Super Round has set Christchurch alight. 

It kicked off in Christchurch’s brand new One NZ Stadium last night, the Crusaders claiming a comprehensive win over the Waratahs.  

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Piney he couldn’t be happier with the results. 

“I knew it was gonna be a success, you could see the ticket sales data and things like that, but I probably underestimated the level of emotion that it meant for, you know, everyone from this part of the world.” 

“It just turned into a party really.” 

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Super Round has set Christchurch alight.&nbsp;
It kicked off in Christchurch’s brand new One NZ Stadium last night, the Crusaders claiming a comprehensive win over the Waratahs. &nbsp;
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Piney he couldn’t be happier with the results.&nbsp;
“I knew it was gonna be a success, you could see the ticket sales data and things like that, but I probably underestimated the level of emotion that it meant for, you know, everyone from this part of the world.”&nbsp;
“It just turned into a party really.”&nbsp;
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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on Super Round kicking off with a Crusaders victory over the Waratahs at One NZ Stadium

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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. 

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

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

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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. 

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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;
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Full Show Podcast: 25 April 2026 

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on Super Round kicking off with a Crusaders victory over the Waratahs at One NZ Stadium

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