Moana Pasifika are up into the Super Rugby Pacific playoff places after winning back-to-back games for the first time in their history.

They've beaten the Waratahs 45-28 at North Harbour Stadium.

Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine joined Piney to discuss.

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The Black Caps are looking forward to more than three months off after beating Pakistan 3-zip in the final ODI series of the season.

Captain Michael Bracewell ended on a high note with a 'catch of the season' contender as the Black Caps beat Pakistan by 43 runs at Bay Oval. 

Ben Sears, who famously claimed his second five-wicket haul just four games into his One Day career, joined Piney to discuss.

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The Black Caps are starting to build some next-generation depth, with some players being touted as the next big thing.

NZC talent identification manager Paul Wiseman joined Piney to speculate.

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Liam Lawson has out-qualified stablemate Yuki Tsunoda to start 13th in tonight's Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Just over a week after Red Bull made the decision to swap the two drivers, Lawson’s best time was point zero 94 seconds quicker than Tsunoda, who will start 14th.

Former F1 driver David Coulthard joined Piney to discuss.

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Auckland FC look to continue their momentum as they chase silverware in their first season of existence.  

They face the inform West Sydney Wanderers to try extend their lead at the top of the table.  

Defender Dan Hall joins Piney to preview the match. 

“I think we'll just try and focus on trusting the process and what we've done throughout the week in practise to try and, y'know, keep them quiet.” 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 5th April 2025, former All Whites goalkeeper Jake Gleeson has been awarded NZ$35.7 million in damages after he brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against an ex-team doctor at Portland Timbers Football Club. He joined Piney to tell his harrowing story. 

The Chiefs have let the other teams know that they're Super Rugby's benchmark after their top-of-the-table victory over the Reds. Assistant Coach Roger Randle joined the show to recap their impressive win 

And Kurt Eklund and Du'Plessis Kirifi join the show to preview the Blues v Hurricanes clash. 

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Kurt Eklund is making just his second appearance of the Super Rugby season. 

An injury kept the Blues hooker on the sidelines for the first month, but he’s back in the game again as the team faces off against the Hurricanes at Eden Park. 

Eklund joined Jason Pine to discuss his return to fitness and his desire to help the Blues right the ship as it coasts on increasingly rocky waters.  

“It’s frustrating, but y’know, you can only support the boys where you can, and that’s what I was trying to do.” 

“We’ve still got a really good team ... once we make it all click, and hopefully that’s tonight, then y’know, things start going our way.” 

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Du’Plessis Kirifi has had a huge season. 

The Hurricanes loose forward's performance throughout the Super Rugby season has put his name well into consideration for the All Blacks. 

He joined Piney ahead of their game against the Blues to discuss the season thus far, and the root of his growth. 

“I focused on just being better and making better decisions.” 

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After a long stretch of bringing up the rear of Super Rugby, Australia seems to have found the golden ticket. 

All four Australian teams are sitting in the top six – Reds in second, Brumbies in fourth, Waratahs in fifth, and Force in sixth.  

Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Piney to try work out what’s suddenly clicked for the Aussie teams. 

“With the, yeah, the distribution of talent not as stretched – because let's face it, we don’t have a bottomless pit over here, that’s probably the overriding factor.”  

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The Chiefs have let the rest of Super Rugby know they’re the team to beat after winning their top-of-the-table clash against the Reds. 

They claimed the victory 27-15. 

Chiefs Assistant Roger Randle joined Piney to discuss the team’s expectations going into the second half of the season.  

He told him that they believe they’re good enough to claim the title.  

“If you're good enough to get in the top 6, you're just trying to get, enough points to be potentially in the top 2 and get towards those home semis, but there's, you know, a lot of rugby to be played.” 

“So hopefully.” 

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