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A new coach and a new captain for the All Blacks, with Ardie Savea named skipper for the first squad of Dave Rennie's coaching era. There are four new caps - three from new Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes - and the big omission is 88-test outside back Reiko Ioane. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan joined Piney to recap. 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 getting beaten out by Egypt in Vancouver, the Warriors' triumphant performance against the Cowboys and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes will be celebrating hard today, following last night's victory over the Chiefs. With the All Blacks squad announcement looming, it's likely last night's big win will be taken into account ahead of coach Dave Rennie's announcement tomorrow. Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Mils Muliaina and Jeff McTainsh joined Piney on The Rugby Panel to outline their predictions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors believe everyone at the NRL club understands their responsibility to their fans outside the Auckland region. The Warriors play their first game at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch from 4pm when they meet North Queensland. Former Warrior Mark Tookey joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie has welcomed a national grant programme designed to get more disabled people into para sports. Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Bupa New Zealand have joined forces to launch the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant. Cam Leslie joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final and speculate about the upcoming All Blacks squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Super Rugby Pacific teams desperate for a taste of silverware are ready for a final full of expectations tonight in Wellington. The Hurricanes want a second title in their trophy cabinet a decade on from their first, while the Chiefs head to the capital eager to convert lessons from a threepeat of finals defeats into a first title since 2013. Chiefs Halfback Cortez Ratima told Piney they're pretty determined, and excited to have given themselves another opportunity to win the final. He says they've given themselves a chance to learn from the past, and they feel like they're doing a good job so far, but there's one more to go. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes are atop the table ahead of tonight's Grand Final against the Chiefs. They're clashing tonight at Hnry Stadium, both teams eager to take home the Super Rugby Pacific title. Japanese International Warner Dearns has arguably been the Hurricanes' best player this season, but his sabbatical comes to an end after tonight's clash. He joined Piney to reflect on his time in the capital and the team's success throughout the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are in a golden era. They made it through to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010 and drew 2-all in their first match with Iran. A large number of the team's stars came through the Olé Football Academy, which was directed by Declan Edge between 2012 and 2020. Edge joined Piney to discuss what he saw in the players and how they've improved throughout their careers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's Sail GP team return to the waters of Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend. Penalties from their collision with France in Auckland, then subsequently missing the past four Sail GP regatta's has sunk the Black Foils to the bottom of the SailGP competition ladder. Co-CEO Peter Burling told Piney it's definitely been a long time coming to get back on the horse, but it's been amazing to see all the work each individual has been doing to get themselves ready. He says they're super excited to get racing again. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi paracanoeist Finn Murphy is rising faster than even he expected. Just 12 months after making his international debut, he competed in the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Germany, finishing second in a dead heat in the men's KL3 200m final. His time of 44.91s saw him share silver with Brazil's Miqueias Elias Rodrigues, while two-time Paralympic champion Serhii Yemelianov claimed gold in 44.14s. Murphy told Piney the result was pretty unexpected, as he thought he might need another season or two under his belt before he got into medal territory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites play their first game against Iran as part of the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles at 1pm today. ZB Sports host Jason Pine joins Nick on the show to discuss our first game, before he flies out to Vancouver to report from the FIFA Football World Cup. Piney shares what he wants to see tonight, and what the team needs to do to get out of the group stage. You can watch it live on TVNZ+. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are hoping to make World Cup history again, ahead of their upcoming match. The Kiwi side faces Iran in Los Angeles tomorrow - before matches against Egypt and Belgium in Vancouver. 2010 World Cup star Ivan Vicelich joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 21-strong Kiwi squad headed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been revealed. Anthony Barmes made the list, and he joined Piney to discuss further. 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 teams leading in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ryan Fox's Canadian Golf Open performance and the Knicks ending their drought. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are gearing up for their first proper World Cup match in North America. The team is now into full preparation mode for the Iran match on Tuesday (1pm NZT), which is coming round fast. Former All White Shane Smeltz joined Piney to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten underway, and it's likely to inspire young Kiwis to start training for future events. To get ahead of the 2034 World Cup and beyond, coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith joined Piney to outline his tips and tricks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Silver Fern Anna Harrison is opening up about her new initiative designed to make motherhood more visible in sport and movement. Red Thread was born from the belief that movement is about more than exercise - instead it's about connection, identity, wellbeing, and belonging. She joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby semi-finals, the start of the World Cup and the NBA finals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Roigard's defending his actions in the lead-up to their first try in the Hurricanes' emphatic Super Rugby semifinal win over the Blues. The All Blacks halfback had fallen heavily after being clipped by Beauden Barrett while taking a high ball. Standing up as both teams milled around the referee - Roigard before took a quick tap and raced up field, before Jordie Barrett dotted down. Roigard joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors won't be seeking clarity around a controversial referring call in their two-point NRL loss to the Sharks at Mt Smart. Chanel Harris-Tavita was penalised for taking too long to take a goal-line drop-out, despite a contrasting message from the referee in the lead-up. Coach Andrew Webster labelled the decision the most unprofessional thing he's seen in the NRL. Rugby league analyst Willie Poching joined Piney to recap the 'disappointing' loss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White Ferns are preparing to start their defence of the T20 Crown. They begin their campaign against the West Indies tomorrow morning at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Captain Melie Kerr joined Piney to preview the cup and detail their plans to go back-to-back. