Elliott catches up with former Olympic athlete and athletics commentator Sarah Cowley-Ross to look back on the blistering summer Zoe Hobbs has had.

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Elliott catches up with former Olympic athlete and athletics commentator Sarah Cowley-Ross to look back on the blistering summer Zoe Hobbs has had.
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Sarah Cowley-Ross: Zoe Hobbs is running like an Olympic finalist

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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Sarah Cowley-Ross: Zoe Hobbs is running like an Olympic finalist

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