The All Blacks have overcome a mix of errors and wet conditions to beat Italy 29-11 in their final rugby test of the year in Turin.

New Zealand finish their season with 10 wins and four losses under first-year head coach Scott Robertson.

Assistant coach Jason Ryan admitted it was an underwhelming performance, noting the lack of quality in their skillset.

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The All Blacks have ended their northern tour on a high note - overcoming adverse weather and questionable choices to beat Italy.

The team beat the Italians 29-11 in their final rugby test of the year in Turin.

Former All Black Paul Miller joined Piney to unpack the 'messy performance by the New Zealand side.

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17 wickets have fallen on the first day of the first test between Australia and India.

Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Jason Pine to try make sense of the situation.

“When it comes to T20 cricket, it’s batters, and they thrive in that.”

“So maybe it’s not a bad thing that there is still a little section of the game still reserved for elite bowlers.”

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Italy are facing a significant challenge this weekend.

They’re facing off against the All Blacks for the final game in the AB’s Northern Tour, playing at Allianz Stadium tomorrow morning.

Former Italy Coach Kieran Crowley joined Piney to discuss what we can expect to see from the team.

“I think they're gonna have a massive challenge against New Zealand on, or against the All Blacks on Saturday, but you know, I think they, if they get the right sort of draw at the next World Cup, you know, they could be pushing, or should be pushing for top eight.”

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The Black Foils have a new flight controller.

Leo Takahashi has joined the team as they prepare for the newest Sail GP season.

He joined Piney for a chat about his journey to the Foils, and their efforts preparing for Dubai.

"The Black Foils is the benchmark of Sail GP right now, so, you know, the cream of the crop and, you know, I got some definitely big shoes to fill.”

“I'm just really excited to bring my experience and my two cents into the team.”

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The newest Sail GP season is about to get underway.

The Black Foils are preparing to set sail on the seas in Dubai.

Piney caught up with co-CEO and river Peter Burling to discuss the team’s expectations for the new season.

“We really want to get off to a good start this weekend,” he said.

“But we know we’ve got a lot to learn and improve.”

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Glenn Maxwell is one of Australia's most entertaining cricketers.

He recently released ‘The Showman’, a book detailing his recovery from a broken leg in 2022 to becoming one of the heroes of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

He joined Piney to discuss the book and some of his most iconic moments, including his 2023 World Cup double century and his infamous choking taunt at the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

“I reckon I've been lucky enough as a cricketer to have maybe five or six days where everything goes right.”

“Things go your way and you're able to walk off either undefeated or walk off at the completion of the game.”

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Secondary school basketball is on the rise.

Participation has jumped 61% since 2000, and if it keeps growing at its current rate it will be NZ's most-played sport in less than a year.

BBNZ CEO Dillion Boucher discusses the challenges created by the massive increase in popularity, and the reasons behind it.

“They are wanting to go out and try to get good at basketball because I think it's seen as a really cool sport," he told Piney.

“The amount of work that our young people are putting into their game is phenomenal.”

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