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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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  • Sunday · 6 min

    Eric Thompson: Motorsport expert recaps Bathurst 1000

    2024 Supercars champion Will Brown has grabbed the lead in the early stages of the Bathurst 1000. Co-driver Scott Pye started the race from sixth on the grid, with Brown now out in front through 40 laps. Brodie Kostecki's running second - with pole position winner Zach Bates falling to third. Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Sunday · 2 hr 4 min

    Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2026

    Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 October. 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.

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  • Sunday · 8 min

    Nick Kelly: Black Cap previews upcoming series against India

    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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Sunday · 20 min

    Geoff Allott: NZ Cricket CEO explains why organisation chose to pursue the NZ20 league over Big Bash

    New Zealand Cricket has revealed the logic behind choosing to pursue the NZ20 league and go against the recommendations of another analysis. A Deloitte report released last week favoured a New Zealand team being added to Australia's Big Bash League, but NZ Cricket's board voted not to pursue this choice. NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Sunday · 11 min

    Ant Strachan: former All Black on the team's 50-19 victory over Australia

    Beauden Barrett has hailed a focused week in camp for a successful 150th match in the black jersey, his 146th test in total. The All Blacks have held onto the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50-19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland. Former All Black Ant Strachan joined Piney to unpack the game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Sunday · 7 min

    Neil Barnes: All Blacks assistant coach on the Kiwi side beating out Australia 50-19 at Eden Park

    The All Blacks have squirreled away the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50 - 19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland. The team's gearing up for next weekend's rematch in Sydney, where they're hoping to keep up the momentum. All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Saturday · 15 min

    Liam Sceats: Kiwi motorsport racer on his move to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, future plans

    Liam Sceats is one of the country's brightest young motorsport prospects. At the start of the year he signed on for the thirteenth season of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. There's just one round left in the race, which is setting off at Italy's Monza Circuit in two weeks' time. But before he heads over to Italy, he joined Piney to chat about his season and discuss what the future holds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Saturday · 9 min

    Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the line up for the Rugby League World Cup, preparations

    The countdown is on to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The Kiwis have assembled a star-studded squad with the hopes of bringing the trophy back to New Zealand for the first time since 2008, with names like Kalyn Ponga and Jahrome Hughes on the list. It'll be a major undertaking, with Australia, England, Tonga and Samoa all boasting the firepower to go deep into the tournament. Head Coach Stacey Jones joined Piney to discuss whether the team has what it takes to claim rugby league's ultimate prize. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Saturday · 2 hr 3 min

    Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2026

    Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 10 October. 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.

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  • Saturday · 21 min

    Buck Shelford: All Blacks icon previews the Bledisloe test at Eden Park, discusses career

    Buck Shelford is an All Blacks legend. He was a dominant force at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, and when David Kirk retired, he became captain and led the team through a golden age of success over the next three years. And with the first Bledisloe Cup clash coming up this evening, Shelford joined Piney at the Kinglander to discuss the test and look back on his impressive career. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Saturday · 13 min

    John Eales: Australian rugby icon previews this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park

    It's been 40 years since the Wallabies tasted victory at Eden Park. This weekend, off the back of a win over the Springboks, they're facing the All Blacks at the Fortress, who will be looking to end their three-match losing streak. 86-cap Wallaby and Australian rugby icon, John Eales told Piney the All Blacks are never an easy side to beat – they're never gonna give you an inch. He says no team wants to give up the Bledisloe Cup, but Australia won't be able to win it unless they outplay them in every moment of the game, and they know how hard that is. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 6 min

    Andy McDonnell: Weekend Sport producer on the mood of the NRL grand final

    The NRL grand final is set to kick off this evening, and excitement is brewing among fans on both sides of the Tasman. The Sydney Roosters are set to face the Newcastle Knights Sydney’s Accor Stadium, and supporters are turning up in droves to be there for the action. Weekend Sport producer Andy McDonnell was on the scene to report all the action, and he even noticed some Warriors fans had made it across the ditch to voice their support. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 10 min

    Mike Minay: Commentator and reporter recaps Manchester City investigation

    Manchester City are appealing after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. An independent commission found City broke the rules over nine seasons, including by using so-called 'sham contracts' to disguise more than 830 million pounds in secret funding. Commentator and reporter Mike Minay joined Piney to recap the saga. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 1 hr 6 min

    Full Show Podcast: 04 October 2026

    Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 October. 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.

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  • October 4 · 5 min

    Reon Graham: Counties Manukau head coach recaps the team's weekend victory over Hawke's Bay

    The Ranfurly Shield is staying in Pukekohe for the summer. Counties-Manukau have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thrilling first defence in the final round of the NPC. The Steelers scored two first half tries, but were held scoreless after the break as the Magpies closed the gap - but Counties held on to keep the Log O' Wood until 2027. Head coach Reon Graham joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 7 min

    Errol Brain: former Counties Manukau player on the side beating Hawke's Bay 12-7

    Counties Manukau have passed their first test as Ranfurly Shield holders. The Steelers have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thriller in Pukekohe, and held on tight in the second half to ultimately defeat the Magpies. Former Counties Manukau player Errol Brain joined Piney to discuss the big win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 11 min

    Robbie O'Davis: former Newcastle Knights star speaks ahead of NRL grand final

    The NRL grand final is set to take place tonight, with the Newcastle Knights facing off against the Sydney Roosters at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. Both the Knights and the Roosters have solid histories in front of them, and there's plenty of excitement brewing ahead of the match. Newcastle Knights star Robbie O'Davis joined Piney to discuss ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • October 4 · 7 min

    Josh Jacomb: All Blacks and Taranaki first five speaks ahead of Taranaki v Wellington clash

    All Blacks first five Josh Jacomb wants to set up Taranaki's NPC finals charge ahead of another taste of All Blacks camp. Jacomb suits up for the amber and blacks alongside fellow All Black squad members Scott and Beauden Barrett to face Wellington. He joined Piney to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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