Shooter Grace Nweke is adamant the Silver Ferns are keeping a united front heading into tonight's first netball test against South Africa.

The clash on Auckland's North Shore comes amid the turmoil of head coach Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down.

Grace Nweke joined Piney to discuss further.

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The All Blacks are staring down the barrel of two high-pressure tests against the Wallabies.

The Kiwi side took a record thrashing against the Springboks at Sky Stadium earlier this months and the pressure's on for Razor.

Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined Piney to explain further.

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One of New Zealand’s most iconic motorsport events is hitting the ground this weekend. 

The Ashley Forest Rally Sprint has attracted many of both the country’s top drivers and international names over the years, with a fast and challenging 1.7 kilometre gravel hillclimb. 

Having first competed at age 14, Ashley Forest has played a big part in the career of Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon, setting multiple records and claiming many victories. 

He told Piney it's a different format to a normal rally – even if you’re in the fastest car, you still need to get through each round with no problems. 

“That’s what adds to the excitement for the fans and for ourselves.” 

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The Black Ferns are coming to terms with their eight year reign as world champions being over. 

They've been stunned by Canada 34-19 in their World Cup semi-final in Bristol. 

Canada raced out the gates with three tries in the opening 25 minutes and led 24-7 at half-time. 

Former Black Ferns Captain and Sky Sport Commentator Les Elder told Piney Canada not only outplayed us, but we were also outcoached. 

“Everything that you’d expect from the Black Ferns, they cancelled it out, and then they executed on their side of the ball.” 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 20th September 2025, the Black Ferns have been defeated by Canada, ending their 8-year run as world champions. Head Coach Head Coach Allan Bunting and former captain Les Elder reflect on the loss. 

Its 10 years to the day since one of the biggest upsets in sports history, when Japan beat South Africa 34-32 at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Japan First Five that day was Kosei Ono, who joined the show to reflect on that historic day. 

And the Breakers new owner Marc Mitchell is in to discuss his hopes for the future of the club. 

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Today marks 10 years since one of the biggest upsets in sporting history. 

On this day in 2015, Japan defeated South Africa 34-32 at the Rugby World Cup in what became known as the Brighton Miracle. 

Japan First Five that day was Kosei Ono, who told Piney that it really was a miracle. 

“If I had a spare $10, I probably wouldn’t have put it on Japan to win that game myself.” 

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Kyle Jamieson is returning to the Black Caps after an unfortunate run of injuries. 

He’s been named in the squad set to face Australia in the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series, and has hopes of returning to test cricket down the line. 

Jamieson told Piney it’s certainly on the table, and his odds are higher having taken the path he has, making sure his return to the game as a whole is safe. 

“On the table for sure, and it’s something that I’m definitely working towards.” 

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The BNZ Breakers are under new ownership. 

Kiwi-American attorney and businessman Marc Mitchell has taken majority ownership from Matt Walsh. 

The ownership group includes Kiwi businessmen Leon and Stephen Grice, their business partner Sean Colgan, along with former owners Liz and Paul Blackwell, and former Breaker and Tall Black Tom Abercrombie. 

Mitchell told Piney he saw the opportunity to continue to grow the sport, not only on the court, but also within the community. 

He says they’re trying to get back to their roots. 

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Heartbreak for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup semi-final with Canada in Bristol. 

The defending champions have been outplayed 34-19, after trailing 24-7 at the break. 

Their defeat has been chalked up to poor discipline, the team unable to win a penalty of their own until the 61st minute. 

Coach Allan Bunting told Piney they can’t fault the players, who kept trying and certainly didn’t give in.  

“Once we got down on the half and got our game going, we were pretty hard to stop, but in the start we didn’t get down there enough.” 

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks and Warriors' latest losses.

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