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It was lights out both figuratively and literally this weekend as the Hurricanes switched off the Reds like an old lamp and the stadium lights went down at North Harbour Stadium, just as Highlanders started their one game winning streak. The Brumbies will regret not celebrating James Slipper’s 100th game for the franchise, as the Tahs sneak past them for an upset, thanks largely to Angus Gardner....

This week on the pod, the boys discuss some big wins that are shaping the comp. The Hurricanes continue their habit of whooping everyone’s arses as Ruben Love tears the Highlanders apart - can they continue doing it to the top teams when they come along? The Blues build their momentum with a comeback win in Sydney and some lessons in refereeing from Beauden Barrett. And the Chiefs pull out a Chief...

Round 5 is done! It was cats and dogs in Fiji, as the Drua took all the angry energy from not being allowed to perform ‘Na Bole’ at the start of the match, to punish the Brumbies - and all because someone up to at Super Rugby thinks it’s too hot? The Hurricanes cruise to the top of the table, but now the hard games start. Can they hold on to their first place spot? Moana’s defence continues to pla...

Round 4 of Super Rugby saw a rare hat trick of hat tricks in two epic 50 point rompings as the Chiefs and Hurricanes taught Moana Pasifika and the Waratahs a sorely needed lesson. And to add insult to injury, Joseph Sua’a’li’i is out for 6 weeks - will it actually make any difference? Two of our most cherished All Blacks returned to the field and made immediate impact - are Beauden Barrett and Dam...

Upper Hutt’s finest son snags the All Black’s top job! The boys discuss his grand plans for the team and how he can lead us to World Cup victory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aussie fans are going nuts, as their Super Rugby sides do a clean sweep of their Kiwi counterparts in a rare exciting weekend for Australian rugby. Could we see an Aussie side claim a trans-Tasman title for the first time in 12 years? Probably not. But maybe…just maybe. And if it’s anyone, it’ll be the Brumbies. On this week’s episode we review the round that was, with some seriously award-win...

Round 2 is done and it was a right rutting in the capital, as the Canes powered up in their bye week to well and truly murder Moana Pasifika for the 4th time in the capital. Fehi Fineanganofo decided to ruin Gareth’s fantasy with a team-effort pass in the in goal, that saw Josh Moorby take a hat trick on his first game back for the Canes since his standout season in 2024. The Chiefs gave the Highl...

It’s Round One of Super Rugby Pacific 2026! On the pod this week, the boys dissect the first games - equal measures of entertaining romps and snorefests! The previously wooden spoon Highlanders do what few teams ever can, and best the mighty Crusaders. Will they continue their form, or will it be another year of mediocrity for the southern men? And what will they do if Jamie Joseph toddles off to...

Super Rugby is turning 30 the Super Smack boys are on the way to the party with at least a six pack of Speights or non-alcoholic seltzer. In this episode, the lads preview the 2026 season, discuss Super Rugby’s evolution, panic a little bit about missing players, overreact to pre-season form, and immediately make predictions they’ll deny ever making. Coaching changes, team dynamics, dedication (or...

In this special episode, the boys discuss the firing of Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson as All Blacks coach. That wasn’t on our 2026 bingo card! Who will step up to the plate and claim what must be one of the most difficult jobs in sport? We make our picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby is all done and dusted for 2025 and it’s been an absolutely epic year - or a rather turbulent one if you’re Razor Robertson and the All Blacks. With a couple of pretty big losses, the All Blacks will be champing a the bit to prove the naysayers wrong with next year’s tour to South Africa and the inaugural Nations Cup. And Super Rugby turns 30 next year and we reckon it’s gonna be a doozy. We...

It happens once in a blue moon - the All Blacks lose to the English at Twickenham. Not since 2012 have the Red Roses secured a win over the men in black on their home soil. And they did it in emphatic fashion as only the Poms can, by singing a well known slavery song at top volume over the haka. A classic colonial move, but boy did it pay off. After a solid start from the All Blacks, the English r...

