-series-performances-and-the-future-of-bazball/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/james-mconie-the-crowd-goes-wild-host-on-the-black-caps-test-series-performances-and-the-future-of-bazball/ This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps' performance in the series against the West Indies and the future of Bazball. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:16:05 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-14-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-14-december-2025/ Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:12:32 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/matt-vandenberg-newcastle-jets-superfan-opens-up-about-his-love-for-the-team/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/matt-vandenberg-newcastle-jets-superfan-opens-up-about-his-love-for-the-team/ Matt Vandenberg's a superfan of the Newcastle Jets, and he's got multiple trips across the Tasman to catch the football action. He joined Piney to discuss his journey with the team. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:10:18 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/matt-fejos-flying-kiwis-fc-supporters-group-founder-on-the-cost-of-all-whites-fifa-world-cup-tickets/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/matt-fejos-flying-kiwis-fc-supporters-group-founder-on-the-cost-of-all-whites-fifa-world-cup-tickets/ The All Whites have been drawn with Belgium, Iran and Egypt in group G at the newly-expanded 48-team tournament as part of next year's FIFA World Cup. But how much will Kiwi supporters have to pay to see all these group fixtures live in the United States and Canada next year? Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:04:56 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/alex-stojkovic-mainland-pouakai-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-tauranga-whai/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/alex-stojkovic-mainland-pouakai-coach-ahead-of-the-teams-clash-against-tauranga-whai/ A fitting farewell for professional basketball at Christchurch's Cowles Stadium. The venue hosts this afternoon's Tauihi women's grand final between the Mainland Pouakai and Tauranga Whai. The regions men's and women's teams are both moving to a new central city complex next year. Mainland Pouakai coach Alex Stojkovic joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:55:57 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mitch-hay-black-caps-player-on-the-teams-test-series-against-the-west-indies/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/mitch-hay-black-caps-player-on-the-teams-test-series-against-the-west-indies/ New Zealand have beaten the West Indies by nine wickets in the second cricket test at Wellington to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay came into New Zealand’s XI at the Basin Reserve and top-scored for the Black Caps in his only innings. He joined Piney to discuss the series so far.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:46:59 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jonathan-agnew-bbc-chief-cricket-commentator-recaps-australia-taking-lead-in-ashes/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jonathan-agnew-bbc-chief-cricket-commentator-recaps-australia-taking-lead-in-ashes/ Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series. Set a paltry target of 65 for victory, Australia captain Steve Smith pulled Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg to get the job done in style. BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:39:38 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/fran-scholey-special-olympics-ceo-on-national-summer-games-in-christchurch/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/fran-scholey-special-olympics-ceo-on-national-summer-games-in-christchurch/ The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch.  Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended on the city in one of the biggest sporting events of the year.  CEO Fran Scholey told Piney there’s been a buzz all week.  She says there’s been a lot of support and it’s been a great vibe.  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:24:50 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-13-december-2025/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/full-show-podcast-13-december-2025/ On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver a convincing win against the West Indies. Former Black Caps seam bowler and current selector Gavin Larsen joined the show to discuss it.   All Blacks winger Sevu Reece has announced he will be leaving NZR at the end of 2026 after signing a deal with French club Perpignan. He joined Piney to reflect on his rugby career in New Zealand.  The field for the Women's draw for the ASB classic has been confirmed, and Tournament Director Nico Lamperin joined Piney to discuss how preparation for the 2026 edition of the tournament is coming along.  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, 13 Dec 2025 02:12:29 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nico-lamperin-asb-classic-tournament-director-on-the-field-for-the-womens-draw/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/nico-lamperin-asb-classic-tournament-director-on-the-field-for-the-womens-draw/ The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed.  Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams.  Tournament director Nico Lamperin told Piney they’re extremely happy about the field they’ve managed to put together.   He says the draw is a good reflection of some established players, world famous names, as well as the younger generation.  “Venus is huge,” Lamperin says.  “She’s really the player that everybody wants to see.”  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:08:39 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/clark-laidlaw-hurricanes-head-coach-on-jason-hollands-return-to-the-coaching-team/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/clark-laidlaw-hurricanes-head-coach-on-jason-hollands-return-to-the-coaching-team/ Head coach Clark Laidlaw anticipates a seamless return to the Hurricanes for Jason Holland.  The 53-year-old, who led the team for four of his eight years with the Canes' prior to his role with the All Blacks, is back as an assistant for the 20-26 Super Rugby Pacific season.  Although it's a demotion since Holland was last with the club, Laidlaw believes pride won't be an issue with him or the other assistant coaches.  He told Piney Holland was excited and passionate about coming in to assist both him and Cooper, another assistant coach, with their roles.  “His passion for making players better and picking apart defences is obvious, so I don’t see any problems or issues with that.”   “We genuinely have loved having him in already this week.”  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:34:16 Z /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sevu-reece-all-blacks-winger-reflects-on-nz-rugby-career-after-signing-on-with-french-rugby-club/ /on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/sevu-reece-all-blacks-winger-reflects-on-nz-rugby-career-after-signing-on-with-french-rugby-club/ All Blacks winger Sevu Reece is off to France at the end of the next season.   The 28-year-old has signed on for three years with French club Perpignan, leaving the Crusaders after eight seasons with the side.  Reece has played 37 tests for New Zealand and is Super Rugby’s all-time leading try scorer with 66 tries.  He told Piney it makes him so proud and happy knowing that he’s given everything to all of the teams he’s been a part of.   “Hopefully I’ve made some of the fans proud.”  LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:25:27 Z