Jono Gibbes is set to make his debut as the new coach of the Chiefs for the 2026 Super Rugby season.

Former coach Clayton McMillan confirmed he was set to leave New Zealand for Irish club Munster at the end of last year's season.

Gibbes joined Piney to discuss further. 

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Jono Gibbes is set to make his debut as the new coach of the Chiefs for the 2026 Super Rugby season.
Former coach Clayton McMillan confirmed he was set to leave New Zealand for Irish club Munster at the end of last year's season.
Gibbes joined Piney to discuss further.&nbsp;
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Jono Gibbes: Chiefs head coach speaks ahead of Super Rugby season

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

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Jono Gibbes: Chiefs head coach speaks ahead of Super Rugby season

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