Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026.

The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth.

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to recap the action.

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Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026.
The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth.
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to recap the action.
LISTEN ABOVE

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

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the start of the 2026 season

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 February.

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 15 February. 
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: 15 February 2026 

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Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action.

Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million in GDP for the city, and the organisers are hoping for a similar result this time round.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joined Piney to discuss the benefits of the event.

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Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action.
Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million in GDP for the city, and the organisers are hoping for a similar result this time round.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joined Piney to discuss the benefits of the event.
LISTEN ABOVE

Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO on the economic benefits of SailGP

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New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park.

Gibbes was pleased his side scored a last-gasp try and found a way to win, despite being on the back foot for much of the contest.

Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i joined Piney to discuss.

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New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park.
Gibbes was pleased his side scored a last-gasp try and found a way to win, despite being on the back foot for much of the contest.
Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Tupou Vaa'i: Chiefs lock on the side winning their Super Rugby opening match

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the start of the 2026 season

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