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Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Kiwi Tawera Nikau on yesterday's international rugby league double-header between NZ and Samoa. Nathan Smith on his Black Caps return for the upcoming ODI series against England. Phoenix GM David Dome on the establishment of New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine could not get enough of the rugby league double-header at Mt Smart yesterday. New Zealand and Samoa's men's and women's international league sides played a couple of very close games - with New Zealand taking the win in both. Former Kiwi Tawera Nikau was there, and fanboyed out with Piney on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week he talked about Ka Ying Rising making history, the Silver Ferns taking a loss at the Constellation Cup and more! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shohei Ohtani made baseball history and ensured the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series. Ohtani made three home runs and struck out 10 Brewers batters in a comprehensive 5-1 victory as the Dodgers swept the series 4-0. US correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced former New Zealand cricket star Lou Vincent has spoken out on the tolls of match fixing. Over a decade ago, Vincent was banned for life for his involvement in attempting to manipulate cricket matches overseas, including in England, South Africa, India and Bangladesh. His ban was later relaxed in December 2023, as it was believed he demonstrated sufficient levels of contrition and remorse. He joined Piney to discuss his motivations behind helping others avoid match-fixing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi squash star and world No.3 Paul Coll has won his first major PSA title in almost two years. He's won the Qatar Classic, beating Egyptian and World No.1 Mostafa Asal in four key games. He joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend's rugby league doubleheader kicks off at Go Media stadium tonight. The Kiwi Ferns will take on Fetu Samoa, followed by the Kiwis facing off against Toa Samoa later tonight. Newcastle Knights player Phoenix Crossland joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Kiwi went on to conquer Everest - this time in Randwick. New Zealand-bred horse Ka Ying Rising made history after he bolted ahead with the A$20 million ($22.68m) slot race in Sydney. Fraser Auret was the horse breeder who bred and trained Ka Ying Rising - and he joined Piney to discuss the victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season and the start of another A-League season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Payne has become King of the Mountain in a wet weather shemozzle at the Bathurst 1000. He has joined the high-octane New Zealand pantheon of Jim and Steven Richards, Greg Murphy, Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin. The 23-year-old and his co-driver Garth Tander climbed from 18th to take the title in minimal visibility, sneaking into the lead for the first time when James Golding and Cooper Murray collided with a couple of laps remaining. Motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh faces in the 36-strong squad for the upcoming Grand Slam tour. There's just one new cap in prop Tevita Mafileo and only one player - hooker George Bell - didn't appear in the Rugby Championship squad. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week he talked about the All Whites' latest loss, the White Ferns beating out Bangladesh and Kiwi Matt Payne dominating the Bathurst 1000. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson on Matt Payne dominating the Bathurst 1000. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen on the team selections ahead of the Grand Slam tour. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season as the quarter-finals wrap up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the iconic Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground be under threat? There's growing speculation the Australian cricket bosses will be looking to move the popular event to a new location in order to free up more room for Aussie players to participate in the Big Bash. Australian cricket commentator Jim Maxwell joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it. New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, and Italy have issued a joint statement against the competition, which is set to launch in 2026. NZR's Chris Lendrum joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good but not good enough is the verdict from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley, after their one-nil friendly loss to Poland. Bazeley feels his side were overly affected by Poland's goal early in the second half and they have to be mentally sharper, as well as better at finishing their chances. New Zealand next play Norway in Oslo on Wednesday morning. All Whites defender Finn Surman joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World champion and X Games gold medal-winning freeskier Luca Harrington has been named Snow Sports New Zealand's athlete of the year for 2025. Harrington joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals. The 23-year-old slotted a 51-metre penalty kick to help the home side edge Waikato 44-41 in their quarterfinal in Dunedin. He told Piney that getting it over was pure euphoria. “I'm not even really sure what I was doing after I got it over, but, yeah, obviously pretty stoked.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 years ago, Kiwi sporting icon Mark Inglis made history, winning New Zealand's first ever Paralympic Cycling medal at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. But this isn't the extent of his achievements – Inglis having survived 13 days trapped on Mount Cook and becoming the first person to summit Mount Everest as a double amputee. He told Piney that losing your legs is hard, but if you're going to have them cut off at 23, the best person to do it to is a young mountaineer. “You live in an environment where if you make the right move, you might die, and so you have that ability to focus, and that's what, you know, you're able to bring along to this new situation.” “And so it wasn't about, oh, I'll never climb again, it's just like, when can I climb again?” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th September 2025, Bathurst is back and Piney is joined by Supercars icon Greg Murphy, who reveals his best Bathurst memories, and motorsport reporter Eric Thompson who checks in live from the track. Kiwi heavyweight contender Joseph Parker previews his showdown with Fabio Wardley. And icon Mark Inglis reflects on his incredible life 25 years on from his historic Paralympic silver. 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.

