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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
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Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Weekend Sport on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Whether it's on the international stage, or at the grassroots, we talk to the players, coaches, our sport correspondents and journalists, and most importantly... you.
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James McOnie: Do the Phoenix have a chance at winning the A-League?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' struggles, the Super Rugby ANZAC Round, the Phoenix's chances of winning the A-League,...
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England to play three-test cricket tour in New Zealand later this year
The Barmy Army's Chris Millard joined Piney to discuss the recently announced three-test English cricket tour taking place in New Zealand later this year. LISTEN...
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Elliott Smith: Recapping ANZAC weekend Super Rugby
ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith joined Piney to recap all the Super Rugby highs and lows from this ANZAC Day weekend. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sweden refuses to use VAR tech amid fan backlash
Sweden made headlines after it refused to use Video Assistant Referees following a fan revolt against its introduction. BBC Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck...
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WADA's independent review into Tokyo Olympics doping sparks further questions
Questions are being raised as the World Anti-Doping Agency launches a review into a doping scandal at the Tokyo Olympics. WADA has come under fire for its handling...
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T20 World Cup: Which Black Caps will make the cut?
The Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA this June will be named tomorrow. Cricket commentator and analyst Craig Cumming joined Piney...
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Former Phoenix player 'optimistic' about team's odds of winning Premier's Plate
One former Phoenix player is cautiously optimistic about the team's odds of winning the Premier's Plate. The Phoenix need the Central Coast Mariners to lose their...
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"No curb on alcohol intake at LIV Golf" - Jamie Mackay
LIV Golf is back in Adelaide for another year. The Country's Jamie Mackay headed along to see what it's all about, calling in to give Piney the rundown. He told...
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"Rugby was always the reason I came to New Zealand" - Anton Segner
From Germany to NZ, Anton Segner has become one of the best players on these shores. He’s starting on the blind-side for the Blues tonight, as the Reds host them...
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All Blacks selection "not talked about internally" - Brett Cameron
Tonight will see the Hurricanes clash against a wounded Brumbies side. The team has won their first eight matches, favoured to win in tonight’s game. Piney caught...
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"Brumbies need to win to be considered a serious contender" - Brett McKay
After a humbling loss at the hands of the Blues, the Brumbies are hosting the Hurricanes in tonight’s Super Rugby match. Our backup Australian Correspondent Brett...
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Reigniting the excitement in Super Rugby will be a 'team effort'
Super Rugby has a new CEO. Jack Mesley is currently the CCO of A-Leagues will begin his new role when the current A-League season comes to an end. Chair of Super...
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Macey Fraser: "Excited to see what I can do"
Wellington Phoenix star Macey Fraser is off to the United States after Utah Royals paid the Phoenix a record transfer fee to secure her services. Piney catches...
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Cameron Avery: "2023 was a breakout year for me"
Marathon runner Cameron Avery is gearing up to try and qualify for the Olympic marathon, in just his second ever full marathon when he runs the Vienna Marathon. Piney...
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Greg Murphy: Heimgartner never made any mistakes
Kiwi Andre Heimgartner became the first person to win a Supercars race at Taupo. Piney caught up with Supercars legend Greg Murphy to get the wash up from day 1...
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James McOnie: Crusaders still have a chance to make the playoffs
The Crusaders slumped to another defeat, this time at the hands of the Western Force in a battle for the Wooden Spoon. Piney discusses this with James McOnie, along...
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Nigel Avery: NZOC's job to "optimize athletes performances on the day"
With the Olympics now less than 100 days away, Piney caught up with the Team NZ's Chef de Mission Nigel Avery to discuss how the preparations are going for the Olympic...
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Warriors signing of James Fisher-Harris was a well-kept secret
The Warriors have been one of the biggest stories across the ditch with their coup. Their signing of James Fisher-Harris was a well-kept secret, a thing that’s...
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"We just have to be tough": Blues coach ahead of tonight's clash
The Blues and Brumbies are standing on equal ground leading into tonight’s clash. Each team has only lost one match, the Blues standing above the Brumbies on the...
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Win against Drua "wasn't perfect" - Hurricanes assistant breaks down the match
The Hurricanes are now 8 for 8 in Super Rugby. They picked up a win in Suva against the Fijian Drua, taking the win by 23 points. Assistant Coach Jamie Mackintosh...
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"Great to have a brand new track on the calendar" - Supercars Legend Craig Lowndes
Supercars has made its return to New Zealand’s tracks this weekend. The Taupō Super400 kicked off yesterday afternoon at the Taupō International Motorsport Park...
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"Best I've seen the Dragons play in years" - NZ Herald League writer
The NZ Warriors have been humbled in Wollongong as they fell to a heavy defeat against the struggling Dragons. The Australian league steamrolled the Warriors,...
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Jordie Barrett's unique sabbatical choice evoked "a real admiration" -NZR GM
Jordie Barrett has broken the trend, heading off to Ireland for his rugby sabbatical at the end of this year as opposed to Japan. He’s also the first player to...
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"I believe I'll come back a better rugby player": Jordie Barrett on his unique sabbatical choice
Many All Blacks will use a sabbatical to rest the body or grow their bank balance — both reasonable priorities for high-performance athletes. Jordie Barrett, however,...
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Warriors CEO answers your questions on Weekend Sport
The New Zealand Warriors are flying high in the NRL – coming within one game of the Grand Final in 2023. They’ve continued their form this season sitting firmly...