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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 win is dissected and the evolution of the game is analyzed.

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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 contest joins the show.

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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.

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Ross Karl and James Parsons are joined by Joey Wheeler to wrap up all the action of the final round of Super Rugby Pacific and to preview the playoffs. The question is asked of how bright the Highlanders' future is, why Brett Cameron makes the Hurricanes look so good and what's holding the Blues back.

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Hurricanes No 9 Cam Roigard joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to talk the Hurricanes' finals hopes and his All Blacks chances. Later, Grant Nisbet joins and James Parsons recalls a great Richie McCaw story.

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Isa Nacewa joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to discuss the Heineken Champions Cup final, why Kiwi rugby players thrive in Ireland and that guy Shaun Stevenson.

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Former All Blacks and Wallabies skills coach and current Drua head coach Mick Byrne joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to discuss the evolution of skills in rugby and his legendary career. The lads also discuss the Crusaders' big win over the Blues and the Chiefs falling to the Reds.

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