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The Blues are CHAMPS and the Canes are on their way

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - April 16, 2024 07:06 - 55 minutes
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...

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How the Chiefs can end the Hurricanes' unbeaten run

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - April 09, 2024 06:23 - 53 minutes
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...

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Why the Crusaders won and reacting to Cam Roigard's injury

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - April 02, 2024 04:46 - 52 minutes
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...

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How BIG is the power shift in Super Rugby Pacific?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - March 26, 2024 07:35 - 55 minutes
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.

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What the Springboks and All Blacks can learn from the Six Nations

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - March 19, 2024 04:38 - 55 minutes
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 aca...

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Debating the BEST team in the world and Australia's resurgence

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - March 12, 2024 04:56 - 55 minutes
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 ac...

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How far have the Crusaders fallen? Unpacking a BIG Super Round

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - March 05, 2024 04:39 - 55 minutes
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 ...

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Debating Super Rugby's best fullback and reacting to round one

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - February 27, 2024 05:16 - 54 minutes
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.

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The ARP is BACK! Previewing Super Rugby Pacific with the team captains

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - February 20, 2024 21:10 - 55 minutes
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 Acas...

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Will Rassie Erasmus win a third World Cup

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - November 07, 2023 08:12 - 50 minutes
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 Austr...

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Why the Springboks won the BIG moments in Rugby World Cup final

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - October 31, 2023 02:39 - 55 minutes
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...

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Who will win the Rugby World Cup final?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - October 24, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes
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.

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What makes the Southern Hemisphere so dangerous at Rugby World Cups

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - October 17, 2023 04:19 - 55 minutes
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...

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How the All Blacks can beat Ireland

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - October 10, 2023 03:54 - 54 minutes
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 gam...

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Which team has the highest ceiling at the Rugby World Cup?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - October 03, 2023 03:37 - 55 minutes
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 o...

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Can anyone stop Ireland at the Rugby World Cup?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - September 26, 2023 03:14 - 54 minutes
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. Previewin...

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Previewing the decisive week of Rugby World Cup pool play

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - September 19, 2023 06:16 - 54 minutes
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...

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Is it too late for the All Blacks to fix their problems?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - September 12, 2023 04:49 - 54 minutes
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...

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Previewing the Rugby World Cup with cohesion analytics

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - September 12, 2023 04:45 - 56 minutes
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 ...

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Do the All Blacks need to adjust their World Cup squad

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - August 29, 2023 05:16 - 54 minutes
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 ...

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Jerome Kaino compares Antoine Dupont to Dan Carter

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - August 28, 2023 21:18 - 56 minutes
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...

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Reacting to that Owen Farrell tackle and those Springbok selections

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - August 15, 2023 06:35 - 54 minutes
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-up...

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Reacting to the All Blacks' World Cup squad

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - August 08, 2023 21:06 - 52 minutes
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, g...

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Does Ian Foster deserve more credit?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - August 01, 2023 05:52 - 54 minutes
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 a...

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Samisoni Taukei'aho on facing Malcolm Marx and the big men up north

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - July 25, 2023 06:04 - 54 minutes
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 ...

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Beauden Barrett breaks down the All Blacks' big win

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - July 18, 2023 06:27 - 51 minutes
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 anoth...

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How the All Blacks are evolving and why they lost the second half

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - July 11, 2023 06:11 - 54 minutes
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 t...

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Where the Rugby Championship will be won and lost

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - July 11, 2023 05:21 - 54 minutes
The boys are all back in the studio this week as we celebrate the return of International rugby in the Southern Hemisphere. On the agenda is whether Shaun Stevenson should start against Argentina and what will Michael Cheika have up his sleeve for the All Blacks this time? The Black Ferns' big wi...

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Jack Goodhue reacts to winning another Super Rugby title

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - June 27, 2023 06:38 - 51 minutes
All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue joins the usual suspects of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week to discuss the Super Rugby Pacific final, revealing what schemes went into the win. Goodhue also shares an update on his potential move to France and the winner of this year's tipping co...

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Surely Ardie Savea scored it and surely the Blues can win

Aotearoa Rugby Pod - June 13, 2023 06:22 - 53 minutes
Joey Wheeler is back with Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to review all the action and controversy from the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, preview the semi-finals and debate some potential All Blacks selections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.