Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks's victory over Ireland - and whether there's more global demand for rugby than expected.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 2 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.

Excitement's brewing ahead of another A-League season for the Wellington Phoenix women's side. Some new names have been signed on, including current Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson - as well as some new overseas talent. Tessel Middag is one of these new overseas players, and she joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan made history last weekend. He won the Stihl Timbersports World Championship individual event in Milan, Italy, for the first time - a departure from last year's second-place finish. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Championships are set to continue, with Tonga facing off against the Kiwis this afternoon. The Auckland clash in the penultimate weekend of the Pacific Championships will determine who meets Samoa next weekend. Kiwis player Isaiah Papali'i joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish side came up short against the All Blacks in the long-awaited clash at Soldier Field in Chicago. Ireland held the lead in the first half, but a last-minute comeback saw the Kiwi side emerge victorious. Irish rugby journalist Murray Kinsella joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second half blitz has powered the All Blacks to a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago. Down 10-7 at halftime, three tries in the last 20 minutes helped the ABs start their Grand Slam tour with an emphatic win. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 1 November. On the show with Piney today we had... Justin Marshall - Former All Black - ABs v Ireland Brent Pope - Rugby Analyst - ABs v Ireland Liam Sceats - New Zealand Grand Prix champion - His motorsport journey, competing in Indy NXT Michael Bracewell - Blackcap - 3rd ODI this arvo Adam Peacock - Aussie Corri Kieran Read - Former All Black - 10 years since 2015 World Cup win Jack Mesley - Super Rugby CEO - Tickets on sale for Super Round Lachie Brook - Auckland FC Winger - Auckland FC v Adelaide United 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.

Auckland FC picked up their first win of the season last weekend, beating Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0. Up next: Adelaide United. Last time the teams faced in March of this year, it ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw following late goals from both sides.  Auckland FC Winger Lachie Brook joined Jason Pine to discuss his mindset as he heads in to the match against his former club. 'Like I said, I am a fan of the club - not that it's going to make me play any less hard.'  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tickets are now on sale for the Super Round due to take place in April of next year in Christchurch. 10 teams will play 5 high-stakes matches at Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium, all within two days. Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley told Jason Pine that the ticket sales are already looking positive.  'The take-up's been, Excellent. Yeah, we're really pleased, really pleased with the response so far.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 10 years since the All Blacks won the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, after they beat Australia in the final 34-17.  Kieran Read was on the field for all seven matches of the campaign, captained the side when Richie McCaw was rested, and played the full 80 minutes in both the semi-final and the final.  He told Jason Pine that, 'I certainly remember the night very fondly, like it was yesterday.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Sports Correspondent Adam Peacock joins to give the latest updates from across the ditch. On the table today:  The Wallabies are facing England at Twickenham. Can they find victory far away from home? The Australian Women's Cricket Team was knocked out of the world cup by India, who put on an impressive display.  And Victoria and New South Wales clash as the biggest horse racing events of the year draw closer.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blackcaps are facing off against England for their 3rd ODI in the test series.  The Blackcaps won the last match in Hamilton after securing the win by five wickets. Blackcap Michael Bracewell told Jason Pine that the team is taking it one step at a time, and keeping their playstyle fluid to fight whatever England throws at them.  'Another opportunity today to get out there and try and adapt on the fly.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Grand Prix champion Liam Sceats is headed to the States to compete in Indy NXT - a step down from the full experience in the IndyCar championship.  He tells Jason Pine about what it took to reach where he is today, and how he plans to keep moving forward as his career kicks up a notch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are preparing to face Ireland in Chicago on Sunday morning.  Ireland's squad has been difficult to asses, given that their full strength side hasn't played together since the end of the Six Nations in March. However, Rugby Analyst Brent Pope told Piney that the Irish team has historically perform well as the underdogs. 'New Zealand are in better shape...but that's not to say this game's not going to be tight. It always is, traditionally.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are looking for redemption as they head to Chicago to face Ireland.  In the same stadium in 2016, Ireland secured their first ever win over the All Blacks with 40 points to 29.  Former All Black Justin Marshall is in Chicago, and he told Jason Pine that the city is ready for matchday. 