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final. They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific. Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did. And in the second half, he says, they couldn't get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Williamson's impact on New Zealand cricket is being highlighted. The Black Cap announced his retirement from the international game overnight, stepping back ahead of the second match against England. Someone who may have watched Williamson more than anyone else is cricket author Dylan Cleaver, who told Piney that the cricketer definitely sits at either first or second in terms of the country's all-time greats. “He's a genius, and what he's done at the crease over 16 years for New Zealand is unprecedented.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Williamson has padded up for the last time. He announced his retirement from international cricket ahead of the second test against England at Lords, bringing his highly successful over 15 year career to a close. One of Williamson's earliest teammates was BJ Watling, who played in the same game in which Williamson debuted for the Northern Districts. Watling told Piney his skill was apparent pretty early on and it wasn't long until he was straight into the runs. “I'm not sure if it was his first or second season, but he scored about seven 50s in a row in one of our one-day comps.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kane Williamson era is over. The Black Cap is stepping away from international cricket ahead of the second test against England – pulling stumps on an extraordinary career. Williamson finishes with the most New Zealand test runs, most centuries and an astonishing average of 54.06. Neil Wagner —a long-time teammate of Williamson— told Piney he was meticulous about what he did, and the effort he put in was second to none. “I think he can look back, y'know, fondly and know he's probably played arguably the biggest part ever in New Zealand cricket, in creating, I guess, a legacy, but also an environment that others can come in and flourish.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders have marched past the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, running out winners 52 to 31. While he's wary of getting too comfortable, coach Rob Penney says his players are loving life playing under the Te Kaha roof, just as much as their fans are. Crusaders fullback Johnny McNicholl joined Piney to break down the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imogen Ayris has made another career breakthrough, clearing 4.81m in the women's pole vault at the Paavo Nurmi Games. Competing just days after her first Diamond League podium in Rabat, Morocco, Ayris returned to competition in Turku, Finland, overnight. Lining up in the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting proved fruitful for Ayris as she improved her previous best from 4.70m to 4.81m, winning and setting a new meet record. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites are talking up the positives from a 1-nil loss to England in their final warm-up match before North America's FIFA World Cup. A goal from star striker Harry Kane on the cusp of halftime was the only goal, with All Whites Coach Darren Bazley urging his players to take the limited opportunities they'll receive on the biggest stage. Former All White Noel Barkley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve-year-old Tatiana Na is attracting interest among tennis experts - and she's getting attention on the world stage. The Christchurch-born tennis star took her first trip to Europe this year to test herself against elite young players from all over the world. Her coach, Seb Lavie, joined Piney to reveal what her future could hold, given her young age. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss England beating out the All Whites this morning in their second World Cup warm-up match, and all the Super Rugby action from this weekend. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stihl Timbersports Rookie World Championship 2026 has come to an end, with Mathew Gower bringing home the title in Budapest. He joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have begun. The Hurricanes delivered a statement performance in their qualifying final against the Brumbies, advancing them to the semi finals and firmly establishing them as favourites for the title. This afternoon the other four teams will battle it out for the remaining playoff spots, with the Crusaders taking on the Blues this afternoon, and the Chiefs and Reds following this evening. While an overall Hurricanes victory seems likely, former All Black Jeff Wilson told Piney you can't rule a Crusaders win out of the realm of possibility. He says at the moment, it's all uphill for a number of teams. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand continues to cement its place on the global winter sports stage. The inaugural Snow League World Challenge is coming to Cardrona this September – a new Snow League pre-season event. The league was launched by multiple Olympic committees and X Games gold medallist Shaun White to give winter athletes another strong, consistent platform. He told Piney the format is all about bringing something new to the table, and for this event they really wanted to keep fans engaged during the Northern hemisphere's offseason. White says the feedback so far has been amazing, and it's the biggest humbling experience to have athletes really love the event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us, and the All Whites are in the midst of their final preparations. They have one last pre-season match, going up against England tomorrow after Wednesday's disappointing performance against Haiti. As a result of a hamstring injury picked up last month, midfielder Ryan Thomas isn't involved in either warm up games – though he's confident he'll be right by the World Cup opener against Iran. It's his first World Cup, and he told Piney he didn't think he was going to be here a few years ago, so he's taking everything in stride. Thomas says the injury put a little bit of a halt on everything, but it's going really well and he's just happy to be there. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes have breezed into the Super Rugby semi finals after rolling the Brumbies 66-12 in Wellington. Ngane Punivai grabbed a hat-trick off the bench as the Hurricanes scored nine converted tries with Ruben Love finishing 100 percent off the kicking tee. He told Piney he was pretty lucky the boys did all the hard work in the first half so they had a lead by the time he entered the pitch. “I was able to come on and just have a bit of fun and express myself.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has found pride amongst heartbreak following their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint Germain. The Gunners have fallen short in penalties in a bid to be the kings of Europe, a week after hoisting the English Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years. Arsenal Supporters Club representative Kieran O'Malley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 26-strong All Whites squad are set to head off for their World Cup camp. The team will play their first warm-up game against Haiti on June 3. All White Marko Stamenic joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs beating out the Blues and the ongoing Super Ruby season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penrith Panthers are set to host the Warriors tonight at Commbank Stadium in round 13 of the NRL. Kickoff time is at 8:15pm, and there's hope among Kiwi fans that the Warriors can extend their winning streak to seven matches. Australian sports broadcaster Mark Geyer joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues will head to Christchurch for a Saturday afternoon date with the Crusaders in the opening week of the Super Rugby playoffs. A 59-34 defeat to the Chiefs has consigned them to fourth, while the Chiefs will welcome the Reds next Saturday night and the Hurricanes will host the Brumbies. Chiefs lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi joined Piney to recap the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Knicks are set to make history ahead of the NBA finals. The team will head to the NBA finals for the first time this century. Sports podcaster GlennyBalls joined Piney to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major boost for the Black Caps as they head to Lord's for the first cricket test against England starting Thursday. Spinner Mitchell Santner is joining them much earlier than anticipated after recovering from a shoulder issue. Black Cap Blair Tickner joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders put a rotated Hurricanes side to the sword in Christchurch yesterday, running out 47-14 winners. Newly capped centurion Sevu Reece dotted down for two tries and was handed the kicking tee from the sideline by first five Taha Kemara after his second. The week leading up to the game was very emotional and full on, Reece told Piney, full of reflecting on the journey that led him to this game. He says it feels pretty cool to be able to say that he's converted a try. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A behind the scenes look at the All Blacks could be coming to our screens. NZ Rugby had reportedly been in talks with Netflix late last year about the production of a docuseries built around the events of the 2025 season. However, with the jettison of Scott Robertson as coach eight weeks after the season concluded, a new storyline has emerged – one that connects the events of 2025 with this year's build up to the World Cup under new management. But would an All Blacks docuseries be successful? And what would it take to make a compelling series? Dame Julie Christie joined Piney to give her thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 30th May 2026, we may be getting a behind the scenes docuseries of the All Blacks, so Dame Julie Christie joined to share her thoughts on the idea. Sevu Reece became a centurion as the Crusaders dominated the Hurricanes last night. He joined Piney to unpack the milestone. And All White Tim Payne has skyrocketed to social media fame after being adopted by millions of South American fans, so talent manager Dan Sing joined the show to delve into what exactly this means for the footballer. 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.

Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne has been adopted by millions of South American fans as their hero for the upcoming Football World Cup. The All White's Instagram followers count has exploded from fewer than 5000 to more than 2.4 million in just two days, after being chosen as the subject of fandom by Argentine football influencer El Scarso. Payne says he's trying to process his newfound fame, but at the same time he's trying to embrace it. Managing Partner at talent agency WeAreTenzing, Dan Sing told Piney this really demonstrates the power of social media and what a community can do. He says that an audience of that size is hugely valuable, so Payne will need to think about what he wants to do with it – if anything. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night was a big one for Auckland FC, after the Kiwi side beat Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title. A victory parade was held in the city's CBD and sports fans are celebrating hard after Auckland FC claimed this title. Former footballer Paul Ifill joined Piney to discuss the win further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's big win, and the Warriors' sixth straight win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Pluto came in swinging.Not soft.Not polite.Not the kind of strain that knocks gently and asks if now is a good time.This one had us coughing early, noticing the pine right away, and then realizing it was less of a body-melter and more of a “sit with yourself for a second” kind of strain.Blue Pluto is an indica-dominant hybrid, usually connected to Pluto Kush crossed with an unknown strain. The public info on this one is pretty thin, so we're not pretending this is some perfectly documented family tree. What we can say is this: it feels like it comes from that Pluto world. Piney, slightly sweet, heady, and a little spacey without fully dragging you into the couch.The likely terpene profile leans toward myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene, and possibly pinene. In normal human words, that means you may notice pine, citrus, spice, earth, and that slightly sharp “back of the lungs” feeling that made this episode start with a cough warning.Effect-wise, Blue Pluto was interesting. It was calming, but not sleepy. Focused, but not racy. Heady, but not foggy. We both noticed it more in the head and neck than as a full-body pain relief strain. This probably would not be my first pick for heavy pain, headaches, or deep relaxation, but for introspection, breathwork, racing, reading, or getting into a focused mental pocket, there's something there.This episode gets into how cannabis changes depending on your mood, stress level, and what your body is already carrying. Same strain, different day, different human, different result.Blue Pluto might not be the superstar strain of the year, but it gave us a real conversation about anxiety, meditation, focus, job stress, breathing, and learning how to actually check in with yourself instead of just bulldozing through the day.A little coughy.A little piney.A little cosmic therapy session in disguise.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here: