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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game.

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Episodes

All Blacks and ABs XV tour off to a flyer and the Black Ferns to face England in Rugby World Cup 2021 final

November 09, 2022 01:15 - 54 minutes - 604 MB

Catch up on all the latest New Zealand rugby chat with Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons as the ABs XV and All Blacks Northern Tour gets off to a flyer, and the Black Ferns prepare to face England in Rugby World Cup 2021 final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are England better than New Zealand? Do Wales have chance against All Blacks?

November 01, 2022 20:30 - 54 minutes - 604 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Show is back with Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall as the team discusses the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Scotland vs Australia and the ramping up of the Autumn Nations Series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which stars could light up New Zealand rugby next year

October 26, 2022 00:48 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back with James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as the group discuss the Rugby World Cup and the progress of the Black Ferns. They also look at the upcoming match between the All Blacks and Japan as well as the Super Rugby season. The group ask, who will be the next superstars in the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun Stevenson says it how it is on missing out on All Blacks and NRL rumours

October 18, 2022 21:20 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Podcast is back with Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall as they are joined by Shaun Stevenson in a groundbreaking interview. The New Zealand rugby star opens up about missing out on selection for the All Blacks XV and his future in the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which New Zealand rugby players are missing out as All Blacks name squad

October 12, 2022 21:11 - 53 minutes - 591 MB

The Aotearoa rugby podcast is back with James Parsons, Ross Karl and Bryn Hall as they discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup and New Zealand rugby naming their squad to tour Europe. They will play England rugby, Scotland, Wales and Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are referees in rugby being less respected and more scrutinised?

October 04, 2022 20:51 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back as Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall speak to Ben O'Keeffe about the pressure referees are facing in rugby. The panel also look ahead to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So New Zealand have won The Rugby Championship

September 27, 2022 21:15 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MB

The Aotearoa rugby podcast is back as the boys review the All Blacks beating New Zealand to the Rugby Championship title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Genia gives his take on the Australia vs New Zealand controversy

September 20, 2022 21:09 - 54 minutes - 99.1 MB

Wallabies rugby legend Will Genia gave us his take on the controversial end to Australia vs New Zealand in The Rugby Championship last Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can New Zealand stop Australia winning the Bledisloe Cup

September 13, 2022 08:11 - 54 minutes - 99.4 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back as Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup contest between New Zealand and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes Eben Etzebeth the way he is? - Mapimpi bust up reaction

September 08, 2022 01:29 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

The Aoteraoa Rugby Pod is back to review the latest goings on in The Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks coaches have stability but pressure remains

August 23, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 113 MB

This week on the pod, usual suspects Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall discuss what the All Blacks coaching announcement means for all coaches involved, preview another exciting round in the rugby championship, and praise a commanding Black ferns win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks Strike Back, but is one win enough for Ian Foster

August 16, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

The usual panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by special guest Schalk Burger this week to dissect a resurgent All Blacks performance. The Black Ferns vs Wallaroos game is also previewed, early world rugby player of the year candidates are debated and Schalk exposes an ex team-mate with an embarrassing tale from their playing days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks get overpowered and outplayed

August 09, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

On this weeks episode, Ross Karl leads James Parsons and Joey Wheeler in a heated discussion, as the panel search for answers to the many All Blacks problems. Ian Foster's future is debated, Australia's progress is commended and the Springboks dominate the form team of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Foster's tour of truth is nearly upon us

August 02, 2022 06:21 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

The panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall navigate the many, many storylines around New Zealand Rugby right now, while offering some more analysis on the All Blacks game and what key areas they have to execute to win in South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will the new-look All Blacks coaching set-up impact the Springboks tests?

July 26, 2022 07:53 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

On this week's episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall recap Ian Foster's turbulent week, discuss the new-look All Blacks coaching team and analyse their Rugby Championship squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncertainty and Disappointment hits the All Blacks as Ireland dominate

July 19, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

This week on the Pod, Jeff McTainsh leads our usual panel of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl in discussing a huge weekend of series deciders. The All Blacks loss is dissected, highlighting a number of areas for improvement while the Northern Hemisphere's breakdown execution is applauded as they climb the world rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Ian Foster rally this All Blacks side for a statement win

July 12, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Our panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to a complete reversal of results for the 4 major Autumn series and how they've set up a massive weekend of international rugby. Should fans stop using Sam Cane as a scapegoat and what can we take away from the recent Pacific Nations cup matches? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International Rugby is back! discussing who impressed in an epic opening week

July 05, 2022 07:54 - 1 hour - 109 MB

On this week's episode, panelists James Parsons and Bryn Hall welcome back Ross Karl to review an enthralling weekend of international rugby. James and Bryn provide some detailed analysis on how the All Blacks are evolving their game, while impressive outings from Fiji and Australia draw praise as teams look to build ahead of next years World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest challenge facing the All Blacks in their first test against Ireland

June 28, 2022 05:32 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MB

On this week's Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Tony Johnson, James Parsons and Bryn Hall preview the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland, chat to our Super Rugby Pacific Dream Team winner and discuss the other upcoming test series from around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Super Rugby Pacific final has impacted upcoming All Blacks selections

June 20, 2022 22:20 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Joe Wheeler review the Super Rugby Pacific final, dissect what that means for Ireland's upcoming tour of New Zealand, and preview the star-studded Pacific Nations Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reacting to the All Blacks squad and who wins the Blues vs Crusaders final?

