
Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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S5 Ep 34Are these the right All Blacks to face against Ireland in the end of year tour | Aoteroa Rugby Pod
The Aoteroa crew is joined by All Blacks coach Jason Ryan to discuss the All Blacks team selection that will travel up north on their end-of-year tour. They go over lessons learnt in The Rugby Championship before they face off against England, Ireland and France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 33What is the REAL difference between the All Blacks and Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Aotearoa team are all back in the studio to have a look back at the All Blacks performance in the Rugby Championship. What is the true difference between the winner of the Rugby Championship, Springboks and All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 32Who will replace Sam Cane for the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
What a crazy round 5 of The Rugby Championship. From 68,000 in the Bledisloe Cup to a historic win in Argentina against the current world champions. The Aotearoa team gives their takes on the weekend and some bonus sections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 30Can Joe Smidt's Wallabies dismantle the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
The crew sit down to look the up-and-coming Bledisloe Cup, will Joe Schmidt use his experience to conquer the All Blacks who look to end the Rugby Championship on a high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 29How Springboks dominate All Blacks in the Freedom Cup
The Aotearoa crew jump on to assess what went wrong for the All Blacks, have they dipped in quality to take on no. 1 in the world or is this just a bump in the road? They also have a look at Wallabies after their massive loss against Los Pumas on the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 28Springboks beat All Blacks at Ellis Park | Aoteraoa Rugby Pod
The Aoteroa Rugby Pod looks back again on an incredible match in the Rugby Championship as the Springboks overcame the All Blacks in a titanic contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 27Can Springboks cement best side on the planet status if they beat All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod goes deep as they look into gameweek between New Zealand and South Africa. One of the biggest weeks in the calendar. #rugby #AotearoaRugbyPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 26Are the All Blacks ready to take on the Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
All Blacks made an impressive turnaround against Argentina following their first-round loss. The Aotearoa team talk about what went well for the All Blacks but the big question will be are they ready for the Springboks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 25The All Blacks' fullback conundrum and The Rugby Championship
This week the lads are previewing The Rugby Championship, debating the All Blacks' biggest selection questions and discussing the Wallabies' chances against that mighty Springbok pack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 24Damian McKenzie on the 10 jersey and Wallace Sititi on his big lessons
The Fiji Test offered an insight into the next generation of All Blacks talent and the lads are joined by one of the most promising of those players in Wallace Sititi. Damian McKenzie also stops by to chat golf and the q0 jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 23Gainline Analytics looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Multiple guests join the lads this week as we dissect the latest happenings in the rugby world. Simon Strachan from Gainline Analytics helps lend some insight into the next generation of talent and Sevu Reece talks about his old mate Richie Mo'unga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 22What the July series taught us about the global rugby standings
The July Test series are now done and dusted and so the lads are here to dissect all the big movers in the global game. England's Ethan Roots also stops by for a chat, as does the Black Ferns' Kennedy Simon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 21How the Southern Hemisphere rugby nations are evolving and winning
The lads dive into the first round of the July Tests this week, with analysis of each of the All Blacks, Springboks and Wallabies wins. Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea also stops by for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 20All Blacks captain Scott Barrett previews the England series
The July series are upon us and the lads have just the man to shed some light on what to expect; new All Blacks captain Scott Barrett. The team dissect the big talking points of the New Zealand series and then dive into South Africa vs Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 19The All Blacks defence coach helps unpack the big selections
The Super Rugby Pacific final and the All Blacks squad announcement have rocked the rugby world and the boys are here to unpack it all. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen also joins the panel to offer some insights into the selection process and just how close some of the more contentious selection calls were. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 18The Super Rugby final and one final All Blacks selection debate
The All Blacks team will be named two days following the Super Rugby Pacific final, so the lads take one final look at who's in line for a call-up under Scott Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 17Super Rugby playoffs analysis and the one guaranteed All Blacks selection
The lads dive even deeper into the analysis this week, ripping into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals with the help of former Wallaby Justin Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 16How many Hurricanes will make the All Blacks?
The Hurricanes claimed the top seed over a dramatic final weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, so the boys dive into how they pulled it off and which members of the squad should be rewarded by Scott Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 15How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup?
The lads have plenty of big club games to react to this week after finals in Europe and Japan as well as some huge results in Super Rugby Pacific. We start by dissecting the games in Christchurch and Hamilton before casting an eye over the Champions Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 14Teams have smartened up on the Hurricanes but there's a simple fix
The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are just around the corner and some big contests offer the chance to build or destroy confidence before the knockout stages. The lads talk about the Hurricanes' weaknesses that the Chiefs can exploit and debate whether the Crusaders have one last swing to throw at the Blues before their season's done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 12New Zealand's pathways put to the test and Hurricanes vs Blues preview
New Zealand Rugby's Head of High Performance Mike Anthony joins the show this week as the lads chat about The Rugby Championship U20, player pathways and of course, the huge upcoming contest between the Hurricanes and Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 11Here come the Crusaders and can the Blues beat the Hurricanes?
Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific threw some wild results and games at us, and the boys are here to unpack all of it. The Hurricanes suffered their first loss, so have they peaked too early? The Blues are building and the Crusaders are getting healthy. Also, don't be distracted by the Chiefs getting left hanging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 10Aaron Cruden reveals Crusaders offer, dissects Blues' big win
Former All Black Aaron Cruden is in the studio this week to add some additional analysis and insight to the latest results in Super Rugby Pacific. The panel also chat about the recently announced Black Ferns contracts and deliver predictions for round 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 9The Blues are CHAMPS and the Canes are on their way
It's an exciting week for our very own James Parsons who celebrates his Blues taking out the Super Rugby Aupiki comp. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs in a dominant display and the lads talk to an assistant coach of the New Zealand U20 squad that was named last week for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 8How the Chiefs can end the Hurricanes' unbeaten run
The lads chat about the Hurricanes' strong start to the season and how the Chiefs will fare against them in what promises to be the game of the season so far. Hoskins Sotutu and Akira Ioane's form is also analysed and we look at which flyhalf would best suit Scott Robertson's All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 7Why the Crusaders won and reacting to Cam Roigard's injury
The lads have plenty to chat about this week as another round of Super Rugby Pacific brought about some unexpected results and potentially big injury news. In Super Rugby Aupiki, it's finals time and the Blues and Chiefs Manawa have it all to play for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 6How BIG is the power shift in Super Rugby Pacific?
The Crusaders dynasty is over, igniting a race for the Super Rugby Pacific crown. The lads react to all the big results from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 5What the Springboks and All Blacks can learn from the Six Nations
The lads react to Ireland's Six Nations win this week and analyse key performances with an eye on the next slate of international matchups. Super Rugby Pacific threw some more interesting results our way over the weekend and similarly, Aupiki provided some stellar play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 4Debating the BEST team in the world and Australia's resurgence
The lads shift their attention to the Six Nations to start this week's episode as big results have added a new dimension to the rugby world's biggest debate. Super Rugby Pacific had its share of big results, so the lads chat about the Reds, Drua and Hurricanes' big wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 3How far have the Crusaders fallen? Unpacking a BIG Super Round
The usual crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl are back to unpack Super Round in Melbourne's big results, including a hefty loss for the Crusaders and big win for the Chiefs. Referee Ben O'Keeffe is in studio unpacking World Rugby's Shape of the Game forum and Super Rugby Aupiki kicked off in style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 2Debating Super Rugby's best fullback and reacting to round one
The lads are back and reacting to round one of Super Rugby Pacific, with key takeaways from each of the big matchups. We also dive into Six Nations chat, preview Super Rugby Aupiki and interview Moana Pasifika captain James Lay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 1The ARP is BACK! Previewing Super Rugby Pacific with the team captains
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for our first episode of 2024, with James Parsons and Ross Karl at the Super Rugby Pacific launch event chatting to various team captains this week. The lads also discuss players and teams to watch this year as well as some chat on the rule changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 38Will Rassie Erasmus win a third World Cup
It's our last episode of the year and we've got awards to hand out! The lads name world players of the year, NZ players of the year, rising talent, veteran of the year, who to look out for in 2024 and a bold prediction for 2024. We also react to the big coaching news out of South Africa and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 37Why the Springboks won the BIG moments in Rugby World Cup final
The Springboks are Rugby World Cup champions and the lads are here to analyse just how they did it and why the All Blacks fell short. The big calls in the game get scrutinised and the World Rugby Awards winners get their flowers. The lads also predict what's going down in the decisive final round of WXV 1 action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 36Who will win the Rugby World Cup final?
It's time for the big dance, the Rugby World Cup final. The All Blacks and Springboks will play for rugby's ultimate crown and the lads are here to analyse each team's chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 35What makes the Southern Hemisphere so dangerous at Rugby World Cups
Two of the greatest rugby games of all time graced our eyes in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, seeing the All Blacks and South Africa pull through for famous victories. The lads dissect all the action and look ahead to the semi-finals, asking whether England and Argentina can cook up an upset or not. Also, the WXV is on our doorstep and the lads talk to Charmaine McMenamin about the buildup and Super Rugby Aupiki's expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 34How the All Blacks can beat Ireland
The Rugby World Cup quarter-finals are upon us and the All Blacks are faced with perhaps the biggest task in world rugby: beating Ireland. The lads are here to break down exactly what will need to happen for Ian Foster's team to prevail, and also preview the rest of the mouthwatering slate of games coming up in a monster weekend for rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 33Which team has the highest ceiling at the Rugby World Cup?
The lads answer all the big questions after another explosive round of Rugby World Cup action. The All Blacks made a statement with their monstrous win over Italy so are they really back? Should Ian Foster select the same team against Uruguay? Have Manu Samoa and Tonga lived up to the hype? And of course, the lads give their picks for who will win each match in the final round of pool play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 32Can anyone stop Ireland at the Rugby World Cup?
A huge weekend of Rugby World Cup action has the lads pumped with much to discuss. Ireland's win over South Africa was monumental but how safe are they if the two meet again in the final? Australia's loss to Wales is analysed while the lads lend some perspective to the Eddie Jones saga. Previewing the All Blacks' match with Italy, the lads evaluate the threat that Italy pose and look ahead to the quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 31Previewing the decisive week of Rugby World Cup pool play
Round three of the Rugby World Cup will deliver multiple box office Tests that could shape the knockout stages moving forward. The lads deep dive into how Ireland vs South Africa and Australia vs Wales could play out while analysing Fiji's big win, England's resurgence and the All Blacks backline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 30Is it too late for the All Blacks to fix their problems?
The lads dive into the All Blacks' first-ever pool stage loss at a Rugby World Cup, assessing the damage and dissecting the key moments in the match. A huge weekend of results is also analysed, with updated predictions and player of the round nominees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 29Previewing the Rugby World Cup with cohesion analytics
The Rugby World Cup is right on our doorstep and the lads have a special guest to give a unique perspective on the tournament. Ben Darwin, former Wallabies prop and GM of Gain Line analytics shares fascinating insights into how factors like cohesion influence the game. The lads all deliver their World Cup predictions for who will qualify from each pool and which player will be player of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 28Do the All Blacks need to adjust their World Cup squad
The usual suspects are in this week as Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall dissect a historic All Blacks loss at the hands of a powerful Springboks side. Rieko Ioane discusses the fastest All Blacks and his career aspirations. The lads also chat about Fiji's big win and Samoa's shift against Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 27Jerome Kaino compares Antoine Dupont to Dan Carter
The Rugby World Cup excitement is building and Jerome Kaino is on board this week to share his thoughts on this year's showpiece as well as insights from winning two World Cups himself. Ofa Tu'ungafasi also joins the lads to share some insights from inside the All Blacks camp and the lads discuss the disciplinary proceedings around the recent red cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 26Reacting to that Owen Farrell tackle and those Springbok selections
The lads have two special guests this week with Black Fern Amy Rule joining the show to chat WXV and Tamiti Williams on board to share what his first All Blacks campaign has been like. There's plenty of international chat as well with South Africa and Australia squad namings and World Cup warm-ups delivering drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 25Reacting to the All Blacks' World Cup squad
A big week provides the lads with a dense agenda as they dive into the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad as well as unpacking a tense Bledisloe 2 and the rest of the international results. Jordie Barrett is this episode's special guest and he dives into his switch from fullback to the midfield, giving plenty of insight into what's made the transition a success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 24Does Ian Foster deserve more credit?
Ross Karl and Bryn Hall are back this week to dissect the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win and discuss what selections we need to see in the next Test. Finlay Christie joins the show to share some insights about the All Blacks coaches and stories from his gymnastics background. The lads also cover all the other hot topics from the weekend's action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 23Samisoni Taukei'aho on facing Malcolm Marx and the big men up north
The lads continue their Rugby Championship analyses with special guest Samisoni Taukei'aho this week. Samisoni dives into the Springboks match, discussing his scuffle with Kwagga Smith, facing Malcolm Marx and learning from Dane Coles. The lads also preview game one of the Bledisloe Cup with the help of Will Genia, diving into what to expect from Eddie Jones and the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 22Beauden Barrett breaks down the All Blacks' big win
The lads are joined in studio by special guest Beauden Barrett this week as they discuss what's behind the All Blacks' huge win, the big performers and what went wrong for the Springboks. A scratchy Black Ferns performance is also put under the microscope while Eddie Jones' Wallabies suffer another disappointing loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 21How the All Blacks are evolving and why they lost the second half
The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to the All Blacks' big win and analyse the areas Ian Foster has changed ahead of the World Cup. The Springboks' equally big win and Australia's poor outing are also dissected while the lads share their thoughts on pitch invaders and the Pacific Four Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.