Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th July 2024, the Olympics are underway. New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery joins Piney to discuss the expectations for the team. Warriors assistant Slade Griffin discusses the team's hard-fought win over the cellar-dwelling Wests Tigers. And Rachin Ravindra pops in from the USA where he's been plying his trade for the Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket. 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.

There's less than a week to go until the 2024 Paris Olympics, and sports fans are feeling the hype. Sports broadcaster Joseph Romanos joined Piney to outline his predictions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st July 2024. The All Blacks have won their first three tests under Scott Robertson, after a convincing win over Fiji in San Diego. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains joins the show to assess how Razor has started his All Blacks coaching tenure. The White Ferns are in complete disarray. They return from their tour to England with zero wins and eight losses. NZCs head of high-performance Bryan Stronach joins Piney to discuss where the team goes from here. And Sarah Walker is our final guest on our Road to Paris feature, just one week out from the Olympics. 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.

With less than a week to go until the 2024 Paris Olympics, BMX champion Sarah Walker is looking back on her athletic accomplishments. To date, Walker is New Zealand's only BMX Olympic medallist, having won silver in the 2012 London Games. She joined Piney to talk about the challenges and accomplishments of her athletic career. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In trying to improve the consistency of the White Ferns, where should we be focusing our attention? First and foremost, it seems to me that our domestic competition simply doesn't prepare our players for international cricket. There are a couple of sides that dominate domestic women's cricket, but the overall standard of the domestic comp is simply too far below international cricket. Scoring lots of runs and taking lots of wickets domestically isn't a good indicator as to whether a player is ready to contribute consistently at international level, because the gap is currently too big between the two. The best elite sporting structures also create competition for places in the national side. The realisation and crystal-clear knowledge that if you don't perform, there's someone waiting to take your place - and take their chance - simply doesn't exist right now. And that in no way says that players don't care because they know they can't get dropped, but it's a simple fact that competition for places increases performance. Bryan Stronach talked about addressing that - not only the Super Smash and Hallyburton-Johnstone Sheild - but the age-group comps and creating a bigger pool of talent. But the word he used most was time, it takes time. Unfortunately, in the instant gratification and results-driven business of elite sport, you're not always afforded that. The worst thing that can happen here is for apathy to set in, in the White Ferns fan-base, especially its discretionary one. Sports fans who will take interest and invest in a side they see is making progress, and is backed by an organisation with a constant search for improvement - my gut feel is that isn't how NZ sports fans feel about the White Ferns right now. They are very much on the fence about watching them or not. And there's only one thing worse than not performing and not progressing - and that is becoming irrelevant. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns have departed from their white ball tour of England after eight losses from eight games, with the governing body citing inexperience as a key reason for their struggles. NZ Cricket head of High Performance Bryan Stronach joined Piney to discuss the team's run of disappointment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's clearly on a hot streak, having won 3 straight test matches in a row. The team beat Fiji 47-5 in San Diego last night, with six new faces making their All Blacks debut. Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains joined Piney to discuss Robertson's prowess. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which players yesterday put the most pressure on for places in the All Blacks side for the Rugby Championship? If we assume the side that played against England was the first-choice 23, who put their hand up highest yesterday for a place in the 23 for the next test against Argentina in Wellington in 3 weeks' time? I think anyone would say Billy Proctor did. He made a really, really good debut at centre, good running lines, nice hands under pressure, albeit against a Fijian side that didn't get up in his face like England did to Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane when they were here. One of the qualities of great centres is the ability to set up their outsides, the way Joe Stanley, Frank Bunce and Conrad Smith did. Again, Billy Proctor looks like the type of player who can do