Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

After a brilliant start to the season, Auckland FC have come crashing down with their first ever defeat.  The Black Knights went down 4-0 to Western United in Mt Smart on Saturday, with three goals coming inside the first 34 minutes.  Former Wellington Phoenix and All Whites goalkeeper and Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley tells Jason Pine not many people would have seen this coming.  “Western was so fast and aggressive, and they started early.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave McCalman is a three-time Paralympic medalist for New Zealand. In 1980 he misjudged the depth of the water when hejumpedinto a water hole and sustained serious spinal injuries. Following his disability, he moved into able-bodied basketball coaching, leading teams to national titles before later taking up para-athletics. In Barcelona in 1992 he made his paralympic debut entering in the javelin, becoming New Zealand Paralympian number 80. He won a javelin silver medal at the 1996 Paralympic Games and two golds in javelin and the restored pentathlon at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics. Dave McCalman recently retired after 19 years working for the Helberg Foundation, but is still very involved in sport, and he's published a book on his life. The book is called Here's to Life and All That Jazz. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a four-year hiatus the Christmas Carnival returns to Ellerslie Racecourse this summer, the Boxing Day and New Year's Day races. Major highlights on the racing calendar, and one of the country's richest annual sporting events.  SkyCity is the naming rights sponsor for both Boxing Day and New Year's Day.  CEO of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Paul Wilcox said the two events are very significant in the racing community in New Zealand.  He joins Jason Pine to talk about the exciting times ahead for racing.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC have their latest game in the A-league men's this afternoon.  The team is back at Go Media Stadium in Auckland and are unbeaten so far with a 100% winning streak at home.  Fullback Callan Elliott said drawing with Melbourne FC was a good result, despite not playing to their typical standard in the first half of the match.  Elliott has been in both Wellington and Scotland in the 2022/2023 season, he reflects on his journey to joining FC.  Today's game against the Western Sydney Wanderers will be his 50th A-League match.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia tied India at 1-1 after three tests in their five match series.  The iconic Boxing Day Test is coming up at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday and will display one of the biggest crowds in the world for test cricket.  19-year-old Sam Konstas has replaced Nathan McSweeney after 'being on the radar' for some time.  Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joins the show to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson will be a Red Bull Racing diver for the 2025 Formula One season. The team officially confirmed late Thursday night New Zealand time that he will partner four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen.  Why did Red Bull choose Liam Lawson over Yuki Sonoda?  And what does success look like for Liam next year?  Motorsport Analysist Eric Thompson joins the show to discuss the young kiwi's new position.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is New Zealand's home of cricket?  Craig Cumming has played at them all, coached at them all, and been a spectator at them all.  From the Basin Reserve, to the Hagley Oval, to the Bay Oval, Piney and Craig discuss their favourites.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the NZ Rugby Awards, the Black Caps v England clash, and the A-League derby rivalry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 14th December 2024. Cricket journalist Dylan Cleaver joins the show to analyse the Black Caps' performance through the first day of the third test against England. Former rugby player Tim Bateman discusses the difficulties professional athletes have to overcome when their sport careers come to an end and how they transition into the next stage of their lives. And Jake Brimmer out of Auckland FC joins the show as his team looks to continue their unbeaten run. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Mount Maunganui's most iconic summer events wrapped up this weekend. The Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster, famed as the nation's most prestigious surf lifesaving endurance race, wrapped up its 12th season. Winners Jayden Murphy and Kate McHardy joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathlete Hayden Wilde has placed second in his debut 70.3 Ironman World Championship event in Taupo. The Olympic silver medallist finished with a time of three hours, 33 minutes and 22 seconds, finishing one minute and 13 seconds behind Belgian winner Jelle Geens. Ironman NZ commentator Cameron Harper joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England Rugby World Cup champion Ben Cohen has revealed that he sold his winner’s medal to survive financial struggles during Covid-19. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the former winger revealed that winning a World Cup 'meant everything', but it didn't set him up for the real world after his retirement. Former rugby player Tim Bateman joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Santner and Will O'Rourke are salvaging some last-minute runs for the Black Caps on the second day of the third cricket test against England in Hamilton. Moments ago the hosts were 331 for nine. Sportswriter Dylan Cleaver joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi football star Finn Surman is back in the country.  