The Devlin Radio Show

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC making the A-League Grand Final, the Hurricanes beating the Blues and Luke Metcalf's departure from the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC boss Nick Becker is gearing up for a big week ahead as the club prepares to play in - and host - an A-League grand final next weekend. Tickets go on sale for next Saturday night's decider tomorrow, with members in the morning and general public in the afternoon. Becker joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Magic Round is continuing on, and the Warriors are hoping to get their fifth consecutive win tonight. The team is facing off against the Brisbane Broncos this evening, and one former Warrior is joined Piney to outline his predictions. Mark Tookey joined Piney to speculate, and look back on his own legacy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 17 May. 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.

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw's faith in his players continues to rise after a 47-24 Super Rugby victory over the Blues. The competition front-runners ran in seven tries to four to restore their lead over the second-placed Chiefs to five points. Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff is looming for the Warriors, as the team gears up for their next clash in Brisbane. The Warriors are hoping to keep the streak alive after beating the Parramatta Eels 36-14 in their last match. Warriors CEO Cameron George joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos, and one former player is looking back on his own career. Brent Tate used to be a part of the Broncos, but he also played for the Warriors and the North Queensland Cowboys. He joined Piney to discuss his sporting history. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are getting back into it, with the team returning to the field after their week off. They're set to face off against the Brisbane Broncos for the NRL Magic Round, with kickoff happening at 6pm tonight. Coach Andrew Webster joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the biggest day in the Wellington Phoenix's history as the women's team readies themselves for the A-League grand final. They've risen from missing the playoffs in each of their past four seasons, to a second place regular season finish and a shot at putting the club's first piece of silverware in the trophy cupboard. CJ Bott captained the team at the start of the season before stepping aside to prepare for the birth of her child, however she's still been a big part of the team throughout the season, and will be on the sidelines tonight. She told Piney she knew the team could do it, and while they went through a lot this season, the girls have proven time and time again they can come back from anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close. Their 42-12 win came at the expense of injured fullback Damian Mackenzie, who was knocked out in the second half after copping a boot to the chin, while the Highlanders lost Caleb Tangitau to a non-contact knee injury at the end of the match. The result shifts them back near the top of the ladder, putting them on track to host the playoffs as the end of the season draws near. The Chiefs have made it to the grand final three times in the past, but have yet to claim the title, and first five Josh Jacomb told Piney if they're lucky enough to reach the final then they'll have to address it, but also understand that it's in the past. “All we can focus on is what's in front of us.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th May 2026, it's all Magic Round as Piney brings the show to you from Brisbane, where he's joined by NRL legends Braith Anasta and Mal Meninga. Josh Jacomb recaps the Chiefs' big win over the Highlanders in Hamilton. And it's a huge day for Football fans after Auckland FC booked their spot in the A-League Men's final and the Wellington Phoenix Women chase the clubs first ever title. 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.

Auckland FC has used its underdog tag as motivation to pound Adelaide United 3-nil and make the A-League grand final. The tie was deadlocked heading into the return leg across the Tasman, but Black Knights coach Steve Corica says his team was fired up by critics saying they couldn't win. Auckland FC won the two-leg tie 4-1 on aggregate and will now meet the Newcastle Jets or Sydney FC in the grand final – a first-ever for a New Zealand men's club. Striker Sam Cosgrove found the back of the net with a penalty, and told Piney in terms of a satisfying performance, it was right up there. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane has been inundated with footy-kit wearing fans this weekend. Magic Round has flooded the city with dedicated fans repping their teams and eager to see the wins and losses all in one place. NRL legend and coach of the incoming Perth Bears, Mal Meninga told Piney the weekend is a happy festival – there's less focus on the adversarial nature of the competition, instead people are just having a good time. He says that having it collectively in one spot is excellent, and having it in Brisbane is even better, as Queensland is the hub of rugby league globally. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the biggest weekends on the rugby league calendar, with hordes of NRL fans swarming Brisbane for Magic Round. But for the Warriors, the weekend has been overshadowed by news of halfback specialist Luke Metcalf's split from the team. The 27 year old had previously committed to the Warriors until 2028, but has now reportedly signed a contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons. NRL legend Braith Anasta told Piney when he first heard the rumours, he couldn't quite understand it. He thought Metcalf and Tanah Boyd would be partners in crime in the halves, and was surprised Metcalf seemingly didn't entertain it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders bringing the horses back and Auckland FC's first clash against Adelaide. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10 May. 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.

Fribourg-Gottéron has claimed their first ice hockey championship title. One Auckland-based hockey fan made the 40-hour journey to see the team claim the win. Fabian Herzog joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika's future is hanging in the balance, and there's a rugby consortium hoping to save the team. Kanaloa Consortium are trying to buy the licence for the Moana Pasifika rugby franchise in order to revitalise it. John Afoa, Ben Atiga, and Sam Tuitupou joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC aren't fazed by having to win in Adelaide to make the A-League grand final. The Black Knights are deadlocked at one-all after the first leg of the two-leg semi-final. Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women are under no illusions how important the second leg of their A-League semifinal against Brisbane Roar is for the entire organisation. They must overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit this afternoon but coach Bev Priestman has underlined her belief that her team can lift. Wellington Phoenix women goalkeeper Vic Esson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are gearing up for their latest test series. The Kiwi side will face off against England in a three-test series - and it's likely to be challenging endeavour for the team. Black Caps test captain Tom Latham joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sigh of relief from the Chiefs, as they were able to outlast the Reds. A late try by Wallace Sititi sealed their victory over in Brisbane – taking them to the top of the table alongside the Hurricanes. Chiefs and All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie told Piney they're happy with the way their performance is trending. He says that even when they lost their momentum, they were able to take it back quite quickly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's finals series in men's A-League football could be one for the history books. Auckland FC has made it through to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout with Melbourne FC saw them clinch the win. They're now set to face off against Adelaide United in a two leg clash – the first of which is taking place tonight at Mt Smart. Adelaide United legend and former Socceroo Bruce Djite told Piney the intensity will be high, and players will be conscious about not making mistakes since it's only two legs. “You're better off finishing nil-all and going into the second leg.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 9th May 2026, new NZR CEO Steve Lacaster joined for a chat – clarifying the organisations continued stance on overseas eligibility for the All Blacks. The Crusaders have picked up a much-needed win over the Blues, with Leicester Faiinga'anuku once again starring at openside flanker. Assistant coach Dan Perrin recaps the win. And there's plenty of previewing of tonight's A-League clash, with Auckland FC through to the semifinals. 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.

Auckland FC are through to the A-League semifinals are one of the most dramatic nights in the club's short history. Last weekend's elimination final against Melbourne FC went right through to penalties before goalkeeper Michael Woud's decisive save and a spot-kick from Dan Hall ticked the Black Knights over into a 7-6 win. The focus is now shifting to a two-legged semifinal against Adelaide United – the first leg kicking off tonight at Mt Smart. Woud told Piney that ultimately it comes down to luck a little bit, but there is still an element of strategy. “And, y'know, lucky enough, we got it right once, which was enough on the weekend to win the game.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders have kept their home ground streak alive, dominating the back half of their match against the Blues to pull a 36-20 victory. George Bower scored his first try for the team in his 100th match – one of the six tries they scored, four of which were in the second half. Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin told Piney they pulled a couple of moves out of the vault, adjusting them to suit, as they knew how good it would be to get Bower a try. “He's got quick feet on him, and to get the ball placement down with the left arm as well, it's like he'd scored a hundred of them.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has doubled down on the organisation's eligibility policy, confirming returning first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the All Blacks' initial squads for the July series or the tour to South Africa. Mo'unga has signed an 18-month contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to return home after spending the past three years with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan. The deal begins in July and runs through until the end of next year's Rugby World Cup. The timing of the contract means the 31-year-old must first play for Canterbury in the NPC before becoming eligible for All Blacks selection again in October. The NPC season kicks off in late July. That means Mo'unga would miss the three tests in New Zealand against France, Italy and Ireland before the team heads to South Africa for a four-test tour, which also features midweek matches against provincial sides. Lancaster said NZR had discussed Mo'unga's situation internally but had not asked the board to relax the rules at the recent AGM, which require overseas-based players returning to New Zealand to play domestically before becoming eligible for the All Blacks. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine on Weekend Sport, Lancaster reaffirmed the current policy remained the best long-term option for NZR. “This is something we regularly revisit with the board,” Lancaster said. “It's a relevant thing for our board as governors of the game to regularly consider and reflect on. “We haven't asked the board to relax that policy around Richie. We think the policy works for us. It keeps our best players in New Zealand playing in our competitions. “We've got some world-class players in the same position, and a number of those have committed to stay in New Zealand and play on the basis of the policy. We've got to think about the implications of the policy and relaxing the policy at any point in time.” The same rules also apply to Shannon Frizell, who is currently playing alongside Mo'unga at Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, but is set to return to New Zealand at the end of the Japan season to link up with Tasman. Lancaster said All Blacks coach Dave Rennie wanted Mo'unga available for selection, although he had not formally requested an exemption. When Rennie was announced as All Blacks coach in March, he was asked about the overseas selection policy and said he would love to have former All Blacks lock and test centurion Brodie Retallick available for his squad. New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie wanted wanted Mo'unga available for selection. Photo / Dean Purcell Retallick plays for Rennie's club in Japan, the Kobe Kobelco Steelers. “Dave's very clear, he would like Richie to be available for selection because his job is to ultimately win the World Cup next year and he wants the best talent available to the All Blacks,” Lancaster said. “That's a really healthy tension for us to have, where we've got a coach who rightly has a focus on winning today and tomorrow, and then we've got ourselves as the administrators of the game who have to have a systems lens and a medium to long-term lens on what's best for the game.” While the current policy means Mo'unga will miss the initial squads for both campaigns, Lancaster said he could become available for the latter stages of the South Africa tour if injury strikes in the All Blacks squad, similar to what happened with Leicester Fainga'anuku last year. “Once Richie's back in New Zealand and playing and if we do have injuries, then potentially he could be eligible,” Lancaster said. Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's victory and the Warriors' winning streak. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ocean Race will return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018 as part of the next cycle in 2027. The event will see the fleet travel halfway around the world before they are back on land. Ocean Race chair Richard Brisius joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week marks the start of Asthma Awareness Week 2026, and one All Blacks star has opened up about his experiences with the condition. Julian Savea has been battling asthma for his whole life, but he says the condition's nothing to fear. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have extended their winning streak to four after a 36-14 NRL win over Parramatta in Sydney, perched second on the table heading into their bye weekend. Incumbent halves Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita guided the team to victory in this clash. NRL journalist Brad Walter joined Piney to discuss what this win means for the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring their historic 100 Year Tour across Australia and New Zealand in mid-2026. This centennial tour will offer basketball fans a chance to witness 100 years of basketball entertainment history. Kaylin 'Sunshine' West and Alex 'Moose' Weekes joined Piney to discuss the tour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Auckland FC is feeling very proud following the team's performance over the weekend. Auckland FC is set to face off against Adelaide United in a two-leg A-League semi-final following their victory over Melbourne City with a 14-penalty shoot-out win. Nick Becker joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica's certain he'll have the playing depth to overcome Adelaide United in their two-leg A-League semi-final. The Black Knights qualified after a nerve-wracking 14-penalty shoot-out win over defending champs Melbourne City. Auckland FC coach Steve Corica joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knock-out football has arrived. Auckland FC is going head-to-head with Melbourne City tonight in a must-win match – the winner moving on to the A-League semi-finals. There's weight on the shoulders of Guillermo May, Auckland FC's all-time leading goal scorer, with Sam Cosgrove and Jesse Randall's involvement questionable, as they're both suffering from injuries. May told Piney since it's an elimination final, they have to be a lot braver in their play. “Melbourne City's been in the last, maybe ten games, they've been in a really, really food run, so we have to be on our best to win the game.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 2nd May 2026, is an Anzac Day test on the cards for the All Blacks and Wallabies? NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul joins the show to discuss what it means if it does go ahead. The Hurricanes have fended off the Crusaders, claiming a hard-fought victory. Brayden Iose recaps the team's win. And there's drama in the Crucible at the World Snooker Championship. 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.

