Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Sarah Tetzlaff: speed climber on making Olympic qualifying time
Kiwi climber Sarah Tetzlaff made history as one of the first to ever qualify for an Olympic Games.
Alongside Julian David, Tetzlaff won the Oceania qualifier in Melbourne for speed climbing.
She discussed this athletic accomplishment with Piney.
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Simon Cochrane: Kiwi Ironman on winning the Ultraman World Championships and beating the world record
Kiwi athlete Simon Cochrane has won the Ultraman World Championships event in Kona- and beaten the world record by 40 minutes.
He spoke to Piney about this sporting achievement.
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Matthew Conger: Kiwi football referee on the possibility of orange cards being introduced to the sport
Kiwi football referee Matthew Conger joins Piney to discuss the purpose of orange cards and rugby-style penalties- and what they could mean for the sport going forward.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host recaps Phoenix success, Black Caps loss and the return of Tiger Woods
The Crowd Goes Wild host James McOnie joins Piney to recap the latest goings-on in the world of sport.
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Kosta Barbarouses: Wellington Phoenix attacker on last night's victory over Western United
A sign that the Phoenix men consider themselves genuine contenders in football's A-League.
Wellington are guaranteed to be top of the A-League after this weekend - following last night's 1-nil win over Western United across the ditch in Ballarat.
Phoenix attacker Kosta Barbarouses joined Piney to recap the victory.
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Scott Weenink: New Zealand Cricket CEO on his first three months in the role
Former Wellington first-class cricketer and businessman Scott Weenink has been the CEO of New Zealand cricket for three months.
Weenink was appointed to replace David White in August, and he's confirmed big plans for the future of cricket in New Zealand.
He discusses his personal highlights and future plans further with Piney.
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Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfing legend recaps an 'exceptional' 2023
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has had an exceptional, yet hectic year in 2023.
Between his BMW PGA Championship win, playing the masters in the Augusta National and securing a PGA Tour 2024 card, it's been a memorable year for Fox.
He broke it all down with Piney on Sportstalk.
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Marisa van der Meer: Previewing the Football Ferns upcoming internationals against Colombia
The Women's international football window is just around the corner, with the Football Ferns preparing for two matches against Colombia.
Piney caught up with defender Marisa van der Meer ahead of those matches.
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Justin Nelson: A look at the NZNBL new trade window, and the importance of fan engagement in sport
Piney caught up with the Head of Commercial & Fandom at Sky Sport and former GM of the NZNBL, Justin Nelson, to discuss the innovations the league is introducing and how it will keep the fans engaged.
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"Securing a spot on the LIV Golf Tour would be a game-changer" - Ben Campbell
Kiwi Golfer Ben Campbell recently won the Hong Kong Open, and this breakthrough was enough to earn him an invite to a LIV Golf qualifying event in Abu Dhabi.
Piney caught up with Ben to talk about that success and his hopes to join the LIV Golf Tour.
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Adam Peacock: An update on the stoush in Australian Netball
Piney was joined by our Australian Correspondent to discuss all the big stories from across the ditch.
What's happening with Netball Australia? And the Matildas are getting another recognition.
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Suzie Bates Reflects on 300 matches and the honour of having a ground named after her
The White Ferns are preparing for their first series of the summer against Pakistan.
Piney took the chance to chat with White Ferns stalwart Suzie Bates, who's set to have her home ground University Oval renamed the Suzie Bates Oval in honour of her achieving the milestone of 300 international matches.
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Paul Coll: Doing my best to be at the Olympics in 5 years
Paul Coll is returning home for the NZ Festival of Squash.
Piney took the opportunity to catch up with him and look back on his year, the highs of winning the US Open, and the potential of playing at the Olympics.
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Rob Nichol: We need to be innovative in how we deal with All Blacks playing overseas
All Blacks eligibility has once again been thrust into the spotlight, with Sam Cane bringing up the potential need to look at changing the rules over overseas eligibility for the All Blacks.
Piney had a chat with NZRPA Boss Rob Nichol to find out his thoughts, and whether changes might need to happen.
