The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final. 

They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific.  

Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did. 

And in the second half, he says, they couldn’t get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing.  

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The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final.&nbsp;
They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific. &nbsp;
Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did.&nbsp;
And in the second half, he says, they couldn’t get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing. &nbsp;
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Kyren Taumoefolau: Chiefs wing recaps their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final victory over the Crusaders

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The White Ferns are preparing to start their defence of the T20 Crown.  

They begin their campaign against the West Indies tomorrow morning at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.  

Captain Melie Kerr joined Piney to preview the cup and detail their plans to go back-to-back. 

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The White Ferns are preparing to start their defence of the T20 Crown. &nbsp;
They begin their campaign against the West Indies tomorrow morning at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. &nbsp;
Captain Melie Kerr joined Piney to preview the cup and detail their plans to go back-to-back.&nbsp;
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Melie Kerr: White Ferns Captain on their T20 title defence, upcoming campaign against the West Indies

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th June 2026, Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The New Zealand great announced it overnight, retiring as New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer and arguably our greatest ever cricketer. 

Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, and Dylan Cleaver all join the show to offer their thoughts on Williamsons incredible career. 

And the Chiefs demolished the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Semi Finals, outside back Kyren Taumoefolau joined the show to recap his team's performance. 

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 13th June 2026, Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The New Zealand great announced it overnight, retiring as New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer and arguably our greatest ever cricketer.&nbsp;
Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, and Dylan Cleaver all join the show to offer their thoughts on Williamsons incredible career.&nbsp;
And the Chiefs demolished the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Semi Finals, outside back Kyren Taumoefolau joined the show to recap his team's performance.&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: 13 June 2026 

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Kane Williamson’s impact on New Zealand cricket is being highlighted. 

The Black Cap announced his retirement from the international game overnight, stepping back ahead of the second match against England. 

Someone who may have watched Williamson more than anyone else is cricket author Dylan Cleaver, who told Piney that the cricketer definitely sits at either first or second in terms of the country’s all-time greats. 

“He’s a genius, and what he’s done at the crease over 16 years for New Zealand is unprecedented.” 

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Kane Williamson’s impact on New Zealand cricket is being highlighted.&nbsp;
The Black Cap announced his retirement from the international game overnight, stepping back ahead of the second match against England.&nbsp;
Someone who may have watched Williamson more than anyone else is cricket author Dylan Cleaver, who told Piney that the cricketer definitely sits at either first or second in terms of the country’s all-time greats.&nbsp;
“He’s a genius, and what he’s done at the crease over 16 years for New Zealand is unprecedented.”&nbsp;
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Dylan Cleaver: Cricket scribe on Kane Williamson's career, retirement

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Kyren Taumoefolau: Chiefs wing recaps their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final victory over the Crusaders

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