Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

It’s the biggest day in the Wellington Phoenix’s history as the women’s team readies themselves for the A-League grand final.
They’ve risen from missing the playoffs in each of their past four seasons, to a second place regular season finish and a shot at putting the club's first piece of silverware in the trophy cupboard.
CJ Bott captained the team at the start of the season before stepping aside to prepare for the birth of her child, however she’s still been a big part of the team throughout the season, and will be on the sidelines tonight.
She told Piney she knew the team could do it, and while they went through a lot this season, the girls have proven time and time again they can come back from anything.
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The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close.
Their 42-12 win came at the expense of injured fullback Damian Mackenzie, who was knocked out in the second half after copping a boot to the chin, while the Highlanders lost Caleb Tangitau to a non-contact knee injury at the end of the match.
The result shifts them back near the top of the ladder, putting them on track to host the playoffs as the end of the season draws near.
The Chiefs have made it to the grand final three times in the past, but have yet to claim the title, and first five Josh Jacomb told Piney if they’re lucky enough to reach the final then they’ll have to address it, but also understand that it’s in the past.
“All we can focus on is what’s in front of us.”
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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 16th May 2026, it's all Magic Round as Piney brings the show to you from Brisbane, where he's joined by NRL legends Braith Anasta and Mal Meninga.
Josh Jacomb recaps the Chiefs’ big win over the Highlanders in Hamilton.
And it’s a huge day for Football fans after Auckland FC booked their spot in the A-League Men's final and the Wellington Phoenix Women chase the clubs first ever title.
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Auckland FC has used its underdog tag as motivation to pound Adelaide United 3-nil and make the A-League grand final.
The tie was deadlocked heading into the return leg across the Tasman, but Black Knights coach Steve Corica says his team was fired up by critics saying they couldn't win.
Auckland FC won the two-leg tie 4-1 on aggregate and will now meet the Newcastle Jets or Sydney FC in the grand final – a first-ever for a New Zealand men's club.
Striker Sam Cosgrove found the back of the net with a penalty, and told Piney in terms of a satisfying performance, it was right up there.
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Brisbane has been inundated with footy-kit wearing fans this weekend.
Magic Round has flooded the city with dedicated fans repping their teams and eager to see the wins and losses all in one place.
NRL legend and coach of the incoming Perth Bears, Mal Meninga told Piney the weekend is a happy festival – there's less focus on the adversarial nature of the competition, instead people are just having a good time.
He says that having it collectively in one spot is excellent, and having it in Brisbane is even better, as Queensland is the hub of rugby league globally.
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