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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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Rob Penney: Crusaders Coach reflects on his tenure with the team
Jul 400:12:49Tap to summarizeWith the conclusion of the Super Rugby season comes the end of Rob Penney’s tenure with the Crusaders. His three years coaching the team were something of a rollercoaster – with a horror first season at the helm followed by a title win, and this year making it only to the semi-finals. Penney told Piney that for him, the greatest privilege is being a local lad and getting the opportunity to be involved with a great organisation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Casey Laulala: Former All Black and Crusader on his career, 2006's Fog Final
Jul 400:14:11Tap to summarizeAs the All Blacks prepare to put on their jerseys for the first time this season, a former All Black is reminiscing on one of his most iconic tries. Casey Laulala played for a range of Kiwi teams in the 2000’s - including the All Blacks and the Crusaders. In fact, he scored the winning try for the Crusaders in 2006’s Super Rugby final, which became known as the ‘Fog Final’ thanks to the thick blanket of fog that coated the pitch. He told Piney that thinking back, it was a bonkers situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 04 July 2026
Jul 402:04:39Tap to summarizeListen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 July. 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.
Transcribe →Billy Bush: All Blacks icon reflects on his career in rugby
Jul 400:13:34Tap to summarizeToday will see the All Blacks kick off their season in the first Nations Championship clash against France – the first test of Dave Rennie’s tenure as coach. And as the match looms, Billy Bush, an All Blacks icon and Cantabrian joined Jason Pine to reflect on his career in rugby. Bush told Piney that the game was different when he played; the things they got up to then would probably net them a red card today – or get them locked up in jail. “But the referees stand back and say you boys want to play rugby, and carry it on ... and that’s sort of missing out of the game quite a bit.” “Doesn’t have to be how we played, it was quite ruthless, really.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →David Kirk: New Zealand Rugby Chair ahead of the All Blacks first test of 2026
Jul 400:13:09Tap to summarizeThe time has nearly come for the All Blacks to kick off their 2026 season. They're facing France in the first Nations Championship clash, which also happens to be the first test in Dave Rennie's tenure as coach. NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk told Piney that the stakes are high – the team needs to play well. He says they need to see the early stanzas in a new style of rugby and a new chapter for New Zealand, as this is the first step in building towards the World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 28 June 2026
Jun 2802:04:20Tap to summarizeListen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 June. 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.
Transcribe →James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the All Whites getting knocked out of the World Cup
Jun 2800:08:12Tap to summarizeThis week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup action - including the All Whites getting knocked out after they were beaten out by Belgium. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Joseph Romanos: sports writer on his new book exploring NZ Olympic history
Jun 2800:12:41Tap to summarizeAuthor and famed sports historian Joseph Romanos knows his way around New Zealand's top Olympic athletes - and he's ranked them in his new book. Our Olympic Legends ranks New Zealand’s top 50 Olympians, from the 1900s to the high points of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Romanos joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Michaela Sokolich-Beatson: Mystics captain on the team's ANZ Premiership title win
Jun 2800:08:32Tap to summarizeA lock-down defensive effort on the Steel shooters by Mystics' goal keep Phoenix Karaka has been highlighted as key to the Mystic's ANZ Premiership title win. Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson says Karaka's defensive efforts were crucial in the 56-46 win over the Steel. She joined Piney to recap the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Matt Russell: NRL commentator on the Dolphins beating out the Warriors in Brisbane
Jun 2800:10:48Tap to summarizeAn opportunity missed for the Warriors after suffering a 26-24 loss to the Dolphins in Brisbane. A late Sam Healey try gave the visitors a four-point lead with four minutes to play. But the Dolphins regained their short kick-off, before Selywn Cobbo dotted down - the successful conversion sealing the home team's eighth straight win. NRL commentator Matt Russell joined Piney to recap the results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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