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The All Blacks and Wallabies have been given the go-ahead to create a significant new trans-Tasman sporting tradition, with ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches confirmed for 2027, 2029 and 2031. All three fixtures will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The Bledisloe Cup in those years will be a three-match series, remaining a two-test challenge in 2028 and 2030 due to the new Nations Championship. New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's belief the All Whites will benefit from their latest World Cup experience. They’ve been eliminated in the group stages of the 2026 tournament, taking just one point from their three matches. NZ Men's U-20 national coach José Figueira joined Piney to recap what went wrong for the Kiwi side. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 27 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.

Thousands of Kiwi fans have descended on Vancouver as the All Whites look to make history at the FIFA World Cup. New Zealand must beat world number ten Belgium this afternoon, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage. Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss the mood ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are hoping to make history today, as they stare down the barrel of their upcoming clash against Belgium. The Kiwi side needs to secure victory today in Vancouver, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage. Louis Verstraete plays for Auckland FC, but he was born and raised in Belgium, and he joined Piney to discuss the conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final and speculate about the upcoming All Blacks squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie has welcomed a national grant programme designed to get more disabled people into para sports. Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Bupa New Zealand have joined forces to launch the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant. Cam Leslie joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors believe everyone at the NRL club understands their responsibility to their fans outside the Auckland region. The Warriors play their first game at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch from 4pm when they meet North Queensland. Former Warrior Mark Tookey joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 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.

Hearty celebrations from the Hurricanes as they toast their first Super Rugby title in a decade. The Hurricanes have had a civic reception on the Wellington waterfront after thrashing the Chiefs in last night's decider. Coach Clark Laidlaw it was special to win the title at their Hnry Stadium home. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.