It’s another big day of horse racing across the ditch. 

Today is Champions Stakes Day in Australia, the finale for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 

Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to give an update on all the big events from across the ditch, including scenes from the Melbourne Cup. 

“The city is buzzing.” 

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It’s another big day of horse racing across the ditch.&nbsp;
Today is Champions Stakes Day in Australia, the finale for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.&nbsp;
Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to give an update on all the big events from across the ditch, including scenes from the Melbourne Cup.&nbsp;
“The city is buzzing.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Adam Peacock: Australia Correspondent talks Champions Stakes Day, Melbourne Cup

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.

He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.

He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field. 

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.
He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.
He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field.&nbsp;
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Scott Barrett: All Blacks lock on his return to the rugby field after surgery

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The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.

The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.

Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.

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The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.
The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.
Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.
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Mark Tookey: former Warriors prop looks back on the team's season

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It's the final showdown. 

A hundred thousand fans will pack into the MCG this afternoon as the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions face off for the AFL title. 

The Brisbane side is chasing their third premiership in a row, while the Dockers are hungry to claim their first-ever title. 

ABC Commentator Corbin Middlemas joined Piney to discuss just how big of a game this is in the Australian sports landscape. 

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It's the final showdown.&nbsp;
A hundred thousand fans will pack into the MCG this afternoon as the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions face off for the AFL title.&nbsp;
The Brisbane side is chasing their third premiership in a row, while the Dockers are hungry to claim their first-ever title.&nbsp;
ABC Commentator Corbin Middlemas joined Piney to discuss just how big of a game this is in the Australian sports landscape.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Corbin Middlemas: ABC Sports Commentator previews the AFL Grand Final between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions

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Adam Peacock: Australia Correspondent talks Champions Stakes Day, Melbourne Cup

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