A pragmatic approach has helped earn the White Ferns their first victory at the Cricket World Cup. New Zealand have beaten Bangladesh by 100 runs at Guwahati. Captain Sophie Devine was happy with the 227 for 9 they posted batting first, where she made 63 and Brooke Halliday hit 69. Halliday told Piney it felt like their performance was a lot fuller in this game than it was in the previous two. “It was, yeah, very satisfying, and I think there's a lot of happy people in our group at the moment.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Parker admits he's wary of the latest heavyweight standing in the way of another shot at a world boxing belt. The Kiwi faces big-hitting Brit Fabio Wardley in London in just over a fortnight, with a hopeful title fight against undisputed Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk sometime early next year. Parker says he's watched Wardley's last few fights, and he always finds a way to step it up and get the results, with 18 K-Os in his 19 wins. But he told Piney that he feels like for this fight, Wardley's stepped up a little too far. “I do feel like with the experience that I have, I know he possesses power, but like I say to all the other fighters that I've fought, like, bring it on.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrolheads are flocking to Bathurst for the biggest weekend in Australasian motorsport. The Bathurst 1000 kicks off this weekend over the ditch in Australia. Few people know the race better than 4-time winner Greg Murphy, who claimed the victory in 1996, 1999, 2003, and 2004. The race is reliant on luck, a million tiny factors the difference between winning and losing, Murphy telling Piney there's so many things that can go wrong. “You've got to try and dot a lot of I's and cross a lot of T's, and when one of those things isn't quite right, you're not going to win the race.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the latest with the Dame Noeline Taurua and the All Blacks beating out the Wallabies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government recently announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland's Manuka Doctor Arena. The covered venue will mean an end to rain cancellations and delays and assist in attracting players, with many other short and long-term benefits. Tennis Auckland CEO Rohan West joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hype growing in Sydney as the NRL Grand Final looms. The Storm tackle the Brisbane Broncos in Sydney despite an injury-ravaged back-end to the season. FOX sports commentator Jake Duke joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are celebrating another weekend victory, but some believe the team will carry some scars after a tumultuous Rugby Championship campaign. The Kiwi side took down Australia 28-14in Perth to wrap up the tournament, but ultimately finished second behind the Springboks on points differential. Former NZ rugby union player Wyatt Crockett joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball NZ recently confirmed Dame Noeline Taurua will continue to sit on the sidelines as negotiations continue. The national body and sidelined Silver Ferns coach remain unable to resolve their differences about the team environment - meaning the veteran coach will continue to be on the outer for the looming series against Australia. Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie and NZ Netball Players Association head Steph Bond joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Warriors have been awarded a high honour in the NRL world. Erin Clark and Payton Takimoana have made it onto the 2025 Dally M Team of the Year – Clark as the lock for the men's team and Takimoana as a winger for the women's. A consistent player in the season, Clark featured in all 25 of the Warriors' games, starting in all but one. He joined Piney to unpack the season and discuss what it's like to win a Dally M award. “To be at a function among some of the best players in the game was pretty special,” he said. “And then to hear my name ... I was like, damn, that was pretty surprising, but yeah, I was pretty proud, and I'm happy.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 4th October 2025, Piney joined by President of Rugby Australia, Nathan Sharpe ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and Wallabies Partner at leading law firm at Tavendale + Partners and nationally recognised expert in employment related issues and disputes, Anthony Drake provides insight on the mediation process taking place between Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua. And Dally M's Lock of the Year Erin Clark joined for a catch up. 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.

