The Devlin Radio Show

Assistant coach Tamati Ellison and James McOnie joined Piney to discuss the latest All Blacks v France test, attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss the Black Ferns' win and how their tracking for the World Cup, and our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the myth of parents being the problem on the sidelines of kids' sport. 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.

Are Parents the issue at kids sport games, or is it just a minority which gains all the attention. Our coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith joins the show to debunk the myth of parents being the problem on the sidelines of kids sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iga Swiatek has delivered a performance for the ages to win the most one-sided Wimbledon final. The Polish Eighth seed defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in only 57 minutes to win her first title on the grass courts at Wimbledon. Our man in Wimbledon, Craig Gabriel joined the show to recap what happened in the brief Women's final, and preview the mouth watering matchup on the men's side. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Sox have kept their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup hopes alive after securing a walkoff win over the United States. That win was the Black Sox their first Super Round Win. Jerome Raemaki sent the ball out of the park at the bottom of the seventh to bring in three runs and win the game. He joined Piney to discuss his match winning play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shift to 6 for Tupou Vaa'i has led to back-to-back strong performances. He made 13 tackles and scored a try last night in the All Blacks win over France. James McOnie joined Piney to discuss Tupou's performance, and what to make of the Wimbledon final LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns delivered a strong second half performance to pick up their 29th Straight win over the Wallaroos and defend the Laurie O'Reilly Cup. The Black Ferns led only 10–7 at half time before turning up the attack and romping home 37–12 in their last game before the Rugby World Cup. Attack coach Tony Christie joined the show to discuss the team's win and how their tracking for the World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confidence is building in the All Blacks as they delivered a far more convincing performance over the French following their struggles to put their opposition away in Dunedin Former England international and expert rugby analyst Thomas Waldrom recaps the All Blacks much improved performance in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have reclaimed the Dave Gallaher Trophy with a dominant 43–17 win over France in Wellington. They bounced back from their scratchy first up performance in Dunedin crossing over for 6 tries in a far more clinical performance. Assistant coach Tamati Ellison joined Piney to discuss where the All Blacks improved most from the first test. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Shields has had quite an eventful career. He was an under-20 representative for New Zealand, has played 81 games for Wellington, 128 for the Hurricanes, and played for the English international team as well. Shields joined Piney for a chat about his career, and offered his thoughts on the second test between the All Blacks and France. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12th July 2025, Piney is broadcasting live from Wellington's Shed 22 ahead of the second All Blacks test against France. Former All Blacks Conrad Smith and Victor Vito call in to give their thoughts ahad of the game. Also popping in were Dane Coles and Brad Shields, who chatted about their playing careers. Founder of the Toyota Racing Series Barrie Thomlinson offers his thoughts on what Christian Horner's departure means in the F1 landscape. And Wellington Phoenix players Corban Piper and Isaac Hughes pop in ahead of their match next week against Wrexham. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal. The 51-year-old had been in the role since 2005, overseeing eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' titles. Founder of the Toyota racing series Barrie Thomlinson joined Piney to discuss what happened behind the scenes at Red Bull that led to his sudden exit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are in the capitol for their second France clash. They'll be aiming to claim a series win, maintaining their winning momentum from last's week's game in Dunedin. All Blacks great Dane Coles joined Piney ahead of the test to discuss his career, confronting playing style, and what he's up to now he's hung up the boots. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France have significantly re-worked their line-up for tonight's second test, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes the narrative of them being a B-team has come to an end. Despite missing most of their front-liners, the tourists only suffered a four-point loss in the Dunedin opener. The French have made 10 changes for the rematch in Wellington. Former All Black Victor Vito joined Piney to preview the second clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is happy to 'pick and stick' as he aims to mould combinations in test rugby. The only changes Robertson has made for the second test against France in Wellington are injury related, with Caleb Clarke and Patrick Tuipulotu coming into the run-on side. The likes of Tupou Vaa'i and Billy Proctor get another week at blindside and centre respectively, and Robertson says that's important. All Blacks legend Conrad Smith joined Jason Pine for a chat about the second test against France, Proctor playing centre, and what he's been up to in his retirement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie to recap the All Blacks' win over France, the Māori All Blacks' defeat to Scotland and Diogo Jota's death. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disappointment for the Junior Tall Blacks after the side was beaten out by the US in last night's semi-final. The Kiwis were defeated 120-64 by the Americans in a one-sided semifinal in Lausanne. Tall Blacks head coach Judd Flavell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to recap the latest from the NBA off-season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 6 July. 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.

