Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Martin Devlin chats to Fallon Sherrock, a Woman's Professional Darts player from the UK who made history when she became the first woman to beat a male opponent in a Professional Darts match, when she beat Ted Evetts at a PDC event at Alexandra Palace, England in December, 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB from 12pm until 3pm Saturday's and Sunday's, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 30th May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Warriors Recruitment Manager Peter O'Sullivan, ahead of the Warriors opening round of the revised NRL season against the Dragons this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Japanese Strength and Conditioning coach Simon Jones, who now does the same role for the Highlanders discussing the players fitness levels 3 weeks out from the start of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former United and England player Paul Parker, about the latest situation in the English Premier League and how likely a June re-start is. Parker is frustrated by certain players refusing to play which are making plans of a re-start difficult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sundays from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday, 24th May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Kiwis great Olsen Filipaina about his Rugby League career, that included some special memories with the Kiwis and some particularly difficult moments that he experienced while playing in the Winfield Cup in Sydney in the 1980's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Kangaroo and Brisbane Broncos great Darren Lockyer. With a week to go til the restart of the competition, they look ahead to next week's games as well as reflect on his time in the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 23rd May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Curtis Polk, one of the producers of The Last Dance sports documentary and part of his management team, about the success of the Netflix series and all the production elements and issues that were considered before releasing it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Need To Talk, with Martin Devlin on Monday Nights from 7pm until 8pm, compacted into a podcast for Monday 18th May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 17th May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Hurricanes assistant coach Cory Jane, ahead of the return to training for the 5 Super Rugby sides on Monday. Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off on the 13th of June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Kiwis and Queensland Origin coach Sir Graham Lowe, about his desire to get back into Rugby League coaching after a long time out of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Separating work from family worries is difficult for the Warriors as they mark two weeks in quarantine today.The side continue to be based in Tamworth in quarantine, ahead of a move to Central Coast prior to the season starting on May 28th.Second-rower Tohu Harris told Martin Devlin he's struggling to think of the task at hand with his wife and son back home."I'm usually pretty good at focusing on what's in front of me, but I've been struggling the last two weeks to get focused on training, but once we get into it, it gets better."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin has a good long chat to former Australian League and Union player Wendell Sailor, about his career in both codes while looking ahead to the re-start of the NRL season in a couple of weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Team New Zealand tactician Brad Butterworth about his memories of being part of that 1995 Americas Cup campaign which saw us win the cup for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Black Fern Melodie Robinson about the commercial viability of women's professional rugby on the back of Coronavirus. Melodie did her Masters in the commercial viability of monetising women's sport so is in a good position to make a comment, and she is confident women's sport is on the brink of making money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday the 16th May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Australian cricketing great Allan Border, reflecting on his career as a top batsman and captain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 10th May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has joined the likes of Manly's Des Hasler and the Roosters' Trent Robinson in calling on the NRL to stick with two referees when it resumes.The competition restart committee is planning to cut back to one referee in a cost-saving measure, but one which is also expected to be popular with fans.Kearney says it's too little notice for him and his players."I know there's been a lot of debate about having two referees on the field, but to throw that on us in three weeks time, that's too big of an adjustment."Tomorrow contact training is allowed for the first time since all 16 clubs began preparing for the May 28 resumption.Kearney says the week that's gone has been about re-introducing the basics."Some of them haven't been able to pass a ball to players. They may have been passing it to their wives over the break. It' worked out well that we've been able to focus on skills."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Tamworth resident and Rugby League fan Craig Power on what its like having the New Zealand Warriors quarantining in the town and there plans for theSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers about his hopes for South African, and World Rugby on the back of Covid 19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin has a good elongated chat with the new All Black captain Sam Cane, about his feelings at being offered the new role and what his leadership style will look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's between 12pm and 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 9th of May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin and Thomas dissect 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two members of the Warriors squad have remained in New Zealand as the squad left for Australia today to begin preparations for the post-Covid NRL season.The Warriors left for Tamworth today to begin their 14-day quarantine after being granted an exemption to travel to Australia to continue the NRL season, before moving to Central Coast, where they will be based.Nathaniel Roache wasn't able to join his teammates however.Roache was ordered to stay home after contacting medical staff this morning to say he was unwell.Centre David Fusitu'a also didn't depart after being granted permission to delay his departure on compassionate grounds."Nate called the club first thing this morning saying he wasn't feeling well," said Warriors CEO Cameron George."He was instructed to have a test immediately and was told not to report at the airport as he would not be travelling with the team."We're totally satisfied Nate has had no contact with any other player or staff member at the club for several weeks and we're very comfortable we have abided by all policies and requirements."David has stayed behind for a personal matter and will fly to Tamworth as soon as possible."The NRL season is set to restart on May 28, although the updated schedule has yet to be released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Damian McKenzie, the All Blacks and Chiefs outside back on hows life in lockdown, and how he's progressed from that serious injury in 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Where was the revolution? Where was the wholesale change this sport needed?" Martin Devlin is unimpressed with how the World Rugby elections have turned out, with current chief Bill Beaumont re-elected for another four years.While it is unsurprising that the Six Nations-backed him, Devlin wants to know why Fiji and Samoa decided to back the status quo. Devlin describes the news as "grim", and questions what benefit the move has for those countries - when the decision likely means little reward for the All Blacks.