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The Wellington Phoenix stunned famous Welsh football club Wrexham 1-nil in their pre-season match in the capital.

Wellington Phoenix academy striker Luke Flowerdew was the hero of the match, having scored the second-half strike that helped the team win.

Phoenix reserves coach Chris Greenacre joined Piney to discuss.

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New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career in winning the Diamond League event at London’s Olympic Stadium.

In front of a sold-out crowd of 60,000, McTaggart leapt to a new lifetime best, clearing 4.73m to claim the victory on a countback.

McTaggart joined Piney to discuss.

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The Wellington Saints are hoping it'll be lucky number 13 when they host the Southland Sharks in this afternoon's New Zealand basketball league final.

The Saints had an imposing regular season record of 16 wins and four losses and have won 12 titles, with their last coming in 2021.

Wellington Saints star Jordan Ngatai joined Piney to discuss.

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The All Blacks have a laundry list of new injuries to worry about but it's an improving picture for some of their older ones ahead of the Rugby Championship.

The squad have dispersed from Hamilton after wrapping up a 3-nil series win over France.

Former All Black Steve Gordon joined Piney to discuss.

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The All Blacks managed a narrow 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, but they've got work to do going forward.

The hosts trailed by 10 early on, and nine just before halftime, before running in the last 19 points of the game.

All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen joined Piney to discuss.

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Another icon of Waikato Rugby was former All Black Matthew Cooper. 

He made his All Blacks test debut in 1992, setting a then-world record of 23 points on test debut, and holds the scoring record for Waikato, with 1604 points. 

The now-President of NZR joined Piney ahead of the final All Blacks test against France to discuss his playing days, his current role, and the current All Blacks series. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th July 2025, Piney brings the show to you from Roaming Giant Bar in Hamilton ahead of the third All Blacks test against France. 

NZR President and Former All Black Matthew Cooper pops in for a chat, as does All Blacks icon Stephen Donald. 

Player Agent Bruce Sharrock joins the show as well to discuss what R360 could mean for the future of Rugby. 

Plus, Mike Cron has a new book out, and Wrexham are in Wellington to play the Phoenix. 

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An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book. 

Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend, covers his 210-test tenure with the All Blacks, including Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015, and his current role with the Wallabies. 

The ‘Scrum Doctor’ joined Piney to discuss his extensive career and new book. 

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Rugby360 has been making headlines this week, with the revelation that they’re approaching some of our top players. 

But will the competition take off? NZ Rugby Players Association Boss Rob Nichol joined Piney to discuss what new competitions mean for players, and how they should be approaching any that crop up. 

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