June 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to the latest All Blacks squad announcement, review the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals and make their picks for the Blues vs Crusaders final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking our All Blacks squads for July's test series against Ireland

June 07, 2022 02:12 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall name their All Blacks squads for next month's test series against Ireland, look ahead to World Rugby's other July test series and preview the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Super Rugby Pacific's eight-team playoff structure shouldn't be changed

May 31, 2022 05:37 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

In this week's episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall preview the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, debate the league's playoff structure and assess the new-look, star-studded Tonga squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Predicting the make-up of the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific playoffs

May 24, 2022 07:51 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss what the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs could look like as the competition heads into its final round of the regular season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The key to stopping the Blues as the All Blacks halfback race heats up

May 17, 2022 04:37 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss how the Blues can stopped in Super Rugby Pacific, offer insight into the All Blacks halfback race, and weigh in on a hypothetical scrum law change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which players are in the running to start for the All Blacks this season?

May 10, 2022 05:04 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall breakdown the key All Blacks selection issues as Super Rugby Pacific nears its closing stages of the regular season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Super Rugby Pacific isn't where it needs to be yet despite shock upset wins

May 03, 2022 02:03 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss why Super Rugby Pacific isn't quite to the standard it needs to be at yet, despite the rapid resurgence of Australian sides over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What it was like as a Super Rugby Pacific player at the inaugural Super Round

April 26, 2022 06:47 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss whether the Australian teams have made ground on Kiwi sides in Super Rugby Pacific, while Scott Robertson drops in for a surprise guest appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the All Blacks squad could look like halfway through Super Rugby Pacific

April 18, 2022 23:45 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall make their picks for some positions of the upcoming All Blacks squad, dissect the latest round of action and preview the upcoming Super Round in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why rolling maul tries aren't as bad as they're being made out to be

April 12, 2022 07:40 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall explain why rolling maul tries shouldn't be so harshly criticised, dissect the last round of Super Rugby Pacific and preview the huge clash between the Blues and Crusaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Carter reveals the key to success for the All Blacks at next year's Rugby World Cup

April 05, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by All Blacks legend Dan Carter to discuss his upcoming Kickathon, his take on the current All Blacks side and how they can challenge for next year's World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the Brumbies are the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific

March 29, 2022 06:01 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons explain why the Brumbies are the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific, debate where Will Jordan will play for the All Blacks and discuss THAT Moana Pasifika win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Super Rugby Aupiki can change women's rugby in New Zealand for the better

March 22, 2022 05:35 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by Black Ferns star Chelsea Semple to discuss her title-winning campaign in the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What it's like being the only non-Fijian player at the Fijian Drua

March 15, 2022 06:43 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by Fijian Drua recruit Baden Kerr to discuss what it's like being part of the new Super Rugby Pacific franchise after retiring to become a real estate agent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this the best uncapped player in New Zealand rugby right now?

March 08, 2022 04:24 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons dissect the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, preview the brand-new Super Rugby Aupiki, and discuss who wins in the penultimate round of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Blues debut the best cross-code debut of all-time?

March 01, 2022 09:17 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons assess Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's first match for the Blues, pick their Super Rugby Pacific Dream Teams, and explain why Stuart Hogg's and Finn Russell's criticism is unjustified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Los Pumas star Pablo Matera opens up on move to Crusaders

February 22, 2022 07:38 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

In the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons interview Los Pumas star Pablo Matera about his move to the Crusaders, review the first round of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific champion and the Kiwi take on the Six Nations

February 15, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

In the first episode of 2022, the Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the Super Rugby Pacific season, provide an update from the Queenstown bubble and unpack the latest Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The winners and losers of the 2021 All Blacks season

November 29, 2021 21:29 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the 2021 All Blacks and international season, discuss World Rugby's eligibility law change, and preview next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviewing the All Blacks' season-ending loss to France and the Foster vs Robertson debate

November 23, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to France, discuss whether NZR's decision to extend Ian Foster contract was the right one, and review next year's Super Rugby Pacific squads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can the All Blacks bounce back against France after being ruthlessly beaten by Ireland?

November 16, 2021 03:06 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to Ireland, discuss how they can bounce back against France, and review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Ireland could beat the All Blacks, the Kiwi take on Autumn Nations Series, and is Jarvo 69 an inside job?

November 08, 2021 23:42 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series, preview this week's All Blacks test against Ireland, discuss World Rugby's eligibility laws and ask how Jarvo 69 keeps getting away with his stunts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where does new All Blacks centurion Beauden Barrett rank in the greatest of all-time debate?

November 02, 2021 05:10 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the All Blacks win over Wales, debate where Beauden Barrett stands in the GOAT debate, and predict the results of this week's end-of-year tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Wales can defeat the All Blacks in Cardiff

October 26, 2021 23:26 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the massive All Blacks win over the USA, preview this week's test against Wales, and debate who should start at No 10 between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Sean Wainui and the biggest All Blacks test of their northern tour

October 18, 2021 23:56 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons pay tribute to the late Sean Wainui, dissect the biggest test facing the All Blacks on their northern tour, and discuss a possible Club World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the All Blacks should expect of the USA and the Kiwi take on the Wallabies squad

October 11, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the All Blacks' clash against the USA Eagles, analyse the Wallabies end-of-year tour squad and discuss the latest round of New Zealand provincial rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Springboks defeated the All Blacks and the top performers of the Rugby Championship

October 06, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the Springboks managed to beat the All Blacks, review the 2021 Rugby Championship, and look ahead to the end-of-year internationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the boring tactics of the Springboks in the spirit of rugby?

September 28, 2021 08:37 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, debate the Springboks' divisive tactical strategy, and predict who will win this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can the Springboks bounce back for 100th test against All Blacks?

September 20, 2021 23:23 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, preview the blockbuster All Blacks vs Springboks clash, and predict who will win this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Blacks thump Los Pumas, Quade Cooper's fairytale return and how the Springboks can bounce back

September 14, 2021 02:59 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, discuss Quade Cooper's Wallabies comeback, and analyse how the Springboks can bounce back this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.