There's still no clarity in the ongoing saga of the Silver Ferns and Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua was stoof down as coach on the 10th of September, and despite days of mediation, no decision has been made to whether she'll be reinstated. Partner at Tavendale + Partners, employment law expert Anthony Drake joined Piney to give an insight into the mediation process. Drake told Jason Pine that since it's such a high-profile game and situation, it would probably be helpful for Netball New Zealand to reveal what the concerns are, and whether they think they can be worked through. He says we're talking about a national team and a high-performance environment, and since all parties are in the public eye, it would be helpful to have an insight into what the concerns are. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Australia's President has nothing but praise for Coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the final Rugby Championship clash. The All Blacks are facing off against the Wallabies tonight at a sold-out Optus Stadium in Perth – the Wallabies just three points behind the New Zealand side. Former Wallabies Captain and current President Nathan Sharpe joined Piney to preview the match, sharing his thoughts on Schmidt's coaching. “I think the way that Joe approaches things, around his connection, his care, y'know his values, and integrity, he's brought that into the team and for want of a word, healed that team.” “Now they're starting to build something pretty special, and I think you can see that in the way that they approached a lot of the games this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks beating out Australia, the NRL finals and the Women's Rugby World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strange environment hasn't stopped Kiwi cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black becoming the first New Zealander to podium at the Road World Championships - finishing second in the elite road race in Rwanda. Cycling expert Del Woodford joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahrome Hughes has completed a remarkable injury recovery to lead the Storm into another NRL Grand Final. The Kiwis halfback has scored a try and been instrumental in Melbourne's 22-14 win over the Sharks in their preliminary final - three weeks after breaking his arm. NRL writer Brad Walter joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The infamous bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier III, billed as the Thrilla in Manila, is set to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. The 14-round fight is universally regarded as one of the most brutal clashes in the history of boxing. Boxing journalist Thomas Hauser joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans, coaches and experts alike are celebrating Cam Roigard's match-winning performance against the Wallabies. Roigard was hugely influential in the 33-24 Bledisloe Cup win at Eden Park, scoring two tries - including one to seal the win. Former All Black and rugby analyst Ant Strachan joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bledisloe Cup is safe for another year. The All Blacks' last remaining major trophy remains in their hands after a 33-24 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park, clinched by a late Cam Roigard try. All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 27th September 2025, Piney is back at the Kingslander ahead of the Eden Park Bledisloe Test tonight. NZ and Australian rugby icons join the show, including Nick Farr-Jones, Ian Jones, and Brendan Cannon. And New Zealand's number one golfer Ryan Fox joins for a chat about his incredible year. 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.

