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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
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Jason Pine: Netball NZ's dropped the ball - but can they fix it?
3w ago00:04:10Tap to summarizeI'm not interested in a pile-on on Netball New Zealand. We are where we are and there's no real need to re-litigate how that happened. As this was playing out over the last 12 months, we questioned those in positions of power, and many of those people are no longer in those positions. We're here now... and we can't turn back time. There's no question this has been a hugely disruptive time for the game of netball here, but with disruption comes opportunity. Much as there's a fair degree of short term pain to go through here, Netball NZ now have the chance to reimagine what the domestic competition should look like, and most importantly, how it's financially underpinned. Board chair Alastair Carruthers, who fronted media yesterday and did so pretty well in my view, said a couple of things that really stood out to me. He said: "Turnarounds begin when you have a shared understanding of the problem". Which is a very corporate phrase, but it's an accurate one. Netball NZ's biggest problem is obviously financial. For far too long, they've relied on the broadcasting money from Sky to run their domestic competition. And because of institutional complacency, which flowed at times into arrogance, they believed that tap wouldn't be turned off. They thought netball was untouchable because of its place in our sporting history and its incredibly strong community connection. But things change, nothing is certain, and having all of your eggs in one financial basket is never a sound strategy. And now, that basket has been removed, and Netball NZ is financially exposed. But there's a chance now to stop relying so heavily on one income stream and build a more diversified commercial model It amazes me - and Cheryl brought this up - that businesses who target a female market are not queuing up to invest in netball, to connect with its enormous community base, and to align with our elite players, who are not only great athletes, but also really magnetic personalities. We could sit here and very quickly and easily make a list of the products and services that large segments of the female population use, and also make the purchasing decisions about in their households. Hair-care and skin-care Clothing brands Technology Travel Food and beverage Motor vehicles That's just a start. But commercial partners aren't charities. Netball NZ can't go cap in hand to sponsors and ask them to bail them out, they need to show them the value of a long-term partnership with them. There's no doubt that commercial sponsors currently undervalue netball, and maybe in a world where those partnerships weren't important because was a big pot of broadcast money, those relationships weren't nurtured by Netball NZ. Because they always had the TV money, but now they don't. So let's start again. Re-open these conversations, or start some new ones, come up with a suite of benefits for those partners, show them value, and start to build a diverse revenue base to support the domestic comp. As I said at the start, we're here now. Previous netball leaders at governance and operational level have dropped the ball, or at the very least taken their eyes off it. But it's only a disaster if you don't pick it back up again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wayne Goldsmith: coaching expert on the early challenges Dave Rennie had to overcome
3w ago00:15:24Tap to summarizeSince Dave Rennie took over the All Blacks coaching role, the team's been going smoothly, beating out France, Italy and Ireland at the Nations Championship. Next week, Rennie will name a 44-man squad for the first full All Blacks tour of South Africa since 1996. Coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith joined Piney to recap the 2026 year so far - as well as the early challenges Rennie faced. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Peter Burling: Black Foils co-CEO speaks ahead of SailGP Portsmouth
3w ago00:11:51Tap to summarizeNew Zealand's SailGP team claimed their first-ever regatta win in the global foiling league’s stop in England in 2022 - and they're hoping to repeat that moment. SailGP returned to Great Britain this week, in Portsmouth rather than Plymouth this time, with the sailing getting underway this weekend. Black Foils co-CEO Peter Burling joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Monty Betham: Sky Sport Commentator previews the Warriors v Dragons clash
4w ago00:08:05Tap to summarizeThe Warriors are back in the winner’s circle and full of confidence as they search for back-to-back wins against the St George Illawarra Dragons this weekend in Auckland. After battling a severe mid-season injury crisis, they have named their strongest possible side as they look to maintain their position inside the NRL’s top four. This week, they face the Dragons, who are in last place, but will provide an intriguing challenge for the Warriors. Former player and Sky Sport Commentator Monty Betham joined Piney to preview tonight's clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Mils Muliaina: Former All Black and Sky Sport Commentator analyses the All Blacks team for the Ireland clash
4w ago00:14:48Tap to summarizeA tough challenge lies ahead for Dave Rennie’s All Blacks. Their third Nations Championship clash will see them defend the Fortress against Ireland – aiming to maintain their 32 year unbeaten streak. Plenty of debate has surrounded the team since the season began, so former All Black Mils Muliaina joined Piney to give his expert analysis on the key selections and tactical talking points. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2026
4w ago02:04:04Tap to summarizeOn the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th July 2026, Piney is broadcasting live from The Kingslander in Auckland, counting down to tonight’s clash between the All Blacks and Ireland. He was joined by dual-international Frano Botica, 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina, and Irish rugby journo Murray Kinsella to preview the big test. He caught up with former Warriors captain, now Sky Sport commentator Monty Betham ahead of tonight’s match against the Dragons. We headed across the ditch to get the latest from Adam Peacock, and English football commentator Mike Minay reviewed the tough World Cup semi-final loss. 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.
Transcribe →Frano Botica: Former All Black and Kiwi reflects on career in rugby union and league
4w ago00:19:49Tap to summarizePlenty of history surrounds tonight’s clash between the All Blacks and Ireland. Ireland’s last visit to our shores saw them claim victory in two of the three tests in 2022, and the All Blacks’ 32 year unbeaten streak at Eden Park may be on the line. As what’s sure to be an intense match looms, Piney was joined by Frano Botica, a former All Black with a lot of history himself in the world of rugby. They discussed his incredible career both in international rugby union, and league, and the current teams. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on England beating Norway in the World Cup and the All Blacks' victory over Italy
Jul 1200:08:04Tap to summarize James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss England beating out Norway in the FIFA World Cup, and the All Blacks keeping their winning streak alive in Wellington against Italy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Craig Gabriel: tennis commentator on Linda Noskova defeating Karolina Muchova in Wimbledon final
Jul 1200:07:21Tap to summarizeLinda Noskova has become Wimbledon's 9th different women's singles champion in the past nine years, overcoming fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in the three-set final. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andrew Pragnell: New Zealand Football CEO on the All Whites facing India in two-match series in November
Jul 1200:08:42Tap to summarizeThe All Whites will have rare football internationals against India late this year, with matches scheduled for Auckland and Christchurch. The matches will be at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Thursday, 12 November, and at Christchurch's Te Kaha Stadium on Sunday, 15 November. The games were announced by Sport Minister Mark Mitchell as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand. New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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