Former All Black Sam Whitelock is reflecting on the ups and downs of rugby in his new book. 

Samuel Whitelock: View from the Second Row, Whitelock looks back on a sports career filled with achievements - and hidden costs.

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We're a week into the ongoing Olympic Games, and there's been plenty of emotional moments.

Viewers have seen Kiwi athlete undergo joy or pain as they achieve great moments - or narrowly miss the mark.

Coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith explains how athletes can handle their emotions in these high-pressure situations.

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Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko is hoping to complete her set of Olympic medals ahead of her final round at the Games.

Ko claimed silver in Rio and a bronze in Tokyo - and hopes to go for gold.

She joined Piney to discuss further.

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Rower Emma Twigg has shared her delight for Karolien Florijn's Olympic triumph.

The 37-year-old Kiwi fell short of back-to-back gold medals, finishing just in the wake of her Dutch rival.

Twigg joined Piney to discuss her victory.

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A case of rinse and repeat for the Warriors when it comes to their error count following a 30-20 loss to the Eels in their NRL game at Mt Smart. 

The home side recorded 15 errors during the contest. 

Rugby League Journalist Brad Walter joined Jason Pine to give his thoughts on last night’s game and where the Warriors go from here. 

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It’s a mixed bag for our trampolinists at the Olympics. 

Dylan Schmidt crashed out of the men’s trampoline final, losing his chance at reclaiming the podium, while Madeline Davidson pulled through into the final. 

Piney caught up with both of them after the respective events. 

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Kiwi rowers have been bringing in the medals in Paris, a bronze, a silver, and a gold all in the space of one day. 

Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis brought home the Gold in the women’s double sculls, the women’s four took the Bronze, and finally, the men’s four claimed the silver. 

Lucy Spoors and Matt Macdonald joined Jason Pine for a chat about their success in the games, and what it feels like to claim those medals. 

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Adding another medal to New Zealand’s tally was Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie who took the silver in the men’s skriff 49er race. 

McHardie joined Piney to recap the race and go through his emotions in the wake of their success. 

“We, we can't quite believe it yet. It hasn't sunk in, you know, the, the last race was immense and we yeah, we, we're super proud.” 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 August 2024, New Zealand sailed its way to silver medal at the hands of Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie, McHardie joining Piney to recap the race. 

Trampolinist Dylan Schmidt crashed out of the Olympics, while Madeline Davidson pulled through to the women’s trampoline final. Piney caught up with both of them shortly after their respective events. 

And Rugby League Journalist Brad Walter gave his thoughts on last night’s match between the Warriors and the Eels at Eden Park. 

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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After guiding them to two Euro finals, the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and the Semis in 2018, Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the English national football team.

Performance coach Owen Eastwood, who worked alongside alongside him, joined Piney to chat about his and Gareth's time with the English football team.

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