New Zealand's under-20 men's football team is kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this weekend. Tomorrow will see them face their hosts in Chile, before further pool clashes against Egypt and Japan. NZ striker Luke Brooke-Smith told Piney the team's spirit is super high and they're all buzzing for the first game. “I think it'll be a good, almost a surprise to the world, is what we want to do, and show what New Zealand football can do at youth levels.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the biggest day in the Australian sporting calendar. Not only is tonight the AFL Grand Final, but there's also the NRL preliminary finals, as well as the Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park. Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to brief him on all the goings on. “It's a huge weekend overall in Melbourne,” he said of the AFL Grand Final. “it's the biggest thing since sliced bread.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Fox has had a stunner of a year so far, with two PGA Tour wins and a Top 20 finish at the US Open under his belt – not to mention a world record. Fox has said a few times that he knew his best golf across a given weekend was enough to beat the best golfers in the world, which has been proven true. “I had kind of believed it, and it was nice to actually do it,” he told Piney. He's back in town for a bit of a break, as well as to catch the Bledisloe Cup test tonight at Eden Park, and while they were on the subject of rugby, he touched on what it was like growing up as the son of All Blacks legend Grant Fox. As one might expect, rugby was one of the sports Fox played when he was younger, before he landed on golf. “Probably had a few too many concussions to carry on, but yeah, I loved it.” “I didn't help myself – I played 10 and I kick goals as well, so there was only gonna be one comparison there, and I was never gonna live up to that.” “The only thing I had on the old man is I wasn't afraid of tackling.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bledisloe Cup has returned to Eden Park and joining Piney for a chat was one of the country's greatest ever lock forwards. Ian Jones toured with the 1989 All Blacks, making his test debut the following year against Scotland at Carisbrook – scoring a try in the match. Jones played 105 games for the All Blacks, 79 of which were tests, and is now the GM of the All Blacks Experience – an interactive attraction dedicated to New Zealand rugby. He joined Piney to preview tonight's clash against the Wallabies and to look back at his incredible career with the national team. “To think we haven't lost a game at Eden Park since 1994, 51 test matches ago, is crazy,” Jones says. “This is why this game tonight, and every game since then, you've got to defend that Fortress.” “It is about mindset, it is about authority, it's about the first ten minutes of this game, to make it so the Wallabies go, s***, this is hard, there's no way we can win here.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans on both sides of the Tasman are raring to go as the All Blacks and Wallabies battle it out for the Bledisloe Cup. They're clashing tonight at Eden Park, where the All Blacks have remained undefeated for over thirty years. Former Wallaby Brendan Cannon just so happened to stop by the Kingslander, hopping on air with Piney to preview the clash. “We've obviously been through a fairly long and protracted period of, of non-success in Australian rugby,” he said. “So we take a little bit of delight in the fact that there's uncomfortability in the Kiwi scene at the moment.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Bledisloe Cup, with the Wallabies and All Blacks clashing tonight at Eden Park. The last time the Wallabies were able to claim the victory at the Fortress was in 1986 – David Campese scoring the winning point. Australian halfback Nick Farr-Jones was the one to pass Campese the ball, and he later became the captain of the side, leading to victory in the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Farr-Jones told Piney that until 1992, the All Blacks were the biggest test matches for Australia, and he remembers each match almost like it was yesterday. He says that it was until 1987 that any international team actually stood up for the haka, and it was done as a sign of respect. “As an opponent, you want to send a second message: that we're not going to roll over and die.” “If you're going to beat us today, you're gonna have to play bloody well.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was Peter A. Collins' 122nd NYTimes crossword, a very impressive statistic. The reason why he got to 122 is apparent everywhere you look in today's grid. From 8D, One who's given many instructions nowadays, SIRI, to 42D, Like the scent of some air fresheners, PINEY, and all the way to 25D, Lightheaded sorts?, BLONDES, this was a delightful piece of work - definitely worth 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.In other news, we have listener mail! So to check that out and more, start downloading / subscribing / listening pronto!Show note imagery: REDPANDAS, whose chief defense mechanism is, obviously, overwhelming their prey with cuteness

Shooter Grace Nweke is adamant the Silver Ferns are keeping a united front heading into tonight's first netball test against South Africa. The clash on Auckland's North Shore comes amid the turmoil of head coach Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down. Grace Nweke joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is currently a staggering 5th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Shot-putter Maddi Wesche has earned bronze to ensure New Zealand's biggest-ever haul at the event. Former track and field athlete Sarah Cowley-Ross joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canterbury's reign with the Ranfurly Shield has lasted a fortnight. They've been edged 38-36 by Otago in their NPC contest in Christchurch - their maiden NPC loss of the season. The red-and-blacks led 36-21 in the 53rd minute, before the visitors scored three tries to snatch the Log O' Wood. Otago head coach Mark Brown joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.