The Hurricanes have earned a well-fought win over the Highlanders. 

They claimed the win 20-18 at Forsyth Barr Stadium on the back of an immense performance from loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi. 

Head Coach Clark Laidlaw joined Jason Pine to recap the win. 

“[Kirifi] should be really proud of his performance last night, and yeah, we’re really enjoying the way he’s leading the team.” 

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The Hurricanes have earned a well-fought win over the Highlanders.&nbsp;
They claimed the win 20-18 at Forsyth Barr Stadium on the back of an immense performance from loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi.&nbsp;
Head Coach Clark Laidlaw joined Jason Pine to recap the win.&nbsp;
“[Kirifi] should be really proud of his performance last night, and yeah, we’re really enjoying the way he’s leading the team.”&nbsp;
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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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Clark Laidlaw: Hurricanes Coach on the team's win over the Highlanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi's performance

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April.

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April. 
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: 19 April 2026 

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika.

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika

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Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League.

The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central Coast at Mount Smart Stadium.

Auckland are four points off leaders Newcastle Jets, with a game in hand and needing a win or a draw sending the minor premiership title race to the final week of the regular season next week.

Auckland FC winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss.

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Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League.
The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central Coast at Mount Smart Stadium.
Auckland are four points off leaders Newcastle Jets, with a game in hand and needing a win or a draw sending the minor premiership title race to the final week of the regular season next week.
Auckland FC winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss.
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Lachlan Brook: Auckland FC winger ahead of the team's clash against the Central Coast Mariners

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d976f9ae-abfc-4c6f-a03c-b43100367f69/transcript

Clark Laidlaw: Hurricanes Coach on the team's win over the Highlanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi's performance

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