We wrap day four action from Qatar as Japan come from behind to stun four-time champions Germany, while Spain put seven past Costa Rica.

We wrap day four action from Qatar as Japan come from behind to stun four-time champions Germany, while Spain put seven past Costa Rica.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football Jason Pine and sport journalist Bonnie Jansen follow the Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest Auckland FC news, and updates from around the world including the English Premier League!

Download Football Fever on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Football Fever with Jason Pine &amp; Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!
Our voice of football Jason Pine and sport journalist Bonnie Jansen follow the Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest Auckland FC news, and updates from around the world including the English Premier League! Download Football Fever on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the football action in New Zealand and around the world

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Football Fever: Episode 5 - Turning Japanese

The Crusaders christened their new stadium with a 35-20 triumph over the Waratahs to kickoff Super Rugby's Super Round in Christchurch. 

The hosts responded to going down 6-nil early, to lead 14-13 at the break, before running in five tries to two. 

Former Crusaders Coach Robbie Deans and current Assistant Coach Matt Todd joined Piney for a chat about the new stadium and what it means for the city, and a few tales of their time coaching and playing. 

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The Crusaders christened their new stadium with a 35-20 triumph over the Waratahs to kickoff Super Rugby's Super Round in Christchurch.&nbsp;
The hosts responded to going down 6-nil early, to lead 14-13 at the break, before running in five tries to two.&nbsp;
Former Crusaders Coach Robbie Deans and current Assistant Coach Matt Todd joined Piney for a chat about the new stadium and what it means for the city, and a few tales of their time coaching and playing.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Robbie Deans and Matt Todd: Former Crusaders Coach and current Assistant Coach on the impact of the new stadium on Christchurch

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5a98ffc2-add2-4e48-88c5-b4370040a57d/transcript

Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, and Drew Mitchell are icons of Australian rugby. 

All former Wallabies, there’s a vast array of experience going head-to-head with the All Blacks between the three of them. 

They’re in Christchurch for the Super Round, and joined Piney to chat about not only that, but also what it’s like to go up against New Zealand’s national side. 

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Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, and Drew Mitchell are icons of Australian rugby.&nbsp;
All former Wallabies, there’s a vast array of experience going head-to-head with the All Blacks between the three of them.&nbsp;
They’re in Christchurch for the Super Round, and joined Piney to chat about not only that, but also what it’s like to go up against New Zealand’s national side.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Drew Mitchell: Former Wallabies discuss the Super Round, Wallabies, playing against the All Blacks

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/30de755c-449d-4750-86e2-b437003b9bce/transcript

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 25th of April 2026, Super Round is underway – the Crusaders christening their brand-new stadium with a victory over the Waratahs. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley couldn’t be happier with the weekend’s success. 

Current Crusaders coaches Robbie Deans and Matt Todd and former player Adam Whitelock also stopped by to discuss the team’s victory.  

Wallabies legends Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell, and Matt Giteau are in Christchurch for the NRL, and joined Piney to reflect on their experiences against the All Blacks. 

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

LISTEN ABOVE 

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 25th of April 2026, Super Round is underway – the Crusaders christening their brand-new stadium with a victory over the Waratahs. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley couldn’t be happier with the weekend’s success.&nbsp;
Current Crusaders coaches Robbie Deans and Matt Todd and former player Adam Whitelock also stopped by to discuss the team’s victory. &nbsp;
Wallabies legends Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell, and Matt Giteau are in Christchurch for the NRL, and joined Piney to reflect on their experiences against the All Blacks.&nbsp;
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Full Show Podcast: 25 April 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/47f795d5-fb4f-42da-9521-b4370034d435/transcript

Football Fever: Episode 5 - Turning Japanese

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