He was stateside for the last half season, playing in the Major League Soccer franchise for the Portland Timbers.   He joined Piney for a chat about what it’s been like to play in the MLS, and playing with the Timbers.  Surman told him that MLS is a step up in intensity from A-League.  “The intensity, the speed of what people do, whether that's thinking or just the actions that they do is, is just a little that little bit faster.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a mixed response to the announcement that Papua New Guinea will house the newest NRL team.  The team will be based out of the capital, Port Moresby, and will join the competition from 2028.  It will be the first non-Australia based club since the Auckland Warriors were established in 1995.  Australia Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss the fallout of the announcement.   “You can tell that there’s an, like, above and beyond tone to it all to attract players in the sense that they’ll go up there and not have to pay tax, so that says a lot.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one was more surprised by Wallace Sititi's breakthrough rugby season than Wallace Sititi.  After earning the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, Sititi also added the All Blacks Player of the Year award to his stellar 2024.  The Chiefs number eight agrees that his stunning run-up to a starting test spot in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season was a big shock.  He told Piney it wasn’t a sentence he could’ve imagined hearing six months ago.  “It’s definitely unexpected, and yeah, just grateful that I was able to, you know, have the season I had.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An end of an era for the Black Caps, with Tim Southee set to play in his 107th and final test.   Southee is set to suit up against England for the dead rubber in Hamilton starting at 11am.   Former test and Northern Districts teammate B.J. Watling says Southee will go down as one of the Black Caps' greats.  He told Jason Pine that he was someone that always had the team at the front of his mind.   “His work ethic, he’s someone that dragged you along as well.”  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 14th December 2024, Tim Southee is playing his final test of his illustrious career. Piney catches up with longtime wicketkeeper BJ Watling to reflect on Southee's career.  Wallace Sititi has capped off an incredible year by collecting the All Black of the year honour at the NZ Rugby awards. He joins Piney to discuss the year he's had.  And Kiwi football star Finn Surman is back in the country after heading to the USA to play for the Portland Timbers. He joined the show to discuss what it's been like to play in the MLS.  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8 December 2024, Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess recapped Auckland FC's 'incredible' victory over the Wellington Phoenix. Kiwi cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee was among 11 Hall of Fame inductees for significant contributions to the sport. And Steve Alker told Piney his plan to win the New Zealand Open next year. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's latest win over the Wellington Phoenix - and New Zealand's changing role in the world of football. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joined Piney to dissect some 'dangerous' coaching cliches - and how they can slow down improvement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Cricket has revealed their first 11 Hall of Fame inductees for significant contributions to the sport. Sir Richard Hadlee was among the influential 11 players who made the shortlist compiled by cricket historians and experts. He joined Piney to discuss the honour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PGA Tour Champions season victor Steven Alker has his sights set on winning the New Zealand Open next year. Alker, who recently took home the Charles Schwab Cup on the Champions tour last month, is determined to emerge victorious in next year's upcoming event. He joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC's dream A-League run continues, as they beat out the Wellington Phoenix in their latest rematch. The Auckland side defeated the Phoenix 2-1, in front of a record 26,253 crowd fuelled by a contingent of Wellington fans. NZ Herald sports reporter Michael Burgess joined Piney to discuss the 'amazing' atmosphere leading up to the win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Black Caps coach Steve Rixon is fondly regarded for guiding the Kiwi side through 1997 to 2000. He oversaw a period of significant success for the team, including in 1999 where New Zealand won two tests in a series in England. He joined Piney to discuss these historic moments for the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will be looking to keep their foot on the gas when day two of the second cricket test with India begins in Adelaide.  The Aussies resume on 86 for one in the first innings, trailing by 94, after India were dismissed for 180.   Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne will start the day at the crease.  Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to give his thoughts on the test so far.  “Magnificent day yesterday, and a really good one for Australia.”  “I’d be surprised if this goes into Day 4 this test, I think things are gonna happen pretty quickly.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-time Paralympic Champion Anna Grimaldi found success in an unexpected area this year.  The Dunedin-based athlete was New Zealand’s only gold medallist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, claiming the gold in the T47 200m final.  She narrowly missed medalling in the T47 women’s long jump, the event she had dominated at the last two Paralympic Games.   Grimaldi joined Piney to reflect on her success in Paris, in an unexpected event.  “If someone had said ‘you're coming home from Paris with the gold’, I would have said’ I would have thought it was in the long jump,” she said.  “It wasn’t really on my radar to be winning the 200.”  “It's been a, it’s been a crazy, like, a bit whiplash, actually, because obviously the long jump didn't go so well, and then coming away with sort of the gold but like, in a completely different event... it was, it was incredible.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first 11 players –seven men and four women– to be inducted into New Zealand Cricket’s hall of fame have been announced.  The rules require inductees to have played for New Zealand and to have been retired for at least five years, with criteria weighted in favour of performance, leadership and influence.  Emily Drumm, Debbie Hockley, and Brendon McCullum are among the first inductees, and Piney caught up with each of them after the ceremony to discuss the honour.  “To be part of this, you know, inaugural first 11 .... it's a very, very special thing, the likes of probably which I haven't experienced before,” Hockley told him.   “It's a New Zealand cricket family, and I've been privileged to be involved in many things, post cricket, but this is really special,” Drumm said.  “It's incredibly humbling, you know, like I grew up wanting to play cricket for my country and I would have played one test to have played as long as I did and to have any impact whatsoever was, was pretty amazing, and I feel pretty grateful for it,” McCullum said.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett have powered England into what shapes as an unassailable position approaching tea on the second day of the second cricket test against New Zealand in Wellington.  The visitors are 211 for three, a lead of 366.  Duckett has been dismissed for 92, with Bethell's wicket falling earlier for 96.  England cricket great David Gower joined Piney to dig into the team’s strong performance.   “One thing they've really enjoyed is a month and a half ago they're in Pakistan on dead pitches, turning pitches, and struggling. Suddenly we come here to New Zealand, and hey, there's bounce and there's movement and we have a very strong team attack.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7 December 2024, it’s Day 2 of the second test against England, the Black Caps falling behind at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. English cricket great David Gower joined Piney to give his thoughts on the proceedings.  Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix are clashing once more in New Zealand’s second ever A-League derby – Phoenix forward Kosta Barbarouses and Auckland defender Nando Pijnaker previewed the match.  And the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame has inducted their first 11 - Emily Drumm, Debbie Hockley, and Brendon McCullum stopped by to discuss the honour.  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for New Zealand’s second ever A-League Derby, the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC clashing once more.  Auckland defender Nando Pijnaker told Piney that they didn’t quite expect their season to start off this successfully – although they’re not too surprised.   He says they don’t try to look too much into their opposition and the strengths of their players.  “We know they have dangerous players ... they’ve been around for a long time, so we know what their strengths are, so we’re obviously trying to minimise them as much as possible and then focus on ourselves.”  Kosta Barbarouses has high hopes his form will stay as hot as the summer weather when the Phoenix face Auckland FC this evening.   The 'Nix striker has found the back of the net in his last two outings and has scored 17 goals in the month of December throughout his career.  Barbarouses admits he does try to outwork and tire his opposition more when summer arrives.  He told Piney that even if he’s knackered, he pushes through, because perseverance is what gets the win.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Elliott Smith to discuss the Black Caps' progress, Auckland FC's latest win and Richie Mo'unga potentially returning to the All Blacks earlier than planned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 1st December 2024, Elliott Smith continues to hold the fort for Piney. NZC CEO Scott Weenink joins him to discuss the summer of cricket as the Blackcaps struggle through the first test at Hagley Oval The 2024 international rugby season is officially over after Ireland came from behind to beat the Wallabies. BBC's James Burridge and The Roars Christy Doran form a panel with Elliott to discuss whether the North or South have had the better rugby season. And Manchester City are in dire straights having failed to win any of their last 6 matches - including 5 losses in a row before a 3-3 draw in the Champions League. Manchester City commentator Mike Minay tries to work out what is going so wrong for the defending champions. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streak carries on for Auckland FC. The new football team's first season continued with another victory, having beaten the Newcastle Jets 2-0.  Former All White Jacob Spoonley joined Elliott Smith to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester City has experienced a notable run of poor results this season. The defending Premier League champions are on a six-game winless streak across all competitions - the longest winless run for the team in a while. BBC radio football commentator Mike Minay joined Elliott Smith to discuss the factors behind the team's string of bad luck. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 rugby test match season came to an end this morning, following the Wallabies' 22-19 defeat by Ireland in Dublin. Australia finished with six wins from 13 matches, including victories over England, Argentina and Wales. Rugby reporters James Burridge and Christy Doran joined Elliott Smith to discuss Australia's season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England will be chasing 104 runs to beat New Zealand in the opening cricket test in Christchurch. A six-wicket haul for paceman Brydon Carse has helped bowl the Black Caps out for 254 in their second innings - Daryl Mitchell top scoring with 84. NZ Cricket head Scott Weenink joins Smithy to recap the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horror day in the field for the Blackcaps has given England the upper hand in their first test of the summer. 6 dropped catches has allowed England to build a lead going into the third day of the test as Harry Brook put the Blackcaps to the sword. Former player and Blackcaps coach John Bracewell joined Elliott Smith to discuss what might have caused the Blackcaps fielding standards to slip, and whether they can fight their way back into the test.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks selection criteria debate rages on, with former Springboks coach Jake White warning NZR against changing their selection policy. White joined Elliott on the show to elaborate on how it might hurt the All Blacks and whether they really need the overseas talent to stay competitive.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fallout from the Australian Cricket teams embarrassing loss to India continues, with questions being raised about whether some players in the team need to be dropped for the second test. Our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Elliott to discuss that, and whether the Wallabies can pull off an upset over Ireland tomorrow morning. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC have got off to a hot start to their football life. Their 4 wins and 0 goals conceded is the most successful start for a new A-Legue club in the competition's history. Attacker Max Mata joined the show to discuss what has made the team so successful this season and how he hopes to go as the season progresses.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A feud is developing between the A-League players and the League itself. The Australian Professional Footballers association released a survey that shows half the A-League Men's players are dissatisfied with how the league is run and 46% of players have low trust in the managements ability to improve the league. APFA CEO Beau Busch joins the show to discuss why the players think this way and what the A-League needs to do to win back the trust of the players. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 30 November. 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.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 24 November, former All Black Paul Miller and assistant coach Jason Ryan unpacked the All Blacks' error-laden performance against Italy. Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde also looked back on a memorable 2024. Plus, NZ Herald sportswriter Liam Napier discussed the All Blacks' highs and lows for the year. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Black v Italy match and the return of A-League. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a three-week break, the A-League season is set to pick up again today, with Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix returning to the pitch. The Phoenix will face off against the Melbourne Victory at 3:30pm, followed by Auckland FC's clash against Macarthur at 6pm. Auckland FC defender Francis De Vries and Wellington Phoenix midfielder Paulo Retre joined Piney ahead of their respective matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a memorable year for Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde. Wilde helped add to New Zealand's medal count in the 2024 Paris Olympics - having won silver in the men's triathlon. He joined Piney to recap the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks' 29-11 victory over Italy brings their 2024 rugby season to a close.  The team concluded the season with ten wins and four losses. NZ Herald chief sportswriter Liam Napier joined Piney to unpack the team's year of rugby matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have overcome a mix of errors and wet conditions to beat Italy 29-11 in their final rugby test of the year in Turin. New Zealand finish their season with 10 wins and four losses under first-year head coach Scott Robertson.  Assistant coach Jason Ryan admitted it was an underwhelming performance, noting the lack of quality in their skillset. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.