Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk Zb on Saturday's, Sunday's and Monday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 21st June. Brought to you by Access SolutionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby commentator Keith Quinn joins Martin Devlin as he recalls his famous line as Jonah Lomu scored in the corner against England 25 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NZ Warriors star Sione Faumuina has labelled the Auckland club's decision to sack Stephen Kearney as the worst decision in the history of the team.Faumuina broadcast his fiery tirade on Facebook last night after Kearney was fired by the Warriors after a little more than three years at the helm, on the back of the side's 40-12 thumping at the hands of the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday night.The decision was met with criticism from pundits and former players, including Faumuina, who believes Kearney should've been given until the end of the season, given the team's current circumstance.Faumuina, who played 88 games for the Warriors between 2002-06, said if he was still playing he'd want to walk out on the team."It's the stupidest, most ridiculous decision than any Warriors management in their history has made," said Faumuina."That was the dumbest decision to do considering what's going on right now. It's selfish, it lacks empathy… the worst decisions I've ever seen made in the NRL."I'm calling out the owner - if it was you, it was the worst thing you could have done. If I was playing and this happened, I'd want to come home now. I'd be like 'F this, send me home'."I don't know how anyone could pull the trigger on this decision during this time.""I'm guessing before they left for Australia they made a pact that they were going to ride this out to the end, and to have this happen right now after this loss," Faumuina added. "It baffles me."Do you not understand what's going on? What these people have sacrificed to play a game. They won't see their families until the end of the season, so whoever decided to sack Stephen right now made the dumbest move ever."Surely common sense would've said 'let's give him till the end of the season, let's back them regardless because they've sacrificed so much', but no."To add this onto everything else, I hope you all come together. I know it'll be tough. I feel for all the players and the staff.Newstalk ZB journalist and commentator Jason Pine called the decision "heartless and cold".Heartless and cold from the Warriors. I know sport is a results business but 2020 isn’t normal in any sense and needs adjusted thinking. They’ve sacked a coach in a bubble. Not particularly classy for mine. https://t.co/c2eNJ35DQQ— Jason Pine (@pineyzb) June 20, 2020Warriors CEO Cameron George said he felt a change of leadership was needed."Stephen is extremely professional and has put in a huge amount of effort in the role but, along with the owners, we feel we need to make a change now in the best interests of the club.If I was stranded across the other side of the Tasman for the entire NRL season and away from home and family, with the results of this year not really mattering in a real context, I would simply sack the coach.— Elliott Smith (@elliottnz) June 20, 2020"We're so grateful to Stephen for the dedication he has shown to us in what have been difficult circumstances. His commitment, work ethic and concern for the wellbeing of the club, players and their families through this challenging year is testament to his character and we wish him and his family all the best for the future."Given the Warriors' circumstances have seen them having to loan in a player to ensure they had a large-enough squad, there were joking suggestions on Twitter that they could also be loaned a coach.Genuinely dumbfounded that the Warriors have sacked Stephen Kearney at this point in this particular season. The side is struggling, for sure, but don’t see how getting rid of him helps right now. #NRL— Brendan Bradford (@1bbradfo) June 20, 2020Kearney signed with the Warriors as head coach for the 2017 season, guiding the club to the finals in 2018.Payten (41) joined the Warriors' coaching staff last season after...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky commentator Tony Johnson joined the DRS reviewing the Blues victory over the Chiefs in Super Rugby Aotearoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors CEO Cameron George explains to Martin Devlin why they decided to sack Stephen Kearney as head coach of the NRL franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin talks to Wellington Phoenix captain Steven Taylor ahead of the resumption of football's A-League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin reviews the Warriors loss to the Rabbitohs with rugby league analyst Tony Kemp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin talks to Blues first-five Daniel Carter about his return to New Zealand rugby and why he's selling his 70th All Black jersey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports has returned to New Zealand, but leave the politics at home, asks Martin Devlin. Yesterday marked the launch of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, with the first match played between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium.Sports Minister Grant Robertson delivered a speech before the game began highlighting the country's efforts against Covid-19 that have allowed live sport to return.Robertson also used the speech to thank essential workers for their efforts over lockdown. The speech was met with cheers - but Martin Devlin says that New Zealand should not adopt the US practice of merging sports and politics together. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday,s, Sunday's and Monday's compacted into a podcast, for Monday the 15th June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk Zb on Saturday's, Sunday's and Monday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 14th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk Zb on Saturday's, Sunday's and Monday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 14th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Todd Lewis, a reporter and presenter for the Golf Channel in the United States about the experience of a PGA Tour event without fans. Todd was at Fort Worth for the Charles Schwab challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former All Black captain Murray Mexted on the back of the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa between the Highlanders and the Chiefs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner on the back of the news that Eden Park is a sell out for the Blues opening game of Super Rugby against the Hurricanes.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 13th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin has a good long chat to England Head Rugby coach Eddie Jones, ahead of the re-start of Super Rugby Aotearoa. His book is called Eddie Jones, My life and Rugby and is available from all book stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Monday evenings from 7pm until 8pm, compacted into a podcast for Monday 8th June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Dean Jones, the former Australian cricketing great from the 80's and 90's about the prospect of the T20 Cricket World Cup going ahead later on in 2020, as well as some memories from his time in the game which saw him known as Sir Richard Hadlee's bunny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB from 12pm until 3pm on Saturday's and Sunday's, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 7th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder is a stalwart of Canterbury rugby, spending his entire 11-year professional New Zealand rugby career with the red and blacks in the NPC and Super Rugby.Mr Blackadder played 126 times for Canterbury and 71 times for the Crusaders.He also gained 12 test caps in the All Blacks jersey.But unlike Blackadder, Dan Carter will not be a one-club, or one-province man after joining the Blues for Super Rugby Aotearoa.Mr Blackadder told Martin Devlin he is a big fan of Carter's decision to play north.He said he does not believe Dan Carter's move to the Blues makes him a traitor to Canterbury rugby fans."I think his time was up and the Crusaders have great 10s coming through."Mr Blackadder believes the Crusaders are still the team to beat when Super Rugby returns in just under a week."The Crusades have to be favourites of course, but the Chiefs know that they can beat the Crusaders, the Blues lost to the Crusaders early so they'll be ready. I think this competition is absolutely wide open."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Warriors assistant coach Tony Iro, on the back of a disappointing loss to the Penrith Panthers in Campbelltown last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Cindy Boren, a sports and political reporter from the Washington Post discussing the issue of the Black Lives Matter protests and why athletes have been raised their voice on the issue more than in previous years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga, now defence coach at the Blues about the vibe of the Blues squad on the back of the announcement that Daniel Carter has signed on as an injury replacement for the rest of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sundays compacted into a podcast for Saturday 6th June. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Black Caps all rounder James Franklin, who's now living in Durham, England as the Head coach of Durham in the County Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Warriors centre Gerard Beale, on the back of their impressive win against the Dragons in Gosford in their first game back since Covid 19.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 31st May. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former NSW Origin hooker and now Fox League analyst Michael Ennis, about what he's made of the new rules in regards to the way the game of Rugby League has been refereed, as well as his thoughts about the Warriors and how they might fare this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.