that, as well as break the line himself. He's an eyes-up player and a very quick decision-maker -so he's one. I'd say Cortez Ratima is making a pretty good case for inclusion in the 23. It sounds like TJ Perenara will be back for the Rugby Championship and Noah Hotham did well on debut yesterday too. Throw in Finlay Christie and there's a bit of a logjam building at halfback. One thing I'd love to see, maybe on the end of year tour, is the Cam Roigard / Cortez Ratima halfback double punch. But even before Roigard comes back, I think Cortez Ratima is ideally suited right now to the impact role off the All Blacks bench.The scrum was good yesterday, with an almost entirely different pack in action, the lineout was certainly better than the shambles at Eden Park and they conceded just one try against a side renowned for their attacking unpredictability and strike power. So, a lot of boxes were ticked. There is, of course, the caveat of how much we can take from a game against Fiji, who, while they've improved in recent years, didn't look anything like the same side that beat England and Australia last year. But you can only play what's in front of you, and the All Blacks did that. And finally- no cards, red or yellow, in the first three tests under Razor. Compare that to last year, with Sam Cane's red and Shannon Frizell's yellow in the World Cup final, Codie Taylor and Aaron Smith's yellows against Ireland in the quarter-final, Ethan de Groot's red against Namibia in pool play, Will Jordan's yellow against France in the opening game and Sam Cane's yellow and Scott Barrett's red in the warm-up match against South Africa. 5 yellow and three red cards in the last eight test of 2023, none so far this year. That's a sign of pretty good discipline under the new regime. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiji face the All Blacks in San Diego this afternoon. Former player and referee Glen Jackson is the current coach of Fijian Drua and spent time coaching the national team in the past. He joins Jason Pine to discuss whether Fiji can pull off an upset. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the quarter-century ESPN Australia have released its 25 greatest Aussie athletes of the 21st century. Adam Peacock offers his thoughts on who they have at number 1, and could Ange Postecoglou be next in line for the England job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I saw Chanel Harris-Tavita afterwards and you could tell how devastated he was. Games aren't won or lost on missed kicks, Andrew Webster made that point afterwards. But the fact remains if he'd landed that last conversion from a pretty handy position, the scores would have been level, and this game might have taken a different path. The other kicks he missed were tricky. Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett both scoring out wide left, not ideal for a left-footed kicker. The Warriors now have 19 points from 18 games. They're 4 points outside the top 8 now, with 6 games still to play this weekend, so it could be 5 points outside the top six by the end of the weekend, and just seven rounds remaining. We're starting to get into the territory of talking about "mathematical chances" of making the top eight, which is never good. This was a team we were so optimistic about at the start of the season. After last season, and having arguably strengthened the squad, we were talking top four. That's not going to happen now. And top eight is far from certain, but still achievable. Let's look at the remaining games: Tigers at home Eels at home Absolutely must win those two Then, Dolphins away Sea Eagles away Bulldogs at home Sharks away And the bye to finish. Of those last 4 games, all against teams in the top 8 right now, you'd have to think the Warriors would need to win at least 2, and probably 3 of them This is getting really tough now. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory McIlroy has missed the cut at the final Major of 2024 at Royal Troon in Scotland. Scott Taylor out of Talksport UK has been there and joined Jason Pine to discuss all the action on cut day LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have lost another winnable game, this time a 2 point defeat to the Raiders in Canberra which leaves their finals hopes hanging by a thread. Veteran Nrl journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield joins Piney to discuss what has been going wrong for them all season LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport show with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 20th July 2024 Veteran NRL Journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield recaps the Warriors' loss to the Raiders, and assessing their chances of making the 8 Former player, referee and assistant coach of Fiji, Glen Jackson previews the ABs v Fiji Talksports' Scott Taylor after cut day at the Open Championship Adam Peacock discusses the top 25 Aussie athletes of the 21st century, and could Ange Postecoglou be in line to take over from Gareth Southgate? Bonnie Jansen joins in from Snapdragon stadium in San Diego 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.

