The Crusaders put a rotated Hurricanes side to the sword in Christchurch yesterday, running out 47-14 winners. 

Newly capped centurion Sevu Reece dotted down for two tries and was handed the kicking tee from the sideline by first five Taha Kemara after his second. 

The week leading up to the game was very emotional and full on, Reece told Piney, full of reflecting on the journey that led him to this game. 

He says it feels pretty cool to be able to say that he’s converted a try. 

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The Crusaders put a rotated Hurricanes side to the sword in Christchurch yesterday, running out 47-14 winners.&nbsp;
Newly capped centurion Sevu Reece dotted down for two tries and was handed the kicking tee from the sideline by first five Taha Kemara after his second.&nbsp;
The week leading up to the game was very emotional and full on, Reece told Piney, full of reflecting on the journey that led him to this game.&nbsp;
He says it feels pretty cool to be able to say that he’s converted a try.&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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Sevu Reece: Crusaders Winger on playing his 100th match in the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Hurricanes

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Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne has been adopted by millions of South American fans as their hero for the upcoming Football World Cup. 

The All White's Instagram followers count has exploded from fewer than 5000 to more than 2.4 million in just two days, after being chosen as the subject of fandom by Argentine football influencer El Scarso. 

Payne says he’s trying to process his newfound fame, but at the same time he’s trying to embrace it. 

Managing Partner at talent agency WeAreTenzing, Dan Sing told Piney this really demonstrates the power of social media and what a community can do.  

He says that an audience of that size is hugely valuable, so Payne will need to think about what he wants to do with it – if anything. 

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Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne has been adopted by millions of South American fans as their hero for the upcoming Football World Cup.&nbsp;
The All White's Instagram followers count has exploded from fewer than 5000 to more than 2.4 million in just two days, after being chosen as the subject of fandom by Argentine football influencer El Scarso.&nbsp;
Payne says he’s trying to process his newfound fame, but at the same time he’s trying to embrace it.&nbsp;
Managing Partner at talent agency WeAreTenzing, Dan Sing told Piney this really demonstrates the power of social media and what a community can do. &nbsp;
He says that an audience of that size is hugely valuable, so Payne will need to think about what he wants to do with it – if anything.&nbsp;
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Dan Sing: WeAreTenzing Managing Partner on Tim Payne's new-found social media fame

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 30th May 2026, we may be getting a behind the scenes docuseries of the All Blacks, so Dame Julie Christie joined to share her thoughts on the idea. 

Sevu Reece became a centurion as the Crusaders dominated the Hurricanes last night. He joined Piney to unpack the milestone. 

And All White Tim Payne has skyrocketed to social media fame after being adopted by millions of South American fans, so talent manager Dan Sing joined the show to delve into what exactly this means for the footballer. 

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 30th May 2026, we may be getting a behind the scenes docuseries of the All Blacks, so Dame Julie Christie joined to share her thoughts on the idea.&nbsp;
Sevu Reece became a centurion as the Crusaders dominated the Hurricanes last night. He joined Piney to unpack the milestone.&nbsp;
And All White Tim Payne has skyrocketed to social media fame after being adopted by millions of South American fans, so talent manager Dan Sing joined the show to delve into what exactly this means for the footballer.&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: 30 May 2026 

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A behind the scenes look at the All Blacks could be coming to our screens. 

NZ Rugby had reportedly been in talks with Netflix late last year about the production of a docuseries built around the events of the 2025 season. 

However, with the jettison of Scott Robertson as coach eight weeks after the season concluded, a new storyline has emerged – one that connects the events of 2025 with this year’s build up to the World Cup under new management. 

But would an All Blacks docuseries be successful? And what would it take to make a compelling series? Dame Julie Christie joined Piney to give her thoughts. 

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A behind the scenes look at the All Blacks could be coming to our screens.&nbsp;
NZ Rugby had reportedly been in talks with Netflix late last year about the production of a docuseries built around the events of the 2025 season.&nbsp;
However, with the jettison of Scott Robertson as coach eight weeks after the season concluded, a new storyline has emerged – one that connects the events of 2025 with this year’s build up to the World Cup under new management.&nbsp;
But would an All Blacks docuseries be successful? And what would it take to make a compelling series? Dame Julie Christie joined Piney to give her thoughts.&nbsp;
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Dame Julie Christie: TV Producer on a potential All Blacks docuseries made by Netflix

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Sevu Reece: Crusaders Winger on playing his 100th match in the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Hurricanes

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