Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

A massive blow for the Warriors this week as their captain Tohu Harris retires due to injury.  Harris ends his career with 117 appearances since he joined the Warriors in 2018. What will his Warriors legacy be and what does this mean for his team?  Former Warriors player Monty Betham talks to piney about the shock decision.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Open is finally underway and is bringing with it major names in the tennis arena.  Nick Kyrgios is making headlines, but can his body hold out for the tournament?  Aryna Sabalenka has a strong record down under and is proving to be a favourite. As the ASB Classic wraps up today, Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock talks to Piney about what to expect when getting your tennis fix from across the ditch from tomorrow.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASB Classic singles finals are occupying Auckland today, off the back of Zizou Bergs thrilling three-set win against Nuno Borges yesterday.  Bergs will take on Frenchman Gaël Monfils who got through in straight sets.  Tennis commentator and former tennis pro Lee Radovanovic joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third and final Black Caps v Sri Lanka ODI will take place at Eden Park at 2pm today.  Where does batsman Mark Chapman feel most at home on the pitch?  He talks to Piney about the upcoming match, the white-ball series and maintaining high standards.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket officials from India, Australia, and England were meeting to discuss the possibility of test cricket fragmenting, it has been reported. This would allow for more series between the sport’s big players – positioning New Zealand in the top tier amongst the likes of South Africa and Sri Lanka. What would a two-tiered cricket system do for the future of the game? Veteran Australian cricket broadcaster Jim Maxell joins Piney to weigh in on the conversation. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new era for the All Blacks with Scott 'Razor' Robertson in charge. He's announced his first squad, Scott Barrett taking over the captaincy from Sam Cane, Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea sharing the role of deputy. What's in store for this new era? What will change? How will the All Blacks evolve? Razor joined Jason Pine for a one hour exclusive, taking calls and answering your burning questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An Auckland City Hospital doctor completed a self-supported ultramarathon on all seven continents in just one year.  In 2024, Dr Inia Raumati completed eight races in eight countries across all seven continents. Each ultramarathon was around 250km and took 5-6 days to complete.  He joins Jason Pine to discuss the incredible feat of physical resilience and what sparked the initial idea behind the massive achievement. LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early January is the time for resolutions, and many sport teams will be planning ahead at how they can make 2025 their best year yet.  Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins Jason Pine to discuss how coaches can reflect on how a team has performed, focus on the achievements implemented change can create, and implement change going forward.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regular Correspondent James McOnie re-joins Weekend Sport for 2025.  James and Piney discuss the Black Caps v Sri Lanka test at Wellington's Basin Reserve, Naomi Osaka making the ASB Classic women's final, top contenders in the English Premier League, and 2025's rugby talent to look out for.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Littler has claimed his maiden darts world championship.  At just 17 years of age, and in a sport where age is not a barrier, Littler is expected to charge ahead in trying for a record 17 titles in his career.  Littler has experienced one of the most remarkable full debut seasons ever seen in darts professional era, securing the titles of Premier League champion, Grand Slam champion, and a slew of victories in the Pro Tour, the European Tour and the World Series.  Host of the Kiwi Darts podcast Ben Francis joins Weekend Sport to discuss the phenomenal achievement.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An undoubted success story of 2024 was the emergence of Auckland FC.  In their debut season, Auckland FC won their first six matches, didn't concede a goal until their sixth match, went unbeaten for their first seven matches and enter the new year four points clear at the top of the A-League ladder.  Their fan base grew rapidly, with sell-out crowds, or crowds reaching numbers above 13,000, fast becoming a regular occurrence at Go Media Stadium.  Auckland FC's Director of Football Terry McFlynn joins Jason Pine to reflect on the team's cracking start.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Blaze have gone two from two at the start of their defence of the domestic women's Super Smash competition.  The Blaze beat the Central Hinds by 25 runs in Nelson.  Player of the match, Wellington all-rounder Jess Kerr made 59 of 45 balls, in a game where no other batter made 25. This was Kerr's second 50 in two matches. She joins Jason Pine to discuss the match, and the all-rounder role within the women's game. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former world Number 1 Naomi Osaka booked her slot in the final showdown of the women's ASB Classic, and will be coming up against Clara Tauson. Osaka eased through her semi-final against Alycia Parks, securing her first WTA final since 2022.  Tauson is the highest remaining seed at the tournament after knocking out top seed Madison Keys in her quarter-final. Though Osaka is seeded seventh, she will likely be favoured against Tauson. Sports commentator Rikki Swannell joins Weekend Sport to discuss Osaka's comeback and how each players form has been looking throughout the competition. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Blaze have gone two from two at the start of their defence of the domestic women's Super Smash competition.  The Blaze beat the Central Hinds by 25 runs in Nelson.  Player of the match, Wellington all-rounder Jess Kerr made 59 of 45 balls, in a game where no other batter made 25. This was Kerr's second 50 in two matches. She joins Jason Pine to discuss the match, and the all-rounder role within the women's game. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wellington Phoenix women's team were denied their first ever win in Victoria last week, with a two-goal burst from Melbourne City ending the sides four match unbeaten run.  In the game, forward Olivia Fergusson scored her first goal for the Phoenix by putting away a rebound from Grace Jale.  Fergusson joins Jason Pine to discuss why that first club goal is important and why she moved halfway across the world to link up with the Wellington Phoenix.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs took a stunning boundary catch against Canterbury King's in the men's Super Smash.  