It's been a busy few weeks for FMG Stadium after the FIFA Womens World Cup and with the NRL heading there tonight. Piney caught up with the head groundsman for the stadium, Karl Johnson, to find out how it all works.

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It's been a busy few weeks for FMG Stadium after the FIFA Womens World Cup and with the NRL heading there tonight. Piney caught up with the head groundsman for the stadium, Karl Johnson, to find out how it all works.
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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Chatting a bit of turf with FMG Stadium groundskeeper Karl Johnson

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 September.

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 September. 
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026 

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals.

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals

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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.

A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.

Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.

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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.
A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.
Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.
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Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland

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Chatting a bit of turf with FMG Stadium groundskeeper Karl Johnson

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