Episodes

Nov 25

The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We decide whether the Boks scrum is possibly rugby's greatest weapon, weigh-in on the great Dublin card game and celebrate Malcolm Marx finally getting Player of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18

The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose? Grand Slam winning Welsh midfielder Hadleigh Parkes joins the crew to talk about NZ's last test of the year and they break down the one that got away for Italy against South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11

The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend. Former England player Brad Shields spins a yarn about Eddie Jones creating life-size card board cutouts of All Blacks before the 2018 test. We get into whether De Jager deserved a full red card and how the Boks scrum dismantled France on their ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4

The ARP crew dive into Tadgh Beirne’s red card, whether Tupaea and Fainga’anuku could be the future All Blacks midfield pairing band what that would mean for Jordie Barrett. They break down whether Scotland will finally knock over the All Blacks, after a couple of close calls, and how the Springboks continue to innovate before their massive showdown against France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28

It’s time for the All Blacks and Ireland to go at it again! The ARP crew breakdown where the game will be won and lost. We catch up with Ireland’s kiwi attack coach Andrew Goodman about the Chicago clash, Andy Farrell, Joe Schmidt and Jamison Gibson-Park. In the wake of Jason Holland’s announced departure from the All Blacks attack job, who should replace him and what do teams actually need from an assistant coach? How does coaching instability affect the players? Plus, we talk Bryn’s old flat mate Tom Christie and how he led Canterbury to its 15th NPC title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21

Rugby's most bizarre rules explained! Top ref Ben O'Keeffe joins the ARP crew to give insight into weird and wonderful world of rugby rules, as well as life as a ref. Jip, Ben and Ross also break down the NPC semis and ask whether Otago or Canterbury will win the trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14

The ARP crew discuss whether the fuss about Dylan Pledger's All Blacks omission is fair. Jippa raises three rules he'd bring in to make rugby even better and we debate who'll make the NPC final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7

The ARP review the Rugby Championship and where the All Blacks stack up in comparison to the Springboks. Is Quinn Tupaea the long term answer at 13, considering the All Blacks' game plan and where's the best spot for Leicester Fainga'anuku? Why is the Boks' scrum so dominant and why do they dominate second halves more than the other sides? Also, NPC quarterfinals time! Can Counties upset Canterbury and who is the dark horse for the title? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30

The ARP crew breaks down whether there's a contender to pass Dan Carter as the greatest 10 if all time. Does rising Boks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have what it takes, after his incredible 37 point haul against Argentina? Bryn, Jip and Ross analyse where the All Blacks improved in Bledisloe 1 and how they need to do better at muscling up in Perth. We look at whether getting 7s players, like Jorja Miller, to commit to Aupiki will give the Black Ferns a better chance in the next World Cup. Plus, who buys the coffees when teams meet the refs before games? And which players get the best seat on the plane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23

The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks must change to hold onto the Bledisloe Cup. How much of a difference will Cam Roigard make and what tactics must be used to freshen up the attack? Ross and Bryn catch up with All Blacks cult hero Timoci Tavatavanawai about his nickname "Jimmy the difference," turnovers and his successful move to the midfield this year. We look at whether Argentina can upset the Boks in Durban, how the Black Ferns struggles with the ref ended their Rugby World Cup dreams and the rising star of the NPC, Lucas Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16

The ARP team breaks down exactly what changed in the second half that led to the Springboks' demolition of the All Blacks. From the courage of the Boks attack to the damning statistics showing NZ's Achilles heel, we deep dive into the All Blacks' record loss.. Ross and Jippa look into what the All Blacks must do to fix their scrum with 2015 World Cup winner Charlie Faumuina. Speaking of World Cups, we analyse how the Black Ferns are tracking before taking on nemesis Canada in the semifinals this weekend in England, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9

The ARP crew breaks down how the All Blacks coaches out-thought the Boks, as they took first blood at Eden Park. James, Bryn and Ross ask whether the All Blacks were masters of the law book or if they used illegal tactics. They analyse how Black Ferns' kicking and defensive tactics have taken their game to the next level before the RWC quarterfinals, look at the Makos' chances of taking the Shield from Canterbury and Australia's newfound resilience against Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2