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Beaumont was re-elected as World Rugby chairman on Saturday, beating a fellow former playing captain who served under him in the boardroom.The 68-year-old Englishman achieved a majority by defeating his lone challenger, Argentina's Agustin Pichot, by a 28 to 23 vote. French Rugby president Bernard Laporte, running unopposed, moved into Pichot's vacated vice-chairman position."I am honoured to accept the mandate of the World Rugby Council to serve as the international federation's Chairman once again and would like to thank my union and region colleagues, members of the global rugby family and, of course, my family for their full support," Beaumont was quoted as saying by World Rugby's website."I would like to thank Gus for his friendship and support over the last four years," he continued."While we stood against each other in this campaign, we aligned in many ways, and I have the utmost respect for him. Gus is passionate about the sport and his contribution has been significant."Pichot, 45, told CNN late last month that rugby was in "desperate need" of "different mindsets.""I said to Bill, 'I can't carry on for four more years just sitting down flying in first class and going to royal boxes.'"He sought to help emerging nations and grew frustrated when the Nations' Championship idea -- using football style promotion and relegation -- fizzled.Beaumont, meanwhile, put his focus on rugby's governance, reforming the global season, the women's game, player welfare and World Rugby's financial policy.He won out and thus will continue in his role for another four years, beginning his second stint in the midst of the coronavirus that has shut down most of the sports world."As an organization, we must lead, be transparent, accountable and continue to serve for all," said Beaumont. "We must be united in our drive to make this great sport even better, simpler, safer and more accessible. We must listen to players, fans, competitions, our unions and regions, and take decisions that are in the best interests of all with our strong values to the fore."Now is not the time for celebration. We have work to do. We are tackling COVID-19 and must implement an appropriate return-to-rugby strategy that prioritises player welfare, while optimising any opportunity to return to international rugby this year in full collaboration with club competitions for the good of players, fans and the overall financial health of the sport."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former All Black coach Steve Hansen, on what Rugby might look like on the back of Covid-19 and what he hopes might happen, regardless of who's running the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Paul Kent, the NRL journalist out of Fox League in Australia talking Rugby League, and in particular the fall out from the 3 players who broke lockdown Sydney lockdown rules earlier in the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Black Cap and now SKY Cricket Commentator Ian Smith, who earlier in the week was awarded the Bert Sutcliffe Medal for services made to Cricket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin On Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm - compacted into a Podcast for Saturday, 2nd of May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin On Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm - compacted into a Podcast for Saturday, 2nd of May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday, 26th April. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne never managed to score a century in test cricket.Better known for his ability to terrorise batsmen with the ball in hand, the closest he came was scoring 99 against New Zealand in 2001 - before being caught on the boundary after trying to slog-sweep Daniel Vettori.The all-time cricket great would never better that score, and recounted the innings speaking with Martin Devlin."I had been batting pretty well for the day and we were in a lot of trouble," Warne said."New Zealand had played beautifully, were outplaying us and had been ahead in the game. I walked out to bat remembering we have to pass the follow-on."Warne batted away and reached 99, when Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming took the opportunity to try and get in the head of Warne.Shane Warne in action against New Zealand in 2005. Photo / Brett PhibbsSlowing down the game and holding up Vettori from bowling his delivery, Fleming decided to field at bat pad - very close to the batsman."Flem comes in, says there is plenty of gaps out there for you and I was thinking to myself, 'don't do anything silly, just pick the right ball'," Warne said."So a couple of balls go past and I think 'right, that's it. This one's going.'"In my head, I just thought a little sweep out to the boundary where there's a couple of fielders. Just sweep it along the carpet and get a single."I took this almighty wind up and tried to hit it for 12 back to Melbourne from Perth and bloody Mark Richardson had to take the catch."However, the Australian believed he was robbed of the momentous achievement that day, with replays showing Vetorri had bowled a no-ball.To this day, Warne remains the cricketer with the most test career runs in history without notching a century - with 3154 runs.A right-handed leg spinner, Warne was the second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket with 708. Muttiah Muralitharan recorded 800 wickets.Recently, life had been turned on its head for Warne following the outbreak of the coronavirus, much like everyone else, he said.But Warne had enjoyed his time, spending it with his children and staying in the one place for a good period of time.Cricket worldwide has been stopped due to the virus but Warne hoped to see a return by around July or August.Meanwhile, asked what Warne had hoped cricket fans thought of him following his extraordinary career, he said he hoped that people missed him."When I played I liked to be an entertainer - if they could just think 'jeez we miss him, I loved watching him play'," he told Devlin."That means I know that I did my role and played my part in cricket history, to say I entertained people, made it more interesting to watch and they had a bit of fun along the way."