Ahead of the Football Ferns' clash with Australia, forward Lucy Jenkins joined Piney to discuss the team's chances. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hope that England can bring home a win ahead of the Euro 2024 final. As the team gears up to face Spain, football writer Dominic Fifield joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crowd Goes Wild host James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' victory over England, the latest with the 2024 Euros, Wimbledon, and the upcoming 2024 Olympics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 14th July 2024. Another thrilling affair between the All Blacks and England saw the men in black come out victorious. Frank Bunce provides his analysis of the match and series. Beauden Barrett turned back the clock and played hero when he came on, his dad, Kevin 'Smiley' Barrett also stopped by to chat about his son's performance and what it's like to watch his sons lead the national team. And Dame Valerie Adams is our penultimate guest on our Road to Paris feature. 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.

Kevin 'Smiley' Barrett, the father of the three Barrett brothers, was among the nervous All Blacks fans watching along with last night's nail-biter of a test match. Beauden has been regarded as the man of the match for his game-changing 29 minutes of tactical kicking that steered the team towards victory. The senior Barrett joined Piney to discuss the team's victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Olympic shot-putter Dame Valerie Adams is regarded as one of the nation's best athletes. Adams has brought home four Olympic medals over the course of her athletic career, five Commonwealth Games medals - and was named the youngest Dame in New Zealand's history. She joined Piney to discuss her accomplishments ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beauden Barrett has delivered a masterclass off the bench to steer the All Blacks to a 24-17 test win over England. The veteran fullback's 125th test match was one of his best, offering a game-changing 29 minutes of tactical kicking as well as setting up the go-ahead try by Mark Tele'a. Former All Black and rugby commentator Frank Bunce joined Piney to recap the victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few thoughts on last night's test match- Beauden Barrett was just utterly terrific. That game changed when he came on, he sparked the All Blacks, he got them on the front foot, he set up Mark Telea's second try and pulled off a huge defensive play at the end. I saw a great tweet last night -"Is there a minimum number of minutes someone has to play to get Man of the Match? Asking for a Beauden" Look, Stephen Perofeta's had a good couple of outings, he hasn't done anything wrong, but he's not Beauden Barrett. Beauden will start the Rugby Championship at 15, nothing surer. The conundrum Scott Robertson will now face is what he does when Will Jordan's fit - a nice problem to have. Cortez Ratima had a good debut, he provided zip and zing off the bench. I reckon he's earned the right to start against Fiji next weekend. I also thought Fletcher Newell also made a big difference when he came on. The end to the game was a bit controversial, but correctly officiated. England were mauling from the lineout, the maul was successfully defended. Ollie Lawrence and Jamie George broke off that maul, but Lawrence was in front of George, who had the ball - and was therefore offside as the All Blacks tried to make a tackle He was obstructing the All Blacks. You can't create a new maul with a player in front of the ball carrier, it was the correct call. In any case, Jamie George didn't get the ball down, he was held up by Beauden Barrett What England were saying is that because there was still time to play, it should have been a line dropout, which would have given them the ball back. There are a few issues to address for the All Blacks. The lineout was shambolic in the first half, across the game, they lost 7 of their own throws through steals or pressure, it was a huge work-on for the All Blacks. Yes, Maro Itoje is a formidable opponent at lineout time - and had another brilliant game - but he's just one man in the lineout. The All Blacks can't let themselves become a team that's known for being vulnerable at lineout time. The kicking, in particular the box kicking - I don't mind it as a tactic, it's part of the game but it wasn't done effectively last night. There was often no energy in our chase and the kicks were a bit too long as well which didn't allow them to be contested. Basically, we're just giving the ball back. By contrast, all of England's box kicks were contested. England are a very good rugby team, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. Maro Itoje is world class, Marcus Smith could well become that, Steve Borthwick seems like a genuinely good bloke and an excellent coach. And if we're honest with ourselves, England had the chance to win both of these test matches. Instead, the All Blacks escaped - and I think that's the right word - with two victories. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sail GP grand finals have arrived. The Black Foils have already booked their ticket to the final shootout. Piney caught up with co-CEO Peter Burling to discuss how preparations have gone for the big race. Since they’re already confirmed for the final, Burling told him that although there’s a temptation to take it easy in the upcoming race, they’ll still be pushing as hard as ever. He said that with how the league works, you have to win the last race to win the league, so they need to make sure they’re ready to go for the final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix standout Ben Old has moved to Ligue 1 football team Saint Etienne. He caught up with Piney to discuss his time in the capital and how this move was brought about. He told him that he was never in a rush to leave the Phoenix, but when he got the offer from Saint Etienne, he was hooked. “It wasn’t the easiest thing to go through, but I’m so glad it’s all been sorted out now.