'Sport is a big part of what the city does. The weather's been great and yeah, it's just been an excellent week.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 26 October. 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.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Elliott Smith to discuss the NPC final and next weekend's upcoming All Blacks clash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next Winter Paralympics  will take place in Milano Cortina next year, with multiple Kiwi athletes making the cut. Corey Peters joined Elliott Smith to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix will host Brisbane Roar in round two of the A-League Men at Sky Stadium. The Phoenix are determined to boost their luck at Sky Stadium after only one significant win at home last season.  Alex Rufer from the Wellington Phoenix explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury rugby coach Marty Bourke's hailing his team's culture and depth, after beating Otago in the NPC final in Christchurch. They were down 14-10 at halftime, the Cantabs turned it around in the second spell to win 36-28. Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail unpacked the results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are hoping to turn their luck around as they gear up for their next clash. New Zealand play England in the first of three one-day internationals at Bay Oval today. Black Caps coach Rob Walter discussed the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shock loss for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker after suffering an 11th round TKO defeat by Fabio Wardley in London. Parker is no longer the WBO interim titleholder and his hopes of challenging undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk have been derailed. NZ Herald sportswriter Liam Napier was there on the ground - and he recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No specific details from Netball New Zealand over the changes that will occur in the Silver Ferns' high performance environment moving forward. It comes as Dame Noeline Taurua's been reinstated as head coach, after an agreement with the governing body to implement undisclosed enhancements. Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie's refused to go into the details, but says change is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 25 October. 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.

Liam Lawson's seat for next year in F1 still isn't guaranteed, as Racing Bulls are still yet to announce who will be driving their cars next year.  Lawson's current teamate Isaak Hadjar has had an impressive first season, leaving fans to believe that he will get the promotion to Red Bull next year, leaving Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda scrapping for the last seat F1 Journalist Chris Medland told Elliott Smith that the suspense around the decision is due to Red Bull's contracts. "They have them all under contract. They can wait as late as they want in the season, but I think they're aware that for a few of them, it would really help give them some certainty." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC finished top of the table in their first season in the A-League.  However the team lost out on a shot at the cup after losing to Melbourne City in the semi finals This weekend, the first home game of the season takes place against Western Sydney Wanderers - who also shook the stage in their first season in the A-League in 2012.  Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker told Elliott Smith that the team is eager to move past last year's brush with victory, and look ahead to the new season. "I think the fact that we didn't go all the way through to a grand final was sort of motivation for us this season." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NPC final between Canterbury and Otago will take place tonight.  This is the first time since 2005 that Otago have made it to the final, but winger Jae Bloomfield told Elliott Smith that the team is treating the game like any other.  'And at the end of the day, it's just another game of footy on that Saturday.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury are set to face Otago in the NPC final this weekend.  Canterbury progressed to the final after beating Hawke's bay 43-19.  Canterbury Winger Ngane Punivai told Elliott Smith that the team has been focused on keeping morale high ahead of the big game.  'We've put a real emphasis on, just really loving what we do each day and enjoying every day we're at work together.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new sports school is opening in Upper Hutt, promising opportunities for aspiring schoolkids to commit to an education in sports. School Sport New Zealand CEO told Elliott Smith that the announcement has come as a surprise, and that they have had no contact with the school regarding their intentions to work with School Sport.  "Outside of what's been reported in the media, we don't have any information or detail about the school, or their desire to become a member of School Sport New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first charter sports school, New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa, as it will be known, will open in term 1 next year at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sports in Upper Hutt, NZCIS. The school will go from year 11 to year 13, and will focus primarily on Rugby Union and Football in it's first year.  Gilbert Enoka is the former mental skills coach to the All Blacks. He has also worked with sports teams like Chelsea FC, the Black Caps and England's cricket team.  He says that, "I think any initiative that genuinely gives young people a better chance to grow, to learn and perform deserves attention." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season and the start of another A-League season.