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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

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

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

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Latest Episodes

This week, James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Black Caps' loss to India, the All Blacks' team selections and all the action from the Rugby League World Cup.

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The Breakers are set to face off against the Cairns Taipans this evening, but one team veteran is set to face a big milestone.

Reuben Te Rangi celebrates his 400th match in the league he's been playing in since 2012.

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The Kiwis are gearing up for their next Rugby League World Cup match in Christchurch - where they're set to face the Cook Islands.

This follows the Kiwis' 24-22 defeat to the Australians last week, and they're hoping to do better this time round.

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 25 October.

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Eric Thompson
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Will Brown
Driver on Triple Eight Racing team
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Scott Pye
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Jeff Allott
New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
Nick Kelly
Cricketer in Blackcaps ODI squad
New Zealand Cricket / Blackcaps
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
Ant Strawn
Former All Blacks halfback and analyst
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Episode: Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
Neil Barnes
All Blacks assistant coach
All Blacks
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
James McHoney
Sports broadcaster/pundit
Newstalk ZB
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026
Geoff Allott
Chief executive of New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket
Episode: Geoff Allott: NZ Cricket CEO explains why organisation chose to pursue the NZ20 league over Big Bash

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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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Some episodes are noted for strong motorsports and international sport coverage.
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Listeners praise the high-energy, informed sport takes and strong guest lineups.

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Apple Podcasts
#61
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Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#71
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Apple Podcasts
#32
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Apple Podcasts
#49
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#74
France/Sports/Rugby

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Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the line up for the Rugby League World Cup, preparations
Q: Is starting the campaign with the Australia game ideal, or would you have preferred a settling game first?
Stacey acknowledges the reality of the draw, saying it is what it is and that the players are physically hardened from their season, so they're ready for the opener against the Kangaroos.
Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the line up for the Rugby League World Cup, preparations
Q: Kalyn Ponga is a headline addition—what conversations have you had with him about his role?
Stacey says Kalyn is a luxury to have, among the game's elite, with depth at the halves and Keanu Kinney able to fill multiple positions; discussions have been brief due to a busy schedule.
Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the line up for the Rugby League World Cup, preparations
Q: So how will head coach Stacey Jones fit all of that talent into one team?
Stacey explains that there is balance and depth in the squad, with several players able to cover multiple roles and adapt to different halves and forward combinations.
Gary Burchett: Sky New Zealand Head of Sport Content on the gambling ad shown during Jai Arrow's walkout
Q: Gary, thanks for fronting up. How did this happen?
Burchett explains that a scheduling error caused the ad to run during Jai Arrow's walkout and emphasizes that a human editorial team made the decision, with commitment to review and prevent recurrence.
Neil Barnes: All Blacks assistant coach on the Kiwi side beating out Australia 50-19 at Eden Park
Q: Neil, thanks for joining us. Did you feel like a performance like this was coming during the week?
He acknowledged the build-up of momentum through the week and emphasized the importance of the Bledisloe Cup for the team and country, while noting they could not predict a performance but were focused on readiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekend Sport

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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7. Neil Barnes
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