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Football Fever: Phoenix Wins And Upcoming Fern's Matches
A bumper edition as Piney and Bonnie review wins for both the Phoenix men's and women's sides in Auckland, the Football Ferns' upcoming matches against Colombia and kiwis playing overseas.
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Tom Rennie: football broadcaster recaps the ongoing English Premier League season
Arsenal has shot to the top of football's English Premier League and now leads Manchester City by a point, with Liverpool a further point back in third.
Elsewhere there were wins for Newcastle, Brighton and West Ham in the top half of the table - and rare wins for Luton Town and Bournemouth in the bottom half.
Football broadcaster Tom Rennie recaps the ongoing season.
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Brad Walter: NRL.com senior reporter on Brisbane Broncos forward Kurt Capewell potentially joining the Warriors
The Warriors are surprise favourites to sign Queensland State of Origin second-rower Kurt Capewell.
The Broncos forward - who won a premiership with the Panthers in 2021 - is reportedly touring the club's facilities at Mt Smart.
NRL.com senior reporter Brad Walter joined Elliott Smith to discuss what we know so far.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild commentator recaps another week in the world of sport
The Crowd Goes Wild commentator James McOnie weighs in on a full week in the world of sport with Elliott Smith.
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Daryl Mitchell: Black Cap on the team's progress ahead of their two-test series against Bangladesh
The Black Caps are determined to move forward following their recent World Cup disappointment.
The team are set to go up against Bangladesh in a two-test series beginning Tuesday.
All-rounder Daryl Mitchell joined Elliott Smith to discuss,
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Eric Thompson: NZ Herald motorsport writer on Shane van Gisbergen crashing out of title contention after opening crash
Shane van Gisbergen has missed out on the top ten shootout in his final Supercars qualifying session at the Adelaide 500.
Up and coming Kiwi Matthew Payne has taken provisional pole for Penrite Racing by a third of a second over Cam Waters.
NZ Herald motorsport writer Eric Thompson joined Elliott Smith to discuss.
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Nick Garcia: A-Leagues Commissioner on Bill Foley being awarded a license to develop an A-League team for Auckland
Bill Foley seems to be the extra push an Auckland-based professional football club needs.
The American billionaire has been confirmed as the bidder for this new venture, with more details set to be revealed ahead of the 2024 season.
A-Leagues Commissioner Nick Garcia joined Elliott Smith to discuss what this means for Auckland.
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Mea Motu: world champion boxer on her son Davey being named Junior Māori Sportsman of the Year at the 2023 Māori Sports Awards
The teenage son of Kiwi champion boxer Mea Motu has taken a unique path to sporting success.
Davey Motu was recently named Junior Māori Sportsman of the Year at the 2023 Māori Sports Awards- for his prowess in lawn bowling.
Mea Motu joined Elliott Smith to discuss her son's victory.
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Rylee Foster: My first season ever in my life where I'm actually happy
The Wellington Phoenix have come to Auckland.
Elliott catches up with Goalie Rylee Foster to discuss her season, and wild journey that's led her to the Phoenix.
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Chris Bishops: New appointment as Minister for Sport and Recreation
In a rare turn of events for Weekend Sport, politics joins the show as Elliott catches up with Chris Bishop, the new minister for Sport and Recreation.
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Shane Harmon: Outgoing Sky Stadium Boss Reflects On The Future Challenges For Sport Venues In The Country
Bill Foley has announced he would like to build a waterfront stadium in Auckland for the new A League team.
Elliott catches up with Outgoing Sky Stadium Boss Shane Harmon to discuss what goes into making a good stadium and a good experience for fans who attend.
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NZRL CEO Greg Peters: Michael Maguire Steps Down as Kiwis Coach
Elliott chats to the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League to discuss why Michael Maguire has stepped down as coach of the Kiwis and where the national team goes from here.
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Football Fever: Wrapping the Wellington Phoenix Women's loss
Bonnie and New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wrap The Wellington Phoenix Women's loss, the All Whites, and the latest Football Ferns squad.
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Mick Akers: Las Vegas reporter recaps the F1 Vegas season
Chaos on day one at Formula 1's brand new Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Practice one was abandoned less than nine minutes after Carlos Sainz ran over a loose manhole cover, badly damaging his Ferrari.