The ARP crew breaks down which areas will be key for the All Blacks to end their four-match losing streak against the Springboks. We catch up with Jordie Barrett about his Ireland experience, Damian De Allende and the Boks. There's a full analysis of the Black Ferns progress before their vital pool clash against Ireland. Plus, we chat with NZR Head of Women's Development Emily Davidson about the infrastructure being put in place to help build the game at grass roots level. And of course, Southland's big Ranfurly Shield win and their upcoming defense against Canterbury! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26

The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina. The ARP crew asks what needs to change to eliminate the discipline issues, high ball problems and the inability for the midfield to make breaks. With the halfback injury crisis, should the All Blacks call back Aaron Smith as cover? We also break down the Black Ferns' opening performance at the Rugby World Cup and discuss what separates England from the pack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19

The ARP crew get to the bottom of how the Wallabies upset the Springboks and talk about how the angry South African side will respond. We talk why the All Blacks kicked it old school when Argentina was pressuring their attack and catch up with openside Du'Plessis Kirifi about his rise, breakdowns and working on the Barrett farm as a kid. Plus, the Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend, so we talk with Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu about preparations and black eyes before their match against Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12

It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins! Argentina have beaten the All Blacks three times in recent years. We look into why, as well as breaking down Australia's chances against the Boks. With Richie Mo’unga returning in 2026, we ask whether NZ needs a first choice 10, or whether Scott Robertson should follow Rassie's lead and have a horses for courses approach. Plus, we look at the challenges Rugby 360 faces in getting off the ground. And fun-loving All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa joined the team to chat about having a baby born on All Blacks squad naming day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5

We get into the skill that new All Blacks halfback Kyle Preston has that no other halfback in NZ can match. How could that change the game for the All Blacks? Why Simon Parker has been selected and who should be picked at loose forward and lock? The boys talk the Wallabies' new abrasive approach will help them beat the Boks and debunk some Lions conspiracy theories. Plus, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier joins us to talk returning to the team at 35 for the Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29

The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time! We discuss which players made the biggest impact across all the July tests, as well as which rising stars made their name. Plus, how flooding the breakdown works for the Boks and who to look out for in the NPC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22

Jippa, Bryn and Ross break down where the All Blacks have progressed against France and what needs to be worked on for the Rugby Championship, as well as which players stood up. We also talk to 76 test Wallabies 10 Bernard Foley about where Australia can find a weakness in the Lions and break down the key area where the Boks are so much better than the rest of world rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15

SBW Cam Roigard is helping revolutionise the All Blacks attack, with a greater focus on his sniping play. We ask whether he'll dethrone Du Pont and JGP as the world's best. SBW joins us to talk his fight against Paul Gallen this week. We break down how the Springboks' epic new tricks plays work and their effects on defense, as well as the evolution of the Boks' back play. We ask where wonderkid Henry Pollock will play in the first test for the Lions against Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8

The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks got right and wrong versus France, whether the Boks wingers are the world's best combo and whether the Aussie defence stands a chance against the Lions. Jippa, Bryn and Ross analyse the trend of running over kicking, with the All Blacks, Springboks and Lions changing the face of test rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1

Join Tony Johnson, Bryn Hall and James Parsons as they chat about the outcoming Test Series between the All Blacks & France, plus cover off the latest out of Australia with the Lions tour, Springboks and Under 20s World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24

The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be on the wing? ARP breaks down the squad and talks to All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan about why the likes of Crusaders stars David Havili and Ethan Blackadder didn't make the cut. Jippa, Bryn and Ross also look into the French squad and why the Lions were so poor in their opening clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17

The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final?? There are holes at prop, lock and loosie, so who will be the debutants in next week's All Blacks squad. Will the selectors be conservative or will they choose the likes of Carter and Tavatavanawai? We give a sneak peak at our SBW interview, as he recalls his iconic try and jump into the stands from the Chiefs' first Grand Final win in 2012. Plus. Jake White's whinge about Leinster's global stars. Will the gap between the haves and have-nots of club rugby grow before the World Club Champs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10