Canterbury were cruising towards Auckland's total of 185-8, but suffered a remarkable collapse against the competition's defending champions.  Jacobs' boundary catch was a highlight of the game, diving full stretch to catch Henry Shipley just before the ball it the turf. He joins Jason Pine to discuss his mindset on the field.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national bowls championship is on in Auckland, with men's pairs and women's singles into post-selection play today, with finals tomorrow.  Men's singles and women's pairs will follow.  The defending champions in the men's pairs, Mt Albert duo Gary Lawson and Tony Grantham, are looking for a three-peat. While women's singles defending champion Leanne Poulson is looking to be the first women to successfully defend the title.  As one of the most well-known voices in bowls, Kevin Hickland joins Piney to discuss the championship.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one of Australia v India at the SCG saw the Aussies get one step closer to reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar trophy, bagging four wickets to bowl out India for 185.  Fiery scenes followed Jasprit Bumrah's last-ball strike on day one and set the tone heading into day two.  Plus, Novak Djokovic has crashed out in the quarter finals of the Brisbane International in a surprise defeat to Reilly Opelka.  Regular Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock discusses the latest with Piney.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites continue their Oceania World Cup qualifying.  The team face two more matches in their efforts to gain direct entry into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Oceania gaining a direct qualification slot for the first time.  All Whites Head Coach Darren Bazeley joins Piney to discuss the excitement of what lies ahead in the first few months of 2025.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Zealand Davis Cup representative Sebastian Lavie joins Weekend Sport to discuss the ASB Classic women's tournament so far.  Lavie provides expert analysis of the tournament for Sky Sport and offers his assessment of the performances that have seen some of the top names and high seeds drop from the competition.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps failed in their bid to make it 3 from 3 against Sri Lanka, falling short by just 7 runs at Saxton Oval. Jacob Duffy was named Player of the Series and was the only New Zealand bowler to avoid damage in Sri Lanka's batting onslaught. The Otago veteran will now compete for the new ball alongside O'Rourke and Matt Henry.  LISTEN ABOVE. See 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.

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The World Darts Championships are well underway through till next week.  Host of the Kiwi Darts podcast Ben Francis joins the show.  "Oh jeez, Jason, where to start, it's just been absolutely incredible..." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh face Corban Piper made his starting debut for the Men's Wellington Phoenix last week.  The 22-year-old combative midfielder joined the Phoenix from Birkenhead United.  The Wellington Phoenix will host the Newcastle Jets at Sky Stadium in Wellington at 5pm this afternoon as they hope to snap a three game loosing streak.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix take on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City today.  The team look to maintain a winning streak after beating two-time defending A-League Women champions Sydney FC last week.  Phoenix Captain Annalie Longo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock gives an update on all things Aussie sport.  The mood is sombre in Hobart after the Sydney to Hobart race has come to an end off the back of two shocking fatalities yesterday.  Adam shares what has come to light over the past 12 hours.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1999 Boxing Day test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve, Matthew Sinclair scored 214 on test debut. Still the highest score by a New Zealande batter on their test debut, it helped New Zealand to an innings victory over the West Indies.  LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stand-in captain Max Chu lead his team to a 10-run win against the Canterbury Kings yesterday at Molyneux Park. The Otago Volts made 165-9 from their 20 overs.  Chu joins the show to discuss the teams win.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASB Classic is back on our shores bringing back major names in tennis.  Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, Emma Raducanu and kiwi Lulu Sun are among the women returning to the court.  Qualifying for the women's tournament has begun today and will continue tomorrow. ASB Classic Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin joins the show to discuss how the event is shaping up ahead of its first day on Monday.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Black Caps face Sri Lanka tonight in the first of 3 T20 internationals, then 3 one-day internationals. Will home conditions favour New Zealand when they meet Sri Lanka again in Mt Maunganui?  Home conditions are not always the advantage they used to be, Michael Bracewell said, making for a "tightly contested" series.   What is Bracewell's T20 bowling strategy?  All this and more ahead of tonight's test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A promise to protect rugby's match officials from online abuse. It comes after a World Rugby report found referees were the fourth most targeted group at last year's Rugby World Cup. Prominent official Wayne Barnes picked up a third of vitriol aimed at individuals by the end of the 2023 event. World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin says protecting match officials from online abuse is crucial towards keeping and maintaining top talent. "We need to reassure them that the sport's taking their own protection seriously, so that's absolutely important." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joins Jason Pine to announce the winners of the 'Piney' awards - wrapping a fantastic year of sport for 2024. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats.  NZ Herald combat sports expert Christopher Reive tells Jason Pine Usyk was the favourite going into the rematch.  The fight went the distance, with all 12 rounds being played and Reive says Usyk was never in danger of being knocked out.  "Fury wasn't stringing enough combinations together. He was looking for one shot at a time."  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns have lost a rain-hit second women’s one-day international against Australia.  Despite the loss, bowler Molly Penfold was a star with career-best figures of four for 42.  Molly tells Jason Pine the team knew they were coming up against the world’s best and unfortunately couldn’t get across the line.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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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.