The Warriors Women are making their grand return to the NRLW, and one player opened up about the switch. 10-test Black Fern Patricia Maliepo joined the side just days after helping the Blues win the Super Rugby Aupiki final for the second straight year. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One former All Black applauded the team's performance against France - as the side walked away with a narrow 31-27 win. The All Blacks won a late scrum penalty to get out of trouble as the French searched for a match-winning try. Paul Miller joined Piney to weigh in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have travelled to Wellington with a laundry list of improvements required for the second test against France. The tight 31-27 opening win came after a mountain of opportunities went unconverted by the All Blacks attack, while they shipped three tries to the visitors. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland joined Piney to evaluate the match - and reveal how the team can improve themselves. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi para-athlete Adam Hall has been selected for a record 6th Paralympic Games. He's off to Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March. Set to match the achievement of para-athlete and swimmer Graham Condon and parachuter Michael Johnson, he'll be the first Kiwi to appear at six Paralympic Winter Games. He joined Piney to discuss his career and what it means to be selected for the sixth time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first All Blacks game of the season kicking off tonight, it's time to take a look back in time. Andrew Hore, former All Black and RWC winner, now a farmer in Otago, joined Piney to reflect on his career and life post-rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team of the season raised a few eyebrows. The team selected to go up against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium features four uncapped players, with a few major names relegated to the reserves. Former All Blacks Captain Taine Randell joined Piney to discuss the selection choices and preview tonight's clash against France. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Junior Tall Blacks incredible run has continued at the Under 19 World Cup in Lausanne. New Zealand has surged to an historic quarter-final win against the hosts Switzerland, booking their place in the semifinals against USA Down by six points at halftime, the junior Tall Blacks won 84-70 - the first time they've made the semi-finals of the global event in this age group. Head coach Matt Lacey joined the show to chat about the team's incredible achievement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Emerson's bar in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first test of 2025. Among the names that feature are former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Tom Donnelly, Taine Randell, and Andrew Hore. Also popping in was para-athlete Adam Hall, who has just been named to his 6th Paralympic games. Matt Lacey, head coach of the Junior Tall Blacks, joins the show to discuss his team's incredible run. And director of sport of Israel-Premier Tech cycling team Sam Bewley previews the Tour de France. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most watched sporting events in the world gets underway tonight as the Tour de France sets off in Lille. Only one Kiwi is competing in this year's race, 22 year old Laurence Pithie hoping to score a few stage wins for Germany's Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe. Sam Bewley is over in France as well, the Director of Sport for Israel Premier Tech. He joined the show to discuss the scale of the race, and what he hopes his team will achieve over the next three weeks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both teams have their share of debutants in tonight's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium. On the All Blacks side, both Fabien Holland and Christian Lio Willie are set to make their debuts in front of their home crowd in Dunedin. Tom Donnelly was assistant coach for Otago when the pair made their NPC debuts for the team, and joined Piney to reflect on their journey to the national team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new All Blacks season kicks off tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The boys in black are taking on France's Les Blues in the first of three matches, aiming to break the tourist's winning streak. All Black and Otago Rugby legend Jeff Wilson joined Jason Pine to discuss how the All Blacks will look to improve in Scott Robertson's second year at the helm. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Piney was joined by the one-and-only James McOnie—broadcaster, wordsmith, and master of the perfectly timed zinger—for a rollicking ride through the world of rugby and rugby league. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 29th June 2025, we are joined in studio by All Blacks coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson. First up we focus on the upcoming 2025/26 summer of cricket with Beige Brigade co-host and host of the BYC podcast Paul Ford. Also, Black Cap Bevon Jacobs joins the show to talk his first season in the IPL and the upcoming Black Caps tour of Zimbabwe. Also, Alex Powell out of the NZ Herald talks Liam Lawson's best qualifying of the 2025 F1 season. James McOnie talks all things sport and UFC 317 we hear from sky sport analyst Ravinder Hunia Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson will start sixth at Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix, and is the highest-placed of the four Red Bull-backed cars ahead of both teammate Isack Hadjar and world champion Max Verstappen. For the first time since Saudi Arabia earlier this year, Lawson will start ahead of his Racing Bulls teammate – who was eliminated in the second qualifying session (Q2). Hadjar will start 13th. NZ Herald sportswriter Alex Powell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixed martial artist Kai Kara-France wants to use his flyweight title fight this afternoon as a platform for Māori culture. The Kiwi will face Brazilian champion Alexandre "The Cannibal" Pantoja at UFC 317 in Nevada - his second title attempt. Sky Sport UFC analyst Ravinder Hunia joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bevon Jacobs is hoping that sharing a changing room with Indian cricket superstars such as Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will serve him well for his country. The Auckland batter's the only uncapped player in the 15-man squad for next month's T20 tri-series against South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe. Jacobs was part of the Mumbai squad in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League - in an unusual case of cracking an IPL contract before playing internationally. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed why they opted to bring Dalton Papali'i into camp again following the injury to Wallace Sititi. Sititi is out for the series against France with a high ankle injury, with Blues flanker Papali'i whistled in as injury cover after missing the initial squad and Christian Lio-Willie moved into the squad proper. Robertson says Ethan Blackadder - who also missed out - was unavailable to come in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps and White Ferns are staring down the barrel of a packed summer schedule, according to a new release from NZ Cricket. New Zealand have released their schedule for the upcoming home summer, with a combined 59 international fixtures for both the men's and women's sides. BYC podcast co-founder Paul Ford joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand punters will no longer be able to bet with overseas bookmaker under new laws that will come into effect next week. TAB NZ will become the sole legal provider of online sports and racing betting, with a number of politicians saying it could provide a major boost to the nation's betting industry. The law change has made it illegal for offshore operators to accept bets, and have introduced stronger powers to prevent gambling harm. TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts joined Piney to discuss the changes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 28th June 2025, we talk referee abuse, starting with Mike Hester, NZR's Participation Development Manager, and grassroots ref Rob Harman. We also talk the new betting laws with TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts and football with All Whites coach Darren Bazeley and Auckland City CEO Gordon Watson following their historic 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia and New Zealand are set to clash again later this year, this time on the football pitch. The All Whites will be playing the Socceroos in a two-match series for the Soccer Ashes trophy in September. Coach Darren Bazeley joined Piney to discuss the upcoming battle, as well as look ahead to next year's World Cup – an event the All Whites have qualified for. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SailGP will be making waves in Auckland again in 2026. After being omitted from the first announcement of venues for next season, the league has confirmed it will return to the City of Sails on the weekend of February 14-15 next year. The event will be the second of 12 on the calendar and is the last on the global foiling league's initial four-year agreement with New Zealand Major Events to host regattas in New Zealand. The league is now expected to go through a process to explore what is possible in terms of a long-term arrangement in Auckland. Alexandra Corry, SailGP Head of Event for New Zealand, joined Piney for a chat about the announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A call for New Zealand Rugby to protect referees more. The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union has postponed fixtures this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears. Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials – highlighted by a person threatening to stab a referee – that they would cancel all senior club games if behaviour didn't improve. Mike Hester, Participation Development Manager at NZ Rugby Union, joined Jason Pine to unpack the situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 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.