Mark Allen and Wu Yize have played out the longest frame in Crucible history as their world championship snooker semi-final sits at a 7-all stalemate. A bizarre 14th frame, which saw eight reds covering the black in the right corner pocket, lasted an incredible 100 minutes and 21 seconds. That led to an impasse which saw a ball not potted for 55 minutes and led to a referee warning, but controversially no re-rack. While there has been some criticism, with people saying the referee should've stepped in sooner, Totally Snookered's Michael Day told Piney it was a difficult situation for the ref. He said it wasn't a traditional stalemate, but looking back, the referee could've called it maybe 15 or twenty minutes earlier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The table leading Hurricanes have underlined their Super Rugby title credentials with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington. The home side scored two crucial tries before halftime and then kept the visitors at least seven points away despite a tit-for-tat second half. Hurricanes loose forward Brayden Iose told Piney they always knew it was going to be a good battle – the Crusaders have been a sort of benchmark in Super Rugby for the last few years. “Very happy to get the win.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks and Wallabies are poised to meet in an Anzac Day test match next year. The New Zealand Herald reports it is now almost certain that the All Blacks will travel to Australia —likely Perth— for the Bledisloe Cup test in April. It would form part of a three-game series in 2027, while the sides will also square off in pool play at the World Cup next year. NZ Herald's Gregor Paul told Piney that for the coaching team, the match would provide a short window during Super Rugby to effectively test out where they will be playing in the World Cup ahead of time. However, he said, it does put a lot of pressure on the players to train over the summer so they're ready for Super Rugby, and then maintain their form right through to November. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the opening of the new One New Zealand Stadium and all things football. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have taken their winning ways to Wellington - coming from behind for a 20 to 18 NRL victory over the Dolphins. The visitors led 18-6 after just 22 minutes, but were held scoreless for the remainder of the night as the Warriors retained second on the ladder. Warriors coach Andrew Webster joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.