With Super Rugby semis looming, which players need to stand up and solve the All Blacks' loose forwards conundrums? We get into the semifinals and whether the Blues can get another upset against the Crusaders? Can the Chiefs recover and how can they breakdown the Brumbies defense? Beauden Barrett stands up and shows he's probably the starting ten. Plus, why's Warriors coach Andrew Webster taking shots at rugby? Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3

A huge week of rugby to talk, with the Super Rugby playoffs this weekend. With Brynna celebrating the end of his Japanese season, Ross and Jippa are joined by Welsh Grand Slam hero Hadleigh Parkes on the panel. Who will win the qualifying finals and why? What's going on with the crazy Super Rugby playoffs format and why are the Blues so edgy on social media. Richie Mo'unga's earned his 11th domestic title in 11 years, after back-to-back trophies with Japanese side Toshiba. When he returns to New Zealand, will he walk back into the All Blacks ahead of Beauden and DMac? What would you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27

The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year? We also get into what led to the Chiefs tearing up Moana Pasifika and who will top the table. Should Leroy Carter be an All Black, is Fabian Holland a shoo-in at lock and why is Jorja Miller a game changer for the Black Ferns? Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres. Super Rugby Finals permutations Chiefs top · Chiefs win with bonus · Chiefs win without bonus but Crusaders don’t get bonus point win. · Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders lose/draw with Brumbies Crusaders top · Chiefs lose and Crusaders beat Brumbies · Chiefs win but Crusaders win with bonus and make up 116 point differential · Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders beat Brumbies Brumbies top · Brumbies beat Crusaders and Chiefs lose without bonus · Brumbies beat Crusaders without bonus and Chiefs lose with bonus. But, Brumbies make up 125 point differential. · Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Brumbies get bonus point win over Crusaders. But, have to make up 125 point different Moana Pasifika top six · Moana beat Hurricanes and Blues lose/draw to Tahs · Moana beat Hurricanes with bonus point and Blues beat Tah without bonus · Moana and Blues get bonus wins and Reds lose to Drua without bonus. All end on 33 points and Blues drop out with less wins. Blues top 6 · Beat Tahs and MP lose/draw with Canes · Beats Tahs with bonus and MP beat Hurricanes without bonus Tahs Top 6 · Beat Blues and MP lose to Hurricanes · Beat Blues with bonus and MP draw with Canes Games · Highlanders v Chiefs · Brumbies v Crusaders · Blues v Waratahs · Hurricanes v MP · Reds v Drua Crusaders · What is going on with the Crusaders? · Time to start O’Connor? Is Rivez the man for the finals? · Havili in form? Teams worked out that if you shut him down then you’re in. · Can they actually beat the Brumbies? · Brumbies can go through and around? Highlanders – · 22 entries – what do they do to fix that? · Holland form – 95 year old’s question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20

Everything Ardie Savea touches turns to gold! So how has he gone from great to out of this world? With Sevu Reece equaling TJ Perenara's competition record of 65 tries, and doing it in just 83 games, ARP looks into the best strike rates in Super Rugby history. The Aotearoa Rugby crew break down the permutations for the Brumbies, Chiefs and Crusaders, while also looking into why the Highlanders are the best bottom placed team in Super Rugby history. After failing to beat Canada for the second straight year, what must the Black Ferns do to have a chance of defending their World Cup crown? WIN RUGBY READY TRAINING PACKAGES WITH ALL BLACKS GURU DR NIC GILL For every remaining show of ARP’s 2025 season, we’ll give away either … • 1 free four-week training programme membership, including physical and mental skills coaching. • Or 1 free training e-book collection. Just follow @rugbyready on Instagram and direct message “ARP,” this week’s unique entry word revealed in the show, as well as the reason you're the right person for the prize. Even if you don’t win, you win, because we’ll provide a special ARP link for 75% off your first four weeks of the Perform membership or a discount on the e-book training collection.” www.rugbyready.ca/rugbypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13

With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabies could make a Lions 23?' Ross, Jip and Bryn breakdown the Chiefs' epic second half against the Crusaders and whether Quin Tupaea should be back in the All Blacks. We look forward to the Moana Pasifika/ Blues games, as well as Black Ferns and under 20s. Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres WIN RUGBY READY TRAINING PACKAGES WITH ALL BLACKS GURU DR NIC GILL For every remaining show of ARP’s 2025 season, we’ll give away either … • 1 free four-week training programme membership, including physical and mental skills coaching. • Or 1 free training e-book collection. Just follow @rugbyready on Instagram and direct message “ARP,” this week’s unique entry word revealed in the show, as well as the reason you're the right person for the prize. Even if you don’t win, you win, because we’ll provide a special ARP link for 75% off your first four weeks of the Perform membership or a discount on the e-book training collection.” www.rugbyready.ca/rugbypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6

The ARP crew break down why Ardie is so good right now, whether the Crusaders or Chiefs are in the box seat in Super Rugby, how Ruben Love and look into why old-fashioned tap-kicks are having a renaissance. Plus, Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant goes in depth on speeches, leadership and what must improve to defend their RWC title. Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres WIN RUGBY READY TRAINING PACKAGES WITH ALL BLACKS GURU DR NIC GILL For every remaining show of ARP’s 2025 season, we’ll give away either … • 1 free four-week training programme membership, including physical and mental skills coaching. • Or 1 free training e-book collection. Just follow @rugbyready on Instagram and direct message “ARP,” this week’s unique entry word revealed in the show, as well as the reason you're the right person for the prize. Even if you don’t win, you win, because we’ll provide a special ARP link for 75% off your first four weeks of the Perform membership or a discount on the e-book training collection.” www.rugbyready.ca/rugbypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29

Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks. Legendary All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill joins Ross and Jippa. We announce a new partnership with Nic's Rugby Ready program, where you can win Nic's online fitness programs every week on the show, whether you're a player or just looking to get healthy. We ask who the greatest ever Super Rugby loose forward trio in Super Rugby is and whether Kini Naholo will replace Mark Tele'a in the All Blacks. WIN RUGBY READY TRAINING PACKAGES WITH ALL BLACKS GURU DR NIC GILL For every remaining show of ARP’s 2025 season, we’ll give away either … • 1 free four-week training programme membership, including physical and mental skills coaching. • Or 1 free training e-book collection. Just follow @rugbyready on Instagram and direct message “ARP,” this week’s unique entry word revealed in the show, as well as the reason you're the right person for the prize. Even if you don’t win, you win, because we’ll provide a special ARP link for 75% off your first four weeks of the Perform membership or a discount on the e-book training collection.” www.rugbyready.ca/rugbypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22

Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod ask the question "has James O'Connor been playing well enough to warrant selection back in the Wallabies?" NZ Rugby icon Ruby Tui joins for a chat about her love for rugby and the upcoming Black Ferns World Cup defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod look into Jordie Barrett’s man of the match form in Ireland, why he’s playing so well and how he can bring Irish knowledge back home. Aotearoa Rugby Pod looks into whether another player in World Rugby has the all-around skills that Jordie Barrett does The GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on whether she’s keen on a test return, the Super Rugby Aupiki title and the Trans-Tasman crossover. We break down who could make the Super Rugby top 6 and how to beat rush D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8

South African star Malcolm Marx joins Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl to talk Springboks innovation, Rassie, dominating the breakdown and his toughest opponents. We deep dive into who will start at 10 for the All Blacks and do a mid-season review of Super Rugby Pacific, looking at rookies, players of the year and trends so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1

After announcing he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down whether Richie Mo'unga will join Moana Pasifika, not the Crusaders in 2027. Tongan giant Ben Tameifuna talks the Springbok who cracked his back and life in French rugby. Plus, we look into what Moana Pasifika are doing differently that created the resilience to hold on against the Crusaders, the form of Ruben Love and the latest halfback on the rise in NZ rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25

James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down whether Rieko Ioane is the man to wear the All Blacks 13 jersey and interview the man himself. They also look at Shaun Stevenson's form and analyse the weekend's Super Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18

Is Du'Plessis Kirifi is the man to wear the All Blacks 7s jersey? James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl compare Kirifi with the other contenders, deep dive on why the Crusaders attack is humming and ask whether the Blues are close to finding form. Plus, Moana Pasifika winger Solomon Alaimalo talks switching codes and torrid NRL pre-seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11

This week, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down how the Drua and Moana Pasifika stepped up for upsets, what's wrong with the Blues and Canes and the brutality that led to the Crusaders big win over the Reds. Should you be able to hurdle a player in rugby? The guys look at the new trend, which was already outlawed! Plus, jersey collector Duncan Wood from Boomfa Vintage breaks down what makes rugby kit collectable and the guys discuss the best jersey in their collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4

Ross Karl and James Parsons break down the latest round of Super Rugby, whether the Blues are back on track, how the Hurricanes blew it and where Moana Pasifika and the Force must step up to knock off the big boys. Plus, interviews with Highlanders lock Fabian Holland, who could become the first Dutch All Black, and Matatū halfback Maia Joseph, who starred in their opening win over Manawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25

Join James Parson, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round two of Super Rugby, including Timoci Tavatavanawai's stellar performance for the Highlanders and how the Chiefs are dismantling teams in the second half. The boys talk the Blues and Crusaders failings, as well as the Hurricanes' scratchy win over the Drua and preview the opening weekend of Aupiki. Plus special guests Cortez Ratima and Ayesha Leti-i'iga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18

Join James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round one of Super Rugby, with the rise of the Chiefs, Crusaders and Aussie teams, plus plucky performances from the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika. Plus, Crusaders and All Blacks Superstar Will Jordan talks the Crusaders bouncing back and Bryn Hall's average habits as a flatmate! Catch the video version on Youtube.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IROxhGiwoIY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11

ARP's James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl talk to the Saveas and Caleb Clarke, as they preview the 2025 Super Rugby season. Can anyone beat the Blues? Will the Crusaders come back and can the Aussie teams finally make a serious mark on the competition. Plus, which Smith should be at 10 for England and the latest evolution in Ireland's game. Ask us a question for the show - aotearoarugbypod@sky.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2024

We get into why the All Blacks continue to make basic handling errors that are costing wins. We also get into England and Wales’ struggles, is Damian De Allende World Player of the Year, the Aussie revival and talk with former Italy captain Dean Budd about why Italy hasn’t yet reached its potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2024

Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for another Autumn Nations run down. We see a southern hemisphere sweep as the All Blacks beat Ireland, Australia beat England and the Springboks beat Scotland. The team analyse all the games and look at what is to come in the next week of fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2024

The Aoteroa crew is back for the Autumn Nation Series, where we dissect the ABs' win over England, why they tackled so many people off the ball, and how they managed to create opportunities. With the game against Ireland coming up, we rank the ABs’ top 5 rivalries and ask whether Ireland is close to matching South Africa at number one. We get into Matt Williams’ comments about Kiwi rugby having an “existential crisis” and where the test against Ireland will be won or lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024

The Aotearoa pod has returned for England vs New Zealand preview. They look at the squads and what New Zealand might want to expect with their first test in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2024

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back with Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall for another epic episode! This week, they’re joined by rising All Black star Sam Darry, who shares insights on his journey so far. The team dives into Japan's biggest threats and weaknesses, and they celebrate the legendary Portia Woodman, breaking down how she's maintained her unstoppable form over such a prolific career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024

The Aotearoa crew is back with Ross Karl, Jim Parsons, and Bryn Hall as they talk about everything All Blacks just before they head away on their end-of-year tour. Bryn and James reveal small All Black secrets and the crazy gifts Dan Carter and other All Blacks gave to the squad in their team raffles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2024

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.

Oct 1, 2024

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.

Sep 24, 2024

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.

Sep 17, 2024

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.

Sep 10, 2024

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.

Sep 3, 2024

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.

Aug 27, 2024

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.

Aug 21, 2024

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.

Aug 7, 2024

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.

Jul 31, 2024

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.

Jul 31, 2024

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.

Jul 17, 2024

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.

Jul 9, 2024

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.

Jul 2, 2024

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.

Jun 25, 2024

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.

Jun 18, 2024

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.

Jun 11, 2024

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.

Jun 11, 2024

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.

May 28, 2024

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.

May 21, 2024

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.

May 9, 2024

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.

Apr 30, 2024

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.

Apr 23, 2024

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.

Apr 16, 2024

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.

Apr 9, 2024

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.

Apr 2, 2024

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.

Mar 26, 2024

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.

Mar 19, 2024

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.

Mar 12, 2024

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.

Mar 5, 2024

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.

Feb 27, 2024

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.

Feb 20, 2024

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.

Nov 7, 2023

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.

Oct 31, 2023

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.

Oct 24, 2023

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.

Oct 17, 2023

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.

Oct 10, 2023

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.

Oct 3, 2023

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.

Sep 26, 2023

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.

Sep 19, 2023

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.

Sep 12, 2023

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.

Sep 12, 2023

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.

Aug 29, 2023

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.

Aug 28, 2023

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.

Aug 15, 2023

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.

Aug 8, 2023

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.

Aug 1, 2023

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.

Jul 25, 2023

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.

Jul 18, 2023

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.

Jul 11, 2023

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.

Jul 11, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2023

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.

Jun 6, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2023

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2023

Ross Karl is again joined by the usual panellists of James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week to discuss and dissect the biggest rugby stories. This week, Will Jordan returned from injury, the Blues escaped with a win over Moana Pasifika, Julian Savea equalled Israel Folau's record as the top try scorer in Super Rugby history and the tactical kicking game comes into the spotlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall review round nine's big match between the Crusaders and Chiefs, analyse the All Blacks' new assistant coaching group and share which players are the most intense in training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023

We were lucky enough to have former All Black rugby star Sam Tuitupou join the podcast today as he spoke about his upcoming boxing match with for Kiwis league player Roy Asotasi on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023

Joining the usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week is Chiefs captain Brad Weber, who offers an insight into his teams' impressive start to the 2023 season. Also discussed is Moana Pasifika's young star Miracle Fai'ilagi, who joins a prestigious group of players with exceptional Super Rugby rookie seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2023

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall convene to chat Super Rugby Pacific contenders vs pretenders, the return of Melani Nanai and a healthy dose of All Black selection debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2023

Ross Karl leads the usual crew of James Parsons and Bryn Hall through the week's biggest topics, including the Chiefs' record win over the Blues, Eddie Jones' Wallaby squad, the Crusaders' talent pool and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2023

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about Matatu's huge upset win over the defending champion Chiefs Manawa, All Blacks eligibility, and the lads' locker room etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2023

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to the breaking news of Scott Robertson's appointment as the next All Blacks head coach. The lads also discuss Super Rugby Pacific and Aupiki as well as the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2023

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss Fiji's epic win over the Crusaders, Super Rugby Pacific power rankings and how Antoine Dupont and France are so brilliant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2023

Round one of Super Rugby Pacific and Aupiki provided plenty of epic moments and the usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall are here to chat it all through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2023

In our first episode of 2023, the usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall reconvene to discuss the start of Super Rugby Pacific and Aupiki, the Six Nations and all the big talking points in rugby as we begin a World Cup year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2022

After another exciting week of rugby and the World Rugby awards, the Aotearoa lads give their reactions to what's been going on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2022

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons take us through the week that was in New Zealand rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022

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.

Nov 1, 2022

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.

Oct 26, 2022

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.

Oct 18, 2022

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.

Oct 12, 2022

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.

Oct 4, 2022

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.

Sep 27, 2022

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.

Sep 20, 2022

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.

Sep 13, 2022

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.

Sep 8, 2022

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.

Aug 23, 2022

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.

Aug 16, 2022

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.

Aug 9, 2022

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.

Aug 2, 2022

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.

Jul 26, 2022

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.

Jul 19, 2022

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.

Jul 12, 2022

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.

Jul 5, 2022

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.

Jun 28, 2022

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.

Jun 20, 2022

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.

Jun 14, 2022

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.

Jun 7, 2022

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.

May 31, 2022

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.

May 24, 2022

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.

May 17, 2022

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.

May 10, 2022

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.

May 3, 2022

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.

Apr 26, 2022

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.

Apr 18, 2022

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.

Apr 12, 2022

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.

Apr 5, 2022

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.

Mar 29, 2022

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.

Mar 22, 2022

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.

Mar 15, 2022

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.

Mar 8, 2022

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.

Mar 1, 2022

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.

Feb 22, 2022

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.

Feb 15, 2022

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.

Nov 29, 2021

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.

Nov 23, 2021

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.

Nov 16, 2021

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.

Nov 8, 2021

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.

Nov 2, 2021

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.

Oct 26, 2021

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.

Oct 18, 2021

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.

Oct 11, 2021

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.

Oct 6, 2021

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.

Sep 28, 2021

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.

Sep 20, 2021

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.

Sep 14, 2021

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.

Sep 6, 2021

The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, discuss the rise in form of Rieko and Akira Ioane, and debate whether Jordie Barrett should have been sent off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2021

The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, react to Ardie Savea's appointment as All Blacks captain, and dissect the new Super Rugby Pacific format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021

The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the news from the Rugby Championship hosting saga, who stood out for the Springboks in their win over Los Pumas, and how the All Blacks can defuse South Africa's secret weapon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2021

The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the second Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks win over Los Pumas and what to expect from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's professional rugby union debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2021

The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the first Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks series victory over the Lions and who impressed in round one of the New Zealand NPC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2021

Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl chat through all the action from the second test of the Lions Series in South Africa. They also look ahead to the weekend's rugby in New Zealand applaud the sevens teams performances at Tokyo 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2021

The panel of James Parsons, Ross Karl and Bryn Hall talk about the early move of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to Auckland Rugby, what the Rugby Championship might look like and dissect the first test between the British & Irish Lions and Springboks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2021

This week’s panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons dissect the All Blacks’ second test win over Fiji, analyse Ian Foster’s Rugby Championship squad and discuss Marika Koroibete’s controversial red card against France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2021

The panel talk through all the action from an exciting contest between the All Blacks and Fiji and look ahead to test two. They also discuss test one between Australia and France and theorize whether the Lions tour still has a chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2021

The panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss the All Blacks win over Tonga, the Māori All Blacks two tests against Samoa and assess the performance of the Springboks over Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2021

Legendary halfback Will Genia joins the podcast to give his perspective on what the Wallabies squad will look like going into the series against France and beyond. The panel also looks at who might make the first 23 against Tonga, reflect on the Māori All Blacks win over Samoa and talk through the Lions game against Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2021

The panel chat through the first All Blacks squad named for next month’s test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of talking points about the side. With head coach Ian Foster under pressure to bounce back from an underwhelming campaign last year, he has opted to bring in five uncapped players, including four newbies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2021

With Bryn Hall out this week, James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Highlanders lock and Sky Sport analyst Joey Wheeler to talk preview the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final between the Highlanders and the Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2021

With Ross away this week, James and Bryn chat through all the action from round four of Super Rugby TT and analyse the 46-man squad that Rassie Erasmhas named to take on the British & Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2021

Bryn is back to join the panel as they discuss the weekend's action from the Trans Tasman, ponder the competitiveness of the Pacific Island teams and also look into who might replace Caleb Clarke this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021

James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Wallabies prop and sports analyst Ben Darwin to discuss the theories of cohesion that see teams succeed across a multitude of sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2021

The panel chat through all the big moments from round one of Super Rugby Trans tasman from all 5 games, discuss the All Blacks confirmed test window for July and why the media battle before the Lions tour is as fun as the tour itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2021

The panel discusses the Super Rugby Aotearoa final and look ahead to the trans-Tasman clashes set to start this week. They also discuss Warren Gatland's Lions tour selections and ponder whether the French canthe Wallabies on home soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2021

The crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through all the action from round 10 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and look ahead to the final between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. They also discuss the upcoming Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition and the news that Pablo Matera will join the Crusaders in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through the outcome of the round nine Super Rugby Aotearoa with the Chiefs securing a finals positon, the Crusaders confirming home-field advantage and some of the form of key players from the two matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021

The crew chat through another wild weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa and analyse some of the best performers from both games. They also discuss the rumours that TJ Perenara is considering moving to the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2021

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders. They also discuss the form of Ardie Savea, the clutch mindset of David Havili and ask what exactly an alignment camp is for a Springboks side that hasn't played in over a year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2021

The crew chat through all the action from round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa after the stunning win by the Highlanders over the Crusaders and name the players they think could lead the All Blacks after Sam Cane's recent injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2021

The crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about the Lions tour, the Scottish win over the French and all the action from another dramatic week of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2021

The crew chat through all the action from the top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and Crusaders, the Chiefs first win in over a year and take a look up north at what's going on in the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2021

The crew chat through all the action from round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the classic clash between France and England in the Six Nations. They also look ahead to round four of the New Zealand based competition and the clash of the season so far between the Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2021

The crew chat through all the key moments and performances from round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Bryn tells us why the Crusaders are so good and James relays why the Chiefs getting pumped by the Highlanders isn't as bad as it looks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2021

The Crusaders are already getting accused of cheating, the Blues forward looked as ominous in person as they did on paper and panel assembled Monday arvo to chat through why they are still the teams to beat and all the other bits and pieces from round one of the greatest rugby competition on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2021

Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons to look ahead to season 2021 of Super Rugby Aotearoa which kicks off this weekend. The panel run through all the preseason talking points including recruitment, rule changes and who will step up in the absence of those stars on sabbatical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2020

Ross Karl and James Parsons chat to referee Ben O'Keeffe in the last episode for 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2020

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall reflect on the year that was for rugby in NZ and give their awards to the top performers of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2020

Host Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons and Bryn Hall as they analyse all the action from the final game of the All Blacks season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2020

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall analyse the draw between Argentina and the Wallabies, discussing what the All Blacks might be able to take out of it and apply in order to beat the Pumas in thr final Tri-Nations match. The also take a look at the northern hemisphere dominance of England and who will take out the Mitre 10 Cup this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2020

Ross Karl and James Parsons are joined by Sky Sports rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh to discuss the fall out from the All Blacks first ever loss to Argentina. Were the Pumas that good or did the All Blacks have a shocker? All will be answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2020

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall sit down and dissect all the key moments from Bledisloe 4. Did Hodge bring something unique? Will TJ Perenara start the next game? Were the Wallabies outside backs that good? All will be answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2020

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall chat through all the key moments from Bledisloe 3, look north to the six nations and even get a bit of Harbour chat in (of course). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2020

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss the selection of Du'Plessis Kirifi over Lachlan Boshier and how the Wallabies will use the comments made by the NZ media that they don't have 'hard men.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2020

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss all the action from Bledisloe 2 at Eden Park and highlight the performances they felt swung the game the way of the All Blacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2020

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons talk all things Bledisloe 1. The impact of Caleb Clarke, the calming influence of Dave Rennie and why no one kicked a blimmin' drop goal?! They get into the nitty gritty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons as they look ahead to the first Bledisloe Test of 2020. Along the way they analyse the NZ line out and try to pick their starting XV for the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2020

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss everything from the provincial game in NZ to who excites them from the Wallabies squad ahead of the Bledisloe series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons to chat about the first round of Mitre 10 Cup and the first squad named by Dave Rennie in his role as head coach of the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by Brad Weber and Josh Ioane to look back on their victory in the North vs South fixture played at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 2020

This week James Parsons and Bryn Hall are joined by captain of the Southland Stags Tony Lamborn to talk about the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season, his time with the USA Eagles and his goals for the future. The panel also discuss the North vs South fixture and the rumour that the Springboks may leave the Rugby Championship this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by Josh Ioane of the Highlanders and James Parsons of the Blues as they touch on why it's important to run for the bus after a meeting when you're in the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons and Brad Weber as they discuss some of the contentious selections in the RugbyPass SRA form XV. The panel also chat about how RTS would fit if he switched codes and how they felt reffing changed over the course of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2020

On this week's show Bryn runs through his darkest moment from the game against the Highlanders, Jipper fires up over comments made by the Aussie and everyone agrees that British Lions players at the Chiefs would be awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2020

On this weeks episode host Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons of the Blues and Bryn Hall of the Crusaders. They discuss the stocks in the locking position, Aaron Smith's dive and make the case for Sam Cane from a players perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2020

Ross Karl is joined by Brad Weber from the Chiefs and James Parsons from the Blues this week as they reflect on another tight week in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The panel also discuss trophies won, the seriousness of a week in the Baabaas and whether Brad is likely to get a chance at hooker at some stage down the track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.