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei Ohtani made baseball history and ensured the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series. Ohtani made three home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory as the Dodgers swept the series 4-0. US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Another Kiwi went on to conquer Everest - this time in Randwick. New Zealand-bred horse Ka Ying Rising made history after he bolted ahead with the A$20 million ($22.68m) slot race in Sydney. Fraser Auret was the horse breeder who bred and trained  Ka Ying Rising - and he joined Piney to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend's rugby league doubleheader kicks off at Go Media stadium tonight. The Kiwi Ferns will take on Fetu Samoa, followed by the Kiwis facing off against Toa Samoa later tonight. Newcastle Knights player Phoenix Crossland joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi squash star and world No.3 Paul Coll has won his first major PSA title in almost two years. He's won the Qatar Classic, beating Egyptian and World No.1 Mostafa Asal in four key games. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced former New Zealand cricket star Lou Vincent has spoken out on the tolls of match fixing. Over a decade ago, Vincent was banned for life for his involvement in attempting to manipulate cricket matches overseas, including  in England, South Africa, India and Bangladesh. His ban was later relaxed in December 2023, as it was believed he demonstrated sufficient levels of contrition and remorse.  He joined Piney to discuss his motivations behind helping others avoid match-fixing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix Goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi joined Jason Pine to talk about the team's - and his own -  preparation for the season. Wellington suffered a difficult season last year, finishing 10th on the table. Oluwayemi outlines what changes he's making to his game, and how the team's staying motivated after last season. "It's just about recognising the moments to play out from the back and recognising the moments to go long." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Pheonix FC finished near the bottom end of the table last season, whilst rivals Auckland FC topped the chart. Wellington Phoenix Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano chats with Jason Pine about how the team's switching their playstyle this season, what self-reflections he had after last season, and what plans they have to top the competition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th October 2025, All Blacks XV Head Coach Jamie Joseph talks about his selection process ahead of next month's games in Europe. Silver Ferns Coach Yvette McCausland-Durie discusses the team's struggles against Australia in game 1 of the Constellation Cup. And Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corica chats about what lessons were learned ahead of their season opener against Melbourne. 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.

Auckland FC Defender Dan Hall joins Jason Pine ahead of the season opener against Melbourne. He describes what improvements the team needed to follow up last season, how the team's managed themselves in the offseason, and how he's adjusted to playing with new faces. He told Jason Pine that, "as a team we fell short and we want to rectify that this year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are set to face Melbourne in the opening match of the 2025/26 A-League season. The match mirrors last year's semi final where Melbourne defeated Auckland FC to progress to the final. Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corica joined Jason Pine to talk about what changes the team made since last season, what lessons were learned ahead of their season opener against Melbourne, and what they can do to avoid a repeat of last year's matchup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Jason Pine to discuss the latest sports news from across the ditch.  The Everest horse race is underway in Sydney, and the bookies are ready to roll. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus' has announced her retirement from swimming. And accusations have been made that the Australian cricket team are horribly under-classed for The Ashes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NPC finals are round the corner, and Otago have already secured their spot.  Tonight's match between Hawke's Bay and Canterbury will decide their opponent in the final. Otago Halfback Dylan Pledger joins Jason Pine to chat about the team's convincing win against Bay Of Plenty, how he's managing his ego as an emerging star, and what preparation the team's taking for the finals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are headed to South Africa next year to face off against the Springboks.  Sports Travel & Hospitality Head of Commercial Nick Rowland chats about next year's ABs trip to South Africa, expressions of interest from fans, and how the different touring packages can accommodate different visitors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks XV are headed to Europe to play two matches against England's A team and the Barbarians. They will also be facing Uruguay on the 16th of November, with the venue yet to be announced.  All Blacks XV Head Coach Jamie Joseph joins Jason Pine to discusses selection process and preview the Europe games next month. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season as the quarter-finals wrap up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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World champion and X Games gold medal-winning freeskier Luca Harrington has been named Snow Sports New Zealand's athlete of the year for 2025. Harrington joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.