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  • Roger Clark: Highlanders CEO on the Super Rugby Pacific season so far

    Roger Clark: Highlanders CEO on the Super Rugby Pacific season so far
    Apr 19 2025

    The Highlanders are in a scrap for a position in the Super Rugby finals.

    Piney had a midseason catchup with their CEO Roger Clark, to break down how the season’s been tracking.

    “All the games we've played this year, we've been pretty close, we just haven't finished the big moment.”

    “If we want to be part of the playoff contention, we're gonna need to start finishing those big moments.”

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    8 mins
  • Brooke Patron and Hope Gregory: Ice Fernz coach and Alternate Captain preview their big clash v Australia

    Brooke Patron and Hope Gregory: Ice Fernz coach and Alternate Captain preview their big clash v Australia
    Apr 19 2025

    The Ice Fernz are in action at the Dunedin Ice Stadium playing in the IHHF Division 2, Group B World Championships.

    They're currently undefeated, shaping up for a clash with the other unbeaten team, Australia.

    Coach Brooke Patron and Alternate captain Hope Gregory join Piney to preview the clash.

    “The best teams rise to the occasion, so I'm looking forward to the challenge for sure,” Patron told him.

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    6 mins
  • Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2025

    Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2025
    Apr 19 2025

    On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th April 2025, Jordie Barrett joins Piney to discuss how his sabbatical is going in Leinster and how he thinks Reiko Ioane will fare up there.

    The Crusaders have found an unlikely hero, with former Wallaby James O'Connor kicking them to victory over the Blues. He stopped by to discuss that kick.

    And Dame Noeline Taurua offers her thoughts on Grace Nweke's Silver Ferns eligibility.

    Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns Coach on Grace Nweke's eligibility for the team

    Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns Coach on Grace Nweke's eligibility for the team
    Apr 19 2025

    Netball New Zealand is reviewing the ruling that currently blocks Grace Nweke from putting on the black dress.

    She’s currently ineligible for the Silver Ferns, after leaving to play for a team over in Australia.

    Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney to give her thoughts on the current situation.

    “When we knew she was keen to come over to Sydney or to play in the SSN, and understanding her reason as well, to be better, and to be a better netballer but also to be a better Silver Fern,” she said.

    “The intent is there, she still wants to play, and I definitely support that.”

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    9 mins
  • James O'Connor: Crusaders back on his game-winning penalty kick in the clash against the Blues

    James O'Connor: Crusaders back on his game-winning penalty kick in the clash against the Blues
    Apr 19 2025

    The Crusaders have beaten the Blues in an absolute thriller in Christchurch, thanks to a game-winning penalty from James O’Connor.

    The former Wallaby stepped up, converting a penalty after the final buzzer to deliver his team yet another win, keeping them at the top of the table.

    He joined Piney to reflect on the kick and how he’s been enjoying playing in New Zealand.

    “Awesome to get that win because that was definitely a battle.”

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    12 mins
  • Jordie Barrett: All Blacks midfielder on his Ireland sabbatical, Rieko Ioane signing with Leinster

    Jordie Barrett: All Blacks midfielder on his Ireland sabbatical, Rieko Ioane signing with Leinster
    Apr 19 2025
    All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has revealed his partner in crime Rieko Ioane reached out for some advice before signing a sabbatical deal with Irish club Leinster for 2026. Despite receiving interest from Japan, Ioane made the bombshell move by following in Barrett’s footsteps with a move to Dublin to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC), which features teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and South Africa. Ioane will make the move at the end of the year for a six-month stint between December and June, which rules him out for the Super Rugby Pacific season with the Blues but he remains eligible for the All Blacks. Ioane’s announcement was met with a mainly positive response, although some Leinster faithful were clearly still bitter after his feud with the club’s favourite son and all-time leading points scorer, Johnny Sexton, which started after the All Blacks knocked Ireland out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After plenty of backchat on the field, Ioane told Sexton to enjoy retirement and to not miss his flight home after New Zealand’s quarter-final win. With Sexton relitigating that personal clash in his book, Ioane was widely painted as public enemy No 1 in the build-up to the All Blacks and Ireland rematch in Dublin last November. Ioane led the haka before the match and played a key role on the field as the All Blacks went on to snap Ireland’s 19-game unbeaten run at home. Ioane posted a picture to social media with the caption “put that in the book” to double down on his villain status in Ireland. Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine, Barrett said he believed Ioane can stamp his mark in Ireland. “He sounded me out about 10 days ago and just asked a few questions,” he said. “He didn’t say a whole lot, so I didn’t get a good inkling of where his head or heart was, but look, I woke up on my day off and the news had dropped on my phone. “It gave me 24 hours, without having a barrage of questions at training the morning I went in there, so I got all of them yesterday. “He’ll go great. It’s a great place to develop and he’ll see a lot of improvements up here as a player, and get out of his comfort zone in Auckland and the Blues and [it’s] a chance to grow. “I think it’s a great challenge for him.” Leinster's Tommy O'Brien and Jordie Barrett celebrate following the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in Ireland. (Photo by Damien Eagers/PA Images via Getty Images) Barrett admits it’s been an adjustment for him, but he’s loving life in Ireland, especially on the golf course. When Barrett announced his move to Ireland, it came as a shock as most players tend to take their sabbatical in Japan, like his brother Beauden did last year. In fact, he was the first All Black since 2009 to choose Europe over Japan, when Dan Carter signed with Perpignan. While there were concerns around his workload due to the demands of European rugby, Barrett said he had an extended break while the Six Nations took place in February and March. During that time, a limited of matches were played and when they were, youngsters were given opportunities to prove themselves. That rest has helped Barrett stay focused to help Leinster charge towards winning titles. In the URC, they have only lost once this season – by one point to the Bulls in Pretoria – and hold an eight-point lead over the defending champions Glasgow Warriors with four games remaining in the regular season. They face the Warriors in the final match of the season but will be confident after crushing them 52-0 in the European Championship quarter-finals last weekend. Barrett, who has played nine games thus far between second five and fullback, admits there have been some easier games, but plenty of tough battles. Overall, Barrett believes he’s become a better rugby player for the experience. “I reserve that judgment for people watching on the telly, but I feel like I’m growing my game,” said Barrett. “It was a challenge to come up here, become familiar with another system and different coaches and players in a different culture and environment. “I feel like my rugby’s improving, which is nice, and, it’s neverending, like any footy player just wants to improve, and I feel like I’m making slight improvements. “Hopefully we give ourselves another chance and earn the right to make a European final in a few weeks’ time and then push deep into the URC competition.” Should Leinster go all the way in both completions, the European Rugby Champions Cup final takes place on May 25, with the URC final on June 15. That would give Barrett enough time to return to New Zealand for the All Blacks’ test series against France, starting on July 5 in Dunedin. Barrett says he has been in touch with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson and is eager to square off against the French. “Razor has sent the odd text...
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    12 mins
  • James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the 2025 Masters and the ongoing Super Rugby season

    James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the 2025 Masters and the ongoing Super Rugby season
    Apr 13 2025

    James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the 2025 Masters and the ongoing Super Rugby season.

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    10 mins
  • Alyssa Winham: Wellington Phoenix women's player ahead of the team's clash against Canberra

    Alyssa Winham: Wellington Phoenix women's player ahead of the team's clash against Canberra
    Apr 13 2025

    The Wellington Phoenix women's side are set to face off against Canberra United.

    Alyssa Winham joined Piney to discuss.

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    4 mins
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