Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Another stellar performance from Liam Lawson in Formula One, racing to 3rd on the grid for tomorrow morning's Brazilian Grand Prix. Grid penalties to two drivers ahead of him saw Lawson move up two places after qualifying in 5th, although he wishes it was even better. NZ Herald sports journo Alex Powell joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix feel like they got something out of the  A-League Kiwi derby, despite the match ending in a draw. The clash between Auckland FC and the Phoenix ended in 0-0, and the match was delayed by adverse weather conditions.  Wellington Phoenix head coach Chris Greenachre joined Piney to explain why this match was significant.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have come up short again, and they're hoping to turn their luck around as they head to Hamilton. The Kiwi side dipped out by 4 runs in a rain-affected 2nd ODI against India in Wellington. Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined Piney to recap the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kiwis are celebrating hard, as the team advanced into the Rugby League World Cup final. The team scored a 34-10 win over Tonga in Newcastle and will face off against the winner of tonight's Australia v Fiji clash. Kiwis lock Erin Clark joined Piney to recap the action further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loyalties have been tested across the Blair family during the All Blacks dominant 43-21 win over Scotland in Edinburgh. All Blacks attack coach and former Scottish halfback Mike Blair found himself in the unique situation of orchestrating his home nation's demise.  Blair joined Piney to recap the action - and look ahead to the next clash against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Kiwis and Tonga will resume their rivalry, with both sides set to clash in tonight's Rugby League World Cup semi-final. The Kiwis are aiming to qualify for their first World Cup final since 2013, while Tonga are seeking to make their first. Ahead of the big clash kicking off at McDonald Jones Stadium, in Newcastle, Kiwis assistant coach Adam Blair joined Piney to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian cricket team fell to defeat in South Africa - and despite winning the first test, they got thoroughly beaten in the next 2 to give them a shaky run into their 4-test series against New Zealand. Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss how they hope to turn it around, the Wallabies' hopes for the Nations Championship, and over policing at A-League football matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps are set to play their second One-Day International against India, this time at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. The Kiwi side was defeated by India in their first match at Eden Park, and they'll be hoping to turn their luck around. Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being top of the table, the Wellington Phoenix face a big challenge as they look to claim their first ever A-League derby win. The Wellington based club are 0-6 against their Auckland rivals, but for the first time ever, they will come into the fixture higher on the A-League ladder than Auckland. Can they keep that momentum rolling, or will the status quo continue? Phoenix midfielder Bryce Duke joined Piney to discuss how the Phoenix will look to break their derby duck. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.