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun has lit up Wimbledon with her dream run to the quarter-finals. After coming through qualifying, Sun became the first New Zealand woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals in the Open era, but lost to Croatia’s Donna Vekic in three sets. She caught up with Piney to discuss the thrill of going from qualifier to quarter-finalist. Sun told him that it’s been a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences. “I’ll just continue working and continue, you know, trying to level up for future, future events.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s set to be another big week of sport across the Tasman. The Wallabies are preparing to face Wales, and the Maroons and Blues are preparing for the State of Origin decider. Plus, all of Australia’s biggest sports stars are preparing for the ever-looming Olympics. Adam Peacock joined Piney to keep us across it all. He told him that it’s been pretty quiet ahead of the “almighty storm” that will be Wednesday’s decider. Peacock said that Queensland will be better, and whether New South Wales will be as good will define what happens with the State of Origin series. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With England in town for the All Blacks tests, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney stopped by for a chat with Piney. They talked the state of the Northern Hemisphere game and the relationship between NZR and the RFU. He told Piney that they’re a lot closer now in terms of where they want to get with the shape of the game. But, Sweeney said, the biggest challenge the sport faces on a global scale is attracting a younger audience. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot at stake tonight. The All Blacks haven’t lost a match at Eden Park in 30 years, and England hasn't beaten the All Blacks on New Zealand soil for 21 years. Both of those records are on the line tonight after last week's 16-15 win in Dunedin. Former All Blacks centurion Mils Muliaina joined Piney to discuss how both teams will be feeling heading into tonight's test. He told him that England’s narrow loss last weekend in Dunedin would’ve pumped the team up, as there is an opportunity to break the 30 year streak. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th July 2024 Piney comes to you live from Eden Park ahead of the 2nd test between the All Blacks and England. Mils Muliaina joins him to discuss how both teams will be feeling after last week's battle. RFU CEO Bill Sweeney stops by for a chat about the Northern Hemisphere game and how closely the RFU works alongside NZR. And Kiwi tennis hero Lulu Sun chats about her dream run at Wimbledon. 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.

A few questions ahead of tonight's second AB's v England test: What would have been the biggest areas of focus for the AB's this week? Three things. One: The collision areas. England trumped us there last week. Two: Finding a way to combat England's rush defence. Cross-kicks are one way, but quicker, slicker ball is another. Three: Lineouts. Not good last week, both with connections and throwing. Codie Taylor and Asafo Aumua have big nights ahead. Will Damian McKenzie change his pre-kick routine after being timed out last weekend? I doubt it. Kickers are metronomic with the way they prepare for kicking. He'll also have a shot-clock on the big screen, which would have been very handy last weekend. How will Cortez Ratima go on debut? Good, I think. He's been a quality Super Rugby halfback for a while now and looks every inch a player who'll go well in black. He'd want to as well, with Noah Hotham also now in the mix and Cam Roigard on the improve, competition for the halfback spots is about to intensify. Will England break the Eden Park fortress? It feels unlikely. Something happens to the All Blacks and visiting teams on that patch of grass, how else can you explain the last 30 years? Only 6 of the current All Blacks 23 were even born when France scored the try from the end of the earth in 1994. It felt like England's chance was last weekend. So, who wins and by how many? All Blacks. And for me, more comfortably than the one-point victory that started Razor's reign in Dunedin. I've got them by 10 this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' test match victory, the Warriors' latest loss and the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Melbourne Cup going on tour, keeper Joe McGrath joined Piney to discuss the responsibilities associated with keeping an important award safe. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have overcome their first test under new coach Scott Robertson. Despite Damian McKenzie’s timed out penalty – after using up his allotted 60 seconds – the All Blacks hung on for a 16-15 win over England. NZ Herald rugby editor Liam Napier joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7th July 2024, the All Blacks have started the Razor era with a hard-fought win over England. Former All Black and match commentator Paul Miller recaps the win. Also floods of talkback with mixed opinions on the result and Damian McKenzie being timed out late in the game attempting a penalty. We also continue our Road to Paris segment with 2004 Athens gold medallist, triathlete Hamish Carter. 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.