It’s 2 from 2 in the Autumn Series for the All Blacks, as they eye the ultimate prize - a grand slam. The AB’s were too good in the end for a valiant Scottish side, who had to drag themselves back from a 17-0 drubbing by half time. But it was one All Black in particular who broke the hearts of 68,000 Scotland fans, and cemented Murrayfield as the All Black’s spiritual home-away-from-home. Sir Dami...

Revenge is sweet. It’s even sweeter against Ireland. Yes the All Blacks have made in three in a row now against their new foe and it seems like it’s back to the old days. We dissect the mess of a game it was, unjustified red cards and sloppy performances. But there is a silver lining! The final twenty is back and it’s looking as All Black as ever. We preview this weekend’s matchup at Murrayfield....

It’s take two in Chicago, as the All Blacks and Ireland meet for the second time at Soldier Field. Can the men in green bring down New Zealand once again or will a well-honed All Blacks side prove too good, as they look for their first Grand Slam northern tour since 2010.  We have a new NPC champion - and it’s EXACTLY who you’d expect. Yes Canterbury have done it yet again - winning a title a...

The NPC has finally reached its peak, as we head into the grand final. And it’s only fitting that the number 1 & 2 teams from the competition will face each other in one last clash. Will the in-form Otago win their first title since 1998 and lock away all the silverware til next season, or will Canterbury do what Canterbury do best, pipping teams when it matters most. Who will win the battle o...

This week on the show, we dissect a thrilling quarter final round in the Bunnings NPC, as four teams get one step closer to the title. Otago make a clutch play through first-five Cam Millar (and a rather dodgy drop goal attempt) to push out a valiant Mooloos team in the dying seconds. Season leaders Canterbury get the scare of their life from the spirited Counties Manukau underdogs, but manag...

On this week’s show we dissect the final round of what has been one of the greatest and closest Rugby Championships in recent memory. The All Blacks managed to back up the Eden Park victory with another win over the Aussies in Perth, making it 11 straight victories over the old foe. We discuss the stand-ins and the stand-outs. Have we finally found our centre pairing or is there more gold to be mi...

The boys decode Razor’s thinking behind his most eye-catching team to date. Who’s earnt their spot and who’s unlucky to be left right out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the pod, the Bledisloe is back. Well it never left! For the 23rd year in a row, the All Blacks win the unnecessarily giant trophy. And the poor old Wallabies are furious at the ref, who they’re well and truly blaming for the loss. The Springboks are just showing off now, and being a right pain in everyone’s arses by being the best at absolutely everything. The All Blacks still have a...

This week on the pod, the boys in blue are taking the shield back to Dunners! That’s right, Otago have stolen the shield from Canterbury for the first time since 1948, and in emphatic fashion. The NPC continues to turn it on in 2025 , with more big wins this weekend, including a 75 point demolition of Southland by a storming Wellington Lions. What do the playoffs hold in store? And this week it’s...

This week on the pod, the Wellington curse continues as the All Blacks get absolutely spanked by a rampant Springboks side in the biggest and certainly one of the most embarrassing losses in the history of our great team. How the hell do they bounce back from this one, as they head into another Eden Park defence against the Wallabies in two weeks. The NPC rubs salt into the wound for the Super Sma...

This week on the pod, the boys bask in the glory of a solid victory against the Springboks at Eden Park, making the record an even more impressive 51-0. Ardie Savea brought up his 100th in style with the most epic of turnovers. We discuss his spiritual leadership within the team and ask - should Scott Barrett should still be captain? And who’s going to step in for Emoni Narawa now that Sevu has go...

This week on the pod, the NPC continues to impress as the Southland Stags travel up to Hamilton and steal the shield from one-hit-wonders Waikato. It’s the biggest thing to happen to Southland since cheese rolls. Will it make it back to Invercargill in one piece? Canterbury continue their winning ways, as the only unbeaten team, and what the hell is happening with rugby in Auckland, as the teams e...

This week on the poddy, the All Blacks have one too many scotch fillets in Buenos Aires and succumb to some serious indigestion against a rampant Pumas side. Will Jordan has his worst game in the All Blacks jersey - and we all thought he was invincible! The Ranfurly Shield is heading off to Hamilton, as one old veteran, replaces another old veteran, to stage a second half comeback in Taranaki. The...