Practice two was then delayed by two and and half hours, with fans forced to leave to leave in order to comply with local laws.
Las Vegas reporter Mick Akers joined Elliott Smith to recap the chaotic start to the event.
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Steven Alker: Charles Schwab Cup Championship winner recaps his victory
Steven Alker’s one shot win at the end-of-season Charles Schwab Cup Championship secured him a $1.7 million cheque just in time for the Kiwi summer.
The 52-year-old held off former World No 1 Ernie Els and Canadian Stephen Ames to win the final event of the PGA Tour Champions season.
Steven Alker joined Elliott Smith to recap his victory.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild commentator recaps this week's sports highlights
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Elliott Smith to recap the week's biggest sports news stories.
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Chris Reive: combat sport expert recaps the big boxing stories of the week
The NZ Herald's resident combat sport expert, Chris Reive, joins Elliott Smith to recap the biggest boxing stories of the week.
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Tom Abercrombie: Breakers star ahead of the team's match against the Illawarra Hawks
The Breakers will be hoping to build on some much-needed momentum against the Illawarra Hawks.
Last season's runners-up have endured an inconsistent start to the new season, and sit eighth on the table after Thursday's road win over the Tasmanian Jackjumpers.
Breakers star Tom Abercrombie joins Elliott Smith ahead of the match.
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Pete McFarlane: English commentator on Everton's 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules
Everton have been docked ten points by an independent commission after being found to have breached English Premier League financial rules.
The league referred the Toffees to the commission in March for an alleged breach of its profit and sustainability rules during the 2021-22 season.
It puts them second to last on the ladder on four points, ahead of only Burnley on goal difference.
Commentator Pete McFarlane joins Elliott Smith to discuss this 'shocking' development.
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Christy Doran: Australian rugby writer on state unions calling for Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan's resignation
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been given an ultimatum to resign as the union seemingly enters civil war.
Six of the state's unions have sent a letter to McLennan demanding he exit the role after overseeing the disastrous tenure of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
Australian rugby writer Christy Doran joins Elliott Smith to discuss the ongoing conflict.
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John Buchanan: former Australian national cricket coach ahead of the Cricket World Cup final
Australia are mentally steeling themselves for the cauldron of 130,000 Indian supporters in tonight's Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
The Aussies have reached the big dance against the odds after losing their opening two group games.
India meanwhile have a perfect ten-from-ten record in their home tournament.
Former Australian national cricket coach John Buchanan joins Elliott Smith ahead of the event.
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Dylan Cleaver: "Black Caps' future isn't bleak"
Dylan Cleaver shares his insights on the Black Caps' World Cup campaign with Elliott Smith.
They discuss the team's overall positive performance, the squad's age, and the potential generational shift.
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Gary Stead Reflects on Black Caps' World Cup Campaign and Looks Ahead to the Summer of Cricket
The Cricket World Cup is over for the Black Caps after losing to India in the Semi Finals.
Elliott Smith was joined by Coach Gary Stead to discuss where the team goes from here.
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Football Fever: The Wellington Phoenix women's side continues to dominate
Bonnie and New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wrap the Wellington Phoenix women's win and Macey Fraser's incredible strike.
We also discuss the Phoenix men holding a forceful Melbourne Victory to a draw. Plus we look at the FIFA men's U17 World Cup and the upcoming All Whites match against Greece.
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Adam Watson: All Whites U17 footballer ahead of their anticipated World Cup match
The New Zealand Under-17 men's football side are embracing their pool of death at the FIFA World Cup in Indonesia.
New Zealand confront Venezuela tonight before meeting confederation champions Germany and Mexico in their final two matches.
The top two from each of the six pools go through to the knockout stages, alongside the four best third place finishers.
Footballer Adam Watson joined Piney ahead of kickoff.
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Paul Temple: Phoenix women's coach on what to expect from today's match
Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple's laid out exactly what they're expecting from Western United this afternoon, as they look to keep up their excellent start to the A-League.
United beat Wellington twice last year as they made the final in their debut season.
Temple joined Piney to outline today's plans.
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