This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby semi-finals, the start of the World Cup and the NBA finals.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten underway, and it's likely to inspire young Kiwis to start training for future events.

To get ahead of the 2034 World Cup and beyond, coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith joined Piney to outline his tips and tricks.

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Former Silver Fern Anna Harrison is opening up about her new initiative designed to make motherhood more visible in sport and movement.

Red Thread was born from the belief that movement is about more than exercise - instead it's about connection, identity, wellbeing, and belonging.

She joined Piney to explain further.

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The All Whites are gearing up for their first proper World Cup match in North America.

The team is now into full preparation mode for the Iran match on Tuesday (1pm NZT), which is coming round fast.

Former All White Shane Smeltz joined Piney to preview the match.

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The Warriors won't be seeking clarity around a controversial referring call in their two-point NRL loss to the Sharks at Mt Smart.

Chanel Harris-Tavita was penalised for taking too long to take a goal-line drop-out, despite a contrasting message from the referee in the lead-up. 

Coach Andrew Webster labelled the decision the most unprofessional thing he's seen in the NRL.

Rugby league analyst Willie Poching joined Piney to recap the 'disappointing' loss. 

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Cam Roigard's defending his actions in the lead-up to their first try in the Hurricanes' emphatic Super Rugby semifinal win over the Blues.

The All Blacks halfback had fallen heavily after being clipped by Beauden Barrett while taking a high ball.

Standing up as both teams milled around the referee - Roigard before took a quick tap and raced up field, before Jordie Barrett dotted down.

Roigard joined Piney to discuss further.

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The White Ferns are preparing to start their defence of the T20 Crown.  

They begin their campaign against the West Indies tomorrow morning at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.  

Captain Melie Kerr joined Piney to preview the cup and detail their plans to go back-to-back. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th June 2026, Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The New Zealand great announced it overnight, retiring as New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer and arguably our greatest ever cricketer. 

Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, and Dylan Cleaver all join the show to offer their thoughts on Williamsons incredible career. 

And the Chiefs demolished the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Semi Finals, outside back Kyren Taumoefolau joined the show to recap his team's performance. 

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The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final. 

They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific.  

Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did. 

And in the second half, he says, they couldn’t get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing.  

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