The 2025 NFL season has kicked off, with the first round of games taking place over the weekend.

ESPN senior football writer Bill Barnwell joined Piney to discuss.

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Fresh off the All Blacks' latest win, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the action.

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The Warriors are set to face off against the Penrith Panthers in a home qualifying final next weekend.

This will be the fifth home final in the team's 30-year history, with the timing of the match yet to be confirmed.

Former Super League player and analyst Willie Poching joined Piney to discuss.

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It's been a big weekend for the All Blacks, as they continued their Eden Park streak and beat the Springboks.

The Kiwi side walked away with a 24-17 victory, a departure from their earlier loss in Buenos Aires.

Former All Black Frano Botica joined Piney to discuss.

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The All Blacks have bounced back following their recent defeat and kept up their hot streak at Eden Park.

The Kiwi side beat out South Africa with a 24-17 victory, led by two first-half tries.

All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison joined Piney to discuss.

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A late goal has sunk the All Whites one-nil in their opening Ashes match with Australia in Canberra.  

Midfielder Max Balard found the back of the net in the 87th minute to snatch victory for the hosts. 

New Zealand failed to take advantage of a dominant first half, led by their captain Chris Wood. Piney caught up with Wood as the team heads back to New Zealand for the second leg of the Soccer Ashes. 

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Among the potential bits of history to be made in tomorrow night's massive Rugby Championship match in Auckland is a milestone that's gone somewhat under the radar. 

Loose forward Ardie Savea is set to bring up his 100th test in a game at Eden Park where the All Blacks' impressive unbeaten run is set to be threatened by the Springboks. 

Ardie Savea debuted in June 2016, coming off the bench in a 39-21 win over Wales at Eden Park 

Chris Boyd gave Ardie Savea his Wellington debut in 2012 and coached him there until 2014, and then as coach of the Hurricanes between 2015 and 2018. He joined Piney to discuss Savea’s incredible career. 

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Two great sporting rivals are squaring off once again. 

The Springboks are aiming to breach the Fortress and bring an end to the All Blacks over 30 year undefeated streak at Eden Park. 

It all kicks off tonight and so Piney caught up with former Springboks captain Bobby Skinstad to preview the test, getting his thoughts on if the South African side will be able to break that streak. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 6th September 2025, Piney is at the Kingslander right by Eden Park building up for the biggest test of the year. Sean Fitzpatrick and Bobby Skinstad preview the massive occasion. 

Ardie Savea's first professional coach Chris Boyd celebrates Savea reaching 100 tests. 

And Chris Wood joins the show after a tough loss in the Soccer ashes for the All Whites. 

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