James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the start of the 2025 Super Rugby season
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the start of the Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVE
Nate Ryan: NASCAR commentator ahead of Daytona 500 and Shane van Gisbergen's full-time debut in NASCAR Cup Series
Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen will be a fulltime fixture on the grid in the 2025 Nascar Cup Series. Van Gisbergen made a splash on the American scene after joining Trackhouse Racing for a one-off project in 2023, racing in the inaugural event at the Chicago Street Course. NASCAR commentator Nat…
Lee Radovanovic: tennis commentator on Jannik Sinner's ban being shortened
A former New Zealand tennis professional can't believe world number one Jannik Sinner was able to negotiate the length of his drugs ban. The World Anti-Doping Agency shortened a potential two-year ban to just three months following Sinner's positive tests last year. Lee Radovanovich joined Elliot…
Alice Robinson: Kiwi skier on securing NZ’s first world ski silver in giant slalom
A pioneering moment for skier Alice Robinson in Austria. She's secured a maiden world championship medal - a silver - in the giant slalom. She joined Elliott Smith to recap the win. LISTEN ABOVE
Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation executive director on the increased issues that come with sports betting
Sports-based betting continues to grow in popularity, but it comes with a share of problems for athletes and fans alike. Tennis stars like James Watt and Monique Barry have opened up about the abuse they receive online - abuse they believe comes from bettors who had gambled on their matches. Andr…
Monique Barry: tennis player unpacks hate messages and threats
Kiwi tennis player Monique Barry has revealed she receives abusive messages after losing matches on the international tennis circuit. Barry, ranked 480 in the world, opened up about the abuse and death threats she'd faced from angry commenters - and she suspects many are from international bettors…
Jeff Wilson: former All Black and Sky Sport commentator recaps first weekend of Super Rugby season
A win full of grit and satisfaction for the Chiefs to open their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Trailing the Blues by eight at halftime at Eden Park - they've scored 19 unanswered points to collect a 25-14 win. Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Jeff Wilson joined Smithy to discuss. …
Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th February 2025, Elliott Smith is in the hot seat and he talks to Jeff Wilson and James McOnie about the start of the 2025 Super Rugby season. Kiwi tennis stars James Watt and Monique Barry have opened up about being targeted by online …
Adam Peacock: Australian Correspondent on the Sam Kerr saga, Super Rugby
Australian soccer captain Sam Kerr can breathe easy, avoiding a prison sentence after being accused of racially harassing a London police officer. The 31-year-old has been found not guilty after calling an officer stupid and white after a night out in 2023. It followed a cleaning cost dispute w…
Andrew Hore: Blues CEO ahead of their first match of the season
The Blues are preparing to defend their Super Rugby title. They’re beginning the season with a rematch of last year’s grand final – clashing against the Chiefs at Eden Park. Blues CEO Andrew Hore joined Elliott Smith to preview the season. “There’s another 10 teams out there that’ll want to …