Kiwi triathlete Hamish Carter managed a historic Olympic comeback in 2004 -walking away with New Zealand's only gold medal for the sport in Athens. Carter went on to place sixth in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and placing second in the 2006 World Championships. He joined Piney to discuss his athletic legacy ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite some rocky moments, the first All Blacks test of the Scott Robertson era ended on a high note. The team trailed 15-10 midway through the second half, before two Damian McKenzie penalties put the hosts back in front and eventually won them the match. Former All Black and match commentator Paul Miller joined Piney to discuss the team's victory over England. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was a very good test match.I watched the Wallabies play Wales last night when I got back to my room, and the intensity, skill level and ferocity of the contest was nowhere near what we saw in Dunedin.England are a proper rugby side, one that came within a point of reaching the Rugby World Cup final, that beat Ireland in the Six Nations, and that very nearly beat the All Blacks in New Zealand last night for just the third time in their history, and the first time in 21 years. We knew what their strengths were -close, combative, one-off rugby with ball in hand, and a smothering defence designed to deny the All Blacks any space to weave their magic in midfield.That leaves gaps out wide and certainly Sevu Reece’s try came from the tactic designed to combat that, the cross-field kick. But England were also expansive when the occasion presented itself, way more than I expected them to be.I was so impressed with the general play of England first-five Marcus Smith, he’s a true triple-threat with ball in hand - he can kick, pass or run as the fancy takes him.The only blot on his copy book last night was his goal kicking, he left 8 points out there, and in a 1-point game, that is obviously not great. Maro Itoje was also excellent for England, a good try and a constant physicality around the field that caught the eye. Best on park for the All Blacks for me was Patrick Tuipulotu. It’s incredible to think he was in major doubt for this series, but his all-round play, accuracy in his core roles, ball carries, lineout takes and strong tackling was just excellent. The obvious talking point though is Damian McKenzie’s penalty attempt being timed out. The rule is that from the moment you signal your intent to take a kick at goal; you have 60 seconds for the kick to be taken.I think we’re probably all OK with the rule. It's designed to stop time wasting, especially late in the games. But surely there needs to be a shot clock on the big screen, a visual cue for the kicker and for us in the crowd.Every other sport that uses shot clocks of varying degrees- basketball with its 24 seconds to take a shot, tennis for serves, cricket for DRS reviews, anything where there is a time limit for something to happen - has a visual demonstration of that on the big screen at the venue.Why wasn’t there one there last night? There simply must be a visual indicator for the 60 seconds it's an absolute no-brainer. Don’t be surprised to see a shot clock on the screen at Eden Park next weekend.To give Damian McKenzie his due, he didn’t complain afterwards. He owned it, and said he has to make adjustments.I’ve watched it back and timed it, and the referee is bang on with his timing, from the moment he points to the posts to indicate the kick, it’s exactly 60 seconds before he blows again for the timed-out call. It took about 20 seconds to get the tee out, and Damian McKenzie doesn’t have the ball on the tee until 40 seconds. From there, he was also up against the clock, and so it proved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ever-popular show SportsCafe is returning. The SportsCafe-ish podcast features three of its original cast: Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart, and Ric Salizzo. Ric joined Piney to discuss what brought about its return. He said he remembered when catching up with Marc and Lee how much fun it was, and thought why not do something together. The growing use of YouTube, podcasts, and social media provided a new space for the show to thrive. “The opportunity to sort of work in those new mediums with people that you really enjoy working with, I mean, it was just a no brainer.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Olympics are in sight as they begin later this month. Tokyo silver and bronze medallist Danielle Aitchison has been in blistering form this year, preparing for another successful Paralympic games. She joined Piney to discuss her journey to being top in her field. Aitchison said that Paris has been a goal since Tokyo, and for the last three years it's what they’ve been targeting every year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are bouncing back from their horrific loss to the Titans a couple weekends back, taking on the Bulldogs tonight. Chanel Harris-Tavita has been instrumental in the Warriors success this season. They look to continue it in this afternoon’s match when they face the Bulldogs. Chanel joined Piney to discuss how they are planning on keeping their momentum rolling after last weekend’s success. He told Piney that in their match against the Titans, they weren’t physical enough, but coming home to a sold out home crowd got their energy right up. “The more we can do that, the better we’ll go.