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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Newstalk ZB
All Blacks
Warriors
South Africa
New Zealand Rugby
Rugby
Springboks
New Zealand
New Zealand Warriors
Newcastle Knights
Rugby Union
Netball New Zealand
Hurricanes
Super Rugby
NRL
Auckland FC
World Cup
Ranfurly Shield
Warriors (NRL)
Dolphins
Rugby World Cup

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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The Black Caps are gearing up for their next Twenty20 cricket series against India.

The squad has recently been named, and the series is set to kick off in November.

Black Cap Nick Kelly joined Piney to discuss.

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' victory over Australia and the start of the A-League season.

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Recent Guests

Andy McDonnell
Regular producer of the Weekend Sport show; head of the NRL Grand Final coverage
Weekend Sport, Newstalk ZB
Episode: Andy McDonnell: Weekend Sport producer on the mood of the NRL grand final
Mike Minay
Award winning Manchester based football commentator, reporter, host and journalist
Manchester-based media
Episode: Mike Minay: Commentator and reporter recaps Manchester City investigation
Brett Keeble
longtime Newcastle Knights journalist for the Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 04 October 2026
Reon Graham
Head coach of Counties Manukau Rugby
Counties Manukau Rugby
Episode: Reon Graham: Counties Manukau head coach recaps the team's weekend victory over Hawke's Bay
Errol Brain
Former Counties Manukau player, 146 games, former captain and coach, Chiefs Board Chair
Counties Manukau, Chiefs, New Zealand Māori
Episode: Errol Brain: former Counties Manukau player on the side beating Hawke's Bay 12-7
Robbie O'Davis
Former Newcastle Knights player, dual Grand Final participant and Clive Churchill Medalist
Newcastle Knights
Episode: Robbie O'Davis: former Newcastle Knights star speaks ahead of NRL grand final
Dave Rennie
Head coach of the All Blacks
All Blacks
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2026
Jim Rohrstaff
Managing Director at Te Arai Links
Te Arai Links
Episode: Jim Rohrstaff: Managing Director at Te Arai Links on hosting the upcoming Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Championship
Scott Wooten
Former Wellington Phoenix player, coach transition
Perth Glory FC / Wellington Phoenix (former)
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026

Host

Jason Pine
Host of Weekend Sport, frequent live discussions, and drive-time weekend sports analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Better with Piney

    So much better since Jason Pine took over from Martin Devlin. One hundred times better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orcapoise
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Simon Drought

    Go the Nix!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Drought
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Sports fan

    Great interviews with some big name players. More motorsports Marty!

    Enjoy your passion for the team you support

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiwi merd
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Yes boy

    Murray Deaker would be proud

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nik Cella
    Australia7 years ago
  • Drs podcast

    Big fan of Marty and listened most days when he was on during the but struggle to be able to listen to the show on weekends so have had a look at the podcasts. What a mess!! Who ever put this together needs an uppercut, unnecessarily hard to navigate through. Probably the worst I’ve seen

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rather_Bfishing
    New Zealand8 years ago

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#69
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Apple Podcasts
#62
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Apple Podcasts
#191
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Apple Podcasts
#58
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#62
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Apple Podcasts
#82
Australia/Sports/Rugby

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Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland
Q: What was the messaging in the final moments as you looked to close out the game?
The team focused on zero-rucking and concentrating on defence, trusting each other and fighting as a unit to safeguard the lead in the closing minutes.
Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland
Q: How much did you lean into the chance to win the shield in your build-up to the game?
He explains the team treated it as a historic opportunity to restore pride in their union and to make their fans proud, emphasizing confidence and preparation throughout the week.
Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland
Q: How was the road trip back from Whangarei to Pukekohe after the big night?
Adam describes the journey as loud and memorable, a long ride but worth the celebration, reflecting the atmosphere after a big win.
Scott Wootton: former Wellington Phoenix player on his retirement from football
Q: Where did you start thinking about hanging up the boots and what might be next for you?
I began seriously considering retirement about ten days to two weeks ago, and ultimately accepted an opportunity within Perth Glory to move into a bridging role between the academy and the first team, which felt like a natural continuation of my career in football and aligns with my passion for youth development.
Clinton Toopi: Former Warrior on the team's performance, consistency, upcoming clash with Manly
Q: What parts of the game specifically have you enjoyed watching from the Warriors?
Toopi lauds the ferocity, physicality, and high level of consistency in performance, highlighting how the team maintains intensity and quality across 80 minutes.

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What is Weekend Sport about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekend Sport coverage centers on the weekend's action across multiple sports, with hosted briefing and on-site reporting, expert commentary, and interviews from athletes, coaches, and journalists. Recurring themes include rugby union and rugby league, football/soccer developments, Commonwealth Games context, and broader sport governance conversations. The show frequently blends live analysis, historical context, and human-interest moments from athletes and teams, offering listeners practical insights into team strategies, player movements, and upcoming fixtures. A standout trait is the mix of panel-style discussions, live caller interactions, and guest perspectives from notable sports media figures and athletes, which can be especially app... more

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2. Mike Minay
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4. Reon Graham
5. Errol Brain
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7. Dave Rennie
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