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vote to pick the new World Rugby chairman is expected to be a close race between the established order or a fresh voice for chance.The vote, set to take place tonight via email, will see world unions pick to either reinstate former England captain Bill Beaumont or anoint Argentinian halfback turned passionate administrator Agustin Pichot's fresh vision for the global game, is brewing another north versus south standoff.Sanzaar's collective – New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Argentina – are expected to throw their support behind Pichot's push for change.The Six Nations unions are, meanwhile, aligning behind Beaumont's status quo.It is expected that many tier-two nations will end up holding the balance of power, with countries such as Fiji set to have a chance to change the game.Chris Jones joined Martin Devlin to discuss the vote and what the two candidates have to offer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin has a good long chat to Jeff Wilson, a huge NBA Basketball fan, about Michael Jordan and how good the Last Dance Netflix series is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deposed Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle was subjected to a death threat and bullying, according to the latest report on the rugby fiasco across the Tasman.Acting Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean has described some of the public criticism she faced over the Israel Folau affair as bullying in a Sun-Herald report.It also claimed security measures were beefed up after Castle received a social media death threat from a supporter of Folau, the star Wallaby who incited a long controversy with two anti-gay posts which led to his bitter break up with the game.The alleged death threat came around the time of Folau's three-day code of conduct hearing last May.The Sun-Herald says security was increased at RA's headquarters at Moore Park, where staff were told not to prop lower level doors open. Castle's Sydney home was given a security review."She was subjected to vitriol on social media as well as public criticism for a number of different reasons on a scale that few Australian sporting administrators have had to endure," the Sun-Herald reported.New Zealander Castle quit last week, after two-and-a-half years in charge, after it turned out she did not have her board's total support.McLean said: "I'm not a social media person, but I'm aware of some of the things that were said over a period of time in a quite vicious and vitriolic way."It's the silent forces, the dark forces, they're the things that upset me most."It's the people who didn't know the facts or were just one of those faceless people out there - that was the damaging thing form her perspective."She shared some of that with me, which I found quite abhorrent."One of my greatest concerns with her was her welfare and how she was on a daily basis. A lesser person would have thrown the towel in ages ago, quite simply."One of Raelene Castle's fiercest critics, former Wallabies coach turned broadcaster Alan Jones, was scathing of her performance but also said her exit as Rugby Australia CEO doesn't solve anything because the RA board is equally to blame for the sad state of rugby in Australia.On his 2GB radio show on Friday morning, Jones ripped into Castle for a string of poor decisions but also called for a cleanout of RA chairman Paul McLean and the rest of the board, who signed off on the CEO's calls."This solves absolutely nothing. I have said all along it's easy to throw Raelene Castle under the bus," Jones said."I can't imagine anything she has done, whether it's the bloated expenditure, the ridiculous growth in staff of over 150, the foolish, personal and spiteful attack on Israel Folau, the hopeless performances off the paddock and on the paddock. All of these things have been endorsed by the board."Now the board have told Raelene Castle, 'You must go, we need clear air'. You won't get clear air with the departure of Raelene Castle. The whole kit and caboodle have to go, that's what the Wallaby captains (who sent RA a letter this week demanding a change in leadership) wrote about."And that's the only way sponsors will return, the public will return, it's the only way credibility can be regained."I've no doubt Raelene Castle did her best. It's an appointment that shouldn't have been made. She knows nothing about the game. It's like putting someone to become the first violinist in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra who can't read music."Paul McLean is the acting chairman. He's been present for every one of the decisions that Raelene Castle made, every one of them, and so have the bulk of the board."Jones also denied the attacks on Castle had anything to do with her gender."It is insulting to say this is a matter of gender," Jones said. "It's got nothing to do with Raelene Castle being a woman. It is totally related to the results and the effectiveness of the performance."New Zealand Rugby also weighed in on Castle's resignation, though was...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday, 25th April. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Matt Peck, a sports broadcaster out of NBC Sport Chicago previewing the much talked about Last Dance sports documentary, which looks at the great Chicago Bulls side of 1997-1998 that had Michael Jordan in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 19th April. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby League legend and current New South Wales Origin coach Brad Fittler joins Martin Devlin on the Devlin Radio Show, reflecting on the many highs and lows of his impressive career, as well as the latest with the NRL.The NRL have been well-publicized in their attempts to restart the 2020 campaign, but difficulties continue to arise around travel and respective Governments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blues coach and Manu Samoa representative Pat Lam, who is currently isolating in Bristol, joins Martin Devlin on the Devlin Radio Show.Pat Lam's most recent success came with Connacht in 2016, who he coached to victory in the Pro12, and is currently Director of Rugby at the Bristol Bears.Lam previously coached the Blues from 2009 until 2012, guiding them to their last finals appearance in 2011.He gained 34 international caps with Samoa, and played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby as well as Auckland and North Harbour in the NPC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin has a good long yak to his old mate, broadcaster Miles Davis about all sorts happening in the sporting world including reflecting on the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989 and the prospect of an NRL season re-commencing without the Warriors in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday, 18th April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former NRL hard man Mark Geyer about the current situation in the NRL and what the chances are of the competition getting underway at the proposed start date of May 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine, standing in for Martin Devlin has a chat to Dave Edwards, the younger brother of New Zealand cricketing great Jock Edwards who passed away earlier in the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.