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much like the All Blacks, the Wallabies also have their first test match under a new coach. They take on Wales tonight in Joe Schmidts first game in charge. Our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss what approach Schmidt has brought to the team, and what the expectations are for the Wallabies this season. “I don’t think there’s too many people who really know what we’re going to get from the Wallabies in this next six months.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand have gone further than ever at the Under 17 World Cup after beating Lithuania in the quarterfinals. They're also the second NZ basketball team to make the semifinals of a World Cup. Phill Jones was part of the first team to make a semi at the 2002 World Cup, and his son, Hayden is part of this Under 17 team. He joined Piney to discuss how big this achievement is for basketball in New Zealand. Jones told him that it’s a pretty big achievement, what with basketball being one of the biggest sports in the world, for a younger group to make it to the World Championship. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are facing off against England tonight in the first test of 2024 . It’s Razor’s first test at the helm, and fans are buzzing to see how his team fares. The English have named a strong team in their bid to spoil first test. Piney caught up with English rugby writer Daniel Schofield to discuss how the team’s looking to get the better of the Men in Black. He told him that England is coming out of the Six Nations with quite a bit of momentum, and they’ve got settled combinations and a quiet confidence. “And obviously arriving at a time when the All Blacks are in transition with a new coach, new captain, new halfbacks, there’s a real sense that this is probably England's best chance since ‘03.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin is hosting the first test of the Scott Robertson era as the All Blacks prepare to face England. All Blacks and Otago legend Ben Smith joined Piney to discuss what we can expect from this new All Blacks team. Smith told Piney that there’s a lot of hype around it being the first test match, a new sort of era. “And then I suppose with it, like, everyone’s wondering, I suppose, the style of play and what’s gonna set this All Blacks team apart from the others?” “It’s exciting.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 6th July 2024 All Blacks and Otago rugby legend Ben Smith previews the first test of the year at Forsyth Barr Stadium. English Journalist Daniel Schofield discusses how England will look to spoil the occasion in Razor's first test match in charge. And Chanel Harris-Tavita joins the show ahead of the Warriors showdown against the Bulldogs. 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.

Hurricanes star Billy Proctor was stoked to learn he was part of Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad in the role. He joined Piney to discuss the good news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's T20 Cricket World Cup hopes were dashed after being struck out by Afghanistan. Australian sports correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to examine what went wrong. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joins Piney to discuss All Blacks squad announcement, the Warriors' comeback victory against the Broncos and the latest theories about the Football Ferns' coaching saga. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday June 30, former Super League player and coach Willie Poching celebrated the Warriors 32-16 win over Broncos - a sharp contrast to last week's loss. Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde is feeling pretty confident ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He joined Piney to discuss his training journey. All Whites striker Ben Waine is expecting Vanuatu to put up a tough fight in today's OFC Nations Cup decider. And as part of the Road to Paris, Olympic shooting champion Natalie Rooney talked about her record-setting accomplishments in Rio back in 2016. 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.

New Zealand's best-ever Olympic shooting result occurred in 2016, after Natalie Rooney brought home a silver medal in the Rio Olympics. Rooney's been competing as a trap shooter for over 18 years, and placed 5th and 4th in the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games, respectively. She joined Piney to discuss her athletic legacy ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.