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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 March. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' latest victory and the ongoing Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi target shooter Isaac Junc has already broken plenty of records at 17, and he's hoping to take his skills further. He was recently selected to represent New Zealand at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Germany in June. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veteran all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will captain the Black Caps for the first time in tonight's fourth T20 cricket match against South Africa in Wellington. Usual captain Mitch Santner is taking a break for the final two games of the series, and Tom Latham was due to stand-in before being withdrawn with a thumb injury. Black Cap Tim Robinson joined Piney to discuss ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An indication there will be a level of consistency within the Blues coaching team for Super Rugby in 2027. With head coach Vern Cotter moving on - Hurricanes assistant Jason Holland's moving north to take the helm. Holland joined Piney to discuss what fans can expect from next season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster's welcoming the pressure being added by Tanah Boyd after another impressive performance in league's NRL. The halfback was again the orchestrator - including scoring another try - as the Warriors went to the top of the ladder with a 38-12 win over the Knights in Newcastle. Webster joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand Cricket is poised to decide whether to keep domestic T20 cricket as is, form a new privatise franchise league, or bid for expansion spots across the Tasman. Discussions have been taking place, with many cricketers and industry experts voicing their insights into NZ Cricket's next steps. Daily Telegraph cricket writer Ben Horne joined Piney to share his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chiefs crashed from a 24-7 lead to fall 33-24 to the Brumbies in Super Rugby in Canberra. The visitors were on course to upset prop James Slipper's record 203rd game with 24 minutes remaining, before three tries in ten minutes changed the course of the game for the Brumbies. The home side then capped the win with a Corey Toole try with a minute left. Chiefs Coach Jono Gibbes told Piney they have to look at the error rate. “We we’re inaccurate and we gave the ball back to them after only one phase ... we gave them opportunities to get back in the game, and you know, a good team like that, you do that, you invite danger.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A milestone moment for Auckland FC as they host Macarthur this afternoon, bringing up their 50th match in football's A-League. Defender Francis de Vries has been there every for game since the team's entry to the competition at the start of last season. He says it's a privilege to be part of the Black Knights squad. De Vris told Piney the team’s consistency can be attributed to the way they break things down week by week and look at what each person needs to do individually and what the team needs to do as a whole. “If you can consistently do that and then have quality as we do within the squad, then it’s a great recipe for success.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 March. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hurricanes gave the Highlanders a thumping in Dunedin. Claiming victory 50-7, they ran eight tries to one to stay atop the Super Rugby ladder – their biggest win over the Highlanders. Though he was moved to fullback after a groin injury, first five Ruben Love told Piney that he wants to have a crack at the number 10 role once again. “I grew up as a 10 and I started at the Hurricanes as a 10 ... I enjoy being in the pressure cooker and getting back to goal kicking.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand’s oldest rugby club is scrapping all junior fees in a bid to keep kids on the field. Nelson Rugby Football Club says the decision’s been brewing for a couple of seasons, but the support of the community means they can finally move forward with it. Junior club captain Lisa Trusler told Piney that families all over are struggling financially at the moment, and sport is one of those things that unfortunately falls off the end. “We just want to do whatever we can to get people back into it.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand Rugby is acknowledging an ongoing shortage of specialist front rowers at a club level. Some clubs are even struggling to field teams due to a lack of props and hookers available to them. NZR’s Head of Rugby Participation and Development, Mike Hester told Piney it’s unfortunately not a new problem. He says it’s one they’ve faced for some years now, and they’re doing some work in both the short and long term to try and address it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Warriors' weekend victory over the Raiders. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Blues will look to utilise the talents of their backline as they clash with their rivals Moana Pasifika this afternoon. Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick in their win over the Crusaders last weekend, while first-five Beuden Barrett was also instrumental in their win. Blues fullback Cole Forbes joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Black Caps believe it's depth in their squad that will get them through the T20 series against South Africa - which starts tonight at Bay Oval. Eight members of New Zealand’s squad that were beaten by India in the World Cup final will miss out, and are resting. Black Cap Nathan Smith joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 March. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liam Lawson has scored his first points of the F1 season, finishing seventh in the sprint race at Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix. No driver made more overtakes over the 19 laps than the Kiwi, who started 13th. Lawson comes away with two points. Formula 1 writer Michael Lamonato joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Crusaders will be celebrating after a 29-18 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in Christchurch. The defending champions have mixed two wins with three losses to start the 2026 season. Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An impasse could be brewing between Dave Rennie and New Zealand Rugby as the new All Blacks coach seeks to finalise his coaching team next week. No contracts at this stage have been offered to any All Blacks assistants, but speculation indicates an announcement will be made soon. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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