Top 14 Roundup: Vannes’ Near-Miracle vs Pau, Toulouse Survive Castres & UBB Run Riot Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper recap a dramatic Top 14 weekend, starting with Vannes’ huge second-half rally from 14–40 down to lose 40–43 to Pau, earning an attacking bonus point. They note Vannes’ cleaner discipline but highlight lineout issues and look ahead to a key trip to Perpignan. They discuss Toulouse’s 8–7 derby win at Castres with an inexperienced lineup, Bordeaux-Bègles’ 51–28 win over Lyon ...

Most youth sports are built to sort kids into winners and losers. Jason Zemke built the Charlotte Cardinals to keep kids playing. We’re joined by Jason from Charlotte, North Carolina, the head coach behind one of the fastest-growing youth rugby programs in the United States. The Cardinals exploded from a brand-new club into a national powerhouse, but the real story is how they did it: treating rugby as a community first, a development pathway second, and a scoreboard a distant third. We dig ...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash set to kick off next weekend, and whether the All Blacks should be worried. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL grand final is set to kick off this evening, and excitement is brewing among fans on both sides of the Tasman. The Sydney Roosters are set to face the Newcastle Knights Sydney’s Accor Stadium, and supporters are turning up in droves to be there for the action. Weekend Sport producer Andy McDonnell was on the scene to report all the action, and he even noticed some Warriors fans had made it across the ditch to voice their support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Manchester City are appealing after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. An independent commission found City broke the rules over nine seasons, including by using so-called 'sham contracts' to disguise more than 830 million pounds in secret funding. Commentator and reporter Mike Minay joined Piney to recap the saga. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 4 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ranfurly Shield is staying in Pukekohe for the summer. Counties-Manukau have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thrilling first defence in the final round of the NPC. The Steelers scored two first half tries, but were held scoreless after the break as the Magpies closed the gap - but Counties held on to keep the Log O' Wood until 2027. Head coach Reon Graham joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counties Manukau have passed their first test as Ranfurly Shield holders. The Steelers have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thriller in Pukekohe, and held on tight in the second half to ultimately defeat the Magpies. Former Counties Manukau player Errol Brain joined Piney to discuss the big win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL grand final is set to take place tonight, with the Newcastle Knights facing off against the Sydney Roosters at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. Both the Knights and the Roosters have solid histories in front of them, and there's plenty of excitement brewing ahead of the match. Newcastle Knights star Robbie O'Davis joined Piney to discuss ahead of the big match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan, and Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay.Watto looks ahead to the Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies, with the squad announced during the week, as well as recapping Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks first five Josh Jacomb wants to set up Taranaki's NPC finals charge ahead of another taste of All Blacks camp. Jacomb suits up for the amber and blacks alongside fellow All Black squad members Scott and Beauden Barrett to face Wellington. He joined Piney to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Bledisloe Cup is set to get underway, and the Australians are on a winning streak. There's a growing feeling among fans that the All Blacks could be in for a real challenge as they gear up for next weekend's match. Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined Piney to recap Australia's recent victory over South Africa and unpack the Kiwi side's chances. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian rugby commentator and host of the 8/9 Rugby Podcast Brett Mckay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All blacks v Wallabies Test series starting next weekend, with the Wallabies having good momentum after beating South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to recap the final round of the NPC, including Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay. They also dicsuss Ardie Savea signing for the Blues, and the recent All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Matty Johns on The Run HomeListen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch! 3pm on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen LIVE:https://www.sen.com.au/listen ⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run Home with Joel & Fletch! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Welcome to another episode of The Bye Round interview show. On today’s show, Jimmy is joined by the head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons and 2010 Premiership winner with the club Dean Young! The boys chat Dean’s first off-season as an NRL head coach, the lessons he’s learned as an assistant, plus, Young opens up on the Dragons moving on from Shane Flanagan, becoming the club’s

Lee & Jamie share the memories of the Trinity fanbase ahead of the biggest game for the club in modern times!

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 3 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of amateur golf is coming to New Zealand. At the end of October, Te Arai's South Course will host the 17th Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Championship, which has a ticket to the 2027 Masters and The Open on the line for the winner. Six Kiwis will take to the green, led by World No. 19 Zackary Swanick. Managing Director at Te Arai Links, Jim Rohrstaff joined Piney to preview the tournament. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Auckland FC is ramping up their preparations as they near the end of the off-season. They'll have a target on their backs in the 2026/27 season, as last year saw them claim the A-League title in their second year of existence. CEO Nick Becker and Director of Football Terry McFlynn joined Piney to discuss the team's hopes for the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.