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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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Piney and Bonnie review the last game of Wellington Phoenix's regular season and look ahead to finals football. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' struggles, the Super Rugby ANZAC Round, the Phoenix's chances of winning the A-League, NRL scouts at first XV rugby games, and the NFL draft. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Barmy Army's Chris Millard joined Piney to discuss the recently announced three-test English cricket tour taking place in New Zealand later this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith joined Piney to recap all the Super Rugby highs and lows from this ANZAC Day weekend. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sweden made headlines after it refused to use Video Assistant Referees following a fan revolt against its introduction.  BBC Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck joined Piney to discuss the future of this technology. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions are being raised as the World Anti-Doping Agency launches a review into a doping scandal at the Tokyo Olympics. WADA has come under fire for its handling over allowing Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication to compete. German investigative journalist Hajo Seppelt joined Piney to discuss the case. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA this June will be named tomorrow. Cricket commentator and analyst Craig Cumming joined Piney to speculate ahead of the big reveal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One former Phoenix player is cautiously optimistic about the team's odds of winning the Premier's Plate. The Phoenix need the Central Coast Mariners to lose their rescheduled game against Adelaide United on Wednesday. Former goal-keeper Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIV Golf is back in Adelaide for another year.   The Country's Jamie Mackay headed along to see what it's all about, calling in to give Piney the rundown.  He told him that yesterday they were based at the ‘party hole’, otherwise known as the watering hole.  “It was great seeing those golfers come through there. And once you got sick of that and sick of the booze and the noise, you could go and walk the course.”  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Germany to NZ, Anton Segner has become one of the best players on these shores.  He’s starting on the blind-side for the Blues tonight, as the Reds host them at Suncorp Australia.  Piney caught up with him to discuss his journey to New Zealand and how his game has improved since arriving.  He told him that it’s been really cool to be around the team and be able to get feedback from them.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight will see the Hurricanes clash against a wounded Brumbies side.  The team has won their first eight matches, favoured to win in tonight’s game.  Piney caught up with first five Brett Cameron to preview the match and dig into the Hurricanes form.  He told him that they had a good feeling from the start.  “We worked real hard throughout preseason and just sort of, yeah, changed the way we looked at preparing and challenging ourselves a bit more. Problem solving. So it’s really pleasing that yeah, that’s paying off.”  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a humbling loss at the hands of the Blues, the Brumbies are hosting the Hurricanes in tonight’s Super Rugby match.  Our backup Australian Correspondent Brett McKay joined Piney to discuss the importance of this match for the ACT team and dive into the popularity of LIV Golf in Adelaide.  He said that while he wouldn’t call tonight’s match a ‘must-win’ since there’s still plenty of time, they will need this win if they want to be deemed a serious contender for the top two slots.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Rugby has a new CEO.  Jack Mesley is currently the CCO of A-Leagues will begin his new role when the current A-League season comes to an end.  Chair of Super Rugby Pacific Kevin Malloy joined Piney to dive into the changes they hope will come from the appointment.  He said that it’s quite a relief to finally get the new CEO in place.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Phoenix star Macey Fraser is off to the United States after Utah Royals paid the Phoenix a record transfer fee to secure her services.  Piney catches up with her to discuss that news, and her football journey to date.    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marathon runner Cameron Avery is gearing up to try and qualify for the Olympic marathon, in just his second ever full marathon when he runs the Vienna Marathon.  Piney catches up with him to talk about his journey and if he thinks it's a realistic goal.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi Andre Heimgartner became the first person to win a Supercars race at Taupo.  Piney caught up with Supercars legend Greg Murphy to get the wash up from day 1 in Taupo.    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Crusaders slumped to another defeat, this time at the hands of the Western Force in a battle for the Wooden Spoon.  Piney discusses this with James McOnie, along with all the other big sport headlines from this week.    LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Olympics now less than 100 days away, Piney caught up with the Team NZ's Chef de Mission Nigel Avery to discuss how the preparations are going for the Olympic team, medal targets, and logistics around security.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Zealand Warriors are flying high in the NRL – coming within one game of the Grand Final in 2023. They’ve continued their form this season sitting firmly in the top eight – and getting plaudits on both sides of the Tasman. So, what’s behind their recent success? How far can this club go? Will this be the Warriors' golden era? The club’s CEO Cameron George joined Weekend Sport’s Jason Pine in studio on Sunday to answer all these questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Warriors have been one of the biggest stories across the ditch with their coup.  Their signing of James Fisher-Harris was a well-kept secret, a thing that’s hard to pull off in Rugby League according to Adam Peacock.  The Australian Correspondent joined Piney to dive into how it all went down.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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