The big guns have fired at Euro 2024 with three-time champs Spain dealing to Croatia 3-nil, Switzerland downing Hungary 3-1 and Italy pipping Albania 2-1.

Football journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor joined Piney to discuss.

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th June 2024, Black Caps legend Chris Cairns joins the show to discuss what happened with the Blackcaps at the T20 World Cup - and what changes need to be made.

We also have our Super Rugby Pacific finalists - Blues v Chiefs next Saturday night - We catch up with Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian after his side went down to Wellington and knocked out the number one seeds 30-19.

We also continue our Road to Paris segment with one of our finest track and field athletes, Nick Willis.

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Nick Willis has carved out an impressive career that started on the Olympic stage 17 years ago.

He's New Zealand's only two-time Olympic medallist in the 1500 meters, having won a silver medal in the 2008 Olympics and bronze in 2016.

He joined Piney to discuss his athletic legacy.

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Samisoni Taukei'aho is facing some time on the sidelines including at test level after limping from the field in the Chiefs' Super Rugby semi-final win over the Hurricanes.

The All Blacks hooker went off after just 22 minutes with a leg injury - while fellow rake Bradley Slater has a minor MCL injury.

Coach Clayton McMillan joined Piney to discuss.

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New Zealand managed a nine-wicket win over Uganda in the T20 World Cup - but it's too little, too late.

The Black Caps were knocked out of contention for the Super Eight after losses to Afghanistan and the West Indies.

Former Black Caps all-rounder Chris Cairns joined Piney to discuss the losses.

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The New Zealand Over 70s cricket team will head to the over 70s world cup in England next month. 

Chairman of NZ Veterans Cricket Jeremy Wilson told Jason Pine “We started eight years ago – with a group in wellington who got four over-sixties together.” 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th June 2024: 

Kicking off the show talking about Auckland hosting State of Origin. We are joined by Nick Hill CE of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, also joined by Blues Assistant coach Paul Titto after his side booked their spot in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final.  

We also preview the second Super Rugby semi-final between the Hurricanes and The Chiefs, Joined by Hurricane Du'Plessis Kirifi and Chief Etene Nanai-Seturo. 

Also, talking The Warrior's massive game against top-of-the-table Melbourne Storm with Forward Jackson Ford.  

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The Warriors will face-off against the Melbourne Storm this evening at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium. 

Jackson Ford is one of only two – to play every single Warriors game this season. 

Ford told Jason Pine “It’s now or never – we're slipping down the end of the table. The games our must-wins.” 

Ford said “There’s a lot of confidence now – hopefully we can get a roll on over these next few weeks.” 

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Etene Nanai-Seturo has played every single Chiefs fixture this season. 

He told Jason Pine “The past five years, I’ve been in and out because of injuries.” 

He said “I’m happy with my performance – it's finals footy now.” 

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There’s talks of bringing State of Origin to Auckland.  

Australia sports correspondent told Jason Pine “I think we’re okay with this – let's face it, they take in one of the games each year.” 

“I don’t see the reason why Auckland, or Wellington would not be able to.” 

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